MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2020325A – Electric, Optima 850

Two separate 12.5 litre tanks on a 600 x 850 mm body define the 2020325A as a twin-zone fryer within the Optima 850 line. With 12 kW of electric power across 2 work zones, it is sized for a main galley line that needs independent frying capacity without moving up to a larger footprint.

On board, that 600 mm width and 700 mm height tie directly into an Optima 850 cooking suite, so the fryer can sit in line with ranges and grills on the same plinth. The 850 mm depth matches the series geometry, which matters when pots and baskets are moved quickly across a tight galley front. Electrical supply is quoted as 400 V, so the actual connection has to be matched to the vessel’s switchboard configuration at specification stage.

Each frying well provides a working surface of 180 x 400 x 235 mm, giving enough depth in the oil column to work with standard baskets while maintaining the stated 2 x 12.5 litres capacity. At 12 kW total electrical power, the unit is positioned for continuous service in a production galley rather than as a snack counter appliance. Net weight is 59 kg, rising to 68 kg gross, numbers that are relevant when the fryer is to be installed on a raised plinth or moved through existing access routes.

The corpus dimensions of 600 x 850 x 700 mm also drive the ventilation and extraction planning. A fryer in this power class contributes a steady heat and vapour load, and tying its position into the Optima 850 line makes it easier to capture that load under a continuous hood. The self-supporting closed construction and fully welded seams keep the body rigid and enclosed, which reduces the number of dirt traps and simplifies cleaning in the splash zone around the tanks.

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

Thermostatic temperature control on a 12 kW fryer allows stable oil temperatures across both 12.5 litre wells, which is important for repeatable frying results and for staying within the limits of the chosen oil. The drain valve on each tank is a service feature as much as a hygiene one; with 2 x 12.5 litres in the body, controlled draining is the only practical way to empty and filter oil without spillage.

This unit is the right choice where a designer wants two independent fry zones in a single 600 mm Optima 850 module and where a 400 V electric supply is already planned for the line. It is not the best option for very small galleys that only need a single fry well, or for projects where the electrical reserve for galley equipment is already tight and a lower-power unit would be easier to integrate. Ordered under MKN product number 2020325A.