Blue Seal GT60 Vee Ray Single Pan Gas Fryer

The Blue Seal GT60 is a floor-standing single pan gas fryer built for sustained use in commercial kitchens. It uses Blue Seal's patented Vee Ray infrared burner system, which heats the oil from below through radiant panels rather than conventional tube burners. This design reduces the amount of exposed heat surface in contact with the oil, which has practical implications for oil life and frying consistency during busy service periods.

In a working kitchen, the GT60 is well suited to operations where frying is a core part of the menu rather than an occasional requirement. The large open pan design and substantial oil capacity mean it can handle continuous throughput during peak service without the recovery delays that smaller fryers often suffer. The infrared burner arrangement also tends to produce less carbonisation at the base of the pan, which reduces the frequency of deep cleaning required to maintain oil quality.

From an operational standpoint, a few features are worth noting:

• Millivolt gas valve and piezo ignition — no electrical connection required
• Flame failure protection fitted as standard
• Large drain valve for straightforward oil changes
• Lift-out elements simplify pan cleaning
• Runs on either natural gas or LPG — specify at the time of ordering

Installation is relatively straightforward compared to electric fryers of equivalent output, as there is no electrical supply requirement beyond the ignition system. The unit sits on front legs with rear castors, which aids repositioning for cleaning. It does require adequate overhead extraction and sufficient clearance from combustible surfaces — standard requirements for any gas cooking appliance. Gas connection must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer.

The GT60 is a practical choice for restaurants, pub kitchens, fish and chip operations, and similar environments where frying volumes are consistently high. It is a single pan unit, so kitchens with very high simultaneous throughput across multiple fried products may find a twin pan configuration or additional fryer more appropriate. For lower-volume sites, smaller and lower-output models in the range may be better matched to actual demand.

If you are unsure whether the GT60 is the right fit for your kitchen's output or gas supply setup, the team is happy to talk it through before you place an order.