MKN Deep Fat Fryer 10017793 – Electric, Optima 850

A 115 litre oil capacity on a single work zone gives the MKN 10017793 electric deep fat fryer a very different profile from the smaller twin-basket units in the same line. At 42 kW connected load on 400 V, it is built for sustained, high-volume frying in a main galley rather than intermittent snack work.

The 1000 x 850 x 700 mm body follows the Optima 850 depth, so it sits flush in an 850 mm-deep cookline without breaks that trap debris. On board, that matters for two reasons: cleaning time is always limited, and any step or gap in a battery of equipment becomes a hygiene and corrosion point under salt-laden air and pressure cleaning. With a net weight of 140 kg and gross shipping weight of 175 kg, this is a substantial module that needs to be allowed for in the foundation detail and deck loading.

The working surface is 800 x 600 x 270 mm, which concentrates the 42 kW into a clearly defined frying area. In a ship’s galley this helps planning: the ventilation designer can tie a known hot zone to an appropriate canopy section, and the chef has one large capacity zone rather than several small ones to manage when service peaks. The single work zone layout also simplifies oil management, because all 115 litres live in one circuit rather than being split across multiple pans. The drain valve built into the fryer becomes central to that routine, allowing oil to be drawn down for filtering or disposal without manual lifting.

Supply at 400 V aligns with common marine and offshore distribution where 400 V is available alongside higher-voltage main switchboards. The published electrical power of 42 kW needs to be considered both for breaker sizing and for any load-shedding strategy; being prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system, the fryer can be integrated into a galley load management scheme so it does not trip shipboard limits when other heavy consumers start.

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

This fryer is the right choice where a vessel runs a large, continuous fried production – for example a main crew or passenger galley that needs a single, deep oil bath with 115 litres capacity and the corresponding 42 kW heat input. It is a less suitable fit for a small pantry or auxiliary galley where electrical capacity and deck area are tight, or where separate oil types are needed at the same time, because the single work zone can only run one product specification at once. Ordered under MKN product number 10017793.