ESG35T

Overview

The Frymaster ESG35T is a value-series, gas-fired floor fryer with a 35-lb. oil capacity. It has a tube-type frypot intended for a range of fried foods and uses a millivolt control system, so the natural-gas listing specifies that it does not require an electrical hookup. Frymaster describes the ESG35T as a high-efficiency fryer that exceeds ENERGY STAR standards, with reported efficiency of 52%.

The fryer is built around a stainless steel frypot and door, with aluminized sides. Its frypot design combines 6-inch heating tubes with proprietary baffles, a wide cold zone and a bottom that slopes toward the front. The unit includes two fry baskets and a wire-form basket hanger.

Key Features

• 35-lb. oil capacity: Provides the stated frypot capacity for commercial foodservice frying.
• Tube-type frypot: Supports frying a large range of items.
• High-efficiency gas heating: Frymaster reports 52% efficiency and says the model exceeds ENERGY STAR standards.
• 70,000 BTU input: The manufacturer lists this input for the ESG35T.
• Proprietary heating-tube baffles: Baffles in the 6-inch tubes support heat transfer through the frypot.
• Wide cold zone: Provides room for food particles to collect away from the cooking area, helping keep particles out of the active frying zone and extending oil life.
• Temperature probe: The durable probe is specified to support quick recovery time.
• Millivolt controls: The natural-gas product listing states that the control system does not require an electrical hookup.
• Included frying accessories: Two fry baskets sit in a wire-form basket hanger.
• Front-sloping frypot bottom: The slope directs oil and food debris toward the front to make them easier to remove.
• Commercial construction: The frypot and door are stainless steel; the sides are aluminized.

Specifications

• Product type: Commercial gas floor fryer
• Model: ESG35T
• Oil capacity: 35 lb. (17 L)
• Gas input: 70,000 BTU/hr
• Efficiency: 52%, as stated by Frymaster
• Frypot style: Tube-type
• Heating tubes: 6 inches, with proprietary baffles
• Controls: Millivolt control system; the natural-gas listing states no electrical hookup is required
• Frypot and door material: Stainless steel
• Side material: Aluminized
• Cold zone: Wider than industry-standard frypots, according to the product listing
• Baskets: Two included
• Basket support: Wire-form basket hanger
• Legs: 6-inch adjustable legs
• Certifications and listings stated in the sources: ENERGY STAR, NSF and cCSAus

Installation & Requirements

The natural-gas product listing specifies a 3/4-inch NPT gas connection and a millivolt control system that does not require an electrical hookup. The manufacturer lists gas as the energy type for the ESG35T, and product listings show natural-gas and liquid-propane offerings. Confirm the fuel type of the specific unit before arranging a connection. The available sources do not provide model-specific clearance or ventilation instructions, so those details are not included here.

The fryer has 6-inch adjustable legs, which the product listing says help level the unit on uneven flooring. The product information also warns that the unit is for commercial use, not residential or other non-commercial settings; installation in a non-commercial setting can void the warranty.

Operation

The ESG35T uses gas-fired, tube-type heating to heat oil in its 35-lb. frypot. Its millivolt control system is identified in the natural-gas listing as requiring no electrical hookup. The durable temperature probe supports quick recovery time, while the proprietary baffles in the heating tubes support heat transfer. Together, these features suit kitchens frying a variety of menu items in a floor-model fryer.

The wider cold zone collects more food particles below the cooking area, helping keep them out of the active frying zone and extending oil life. Two fry baskets are included, and they rest in the wire-form basket hanger when not being used for frying.

Cleaning & Maintenance

The product information describes a frypot bottom that slopes toward the front, making oil and food debris easier to remove. It also identifies the wider cold zone as a place for food particles to collect away from the cooking area, helping keep particles out of the cooking zone and extending oil life. The available sources do not provide cleaning procedures, maintenance intervals or detailed service instructions, so follow the model’s manual for those tasks.

Frymaster provides product manuals and service resources, and identifies a service-parts contact number of 800-551-8633. The product listing states a warranty of one year for parts and labour and five years of prorated frypot parts coverage; consult the applicable warranty document for its terms.

Applications

The ESG35T is a commercial floor fryer for foodservice operations that need a 35-lb. frypot and gas heat. Its tube-type frypot is specified for a large range of items, making it suitable for kitchens with varied fried-food menus. The 35-lb. capacity, two included baskets and reported energy efficiency are useful points to consider when matching the fryer to a commercial kitchen’s menu and operating needs.