MKN Deep Fat Fryer 10011678 – Electric, Optima 850

A single 115 litre frying well on an 800 x 600 mm working surface gives this Optima 850 fryer a clear role in a line: bulk deep-frying on one controlled zone rather than multiple small pans. With 42 kW connected load at 400 V, it is specified for high turnover where a continuous stream of batches has to move through one station.

At 1800 x 850 x 700 mm, the body occupies a full Optima 850 module length on the cooking line, so the deck planner knows it will align with other 850 mm deep sections without fillers. Net weight is 180 kg, rising to 226 kg gross for transport, which tells the yard what the structure, lifting points and deck penetration need to handle during installation. Once in place, the footprint and low overall height keep the fry top in the main working plane of the suite rather than pushing it up into a separate tier.

On a vessel, 42 kW at 400 V is a switchboard decision as much as a galley one. The fryer has to sit on a circuit that can supply that load alongside the rest of the line without forcing compromises on other appliances when service peaks. The single work zone means the chef cannot segment the pan into independently controlled areas, but that same simplicity helps with training and repeatability when crews rotate. A 115 litre capacity pan suits a ship that runs dedicated deep-fry production — it is oversized for an occasional side station.

Thermostatic temperature control underpins both product quality and oil life. In service, a pan of this size can represent a significant volume of oil; stable control reduces overshoot and burning, which in turn supports realistic oil-change intervals. The integrated drain valve is a maintenance and safety point: draining 115 litres through a valve into a collection system is very different from managing smaller countertop units, and it should be planned into the waste oil handling on board.

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

The self-supporting closed construction and fully welded seams suit a galley that has to be cleaned hard and often, with minimal ingress paths for grease and moisture into the body of the unit. Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout is the standard material choice for an Optima 850 line and keeps surface finish consistent across the suite.

Prepared connection to an energy optimisation system matters aboard where the total galley load has to be balanced against the generating plant. Being able to integrate the fryer into a load-management scheme allows peaks to be smoothed without manual intervention.

This fryer is the right choice where there is a defined need for high-volume deep-frying on a main cooking block and the electrical infrastructure can support 42 kW at 400 V. It is the wrong option for a small crew galley or a snack station that only needs to cover occasional fried portions; there the 115 litre capacity and full-module footprint tie up too much space and power for the duty.

Ordered under MKN product number 10011678.