Product Description

The Dukers DCF3-NG is a floor-standing natural gas deep fryer holding 40 lbs of oil, driven by three tube burners for a combined 90,000 BTU/H. At 15-1/2 inches wide it drops into a standard fryer battery position, and it is the size most single-product operations — fries, wings, or fish — settle on.

Three tube burners over a 40 lb tank

Cast iron tube burners run through the oil rather than heating the tank from below, so heat transfers along the full length of each tube instead of only at the base. With 30,000 BTU/H per burner across a 40 lb reservoir, the practical result is recovery: the oil comes back to setpoint quickly after a full basket of frozen product goes in, which is what determines how many drops per hour the station can actually turn. A fryer that recovers slowly produces greasy food regardless of its rated BTU.

Millivolt control and temperature range

A millivolt safety control system runs the fryer with a thermostat and temperature probe over a 200°F to 400°F range, with no electrical connection required. That is worth noting on a natural gas install: the unit needs a gas line and nothing else, so it can go in positions where running power to a fryer would be awkward, and it keeps working through a power outage.

Natural gas supply

This model is configured for natural gas at 4" W.C. through a 3/4" NPT inlet. It is not a propane unit — if the site runs LP, order the DCF3-LPG instead. Confirm the gas line is sized for the full 90,000 BTU/H, particularly if it is shared with other appliances in a fryer bank.

Specifications

Model DCF3-NG
Type Floor-standing gas deep fryer
Fuel Natural gas
Oil capacity 40 lbs
Exterior dimensions (W x D x H) 15-1/2" x 32-7/8" x 45"
Crate dimensions (W x D x H) 37-5/8" x 17-7/8" x 35-3/8"
Net weight 165.35 lbs
Shipping weight 187.39 lbs
Total output 90,000 BTU/H
Burners 3 cast iron tube burners, 30,000 BTU/H each
Temperature range 200°F to 400°F (93°C to 204°C)
Controls Millivolt safety control system
Gas connection 3/4" NPT
Gas pressure 4" W.C. (natural gas)
Warranty 1-year parts and labor; 5-year oil tank

Warranty

Dukers covers this fryer with a 1-year parts and labor warranty and a 5-year oil tank warranty from the date of purchase.

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