Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why should I choose an Autofry over an open fryer?

    Savings, Safety and Consistency.


    SAVINGS: Because AutoFry is a ventless deep fryer, you will save you thousands of dollars by eliminating the need to install costly ventilation and fire suppression equipment.


    SAFETY:AutoFry is a completely self contained fryer. This means you and your employees will remain safe from exposure to hazardous hot cooking oil. Additionally, because of AutoFry’s full enclosure, your oil will not be exposed to light and dust particles in the air, so it will breakdown at a slower rate, saving you additional money!


    CONSISTENCY: Every AutoFry is fully-automated, so you don’t have to put in any of the hard work into frying! AutoFry will provide you with great quality product from starting up early in the morning through the last order at the end of day. Each AutoFry is built with SimpliFry technology, a revolutionary heat/time compensation intelligence that automatically adjusts cooking time based on the quantity of product being prepared per fry cycle. This means no matter how large or small the food input is, you can be sure the product is cooked to the same degree of perfection every time.


     For more information on the benefits of ventless fryers over traditional open fryers click here.

  • Does the AutoFry use oil?

    Yes. Unlike other ventless and greaseless fryers, our AutoFry is a real deep fryer that uses oil to produce delicious, high quality product each and every time. Any commercial grade frying oil can be used. For more information on recommended  fryer oil maintenance click here.

  • Is the AutoFry easy to use?

    Yes. Using our ventless deep fryer is as easy as 1-2-3! Simply place the desired amount of food product into the entry chute. Select the fry time on the digital touch screen and press start.


    Your food will dispense from the food chute when it's ready to be served. No need to come in contact with dangerous hot oil or worry about watching your product so it won't burn. AutoFry's heat/time temperature intelligence will adjust cook times and temperatures so that no matter how large or small of a portion you fry, it cooks to the same level of perfection every time.


    To see how easy it is to operate, check out our short video here.

  • What is Simplifry™ Technology?

    A revolutionary heat/time compensation intelligence that automatically adjusts cooking time based on the quantity of product being prepared per fry cycle. This ensures that product is cooked to perfection every time.


    To learn more about SimpliFry Technology click here. 

  • What kind of food can I prepare in the AutoFry?

    Simply put, anything you want! There are no limitations to what you can prepare in the AutoFry. The frying process is exactly the same as traditional commercial fryers. For an idea of how many different items can be prepared in AutoFry, check out our AutoFry Menu!

  • How much food can the AutoFry prepare?

    The AutoFry is available in five sizes designed to meet every capacity requirement. For example, the MTI 40C can prepare up to 3 lbs of product per side (6 lbs total) per fry cycle with an average cook time of 2-3 minutes. Your MTI representative will assist you to determine which AutoFry best fits your capacity needs and budget.

  • Is AutoFry hard to maintain?

    Not at all! The AutoFry was designed for ease of use and maintenance. In fact, AutoFry is so durable and easy to maintain, we have customers across the country with AutoFry machines that have been operating for 20+ years.


    All parts that need to be cleaned regularly are easily removable. Daily cleaning should take less than ten minutes. A complete cleaning should be performed every time you change the oil, which is once a week on average. As with traditional fryers, high volume users may need to change their oil more frequently.

  • What makes the AutoFry ventless?

    The AutoFry Air Filtration System is designed with a traditional grease baffle, a fine mesh filter and an activated, live (coconut) charcoal filter, with air venting from the top. The AutoFry Air Filtration System is tested to UL 710B and is complient with applicable codes. For best performance, we recommend the charcoal filter be changed every 3 months and the mesh be changed every 6 months.


    In addition to its Air Filtration System, every AutoFry model is also built with an internal fire suppression system designed by ANSUL, the leading supplier of fire suppression systems in the world. 

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