MKN Deep Fat Fryer 1220301B – Electric, CounterSL

Twelve point five litres of oil in a 400 x 700 x 270 mm body defines the 1220301B: a single-well deep fat fryer sized for the CounterSL low-height line. At 10 kW connected load this is a compact unit that still delivers full-service frying duty from a small footprint.

CounterSL is intended for low-height counter runs, buffet lines or front-cooking stations where equipment sits on a built structure rather than on legs. The 270 mm overall height keeps the fryer below the sightline while still leaving room for services and insulation within the cabinet beneath. On a vessel this makes it easier to integrate into a serving counter or snack bar without compromising working height or view lines in a tight space.

The working surface of 180 x 400 x 235 mm gives a defined fry zone sitting within the 400 x 700 mm module. With 12.5 litres in the well and 10 kW of electrical power at 400 V, the unit is specified for typical marine three-phase supplies while keeping the load modest enough that several CounterSL appliances can share a line without overloading the galley distribution. Net weight is 19 kg, rising to 27 kg gross for transport and installation planning, light enough that it can be placed on a prefabricated counter without special reinforcement in most cases.

Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) is used throughout the fryer body. That choice fits the CounterSL role: it matches standard galley furniture, simplifies hygiene inspections and keeps cleaning routines consistent across the counter line. Fully welded seams further reduce potential soil traps, so the external surfaces and the oil well are smooth and straightforward for the crew to keep clean within the ship’s established regime.

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

Control is via an ergonomic knob rather than a touchscreen. For a front-of-house or snack application at sea that simplicity is often an advantage: the operator sets the thermostatic temperature control and can see the setting at a glance, with fewer electronics exposed to heat and humidity. The drain valve allows the 12.5 litres of oil to be removed in a controlled way, which matters in a moving galley where manual lifting of a hot well is not an option.

This fryer suits ships that need a dedicated frying position in a low-height counter or front-cooking zone, without committing the deck area or connected load of a larger battery appliance. It is not the right choice where very high throughput or multiple independent wells are required; in those cases a bigger body in another MKN line should be considered. Ordered under MKN product number 1220301B.