MKN Deep Fat Fryer 10011982 – Electric, Optima 850

115 litres of oil in a single pan is the defining figure for the MKN 10011982 fryer. On an Optima 850 line this gives one large work zone on an 800 x 600 mm surface for high-volume frying without splitting batches across multiple small wells.

The body footprint of 1800 x 850 x 700 mm matters on a ship where every millimetre of line length and depth has to be planned around bulkheads and passage widths. At 850 mm depth it aligns with other Optima 850 modules so baskets can move directly between stations without awkward offsets. Net weight is 180 kg, rising to 226 kg gross for transport, so the deck loading and any plinth design can be checked against the weight the structure is expected to carry.

Electrical connection is 42 kW at 400 V. That level of installed power allows the 115 litre pan to recover temperature quickly between loads, which is central to consistent product quality when service runs continuously. It also tells the electrical designer what this module will contribute to the galley’s peak demand and whether it needs to be tied into an energy optimisation system. The unit is prepared for connection to such a system, so it can be load-managed alongside other heavy consumers rather than treated as a fixed, always-on block.

The working surface is quoted as 800 x 600 x 270 mm. That depth in the pan gives room for the full 115 litre capacity without risking overflow in normal operation, and it defines which basket formats and product volumes will sit correctly in the oil. With only 1 work zone across that surface, control is simplified: the whole 800 mm run is either in use or off, which is appropriate for a galley that runs full batches rather than multiple parallel products at different temperatures.

Build and control

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

Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout, with fully welded seams and a self-supporting closed construction, gives a rigid body that can be tied into an Optima 850 suite and cleaned down hard without open joints. The integrated drain valve is a service feature as much as an operator one: 115 litres of oil has to be emptied in a controlled way, and a built-in drain is safer and faster than managing that volume manually.

This configuration is the right choice for a main galley that needs a large continuous frying station and has the electrical capacity to support 42 kW at 400 V. It is less suitable for a small pantry or snack point where a smaller pan volume and lower connected load would be easier to justify, or where multiple independently controlled zones are needed more than a single large one.

Ordered under MKN product number 10011982.