Roller Grill FD 50+80 13 Ltr Double Tank Electric Fryer
Product Description
The Roller Grill FD 50+80 is a countertop double electric fryer with a combined oil capacity of 13 litres, split between a 5-litre and an 8-litre tank. Each tank operates...
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 13
- External depth (mm)
- 420
- External height (mm)
- 320
- External width (mm)
- 445
Product Description
The Roller Grill FD 50+80 is a countertop double electric fryer with a combined oil capacity of 13 litres, split between a 5-litre and an 8-litre tank. Each tank operates independently, with its own heating element and thermostat, allowing the two to run at different temperatures simultaneously or simply keep oils separated by food type.
That independence has genuine practical value during service. The larger tank handles high-demand items such as chips or chicken, while the smaller takes flavour-strong foods — garlic mushrooms, samosas, battered fish — without cross-contaminating the main oil. Keeping oils apart extends their usable life and maintains cleaner flavours across the menu, both of which have a direct bearing on food quality and running costs. A cold zone beneath each element also limits the temperature at which food debris settles, slowing the rate at which oil degrades between changes.
From a day-to-day operational standpoint, the unit is straightforward to run and maintain:
- Removable element heads and oil pans simplify daily cleaning and oil changes
- Safety micro switch prevents either element operating unless correctly positioned
- Secondary safety thermostat provides an additional layer of overheating protection
- Heat-resistant basket handles reduce burn risk during busy service
- Supplied with two separate plugs and cables for independent socket connection
As a countertop unit, the FD 50+80 requires adequate worktop space and a standard 13-amp socket for each tank. There is no hard-wired installation needed, which makes it practical for smaller sites without dedicated electrical infrastructure. It is worth being clear that this is not a high-volume fryer — a busy fish and chip shop or large quick-service operation would typically require a freestanding model with greater capacity and faster recovery to sustain demand at pace.
This fryer is well suited to cafés, pub kitchens, small restaurants, and similar light-to-medium service environments where a compact footprint and the flexibility of two separate oil tanks are a practical fit. Sites with significantly higher throughput requirements would be better served by a heavier-duty model from the range.
If you are weighing up whether the split-tank format suits your menu and service volumes, we are happy to talk it through before you commit.
Key Features
- Independent 5-litre and 8-litre tanks with separate thermostats and elements
- Each tank connects to a standard 13-amp socket via its own plug and cable
- Cold zone beneath each element slows oil degradation between service periods
- Safety micro switch prevents element operation if unit is incorrectly assembled
- Secondary safety thermostat provides overheating protection on each tank
Operational Benefits
- Run two oils at different temperatures without cross-contamination between food types
- Extends oil life by separating strong-flavoured foods from high-volume frying
- Plug-and-play installation removes the need for dedicated electrical infrastructure
- Removable pans and element heads keep daily cleaning quick and straightforward
- Compact countertop footprint suits kitchens where space is at a premium
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 13
- External depth (mm)
- 420
- External height (mm)
- 320
- External width (mm)
- 445
- Number of baskets
- 2
- Number of tanks
- 2
- Power rating (kw)
- 5
- Power type
- Electric 1 Phase
- Weight (kg)
- 12
Frequently Asked Questions
- The FD 50+80 is well suited to light-to-medium service volumes — cafés, pub kitchens, and small restaurants where demand is steady but not relentless. For high-throughput operations such as fish and chip shops or busy quick-service sites, a freestanding model with a larger oil capacity and faster recovery time would be a more practical choice.
- Each tank is supplied with its own plug and cable, connecting to a standard 13-amp socket — so you will need two accessible sockets positioned near the unit. There is no hard-wired installation required, which makes it a practical option for sites without dedicated high-current electrical circuits.
- Yes — because each tank has its own independent thermostat and heating element, they can operate at different temperatures simultaneously. This makes it straightforward to keep a dedicated oil for flavour-strong foods such as fish or garlic-based items separate from the oil used for chips or other high-volume items, which helps maintain flavour quality and extends the usable life of both oils.