FriFri Touch 422 Free Standing Twin-Tank Electric Fryer TL422L32G0

The FriFri Touch 422 is a free-standing twin-tank electric fryer designed for high-output commercial frying. It runs on three-phase power and is built for kitchens where frying forms a significant part of the service offer — whether that's a high-street fish and chip operation, a busy pub kitchen, or a contract catering environment with sustained throughput across multiple sittings.

In service, the Touch 422 earns its place through consistency. The adaptive cooking system adjusts frying times based on the size of each batch loaded, which reduces the risk of undercooked product during a heavy run and removes the guesswork that often leads to quality variation at peak times. The ColourCue traffic light display — red, amber, green — means staff can read fryer status at a glance without stopping to check settings, which genuinely helps in a loud, fast-moving kitchen environment. The optional LiftFri automatic basket lift removes food at the end of the cooking cycle without operator intervention, useful where staff are managing multiple stations simultaneously.

From an operational standpoint, the features that make a practical difference include:

• 24 programmable menu items with icon-driven touchscreen, reducing training time and cook errors
• Oil quality monitoring with onscreen status indicator, helping extend oil life and manage consumable costs
• Mid-service oil filtration capability — oil can be filtered hot and frying resumed in under five minutes
• Detailed energy consumption reporting across rolling periods, giving operators visibility of running costs
• USB software updates, meaning the unit can be kept current without engineer involvement

Installation requires a three-phase electrical supply, and at 79kg the unit needs careful positioning before commissioning — access and floor loading should be considered at the planning stage. The pressed stainless steel tank with radiused corners and hinged elements simplifies daily cleaning and reduces the time required for end-of-service maintenance. The footprint is reasonably compact for a twin-tank unit at this output level, but ventilation requirements should be confirmed with your extraction contractor before installation.

The Touch 422 is well suited to kitchens where frying volume is high and consistency across shifts is a genuine operational challenge. It is particularly appropriate where programmable menus and oil management matter — contract caterers, high-volume quick-service restaurants, and large pub kitchens are typical environments. For smaller operations or light frying use, a single-tank or lower-output model may be more appropriate and more economical to run. For very high-volume sites managing multiple frying lanes, a heavier-duty configuration may suit better.

If you'd like to talk through whether the Touch 422 is the right fit for your kitchen layout and service volumes, the team are happy to help you work through the options.