MKN Deep Fat Fryer 10012739 – Electric, Optima 850

Forty‑two kilowatts on a single fryer zone gives the MKN 10012739 the headroom for sustained production frying. With a 115 litre capacity in one work zone, this Optima 850 module is aimed at a main line that can keep a large well working continuously.

The fryer body measures 1000 x 850 x 700 mm (LxWxH), with a defined working surface of 800 x 600 x 270 mm. That geometry matches the Optima 850 depth and allows it to sit cleanly in a cooking suite without steps between modules, which matters in a moving galley where baskets are shuttled from fryer to adjacent stations. The 700 mm height keeps the top line level with neighbouring Optima appliances, simplifying fabrication of a common work surface or plinth that can be welded and sealed to meet shipyard hygiene specifications.

On board, electrical and weight figures are as important as footprint. The 10012739 draws 42 kW at 400 V, so it must be planned into the electrical distribution with other heavy galley consumers rather than treated as a small add‑on. The published 400 V rating should be checked against the vessel’s switchboard data before ordering, but it aligns with common three‑phase arrangements specified at newbuild. Net weight is 140 kg and gross weight is 175 kg, so the naval architect can account for the fryer and its packing when calculating deck loading and lifting arrangements, particularly where several 850 mm bodies are installed in line.

The 115 litre capacity in a single zone across an 800 x 600 x 270 mm surface makes sense where one product or product family runs for long stretches. Thermostatic temperature control works across that entire area, so the chef can hold one setpoint without managing multiple small wells. In return, this size of fryer expects a volume of traffic; on a vessel where frying is only an occasional task, a smaller body with less installed power will be easier to justify both in deck area and generator loading.

Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout gives a consistent material for cleaning and any welding the yard decides to carry out when integrating the module into an Optima line. The self‑supporting closed construction and fully welded seams are relevant from a sanitation point of view, reducing external crevices where soil and moisture would otherwise collect. For day‑to‑day service, the drain valve is the key component that turns a 115 litre oil change into a controlled operation instead of a manual handling exercise.

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

Ergonomic knob control keeps the interface familiar for rotating galley crews, with no menu structure to learn before the fryer can be used. Connection preparation for an energy optimisation system allows the electrical officer to include this 42 kW load in any central demand‑management scheme, limiting simultaneous draw where generator capacity is tight. This unit is the wrong choice for a small pantry, snack counter or occasional-use station, where both the 1000 x 850 mm footprint and 42 kW supply requirement would be disproportionate to the workload.

Ordered under MKN product number 10012739.