MKN Deep Fat Fryer 1220305B – Electric, CounterSL

Thirty litres of oil on a 400 x 400 mm working surface makes the MKN 1220305B a high-output fryer in a compact CounterSL footprint. The body sits at 500 x 700 x 270 mm, so it stays low enough for counter or front-cooking layouts while still carrying a full-size 20 kW electric package.

That geometry is aimed at smaller marine galleys and servery counters where height is constrained but throughput still matters. The 500 mm length and 700 mm depth align with the CounterSL line, which is often used where the cooking line is visible to passengers or built into a buffet. On a ship this helps the designer run a continuous counter while keeping the fryer bowl recessed and away from traffic, while the modest 34 kg net weight simplifies handling at installation.

Technically the 1220305B is a single-zone, single-tank electric fryer. One work zone is quoted, with the tank rated at 30 litres and internal dimensions of 400 x 400 x 235 mm. That tank volume on 20 kW of electrical power gives enough reserve to cope with batch loading without excessive temperature swing, provided the loading pattern is planned. The unit is specified for a 400 V supply, so it sits naturally on a three-phase distribution common to many shipboard and shore-side systems. Gross weight is 41 kg, which is relevant when the contractor plans lifting points or needs to check deck loading against the furniture plan.

The 270 mm corpus height is what distinguishes this fryer from full-height modular blocks. It is low enough to sit in a counter cut-out while keeping the oil level below the sight line, which is important in an open galley or buffet environment. The fully welded seams and stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) construction mean there are no open joints around the tank or top plate to trap soil, and the flat external surfaces help the cleaning crew work quickly within limited turnaround windows.

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 fryer suits vessels that need a single, reasonably deep tank in a low-height counter run rather than a bank of high-capacity floor units. It is not the right choice where multiple independent frying zones or split products are required, because only one work zone is provided and all the oil shares the same temperature setpoint. In a main production galley with heavy continuous frying, larger bodies from other MKN lines may be a better match.

Ordered under MKN article number 1220305B.