MKN Deep Fat Fryer 10012742 – Electric, Optima 850

Forty‑two kilowatts into a single 115 litre vat is the defining figure on the MKN 10012742 deep fat fryer. The tank sits on an 800 x 600 x 270 mm working surface in a body that measures 1800 x 850 x 700 mm overall, so this is a long, high‑capacity module within an Optima 850 line.

On a ship this length and weight are design inputs, not afterthoughts. The 1800 mm footprint has to be allowed for in the cooking suite so that circulation, neighbouring modules and cleaning access around the fryer remain workable once it is bolted down. At 180 kg net weight, rising to 226 kg gross for delivery, the unit places a concentrated load on the deck and on any stainless plinth beneath it, which needs to be checked against the structural assumptions for the galley. The 400 V electrical rating means the connected load must be allocated clearly on the switchboard: at 42 kW the fryer will be one of the larger individual consumers in a typical production galley.

The single work zone aligns with operations where one frying temperature covers the menu requirement. With 115 litres in one body, the fryer can handle substantial batch volumes or continuous production of a limited range of fried items without juggling setpoints. The 800 x 600 mm working surface above the tank gives basket and tool space without breaking the 850 mm depth that the Optima 850 system is built around, so it sits flush with adjacent modules and allows pans and trays to move across the line without steps.

Self‑supporting closed construction and fully welded seams mean the fryer is a rigid module in its own right rather than relying on neighbouring cabinets for stiffness. In a marine installation that simplifies mounting on a plinth or flanged feet and reduces the number of open joints that have to be sealed against wash water and fat ingress. Fully welded seams also leave fewer edges and gaps to trap soil, which helps routine cleaning around the tank and the front panel.

Control is via ergonomic knobs, with thermostatic temperature control managing the elements to hold the chosen oil temperature. That combination gives a simple, repeatable interface for crew and avoids dependence on a touch display in a hot, sometimes humid galley. The drain valve provides a defined outlet for the 115 litre vat when oil is changed or the tank is washed down, allowing connection to suitable receptacles and avoiding manual handling of hot oil. Being prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system brings the fryer into the vessel’s overall load management, so its 42 kW demand can be coordinated with other heavy consumers instead of spiking the system.

Build and control

• 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 is the right choice where the galley can dedicate space and electrical capacity to a large, single‑temperature frying station, for example in a main production line with consistent menu items. It is the wrong choice for a small pantry or a refit where the switchboard cannot spare a 42 kW load, and it will not suit operations that need several independently controlled small vats rather than one 115 litre tank. Ordered under MKN product number 10012742.