Roller Grill FD 80DR 16 Litre Twin Tank Electric Fryer

The Roller Grill FD 80DR is a countertop twin-tank electric fryer with a combined 16-litre oil capacity. Each tank is a fully independent frying unit, with its own heating element, thermostat, and basket, allowing two different products to be cooked simultaneously without flavour transfer or the need to change oil between them.

In service, the FD 80DR handles steady, moderate-volume frying reliably across a shift. It is not built for continuous high-throughput production, but for a busy café service or a small takeaway running consistent trade, it performs dependably. The cold zone design — where the element sits above a cooler lower section of the tank — allows food debris to settle away from the active fry area, which slows oil breakdown and extends oil life over a week of service. Independent thermostat controls mean each tank can be held at the temperature appropriate for its product, so chips and battered fish, for example, can run side by side without compromise.

Practical advantages in day-to-day operation include:

• Independent tanks eliminating flavour cross-contamination between different products
• Cold zone construction slowing oil degradation and reducing oil change frequency
• Removable element head and oil pan making end-of-day cleaning straightforward
• Safety micro switch confirming the element is correctly seated before operation
• Secondary safety thermostat providing additional protection during service

Installation is less involved than an equivalent gas fryer — there is no gas supply, flue, or appliance-specific interlock ventilation required by the unit itself. That said, local extraction and ventilation requirements should always be confirmed with a qualified ventilation installer and in line with your building regulations. A suitable electrical supply is needed, and it is worth checking your existing circuit capacity before ordering. The unit is countertop-mounted and requires a stable, heat-resistant surface at a practical working height.

The FD 80DR is well suited to cafés, fish and chip takeaways, small restaurants, and event catering operations where a reliable twin-tank electric fryer is needed without the footprint or cost of a floor-standing unit. For very high-volume sites running extended double shifts or continuous production, a heavier-duty model with greater oil capacity would be a more appropriate fit.

If you are unsure whether this fryer matches your service volume or kitchen setup, the team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit.