Benchstar Single Tank Auto Lifting Induction Fryer - IF3500S-AL

The Benchstar IF3500S-AL is a single-tank induction fryer with automatic basket lifting — when the cook time completes, the basket raises itself without anyone touching it. That removes the most common cause of over-cooked product in a busy kitchen: food left down because nobody was free. Touch screen control holds oil temperature to within 2C, and a cold zone keeps crumbs out of the heat so the oil stays cleaner for longer.

Why operators choose the IF3500S-AL

• Automatic basket lifting — the basket rises on its own when the cycle ends, so product is not ruined because the fryer was left unattended during a rush
• Cold zone — food crumbs settle below the heat instead of burning in it, which keeps the oil cleaner and extends how long it lasts
• Oil temperature held to within 2C — far tighter than an analogue fryer, which Benchstar notes typically varies by more than 10C
• Touch screen temperature control — set-and-forget accuracy, so any staff member gets the same result
• Rapid heating — induction brings the oil up quickly, shortening the wait at open and recovering faster between baskets
• Claimed 90% energy utilisation efficiency — stated by Benchstar as around 35% more efficient than conventional electric fryers
• Overheating and overvoltage protection — built-in electrical safeguards on a high-load appliance
• Lift travel 127 mm at 12.1 mm/s — a controlled lift out of the oil rather than a jerk that sheds coating

Specifications

Venue suitability

The IF3500S-AL suits quick-service kitchens, cafes, pubs, clubs and food courts where the fryer is run hard by staff who cannot stand over it, and where a single tank is enough. Before ordering, contact our team to confirm the electrical supply and the full cabinet dimensions — both are incomplete in our product data for this model, and neither should be guessed for an induction fryer.

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Installation & delivery

The electrical supply for this model is not listed in our product data, and an induction fryer of this output will not run from an ordinary 10 A outlet. Contact our team to confirm the supply requirement before you order or book an electrician. Only the 320 mm width is recorded in our product data for this model; depth and height are not, so confirm the full footprint with our team before committing bench space. The packed carton measures 404 x 722 x 500 mm, which indicates the delivery envelope but not the installed dimensions. Dispatched from our Sydney HQ with partner warehouses in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth for faster delivery Australia-wide. Backed by a 1-year parts and labour warranty — see our warranty information page for full terms.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What electrical supply does the IF3500S-AL need? A: Our product data does not record it, and an induction fryer will not run from an ordinary 10A outlet. Contact our team to confirm the supply requirement before you order or book an electrician.

Q: What are the full dimensions? A: Only the 320mm width is recorded in our product data. Depth and height are not listed, so please confirm the full footprint with our team before planning the installation. The packed carton is 404 x 722 x 500mm.

Q: What does the cold zone do? A: It is a cooler region below the heating area where crumbs and batter fragments settle instead of burning. That keeps the oil cleaner, so it lasts longer and food does not pick up burnt debris.

Q: What does automatic lifting actually do? A: When the set cook time finishes, the basket raises out of the oil on its own. Nobody has to be standing at the fryer, so product is not left down and overcooked during a rush.

Q: How does it compare with the IF7000D-AL? A: The IF3500S-AL is a single-tank unit 320mm wide at 16.5kg. The IF7000D-AL is the double-tank version, 625mm wide at 26.5kg, which lets you run two products in separate oil at once.

Q: What warranty applies? A: One year parts and labour.