MKN Deep Fat Fryer 1320330B – Electric, HotLine

Twenty kilowatts on a single 30 litre tank sets the 1320330B up for fast recovery in a compact fryer slot. With a working surface of 400 x 400 x 235 mm, it gives a full-service galley a single, deep frying well without taking more than 500 x 700 mm of line space.

On board, that 500 x 700 mm footprint matters when the cooking line is drawn around structural frames and bulkheads. A single work zone keeps operation simple in a confined area, and at 700 mm height the unit can be planned level with other HotLine modules to keep pans and baskets moving on one working plane. At a net weight of 44 kg and gross shipping weight of 51 kg, the fryer is substantial enough to integrate into a fixed marine plinth or flanged-foot system without being awkward to position during the build.

Supply is 400 V with an electrical power rating of 20 kW, so this is a three-phase electric load that needs to be accounted for in the galley distribution board rather than picked up on a light-duty subcircuit. For a designer working within a limited electrical budget, that figure is the trade-off against the shorter heat-up times and recovery that a 20 kW tank delivers. The 30 litre capacity allows a decent batch size without oversizing the oil volume for a smaller complement, which has implications for both daily oil turnover and the volume of waste oil to be handled.

The working surface dimensions of 400 x 400 x 235 mm define the usable well: depth for full immersion, but not an oversized footprint that crowds adjacent modules. One work zone means the full 20 kW is available to the single tank, so there is no internal split of power between multiple wells. The 700 mm body height allows straightforward integration under standard extraction canopies, and keeps the top within a comfortable reach envelope for most crew.

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

This fryer is a good fit where the requirement is a single, dedicated deep fat position on a compact line and where a 30 litre tank is sufficient for the menu. It is less suitable where simultaneous frying in different oils or allergen separation is required, because the single work zone limits flexibility compared with twin-well models.

Ordered under MKN product number 1320330B in the HotLine series.