--- title: Decode Broaster Ventless Fryer Serial Number description: Guide on how to interpret or decode a Broaster Ventless Fryer Serial Number --- [Skip to content](https://help.broaster.com/decode-broaster-ventless-fryer-serial-number#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![Broaster\_Equipment\_Logo\_Color-2.png\]](https://help.broaster.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Broaster_Equipment_Logo_Color-2.png?height=40&name=Broaster_Equipment_Logo_Color-2.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - Visit broaster.com Visit broaster.com Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Support Center](https://help.broaster.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Broaster Ventless Fryers](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-ventless-fryers?hsLang=en) # Decode Broaster Ventless Fryer Serial Number ## Guide on how to interpret or decode a Broaster Ventless Fryer Serial Number A Serial Number on a Broaster piece of Equipment is a very powerful and useful tool. With this number you can tell how it was shipped from the factory like the age of a unit, the electrical configuration and all other important info. But, how do you read it? Below is a handy guide to decoding the serial number.    First, what does a serial number look like? Examples of Broaster Serial Numbers: - VF3A32007G - VF2J91009G - VF3J12167F If you don't know where the serial number is, look at the data plate that is located on the back of the unit.    The first two letters identify this unit as a Ventless Fryer: VF = Ventless Fryer Example: **VF**3J12167F   The next number references the Model Number: 2 = Model VF-2 3 = Model VF-3 Example: VF**3**J12167F is a Model VF-3   Next is a letter that corresponds with the Month the unit was manufactured: | A = January | D = April | G = July | J = October | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | B = February | E = May | H = August | K = November | | C = March | F = June | I = September | L = December | Example: VF3**J**12167F was manufactured in October   The next 2 numbers are the year of manufacture, in reverse order: 02 = 2020 32 = 2023 70 = 2007 Example: VF3J**12**167F made in 2021   The next 3 digits is the unique number assigned to the unit Example: VF3J12**167**F would be number 167   The last and final letter corresponds to the electrical configuration of the unit:  Example: VF3J12167**F** is 120V/208V / 1PH | A = | 120V /1PH | H = | 120V/208V / 3PH | S = | 200V / 3PH | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | B = | 208V / 1PH | J = | 120V/240V / 3PH | T = | 220V / 1PH | | C = | 240V / 1PH | K = | 220V/380V / 3PH | U = | 240V/480V / 3PH | | D = | 208V / 3PH | M = | 230V/400V / 3PH | | | | E = | 240V / 3PH | N = | 240V/415V / 3PH | | | | F = | 120V/208V / 1PH | P = | 220V/240V / 1PH | | | | G = | 120V/240V / 1PH | R = | 480V / 3PH | | | - [General Questions](https://help.broaster.com/general-questions?hsLang=en) - [Broaster Pressure Fryers](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-pressure-fryers?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Training](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-pressure-fryers?hsLang=en#training) - [Operator's Manual](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-pressure-fryers?hsLang=en#operators-manual) - [Cleaning](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-pressure-fryers?hsLang=en#cleaning) - [Specifications](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-pressure-fryers?hsLang=en#specifications) - [Troubleshooting](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-pressure-fryers?hsLang=en#troubleshooting) - [Parts](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-pressure-fryers?hsLang=en#parts) - [Decode Serial Number](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-pressure-fryers?hsLang=en#decode-serial-number) - [Broaster Ventless Fryers](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-ventless-fryers?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Manuals](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-ventless-fryers?hsLang=en#manuals) - [Parts](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-ventless-fryers?hsLang=en#parts) - [Cleaning](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-ventless-fryers?hsLang=en#cleaning) - [Troubleshooting](https://help.broaster.com/broaster-ventless-fryers?hsLang=en#troubleshooting) - [Advertising & Marketing](https://help.broaster.com/advertising-marketing?hsLang=en) - [Operating Instructions](https://help.broaster.com/operating-instructions?hsLang=en) - [Troubleshooting Fresh Chicken](https://help.broaster.com/troubleshooting-fresh-chicken?hsLang=en) - [Accessory Equipment](https://help.broaster.com/accessory-equipment?hsLang=en) - [Smokaroma Pressure Smoker](https://help.broaster.com/smokaroma-pressure-smoker?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Recipes](https://help.broaster.com/smokaroma-pressure-smoker?hsLang=en#recipes) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://help.broaster.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Broaster_Company_Logo_NoTagline_Color-2.png?width=117&height=24&name=Broaster_Company_Logo_NoTagline_Color-2.png "Chill listening crop-3")](http://www.broaster.com) Broaster Equipment Help Center Copyright © 2026, Broaster Company