The Frymaster FPRE280 17KW is a dual high-production electric fryer battery designed for demanding foodservice operations that require large frying capacity, strong recovery, and effective oil management. Each frypot provides an 80 lb. oil capacity with a spacious 18" × 18" frying area, making the unit well suited for high-volume production of bone-in chicken, fresh-breaded items, French fries, and other high-sediment fried foods. The 17 kW electric heating system, proprietary self-standing swing-up elements, and digital controller support accurate temperature response, consistent cooking quality, and efficient heat transfer during heavy production periods.

The FPRE280 includes built-in filtration and casters as standard, helping operators manage oil quality more efficiently while reducing manual handling and downtime. Its deep cold zone, forward-sloping frypot bottom, and rear flush feature help move sediment toward the front drain valve for easier removal, which is especially valuable for breaded or heavily seasoned products. Stainless steel frypots, doors, and cabinet sides provide durability for continuous commercial use, while optional CM3.5 or SMART4U® 3000 controllers, basket lifts, spreader cabinets, external oil discharge, and accessory baskets allow the fryer battery to be configured for different production workflows.

Key Features

• Dual 80 lb. high-production open frypots
• Built-in filtration standard
• 17 kW input per frypot
• Large 18" × 18" frying area per frypot
• Produces up to 84 lbs. of French fries/hour per fryer platform
• ASTM energy efficiency of 83%
• Proprietary self-standing, swing-up heating elements
• Digital controller with constant temperature display
• RTD 1° compensating temperature probe
• Melt cycle and boil-out mode
• Deep cold zone and forward-sloping bottom
• Rear flush feature for sediment removal
• Stainless steel frypot, door, and cabinet sides
• Casters standard on FPRE configurations
• Optional basket lifts, CM3.5, SMART4U® 3000 controller, spreader cabinet, and external oil discharge.

Commercial Insights

The Frymaster FPRE280 17KW is a strong choice for high-volume kitchens needing dual large-capacity frypots with built-in filtration and strong sediment control. Its 80 lb. frypots, wide frying area, and 17 kW heating system make it especially useful for chicken concepts, institutional kitchens, cafeterias, and high-demand restaurant operations handling breaded or high-sediment products. Compared with standard electric fryer batteries, the FPRE280 provides greater production capacity, improved oil maintenance, and better workflow efficiency through integrated filtration and easy-clean open frypot construction.