MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2020325 – Electric, Optima 850

Two work zones sharing 12 kW at 400 V in a 600 x 850 mm body define the MKN 2020325 deep fat fryer. Each side carries 12.5 litres of oil, so the unit can be run as a single 25-litre fryer or split between two products or temperature bands.

On a vessel, that 600 mm module width is the critical planning dimension. It drops straight into an Optima 850 line without disturbing the 850 mm depth, so the fryer can sit between ranges, griddles or pasta cookers on a continuous top while still respecting the galley traffic pattern. The 700 mm height keeps the basket working level aligned with adjacent appliances, which matters for safe handling on a moving deck. Electrical power at 12 kW and 400 V ties in with common three-phase distribution aboard, and the published net weight of 59 kg is light enough that it does not drive the structural design of the foundation.

The twin 12.5 litre wells give the unit its flexibility. Where fish, meat and allergen-sensitive products have to be separated, the two work zones remove the need for a second standalone fryer. Each working surface measures 180 x 400 x 235 mm, giving enough basket area for service portions without oversizing the oil volume. Thermostatic temperature control stabilises the oil within each zone, which is central to consistent frying quality and predictable recovery after loading. In a galley where the electrical load is managed by an optimisation system, the published 12 kW draw can be taken into account at the design stage rather than discovered in operation.

Gross weight is 68 kg, so installation planning can include the packaging and pallet when considering stairwells, doors and lifts during a refit. A drain valve is built in, which turns oil changes into a controlled operation instead of relying on manual lifting of hot oil. That is a safety point as much as a maintenance one in a confined fry station.

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 fits where a line of Optima 850 modules is already specified and a two-zone electric fryer is needed within a single 600 mm position. It is not the right choice where only one occasional frying product is required; in that case a single-tank body or a smaller module might free space and electrical capacity for other equipment. Ordered under MKN product number 2020325.