MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2020321B – Electric, Optima 850

Ten kilowatts into a 12.5-litre tank on a 400 x 850 mm body defines the MKN 2020321B deep fat fryer. This Optima 850 module uses a single work zone, so the full electrical load is concentrated into one 180 x 400 x 235 mm frying well.

On board, that footprint and power rating matter as much as the oil volume. The 400 x 850 x 700 mm dimensions drop straight into an Optima 850 line, letting this unit share a continuous deck edge and ventilation zone with the rest of the cooking suite. A 10 kW draw at 400 V is a predictable load for the ship’s electrical design, and the published 31 kg net weight keeps the point load on the galley deck moderate for a fixed module. Where galley space is already committed to a modular block, one 12.5-litre tank is often easier to justify than multiple smaller fryers scattered around.

Technically, the 2020321B is a straightforward electric deep fat fryer built for repeatable performance rather than menu flexibility. One work zone simplifies operation and ensures the full 10 kW of electrical power is used to heat a single 12.5-litre oil volume. That ratio gives rapid heat recovery after baskets are loaded and stable holding for a consistent product once temperature is reached. The working surface dimensions of 180 x 400 x 235 mm define the usable basket area and depth; this is the physical constraint for portion size and batch planning.

The unit is built entirely from stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304). In a marine environment this grade is a practical compromise between corrosion resistance and cost for equipment that sits in a galley rather than on open deck. The fryer’s 31 kg net and 38 kg gross weight figures inform both logistics to the vessel and the design of any plinth or flanged support in an Optima 850 line-up. Thermostatic temperature control governs the heating elements, and the integrated drain valve provides a defined, cleanable route for oil changes, which is central to both hygiene and fire safety planning around the fryer.

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 the right choice where an Optima 850 cooking line needs a single, dedicated deep-frying position and the menu does not require separate temperature zones. It is less suitable for operations that need to segregate products or run multiple oil types simultaneously, where multi-tank or multi-zone units in the same series would be a better fit. Ordered under MKN product number 2020321B.