KELOO Commercial Electric Fryer Freestanding 16L Single Tank 5kW - EF161C

A proper floor-standing fryer at working height. 16 litres of oil, 5kW behind it, and a drain tap so nobody is lifting a hot tank to change the oil. The EF161C is the step up from a countertop fryer to equipment that holds temperature through a full evening service.

Oil volume is what actually determines fryer performance. A bigger tank drops less when frozen product goes in, which means shorter cook times, crisper results and less oil absorbed into the food.

Key features

• 16L oil capacity - holds temperature under load instead of crashing when a basket goes in
• 5kW element - fast recovery between baskets, which is what keeps a queue moving
• Oil drain tap - drain into a container rather than lifting a full tank of hot oil
• 340 x 530 x 940mm (W x D x H) - freestanding at standard 900mm working height, lines up with your benches
• 50-190°C thermostat - full frying range with accurate control
• Temperature limiter and micro switch - safety cut-out on overheat and on element lift
• Single tank, single basket - simple, and the whole tank works one product at a time
• Stainless steel construction - built for daily commercial cleaning

Specification

Typical uses

Fish and chip shops, chicken and burger takeaways, pub kitchens, street food units, and canteens running chips and fried sides through a full service.

Choosing your fryer

KELOO runs countertop fryers (EF-101V, EF-102V at 10L per tank) and freestanding fryers (EF161C, EF162C at 16L per tank). Countertop suits low volume and tight kitchens; freestanding is what you want if frying is a core part of the menu. On tanks: a single tank is simpler and cheaper, but everything you fry shares the same oil - if you cook fish and chips in the same fryer, flavours transfer. Two tanks let you keep them separate and give you a spare when one is draining.

Good to know

At 5kW this fryer needs a dedicated commercial supply - it draws well beyond a standard 13A socket. Please check your electrics before ordering. Filter oil daily and change it on condition rather than on a calendar: dark, smoking or foaming oil costs you more in product quality than it saves in oil. Never move a fryer with hot oil in the tank, and always allow it to cool fully before draining.

Why buy from KELOO

• UK stock and free next-day delivery
• 12-month warranty with spare-parts support
• Trade pricing on multi-unit orders - get in touch for a quote
• Phone support from people who know commercial kitchens: 0121 769 3436