Gas fryer CASTA L9/FLGV17

This appliance operates by heating cooking oil within two separate tanks. The heat is generated by gas burners, with flame tubes located inside each tank. These tubes are equipped with internal fins to maximise heat transfer to the oil. The burners are designed for high thermal efficiency, and a mechanic valve combined with a safety thermocouple provides approximately 1.0 kW per litre of oil, facilitating a rapid temperature increase. The cooking oil temperature is regulated via a gas supply valve, with a maximum working temperature of 190 °C. A safety thermostat is fitted to interrupt the gas flow should the oil temperature exceed 235 °C. The bulbs for both the working and safety thermostats are positioned within the tank and are protected against impacts.

To operate the fryer, the user would typically fill the 17 L tanks with cooking oil. The pilot light is ignited using piezoelectric ignition powered by an independent battery. Once the oil reaches the desired temperature, set using the gas supply valve, food can be lowered into the basket. The cooking time is monitored by the operator, and the basket is then removed once the food is cooked. After use, oil can be discharged through the chromate-brass tap into a steel bowl equipped with a stainless steel filter.

The fryer features two 17 L tanks constructed from 1.5 mm thick AISI 304 stainless steel, featuring rounded edges for ease of cleaning. The top table is pressed and incorporates a large, rounded bowl designed to create a broad area for oil expansion. The oil-discharging tap is made of chromate-brass. The unit includes a steel bowl with a stainless steel filter for oil discharge. The door is also made of AISI 304 stainless steel and features magnetic closing. The adjustable legs are constructed from AISI 304 stainless steel, allowing for levelling on uneven surfaces.

Controls include a gas supply valve for setting the cooking oil temperature and a piezoelectric ignition system for the pilot light. A safety thermostat provides an additional layer of temperature control.

The power rating of 33 kW indicates the electrical load the appliance requires from the gas supply. The dimensions of 800 mm in length, 900 mm in width, and 850 mm in height define the physical space the unit occupies. The dual 17 + 17 L volume specifies the capacity of cooking oil the fryer can hold across its two tanks. The weight of 124 kg indicates the mass of the unit, relevant for installation and positioning.

Cleaning involves discharging the oil via the tap into the provided bowl with its stainless steel filter. The AISI 304 stainless steel construction and rounded tank edges facilitate general cleaning.

The catalogue lists this item under gas fryers.