Waldorf FN8130GH 600mm Gas Fryer

The Waldorf FN8130GH is a 600mm single pan gas fryer from the new Waldorf Continuum range. It replaces the FN8130G, with the same patented infra-red burner system and now a high back as standard.

Two 45MJ/hr infra-red burners heat a 31 litre open pan to fry up to 31kg an hour, and a large cold zone lets crumbs settle below the burners to keep the oil clean and lasting longer. It comes with three standard baskets, or you can swap them for two large baskets at no cost. Just let us know which when you order.

The infra-red burners transfer heat from the burner to the pan more efficiently than a direct flame, which loses energy to the surrounds, so the FN8130GH heats faster and uses less gas for the same output. The stainless steel pan carries a 10 year limited warranty.

Waldorf Continuum is made by Moffat. The FN8130GH runs on natural gas or LPG, so a licensed gas fitter makes the connection. It has a dial control and piezo ignition, so it needs no power point. Like all Moffat gas fryers, it has a gas regulator built in, so a separate regulator is not required and should not be fitted. The FN8130GH is supplied set to the gas type you order and includes a conversion kit, so if you order natural gas the LPG conversion kit comes with it for later use if you ever need to switch.

Best for: high volume kitchens frying big loads that want fast recovery and lower gas use.

Colour options

Stainless as standard, or add colour with Cue or Bold. Just let us know which when you order.

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Waldorf FN8130GH?
Moffat makes Waldorf in New Zealand. Moffat also distributes and services it across Australia.

Has the FN8130GH replaced the FN8130G?
Yes. The FN8130GH is the FN8130G in the new Waldorf Continuum range. It keeps the 31 litre pan and the twin 45MJ/hr infra-red burners, comes with a high back as standard (the H in the model number) and is now 818mm deep and 1130mm high.

Can I choose the baskets on the FN8130GH?
It comes with three standard baskets, or you can swap them for two large baskets at no cost. Three standard baskets suit several products at once. Two large baskets suit bigger batches of one product. Just let us know which when you order.

How much oil does the FN8130GH hold?
31 litres.

What is the difference between the FN8130GH and the FN8120GH?
Both run twin 45MJ/hr infra-red burners. The FN8120GH is 450mm wide with a 20 litre pan. The FN8130GH is 600mm wide with a 31 litre pan that takes three standard or two large baskets.

What is the difference between the FN8130GH and the FN8130GEH?
Same fryer, same 31 litre pan and twin 45MJ/hr infra-red burners. The FN8130GH has a dial control and runs on gas only. The FN8130GEH has a digital control with three programmable timers and needs a 10A power point.

What is the difference between the FN8130GH and the FN8130GHPOH?
Both are 600mm fryers with a 31 litre pan. The FN8130GHPOH is the high powered output version, with a 140MJ/hr infra-red burner system against the 90MJ/hr on the FN8130GH.

Does the FN8130GH need power?
No. It runs on gas only with a dial control and piezo ignition, so no power point is needed.

What is the infra-red burner system?
Instead of a direct flame under the pan, the infra-red burners radiate heat into the pan. That transfers more of the gas energy into the oil and less into the surrounds, so it heats faster, recovers quicker between baskets and uses less gas for the same output.

What is a cold zone?
The FN8130GH heats the oil from partway up the pan, not from the bottom. The burners sit higher up, so the oil heats from there up and the oil below stays cool. Crumbs and stray bits of product sink into that cold zone and stop cooking, so they don't burn and break down your oil.

Should I put a crumb tray in the FN8130GH?
No, and they can shorten your oil life. They hold crumbs up in the hot cooking zone where they keep burning, and the tray and the mess on it block the convection currents. Hot oil is thick and needs to move freely to cook evenly and recover fast. The cold zone already does the job.

What temperature should I run the FN8130GH at?
180°C or under. Going hotter doesn't cook any better, it just burns your oil.

