Firex Figaro Multi-Function Cooker 157Ltr DFIE150 V2

The Firex Figaro DFIE150 is a multi-function cooker designed to consolidate several pieces of cooking equipment into a single, floor-standing unit. With a 157-litre capacity and a 38.5kW output, it is capable of performing the roles of a braising pan, tilting kettle, deep fryer, and conventional cooker, switching between cooking modes through an electronic control board with automatic process monitoring. The V2 designation reflects the updated generation of the Figaro platform.

In a busy production kitchen, the Figaro's practical value lies in its throughput. Rather than running separate appliances across multiple stations, operators can batch-cook, braise, fry, and reduce in a single vessel, which reduces both labour demand and the time lost moving product between pieces of equipment. The 38.5kW element supports fast heat-up and maintains working temperatures during sustained service periods, making it well suited to high-volume cook-chill operations, central production units, and large-scale catering environments where consistency across large batches is essential.

Key operational advantages include:

• Replaces multiple appliances, reducing equipment footprint and capital outlay
• Electronic process monitoring helps maintain consistent cooking results batch to batch
• Single vessel reduces cleaning and turnaround time between cooking stages
• Suitable for braising, boiling, frying, and sauce reduction without repositioning product
• Robust steel construction suited to the demands of continuous production use

The Figaro is a substantial piece of equipment at 360kg and with a footprint of 960mm wide by 1648mm deep. It requires adequate floor loading, sufficient service connections for its 38.5kW electrical supply, and clear access for installation — the depth in particular should be factored into any kitchen layout review before purchase. Ventilation requirements will depend on the cooking modes in regular use and should be assessed as part of the installation plan.

This unit is best suited to central production kitchens, large contract catering operations, hospital or education catering facilities, and any site producing high-volume, multi-process menus where consolidating cooking stations brings a clear workflow benefit. It is less suited to smaller kitchens where the scale of the unit would outpace demand. For operations requiring either a smaller working capacity or a larger multi-unit installation, alternative configurations are available within the Firex range.

The Figaro is a significant investment and one that benefits from a considered specification process. If you would like to talk through whether it is the right fit for your operation, the team is happy to work through the details with you.