MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2020321 – Electric, Optima 850

Twelve point five litres of oil in a single work zone defines the 2020321 fryer, giving a compact but dedicated deep-frying capacity on a 400 x 850 mm Optima 850 module. With 6 kW of electrical power at 400 V, it sits in the lower mid-range of fryer loads, which matters where the galley switchboard is already dense with other electric cooking equipment.

On board, that 400 x 850 mm footprint and 700 mm height make planning straightforward in an Optima 850 line: the fryer occupies one narrow body in a run of modules without demanding extra depth or special cut-outs. A single 12.5-litre well suits vessels where fried sections are present but not dominant, such as crew galleys or smaller passenger ships. Electrical supply at 400 V aligns with common marine distribution arrangements, but still needs to be checked against the actual shipboard voltage and transformer layout before selection.

The working surface of 180 x 400 x 235 mm gives the actual usable pan area above the heating zone. In practice, that area sets the basket size and therefore the batch size per drop. With one work zone, operation is straightforward: one temperature, one oil volume to manage, and one drain valve to connect into the galley’s waste arrangement. Net weight is 31 kg, with 38 kg gross for shipping and handling; both figures are modest for a fixed fryer, which simplifies installation on existing foundations or plinths without major structural reinforcement.

Being part of the Optima 850 series means this fryer shares the line’s depth and connection geometry, so pans, baskets and adjacent modules can be aligned flush. The carcass dimensions of 400 x 850 x 700 mm allow it to sit between other 400 or 800 mm bodies in a continuous worktop, which is often the goal in a marine galley where cleaning access is constrained by bulkheads and deckheads.

Build and control

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

This fryer is a good fit where a line needs a single, general-purpose deep-frying position without committing deck area and power to twin-well or higher-capacity units. It is less suited to high-volume fry sections or menu concepts that rely heavily on deep-fried product throughout service; in those cases, larger bodies or multiple wells from the same series should be considered instead. Its preparation for an energy optimisation system is useful in technically advanced galleys where load shedding is managed centrally; in simpler installations that feature will remain unused but does not get in the way.

Ordered under MKN product number 2020321.