MKN Deep Fat Fryer 10010520 – Electric, Optima 850

One hundred and fifteen litres in a single work zone defines how the MKN 10010520 fryer fits into a galley. With 42 kW of electric power at 400 V behind that volume, this Optima 850 module is sized for sustained deep-frying duty rather than occasional side orders.

The 1000 x 850 x 700 mm body locks it into an Optima 850 cooking line and into the ship’s structural grid. Depth at 850 mm keeps it on the same line as other Optima 850 modules, while the 1000 mm length gives a broad working edge without pushing too far into the aisle. For a designer working with modular blocks, those numbers make it straightforward to drop this unit into a cooking suite drawing and know the clearances around it.

The working surface of 800 x 600 x 270 mm describes the usable pan footprint and depth that the crew can actually load. With 115 litres in a single well, the fryer suits a production galley where one appliance is expected to carry the deep-fried section for a large menu. At 140 kg net weight and 175 kg gross, the fryer is a structural item rather than a loose piece of equipment, so the yard will plan for fixing points and deck reinforcement when it is positioned.

Electrically, the 42 kW rating at 400 V makes this one of the major consumers on a galley distribution board alongside combi ovens and kettles. That figure has to be allowed for early in the load plan, both on the main switchboard and on any local energy optimisation strategy. The fryer is prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system, so it can be integrated into a controlled load-shedding scheme instead of being left as a standalone heavy consumer.

Thermostatic temperature control and a single work zone make operation straightforward for the crew: one setpoint governs the entire 115 litres. That simplifies procedures when the fryer runs continuously, but it also means the full volume is always brought up to temperature even for short runs, which is a planning point in galleys where deep frying is not a constant task. The drain valve on the pan is a maintenance and safety item as much as a convenience, because 115 litres of hot medium needs a controlled emptying route when oil is changed.

Build and control

• Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout
• Self-supporting closed construction
• Fully welded seams
• Ergonomic knob control
• Drain valve
• Prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system
• Thermostatic temperature control

This fryer belongs in a main galley where there is regular, high-volume demand for fried product and space has been planned for a 1000 x 850 x 700 mm Optima 850 module. It is the wrong choice for a small crew galley or satellite pantry with only intermittent frying, where both the 42 kW electrical load and the 115 litre capacity will be more than the space and duty cycle justify. Ordered under MKN article number 10010520 in the Optima 850 series.