MKN Deep Fat Fryer 1220303B – Electric, CounterSL

Two work zones at 12.5 litres each and a 20 kW electrical load put the 1220303B at the heavy end of the CounterSL counter line. Within a 500 x 700 x 270 mm body, it delivers twin fryer wells in a low-height format that fits directly into a serving counter or compact galley run.

That 270 mm height defines where this unit sits on a vessel. It can be set into a servery or front-cooking counter without obstructing sightlines, while the 500 x 700 mm footprint keeps the occupied deck area predictable for designers working around passenger flow or narrow crew passes. At 34 kg net weight, rising to 41 kg gross for transport, the fryer is straightforward to place and align at yard stage, even when modules have to be manhandled into position before commissioning.

Each working surface is specified at 180 x 400 x 235 mm, so basket size and portion planning can be tied to a defined well envelope instead of a nominal capacity. With 2 x 12.5 litres of oil over those surfaces and 20 kW available at 400 V, the unit is configured for short recovery times between batches where the distribution board has been sized for that load. For a small service point handling repeated portions of the same items, that combination of 2 work zones and 20 kW simplifies planning around peak demand.

The CounterSL footprint and construction also matter for integration and cleaning aboard. A 500 x 700 mm module slots alongside other 700 mm-deep equipment without leaving awkward overhangs or recesses that are difficult to seal to the counter. Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout and fully welded seams give a continuous surface around the fryer cut-out, while the self-supporting closed construction avoids open cavities that collect debris below the working level.

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

The 1220303B is a good fit where two independent fryer zones are needed in a compact, low-profile station, and where a 400 V, 20 kW supply has already been planned into the counter run. It is the wrong choice for a main production galley that has to handle very high throughputs on a small number of deep-fried items, because the 2 x 12.5 litre capacity and 180 x 400 x 235 mm working surfaces limit batch size compared with larger-body fryers. On installations where only a light 400 V load is available at the serving point, a lower-power fryer or a different cooking method will sit more comfortably in the electrical balance.

Ordered under MKN article number 1220303B.