What to check when buying a used commercial fryer

Choose a used commercial fryer according to your menu and the volume of food you cook during peak service. Compare basket dimensions and tank configuration alongside the stated oil capacity.

With the appliance switched off and cool, inspect accessible tanks, baskets and drain components for damage or signs of leakage. Ask about previous repairs, temperature-control faults and any components the seller knows need replacing.

Have a suitably qualified catering engineer assess operational or safety concerns before purchase. Confirm the exact fuel or electrical specification and discuss extraction and installation requirements before delivery.