MKN Deep Fat Fryer 1220301 – Electric, CounterSL

Twelve point five litres of oil on a 6 kW load defines the 1220301 CounterSL fryer: a compact single-well unit delivering full deep-fat functionality in a 400 x 700 x 270 mm module. At 27 kg gross weight it is light enough for counter integration yet sized as a serious production appliance rather than a snack-top toy.

On board, the 270 mm corpus height and 400 x 700 mm footprint suit a low counter line for front cooking or satellite snack points, where a full-depth Optima module would overwhelm the space. Electrical power is specified at 6 kW on a 400 V supply, so the load goes cleanly into a typical galley distribution without the special voltages seen on heavy boiling or combi equipment. Being electric, there is no flue run to plan and no combustion air to manage in a tight, air-conditioned service area.

The working surface of 180 x 400 x 235 mm ties directly to that 12.5-litre capacity. It is enough volume for a meaningful batch without asking the operator to stretch across a wide hob or manage multiple small baskets on a cramped line. For a ship’s snack bar or officers’ mess, that balance keeps service flexible without committing deck area and electrical capacity to a twin-well battery that may never be used at full rate. The 27 kg gross weight also matters in refit projects where existing counters or supports impose limits on point loads.

With stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout, the fryer is built in the standard commercial kitchen grade that fabricators and service teams know and can weld or repair. Fully welded seams avoid dirt traps, which is important when cleaning has to be done quickly between services and often with spray wands that will exploit any capillary gaps. Thermostatic temperature control is specified rather than open-loop heating; that shows up as stable product quality and reduced stress on the oil charge compared with uncontrolled elements.

Build and control

• Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout
• Self-supporting closed construction
• Fully welded seams
• Ergonomic knob control
• Drain valve
• Thermostatic temperature control

This is the right fryer for a CounterSL run in a bistro, snack stand or front-cooking station where a single 12.5-litre well is enough and visual contact with guests matters more than peak throughput. It is the wrong choice for a main galley production line feeding a large complement; that duty belongs with the bigger bodies and higher connected loads in the broader MKN range. Article number 1220301 should be used when specifying or ordering.