After less than six months of inaugural sales and U.S. field trials, the current models of Infinity fryers are proving that their reputation for superior design, cost savings and unsurpassed performance is well founded. Now operating in QSR outlets, independent restaurants, K - 12 school foodservices and hotel kitchens nationwide, Infinity fryers are preparing a wide variety of pre-breaded products while demonstrating ease of filtration, extended oil life and lower energy consumption than conventional models.

Mitch Cohen, VP of Cooking Systems for Infinity, Stellar Steam and Eloma combi ovens, pointed out that earlier field trials had helped to drive the continuous improvement process that underpins Infinity fryers' noteworthy performance. "Prior tests in real-world operations showed us several ways we could upgrade our oil filtration system, for example," he commented. "Now, Infinity fryers can filter a full tank of oil in just three minutes, twice as fast as before. This speed and the elimination of any need for paper or powders encourages more frequent filtering, which helps to preserve oil quality, leading to better-tasting fried foods." Other recently introduced Infinity features include standard casters on all four legs and a choice of eight-button, 16-button or knob-operated controls.

Cohen and AFE colleagues are carefully tracking the energy-related costs generated by Infinity fryers in initial end-users' operations. Key data being gathered include local gas charges per therm, volume of fryer operations, number of times frying media are filtered or changed, cooking times and temperatures, and types of food prepared. "This sort of information allows us to report to operators just how much energy they're consuming and how much money they're saving annually and over the equipment's life-cycle compared to various competing fryers," he explained.

Another Infinity attribute now being confirmed in professional kitchens across the country is the ability to fry foods faster than conventional models while using lower temperatures that extend oil life and reduce oil consumption overall when operators prepare equivalent amounts of product. "We've already proven that an Infinity fryer needs only 35 lbs. of oil to produce as much pre-breaded product as 50-lbs. traditional models," Cohen confirmed. "In August, we'll be conducting tests with hand-breaded foods that we expect to generate similar money-saving results for end-users."

Infinity fryers' energy efficiency has also been recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency, which have bestowed ENERGY STAR^® certifications on every model in the company's line-up. All Infinity fryers are also now available with a standard two-year parts and labor warranty, further evidence of the reliability and durability specifiers and operators can expect from this equipment.

As Infinity's sales continue to grow, especially at such target operations as QSR chains, hotel restaurants and large noncommercial foodservices, Cohen is planning to develop educational sessions for consultants and other channel partners that will provide hands-on training and product presentations. "Just like our other companies' equipment, Infinity fryers derive their efficiencies and savings from an advanced design, strong build quality and ease of operation," Cohen remarked. "We're eager to share our positive early field results with as many industry members as we can because we believe that the more people experience what Infinity fryers can do, the likelier they'll be to select them."

For more information, visit Infinity Fryer's web site at www.infinityfryers.com