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Perfect Fry
Perfect Fry 83256 Vat Assy, 11L PFA #2DT003-C
Part #83256
SKU: 145947
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Perfect Fry 83256 Vat Assy, 11L PFA #2DT003-C is an OEM replacement part designed for use with Perfect Fry commercial ventless frying systems. This component supports proper operation, safety, and performance of compatible equipment.

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The Perfect Fry 83256 11‑Liter Oil Vat Assembly for the PFA series (OEM reference 2DT003‑C) is a genuine OEM replacement for the stainless steel oil containment vessel that holds the frying medium in the Perfect Fry PFA series ventless countertop fryer. The 11‑liter capacity of this vat is matched to the PFA platform's heating element output, basket dimensions, and heater module geometry, making dimensional accuracy critical for all of those components to function correctly together. The oil vat is one of the most fundamental structural elements of the fryer, and its condition directly affects food safety, oil management, and equipment longevity.
Stainless steel oil vats are highly durable but are not immune to damage from mechanical impact, chemical corrosion from prolonged exposure to certain cleaning agents, or stress cracking from repeated thermal cycling over years of service. An oil vat that develops a crack or pinhole will leak frying oil into the fryer cabinet below, creating a fire risk, contaminating the fryer's structural components with burned oil, and triggering oil level faults on the fryer's monitoring system. A damaged vat drain port or oil valve seat can also cause oil to bypass the drain valve, making controlled oil changes impossible and creating an ongoing spill hazard.
Replacing the 83256 vat requires draining all oil from the fryer, removing the heating element and basket lift components that interface with the vat, and disconnecting the oil drain valve before the old vat can be removed. The new vat installs in the original location and accepts the same heater module, basket, and drain valve components as the original. After installation, the drain valve should be tested for tightness before the vat is filled with oil, and the fryer should be run through a complete thermal cycle to verify that there is no seepage around the vat mounting points or drain valve interface.
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Stainless steel oil vats are highly durable but are not immune to damage from mechanical impact, chemical corrosion from prolonged exposure to certain cleaning agents, or stress cracking from repeated thermal cycling over years of service. An oil vat that develops a crack or pinhole will leak frying oil into the fryer cabinet below, creating a fire risk, contaminating the fryer's structural components with burned oil, and triggering oil level faults on the fryer's monitoring system. A damaged vat drain port or oil valve seat can also cause oil to bypass the drain valve, making controlled oil changes impossible and creating an ongoing spill hazard.
Replacing the 83256 vat requires draining all oil from the fryer, removing the heating element and basket lift components that interface with the vat, and disconnecting the oil drain valve before the old vat can be removed. The new vat installs in the original location and accepts the same heater module, basket, and drain valve components as the original. After installation, the drain valve should be tested for tightness before the vat is filled with oil, and the fryer should be run through a complete thermal cycle to verify that there is no seepage around the vat mounting points or drain valve interface.
Product Specs
Warranty |
90-day warranty |
SKU |
145947 |
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