The Frymaster SCFHD260G is a dual high-capacity commercial gas fryer system designed for high-volume foodservice operations that require rapid recovery, efficient oil management, and dependable frying performance. Featuring dual 80 lb frypots and Frymaster’s advanced Thermo-Tube heat-transfer system, the SCFHD260G maximizes heat transfer efficiency while reducing idle energy consumption and minimizing heat stress on cooking oil. Its enlarged 6" diameter heat tubes and proprietary baffle system help deliver consistent frying temperatures and strong production capacity for fries, chicken, breaded products, and other high-demand menu items.
Built-in manual filtration simplifies oil maintenance and supports extended oil life by encouraging routine filtering directly within the fryer battery. The wide cold zone and forward-sloping frypot bottom help collect sediment away from the cooking area, improving oil quality and simplifying cleaning. Combined with Thermatron® temperature controls, RTD temperature sensing, electronic ignition, drain safety protection, and durable stainless steel construction, the SCFHD260G is engineered for efficient high-volume operation in restaurants, QSRs, institutional kitchens, and commissary environments.
Key Features
- Dual 80 lb tube-type gas fryer configuration
- High-efficiency Thermo-Tube heat-transfer design
- Built-in manual filtration system
- 6" diameter tubes with 36% greater heat-transfer surface area
- Wide cold zone for sediment collection and improved oil life
- Forward-sloping frypot bottom for easier draining and cleaning
- Thermatron® controller standard with optional CM3.5 and 3000 controls
- RTD 1° compensating temperature probe
- Electronic ignition system
- Melt cycle and boil-out mode
- Drain safety switch for filtration protection
- Combination gas valve with regulator
- Front oil disposal with 6 ft washdown hose
- Stainless steel frypot, front, door, and cabinet sides
- Casters standard on filtration models
- Designed for high-volume frying and continuous production.
Commercial Insights
The Frymaster SCFHD260G is built for high-volume kitchens that require dual-frypot capacity with integrated filtration and efficient heat-transfer performance. Its Thermo-Tube system improves thermal efficiency and recovery speed while reducing oil breakdown and idle gas consumption, and the built-in filtration system supports better oil management and reduced labor during continuous frying operations. With large-capacity frypots, durable stainless steel construction, and reliable temperature control, the SCFHD260G is especially effective for QSR chains, institutional kitchens, commissaries, and commercial operations focused on throughput, operational efficiency, and long-term cost reduction.
| Section | Specification | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity & Cooking Area | Oil Capacity | 80 lbs (43 liters) per frypot |
| Frying Area | 18" × 18" × 3.75" (46 × 46 × 9.53 cm) per frypot | |
| Frypot Configuration | Dual Tube-Type Frypots with Built-In Filtration | |
| Number of Tubes | 5 per frypot | |
| Performance & Gas Requirements | Power Output | 100,000 BTU/hr (CE - 27 kW net) per frypot |
| Gas Type | Natural Gas / Propane / Mix | |
| Gas Connection | 1" NPT | |
| Natural Gas Pressure | 6" W.C. – 14" W.C. | |
| Liquid Propane Pressure | 9" W.C. – 14" W.C. | |
| Plug Type | NEMA 5-15P | |
| Electrical Requirement | Domestic: Controls 1A / Filter 8A / Basket Lifts 3A | |
| Construction & System Design | Heating System | Thermo-Tube heat-transfer design |
| Filtration System | Built-in manual filtration | |
| Temperature Control | RTD 1° compensating temperature probe | |
| Drain System | 1-1/4" to 1-1/2" full-port IPS ball-type drain valve | |
| Cold Zone | Wide cold zone with forward-sloping frypot bottom | |
| Material Construction | Stainless steel frypot, front, door, and cabinet sides | |
| Standard Accessories | (2) Twin baskets per frypot, basket hangers, basket support racks, casters | |
| Dimensions & Shipping | Width | 40.4" (102.6 cm) |
| Depth | 39.1" (99.3 cm) | |
| Height | 46.3" (117.6 cm) | |
| Drain Height | 12.5" (31.8 cm) | |
| Shipping Weight | 677 lbs (307 kg) | |
| Crated Dimensions | 53" W × 42" D × 53" H | |
| Cubic Feet | 68 | |
| Shipping Class | 77.5 |
- Model:
- SCFHD260G
- Controller:
- CM3.5
- Controls:
- 1A (Domestic)
- Filter System:
- 8A (for Filtration Models)
- Basket Lifts:
- 3A
- Dimensions:
- 40"W x 46.38"H x 39.38"D
- Power Type:
- Gas
- Fuel Type:
- Natural Gas/Liquid Propane
- Oil Capacity:
- 80 lb per Full Frypot
- Fry Area:
- 18" × 18" × 3.75" per Full Pot
- Plug Type:
- Nema 5-15P
- Pot Type:
- Tube
- Power:
- 250,000 BTU/HR
- Gas Pressure (Natural Gas):
- 6" W.C.- 14" W.C.
- Gas Pressure (Liquid Propane):
- 9" W.C.- 14" W.C.
- Gas Connection (1 - Frypot):
- (1) - 3/4" NPT
- Gas Connection (2-4 Frypots):
- (1) - 1"
- Warranty:
- Frypot=1st year: Parts + Labor, 2nd - 10th year: Parts Only
For complete product specifications and to download the file, please click below.
SCFHD260G-Specification-Sheet-1
SCFHD260G-Specification-Sheet-2
SCFHD260G Operation Manual
