MKN Deep Fat Fryer 10011983 – Electric, Optima 850

One 115 litre frying tank on a 1000 x 850 mm Optima 850 body sets this unit up for high-volume frying in a single work zone. With 42 kW of electrical power at 400 V, it is specified for fast heat recovery when baskets cycle continuously.

On board, the combination of footprint and power draw has to fit the electrical and HVAC calculations as much as the menu. A 42 kW fryer becomes one of the heavier single loads on a galley distribution board, so its 400 V supply and breaker sizing need to be fixed early with the yard. The 1000 x 850 mm plan dimension ties into the Optima 850 line depth, which simplifies block planning along a cooking suite and avoids dead corners or step-outs that complicate cleaning.

The working surface is 800 x 600 x 270 mm, so the tank geometry gives a broad oil surface for product throughput while keeping oil depth manageable within the 115 litre capacity. That balance matters in service: enough volume to buffer temperature drop when cold product is loaded, without tying up unnecessary litres of oil that will need filtering and replacing. With a single work zone the unit is set up to run one product or one profile at a time; it is a production fryer more than a flexible multi-oil station.

At 700 mm overall height the fryer aligns with the rest of the Optima 850 cooking line, so work level and pan edges run in a straight line. Net weight is 140 kg, rising to 175 kg gross for transport, which gives the yard a clear figure for foundations and handling. The mass is concentrated over the 1000 x 850 mm footprint, not spread over a suite, so deck loading is straightforward to document.

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

The stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) build and fully welded seams are aimed at long-term cleanability and structural stability along the cooking block. Being prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system allows the fryer’s 42 kW draw to be managed alongside ovens, kettles and other heavy consumers, which is often a requirement on vessels where total galley load is capped. The drain valve simplifies oil changes and tank emptying into an external filtration or waste system instead of manual scooping.

This unit is a good fit where the menu justifies a single large-capacity fryer in continuous use and where the electrical infrastructure is already sized for a 42 kW appliance at 400 V. It is less suitable for small galleys that need two different oils or separate allergen handling in parallel; those installations are usually better served by smaller multi-well bodies rather than one 115 litre tank. Ordered under MKN product number 10011983.