Description
The Frymaster 3FQE80U FilterQuick® 80 electric fryer is designed for high-production commercial kitchens that require large frying capacity, strong energy efficiency, and simplified oil management. Featuring three open frypots with 80-lbs. oil capacity per frypot and a large 18″ × 18″ frying area per frypot, this fryer is well suited for demanding applications such as bone-in chicken, fresh-breaded menu items, and high-volume fried foods. Frymasters proprietary self-standing, swing-up, low-watt density heating elements support efficient heat transfer and long service life, while the fryer platform delivers 83% ASTM energy efficiency and up to 84 lbs. of fries per hour.
The standard FQ4000 easyTouch® touchscreen controller simplifies cooking and filtration operations with programmable recipes, intuitive navigation, oil management functionality, and cloud connectivity. Built-in automatic filtration with rear oil flush helps preserve oil quality and reduce manual maintenance, while the optional Oil Quality Sensor supports real-time oil health monitoring. With a deep cold zone, RTD 1° compensating temperature probe, 8 GPM pump, front oil disposal with 6 ft. washdown hose, drain safety switch, and stainless steel frypot, door, and cabinet sides, the 3FQE80U is built for quick-service restaurants, institutional kitchens, grocery delis, and other high-volume operations focused on consistent output and lower operating costs.
Key Features
Three open-pot frypots with 80-lbs. (40 liters) oil capacity per frypot
Large 18″ × 18″ × 4.38″ frying area per frypot
Proprietary self-standing, swing-up low-watt density heating elements
83% ASTM energy efficiency
Produces up to 84 lbs. of fries per hour
Built-in automatic filtration with rear oil flush
FQ4000 easyTouch® touchscreen controller standard
Optional Oil Quality Sensor (OQS)
Deep cold zone for improved oil life
RTD 1° compensating temperature probe
17 kW power input per frypot
8 GPM filtration pump
Front oil disposal with 6 ft. washdown hose
Drain safety switch and innovative safety features
Stainless steel frypot, door, and cabinet sides
Optional spreader cabinet and semi-solid shortening kit
Includes twin baskets, basket hangers, basket support racks, filter starter kit, and casters.
Commercial Insights
The Frymaster 3FQE80U is a high-capacity electric fryer platform built for operators who need maximum production output, reliable oil management, and consistent cooking performance across multiple frypots. Its three 80-lb. open-pot frypots provide the cooking area needed for chicken, breaded foods, and other high-volume fried menu items, while the automatic filtration system, low-watt density heating elements, and FQ4000 touchscreen controls help reduce labor, protect oil quality, and improve operational consistency. Compared to standard electric fryers, this model offers stronger throughput, better fryer management, and improved energy efficiency, making it especially suitable for quick-service chains, grocery deli departments, institutional kitchens, and large restaurant operations with heavy fried-food demand.
| Fryer Configuration | Model | 3FQE80U |
| Frypot Quantity | 3 Frypots | |
| Pot Type | Open Pot | |
| Oil Capacity | 80-lbs. (40 liters) per frypot | |
| Frying Area | 18″ × 18″ × 4.38″ (45.7 × 45.7 × 11.1 cm) per frypot | |
| Power Output | 17 kW per frypot | |
| Dimensions | Overall Width | 60.1″ (152.7 cm) |
| Overall Depth | 38.3″ (97.2 cm) | |
| Overall Height | 43.0″ (109.2 cm) | |
| Drain Height | 9.5″ (24.1 cm) | |
| Crated Weight | 814-lbs. (369 kg) | |
| Electrical Requirements | Plug Type | Domestic NEMA 15-60P Optional |
| Domestic Voltage | 208V / 240V / 480V | |
| Export Voltage | 220/380V, 230/400V, 240/415V | |
| Element Amperage | 48 A @ 208V; 41 A @ 240V; 21 A @ 480V | |
| Controls per Frypot | 1 A | |
| Filter per Frypot | 5 A / 4 A / 120V 8 A | |
| Construction & Operation | Heating Elements | Proprietary self-standing heating elements |
| Filtration System | Built-in automatic filtration with rear oil flush | |
| Temperature Control | RTD 1° compensating temperature probe | |
| Pump Capacity | 8 GPM | |
| Oil Disposal | Front oil disposal with 6 ft. washdown hose | |
| Construction | Stainless steel frypot, door, and cabinet sides | |
| Warranty | Frypot: 1st year Parts + Labor; 2ndLifetime Parts Only. Controller: 2 years Parts + Labor. All Other Parts: 1st year Parts + Labor |






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