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Henny Penny PFE-500 “COMPUTRON” Electric Pressure Fryer
48 lb oil | 14 lb food | Built-in filtration | 12 psi operating pressureGive your kitchen the speed, consistency, and savings of true pressure frying. The Henny Penny PFE-500 with Computron™ controls seals in moisture, cooks at lower temperatures, and filters oil in minutes—all in a space-saving 19.7 in footprint.
Key advantages
- Computron™ 1000 or optional 8000 controller with 10 programmable cook cycles, melt & idle modes, load compensation, and filter tracking.
- Stainless-steel rectangular frypot (48 lb / 25 L) with a 7-year warranty for uniform heat and long service life.
- Patented color-keyed lid-lock creates a perfect 12 psi seal; safety valve releases at 14.5 psi.
- High-efficiency immersed elements (11.25 kW or 13.5 kW) deliver fast recovery and lower energy costs.
- Integrated stainless-steel filter pan with two PHT filter envelopes—no external pumps or messy oil handling.
- Cold-zone below elements and lower cook temps extend oil life and cut operating expenses.
- Four heavy-duty casters (front two locking) for easy placement and cleaning access.
- cULus, UL EPH, and CE certified for global compliance.
Technical specifications
| Oil capacity | 48 lb / 25 L |
|---|---|
| Food capacity | ≈ 14 lb per load (4-head / up to 32 pieces of chicken) |
| Operating pressure | 12 psi (safety valve @ 14.5 psi) |
| Heating power | 11.25 kW (3× 3.75 kW) or 13.5 kW (3× 4.5 kW) immersed elements |
| Electrical | 208–480 V, 50/60 Hz, 1- or 3-phase (see amp chart in spec sheet) |
| External dimensions | 19.7 W × 38.6 D × 48 H in (500 × 980 × 1219 mm) 63 in (1600 mm) with lid up |
| Construction | Stainless-steel cabinet & frypot, lightweight cast-aluminum lid |
| Filtration | Built-in stainless-steel Max oil filter system with (2) PHT envelopes |
| Certifications | cULus, UL EPH, CE |
| Warranty | 2-year parts & labor + 7-year frypot warranty |
Included with your fryer
- PFE-500 electric pressure fryer, factory configured to your selected voltage & wattage
- Built-in filter pan with (2) PHT filter envelopes and filter screen
- Four locking casters installed
- Operator’s manual and quick-start guide
Popular accessories—4-tier baskets, crumb pans, filter rinse hose, direct-connect shortening disposal, and more—are available separately.
Perfect for
- Quick-service & fast-casual chicken concepts
- Supermarket delis & convenience stores
- Ghost kitchens and commissaries
- Catering operations needing consistent, high-yield frying
Built-to-order configuration. Contact us for current lead times, shipping details, and controller selection assistance.
Unless backordered, most items will be shipped within 10–14 business days, depending on availability. Extended lead times may apply for custom, specialty, or manufacturer-direct items.
Orders are processed quickly to ensure timely fulfillment. Because of this, all cancellation or modification requests must be submitted within 24 hours of placing your order.
After 24 hours, we cannot guarantee that any changes or cancellations can be made.
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- Return requests must be submitted within 30 days of delivery
- Items must be unused and in original packaging
- 35% restocking fee and return freight/crating fees apply
- Consumable products are not returnable
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Certifications & Compliance
Tested by Underwriters Laboratories and meets applicable product safety standards.
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