MKN Deep Fat Fryer 1320321 – Electric, HotLine

A 12.5 litre tank on a 400 x 700 x 700 mm body makes the MKN 1320321 one of the more compact electric fryers in the HotLine line-up. With 6 kW of connected load at 400 V feeding a single work zone, it is a focused station rather than a multi-product fry bank.

In a shipboard galley, that footprint is what allows the fryer to sit cleanly in a cooking block without forcing changes to aisle widths or canopy layout. The 400 mm length and 700 mm width match the HotLine module grid, so it can be dropped into an existing line-up or planned into a new one without bespoke infill pieces. At 36 kg net weight, rising to 42 kg gross for transport, the unit can be brought aboard and positioned using normal manual handling and then fixed to a plinth or support frame in line with the yard’s hygiene and stability details.

The working surface of 180 x 400 x 235 mm defines the usable frying area. Combined with the 12.5 litre capacity and single work zone, that geometry suits a station handling one product stream or a defined menu section. It is not intended as the only fryer on a vessel where service depends on several different fried items being produced in parallel; in that case, larger or additional fryers from the same family should be considered. The 6 kW electrical rating gives a clear line item for the ship’s load calculation and for any galley energy optimisation system this fryer will be connected to.

The 700 mm overall height brings the top edge in line with other HotLine components and adjacent work surfaces, avoiding steps that trap debris or complicate cleaning. Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout gives a consistent surface for both food contact and cladding, which is important under marine cleaning regimes that use sprays and chemicals. Fully welded seams and the stated self-supporting closed construction reduce dirt traps and allow the module to act as part of a continuous block rather than a lightweight insert.

Build and control

• Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout
• Self-supporting closed construction
• Fully welded seams
• Ergonomic knob control
• Prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system
• Drain valve
• Thermostatic temperature control

Ergonomic knob control and thermostatic temperature control keep operation straightforward for crew moving between different appliances, while holding the oil within a defined band using the 6 kW heat input. The integrated drain valve is a practical point for service and hygiene: it allows the 12.5 litres to be drained in a controlled way into a suitable container rather than lifted in open pans. Being prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system is relevant for ships running several 400 V cooking appliances from a managed supply, so this fryer can participate in coordinated load shedding or peak limitation.

This unit is a good fit where a single frying position is required in a confined galley or as part of a modular HotLine block, and where the 12.5 litre capacity covers the expected demand. It is the wrong choice for a vessel planning a high-volume central fry section or extensive parallel frying, where multiple or larger bodies from the same series will be more appropriate.

Ordered under MKN product number 1320321 in the HotLine series.