LOTUS Gas Fryer with Neutral Cabinet 18+18 Litre Tanks

This gas fryer features two separate 18-litre tanks, allowing simultaneous frying of different items or keeping one tank ready for use. Each tank is heated by a burner that maintains consistent oil temperature, ensuring even cooking. A thermostatic valve and thermocouple control the gas flow, automatically cutting off supply if the pilot light extinguishes. Flue gases are expelled through a rear duct to maintain a clean workspace.

Baskets are lowered into the hot oil, timed or monitored for colour, then lifted to drain. Each tank includes a hinged lid to minimise heat loss and a chrome-plated grid to support the basket above the oil, preventing overcrowding. A removable oil filter with basket support captures debris, prolonging oil usability. The front control panel detaches for easy access to internal components.

Constructed from 2 mm thick AISI 304 stainless steel with a satin finish, the unit has rounded corners and a raised rear edge to contain spills. Chrome-plated trim and an adjustable drip tray simplify cleaning. Four adjustable legs ensure stability on uneven floors, and a conversion kit for different gas types is provided.

The fryer operates on a 30 kW gas input, maintaining temperature under continuous use, with a minimal 0.01 kW electric draw for the piezo ignition and pilot light. A 230 V single-phase supply is required. The 800 mm width fits standard worktop spaces, and the 116 kg weight requires a trolley or two people for movement. Baskets and tanks are sized to match, ensuring consistent portion control.

Daily maintenance includes skimming oil, emptying the crumb tray, wiping stainless steel surfaces, and removing the front panel to clean behind burners. Chrome grids and lids lift out for washing, and the oil filter basket can be rinsed under a tap. A rear flue brush clears soot from the vent duct.

The F2/18-98G model is part of the LOTUS heavy-duty fryer range, built for continuous use in professional kitchens.