MKN Deep Fat Fryer 10017794 – Electric, Optima 850

A 115-litre oil capacity in a single work zone defines the MKN 10017794 deep fat fryer within the Optima 850 line. With 42 kW of electrical power on a 400 V supply, it is dimensioned for continuous high-volume frying rather than snack-level output.

The body footprint of 1800 x 850 x 700 mm needs to be understood against the galley plan and the Optima 850 suite around it. Depth at 850 mm matches the rest of the series, so baskets and trays can move in a straight line along the battery without steps or gaps, and the 1800 mm length reserves a significant run of front-of-house working edge. At 180 kg net weight (226 kg gross), this is a fixed appliance that will normally be mounted to a plinth or deck pads rather than treated as movable equipment.

The working surface measures 800 x 600 x 270 mm, with one work zone declared. That combination suits a production pattern where one type of product is being fried in volume at a time, or where separate allergen management is handled through process and tools rather than split wells. The 270 mm stated on the working surface gives the vertical dimension available at the frying area, which needs to be checked against basket design and hood capture.

On a shipboard electrical system, the 400 V connection point and 42 kW rating are central to the load schedule. This fryer will be a major consumer on its distribution panel, and the yard or refit team will normally group it with other 400 V cooking loads on a dedicated galley section. Preparing the unit for connection to an energy optimisation system allows that section to be managed, with the fryer’s demand shed or sequenced against other appliances so peak draw stays within what the switchboard and generators are specified to deliver.

The construction detail is aimed at hygiene and longevity in a hard-cleaned environment. Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) is used throughout, which is the standard grade for galley furniture and equipment housings. Self-supporting closed construction with fully welded seams means the body is rigid without external bracing and does not present open joints where soil and moisture can accumulate; the welder’s work is part of the hygiene performance as much as the material choice. A drain valve is built in, which simplifies oil changes and cleaning routines and removes the need to dip or pump from the tank edge.

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 model is the right choice where a galley needs a high-capacity, single-medium deep fat fryer integrated into an Optima 850 run and can allocate 42 kW at 400 V to one appliance. It is not the right solution for a small pantry or a servery line that only needs occasional frying, where a smaller-capacity fryer would free both deck space and electrical capacity. Ordered under MKN product number 10017794.