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1.5 Equipment Description
All Performance Series fryers are of an open-frypot design with no tubes and have a hand-sized
opening into the deep cold zone, which makes cleaning the frypot quick and easy.
Frypots are constructed of welded, heavy-gauge stainless steel. Heating is supplied by a burner
assembly having multiple gas jets that are focused on ceramic targets located around the lower
side of the frypot. The burner assembly can be configured for natural gas or propane gas. The
frypot is drained with a manual ball valve.
Performance Series fryers are equipped with a thermostat probe for precise temperature control.
The probe is located on the centerline of the frypot for rapid response to changes in loads and to
provide the most accurate temperature measurement. Fryers in the 50-model family may have
dual-vat frypots (frypots divided in half). Each half of the dual-vat frypot has its own temperature
probe.
Controls on Performance Series fryers vary depending on the model and configuration
purchased. Control options can include thermostat controls, digital controllers, or Computer
Magic 3.5 computers. Not all models are available with all controller options. Each controller is
covered in detail in the separate Frymaster Fryer Controllers User’s Manual provided with your
equipment.
Performance Series fryers may be equipped with an optional melt cycle feature, which pulses the
burner on and off at a controlled rate. The melt cycle feature is designed to prevent scorching
and uneven heating of the frypot when using solid shortening.
Fryers in this series may be configured with pilot ignition or electronic ignition. Fryers configured
with electronic ignition and/or electric controls and all fryers equipped with built-in filtration
require an external source of AC electrical power. Units can be configured for voltages ranging
from 100 VAC to 240 VAC.
Fryers equipped with built-in filtration systems are shipped completely assembled. Fryers
without built-in filtration require installation of legs or optional casters at point of use. All fryers
are shipped with a package of standard accessories. Each fryer is adjusted, tested, and inspected
at the factory before crating for shipment.
Model Designations
The primary difference between the fryer models in this series is the size of the frypot.
●40 models have a frypot capacity of 30-40 pounds of cooking oil or shortening and are
designed for low-volume all-purpose frying.
●50 models have a frypot capacity of 40-50 pounds of cooking oil or shortening and are
designed for high-volume frying of non-breaded products.
Fryers in the Performance series may be equipped with basket lifts (Bin the designation) and a
built-in filtration system. Fryers having a MJ designation have no built-in filtration. Garland
Model GF16FR and the Frymaster Model AGF14 are represented by Model MJ40. Fryers having a
FMJ designation have a built-in filtration system under the two leftmost fryers. Those having a
FMJ##0S designation have a built-in filtration system under the two leftmost stations and a
holding station. The holding station can be at any position in the battery.
