Description
A 45 lb. high efficiency gas fryer with digital temperature control, for busy fry stations.
The RHEF-45-DM is a single 15.5" wide fryer with a 45 lb. stainless steel tank and 3 in-shot burners (99,000 BTU/hr) heating the oil through Royal's heat exchanger. The DM control is a solid state control with temperature readout. It suits restaurants and chicken and fish shops that want high output from a narrow footprint.
Will it fit · Will it plug in
- Outside size
- 15.5" W × 33.5" D (Royal 2026 catalog); Royal gives no overall height for this model
- Crated size
- 35 1/2" D x 42" H x 18" W
- Clearances
- Combustible walls: 6" rear, 6" sides. Non-combustible walls: 0" (Royal owner's manual)
- Gas
- Natural gas or LP, 99,000 BTU/hr (3 x 33,000 = 99,000); Royal's catalog lists no gas connection size or pressure, so call us to confirm
- Electrical
- Not listed in Royal's catalog for this model; call us to confirm before ordering
- Shipping weight
- 190 lbs.
Measure the line under the hood and the doorways on the delivery path before ordering.
High efficiency burners
3 in-shot burners at 33,000 BTU/hr each (3 x 33,000 = 99,000 BTU/hr) heat the oil through Royal's heat exchanger.
DM controls
The DM control is a solid state control with temperature readout.
Built to last
A stainless steel tank assembly in an all stainless steel cabinet, with round tube heat entry and easily removable diffusers that reduce thermal stress.
Safe and simple
Automatic pilot ignition with 100% safety shut-off and a 1 1/4" full port drain valve.
Delivery and setup
- Ships by freight carrier; the shipping cost depends on your location. See our shipping policy for details.
- Call (201) 467-8222 for the current lead time before you schedule installation.
- Choose natural gas or LP when you order. If your kitchen is above 2,000 feet, tell us the elevation so Royal can set the unit up for it.
- A qualified gas installer must connect it with a manual shut-off valve following local codes. On casters, Royal calls for a quick-disconnect flexible connector and a restraining device.
- Boil out the new tank with a non-chlorine boil-out product before the first fill.
- Inspect the shipment before signing and note any visible damage on the freight bill.
Questions buyers ask
How much oil does it hold?
The stainless steel tank holds 45 lbs. of oil.
What gas and power connections does it need?
Royal's 2026 catalog lists the 99,000 BTU/hr rating but no gas connection size, gas pressure or electrical data for the RHEF-45-DM. Call us to confirm before you plan the installation.
Does it have a built-in filter?
No. The RHEF-45-DM is a single fryer without a filter. Royal builds the same fryer with a built-in filter as the RHEF-45-1 to -5 models, and sells the RPF-50 portable filter.
What does the DM control do?
It is a solid state control with temperature readout.
How much clearance does it need?
6" at the rear and sides from combustible walls and 0" from non-combustible walls.
What does the warranty cover?
Royal covers RHEF fryers and fryer filter systems for 2 years parts and labor from installation (up to 30 months from manufacture). The stainless steel fry tank has a 10-year prorated warranty. Labor is covered when an authorized Royal service agency does the work.
How do I clean it?
Filter the oil at the end of each day and wash the baskets and loose parts. Once a week, drain the tank and run a boil-out with a non-chlorine commercial boil-out product.
Specs
| Manufacturer | Royal Range of California |
|---|---|
| Model Number | RHEF-45-DM |
| Quantity | 1 Each |
| Shipping Weight | 190 lbs. |
| Width | 15.5 Inches |
| Depth | 33.5 Inches |
| Crated Size | 35 1/2" D x 42" H x 18" W |
| Oil Capacity | 45 lbs. |
| Gas Type | Natural Gas or Liquid Propane (specify when ordering) |
| Total BTU | 99,000 BTU/H |
| Burners | 3 high efficiency in-shot burners33,000 BTU/H each |
| Ignition | Automatic pilot ignition with 100% safety |
| Controls | DM solid state control with temperature readout |
| Filter | None built in |
| Drain Valve | 1 1/4" full port |
| Construction | Stainless steel tank assemblyAll stainless steel cabinetRound tube heat entry with removable diffusers |
| Options | Stainless steel tank coverSide splash guard48" quick disconnect and restraining cable5" swivel casters (set of 4, 2 locking) |
| Clearance (Combustible) | 6" rear6" sides |
| Clearance (Non-Combustible) | 0" rear0" sides |
| Certifications | Not listed in Royal's catalog for this model; call to confirm |
| Warranty | 2 years parts and laborStainless steel tank 10 years prorated |
| Usage | Commercial use only |
Certifications
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