MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2020325B – Electric, Optima 850

Two frying wells at 12.5 litres each and a 20 kW connected load define the MKN 2020325B within the Optima 850 line. At 600 mm length and 850 mm depth this is a full-module fryer, not a narrow add‑on, so it is sized as a primary frying station.

On a shipboard galley plan those figures translate into both deck space and electrical demand. The 600 x 850 mm footprint fits directly into an Optima 850 run without shims or infill panels, which simplifies welding or flange mounting to a plinth. Electrical supply is 400 V, so the unit ties into a standard low-voltage three‑phase distribution rather than calling for a special transformer. At 20 kW it is a noticeable contributor to the galley load calculation and to the ventilation design above the cooking line.

Each of the two work zones offers a 180 x 400 x 235 mm working surface. That geometry, combined with the 2 x 12.5 litres capacity, gives enough oil depth to submerge baskets without overspecifying oil volume. In a seagoing context, limiting oil mass while keeping adequate depth helps reduce thermal inertia at shutdown and keeps recovery characteristics predictable across services. The twin‑zone layout allows one side to be run idle or at a different setpoint where the menu load is uneven.

Net weight is 59 kg, with a quoted gross weight of 68 kg, so foundation design and handling during installation can be planned from hard data rather than assumption. Height is 700 mm, which determines the ergonomic relationship to adjacent modules in an Optima 850 suite and to any overhead extraction canopy.

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

The all‑stainless 1.4301 (AISI 304) construction and fully welded seams support the hygiene regime expected in a main galley cooking line, and the self‑supporting closed construction helps the unit behave as a coherent block when it is fixed down to the deck or a plinth. Thermostatic temperature control and simple knob interfaces are suited to watch‑based manning where crew rotation is high and advanced electronic controls may not add value. Preparation for connection to an energy optimisation system is relevant where several 20 kW class appliances share a restricted electrical capacity and peak smoothing is required.

This fryer is a good fit for vessels that need a dedicated, two‑well station integrated into a 600 x 850 mm Optima 850 block and have the electrical allowance to support a 20 kW appliance at 400 V. It is less suited to a pantry or small‑crew galley where a single, smaller fryer or a multifunctional pan would cover the limited fried component of the menu with lower installed power and oil volume.

Ordered under MKN product number 2020325B.