Will a higher setting help the FN8130GH recover faster?
No. It's a common mistake. Turning it up doesn't give you more power and won't get the oil back to 180°C any faster. All it does is burn your oil.

Do I need a gas regulator fitted to the gas supply?
No. The FN8130GH has a regulator built into the gas control valve. Fitting an external one can take control away from the built in regulator, and sitting under the fryer it gets hit with caustic cleaning chemicals, which causes problems down the track.

Can the FN8130GH run on LPG or natural gas?
Yes. The FN8130GH is supplied set to the gas type you order and includes the conversion kit for the other gas type, so if you order natural gas the LPG kit comes with it.

Does the FN8130GH cook differently on natural gas or LPG?
No, it cooks exactly the same. Natural gas is delivered at about 1kPa, so the fryer needs larger jets to get its full 90MJ/hr. LPG is delivered at about 2.5kPa and carries more energy, so the jets are smaller to cut back the gas flow. The end result is the same power either way.

Can I put a shelf above the FN8130GH?
Under an exhaust hood, with no shelves above it, and at least 500mm away from equipment like combi ovens. Fryers put vaporised oil into the air, and if that gets into a combi it can damage the electronics.

Can the FN8130GH go next to other equipment?
Yes, fryers can go beside most things. You'll usually want an infill bench next to it to hold the product you're about to fry. If you're worried about water or food falling into the oil from the next appliance, side shields are available.

What should I use to clean the FN8130GH?
Drain the oil, flush the pan out with water, then clean it with plain soap and water. Food often jams in the drain, so be careful clearing it. People push a metal rod in to clear it and then close the drain valve on the rod, which damages the seals in the ball valve and makes it leak.

What causes breakdowns on gas fryers like the FN8130GH?
Too much hosing. Water gets into the pilot, valves and jets. The jets are aluminium, and floor cleaner and oven and grill cleaner react with it.

Does the FN8130GH come with a lid, and why use it?
Yes, a stainless steel lid comes with it. Put it on every night so nothing falls into the oil. It's also your best friend in a fire, because it smothers it fast.

Can I fit an oil filter under the FN8130GH?
Yes. The Waldorf Filtamax FF8140E 32 litre filter fits under it.

Is a Filtamax oil filter worth it?
Often not anymore. When oil prices were crazy they paid for themselves. Now a drum of oil is around $50, and oil companies supply in bulk with a pump out tank, so for most kitchens the saving isn't worth the cost and the time spent filtering.

What colour options does the FN8130GH come in?
Stainless as standard, or Cue or Bold. Cue puts a coloured vitreous enamel finish on the control panel, and the rest of the fryer stays stainless steel. Bold puts the colour on the control panel and the front panels, so the whole front is coloured. Both come in black (C0 or B0), chilli red (C2 or B2) or burgundy (C3 or B3).

Does the colour change how the fryer works?
No. Cue and Bold are the same fryer with an enamel finish. Performance, oil capacity and warranty are the same as the stainless model.

What comes with the FN8130GH?
Three standard fryer baskets (or two large on request), a stainless steel lid and a gas conversion kit.

What does it cost to deliver the FN8130GH?
Delivery is typically $120 plus GST. Use the Freight Cost Guide button on this page for the exact price to your postcode, including whether a tailgate is needed.

What does tailgate delivery mean?
Standard freight delivers to your kerbside, and strictly speaking getting the fryer off the truck is up to you. A tailgate truck has a lift on the back to lower it to the ground. Most drivers will give you a hand anyway, but a tailgate is the only way it's guaranteed.

Can I get a cheaper ex-display or scratch and dent fryer?
Sometimes. These are Moffat units with freight damage or ex-display, subject to availability.

Warranty and support

• 2 year warranty, backed by Moffat's Australian service network
• 10 year limited warranty on the stainless steel pan

Contact

Phone or Text: 0412 034948
Email: sales@eattucker.com

2 year warranty, parts and labour, backed by Moffat’s Australian service network. 10 year limited warranty on the stainless steel pan.