MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2020327B – Electric, Optima 850

Two work zones at 12,5 litres each give the MKN 2020327B a twin-tank layout within a 600 x 850 x 700 mm body. Electrical load is 20 kW on a 400 V supply, so this fryer concentrates significant frying capacity into a single Optima 850 section.

On a shipboard line, the 850 mm depth and 600 mm length mean it drops into an Optima 850 cooking block without disturbing the continuous worktop plan. The 700 mm height must be checked against adjacent modules and any marine plinth or coaming detail, but once set, the self-supporting construction gives the equipment contractor a defined volume and weight to anchor. The 400 V rating aligns with common three-phase distributions; the 20 kW draw needs to be allotted in the switchboard and load-shedding plan alongside other high-demand appliances rather than left to commissioning.

Each work zone is specified with a 180 x 400 x 235 mm working surface. That footprint determines basket geometry and the batch size that can be run in each tank, and it underpins the 12,5 litre capacity figure. For the galley designer, the combination of two work zones and these dimensions allows one side to be dedicated to a particular product while the other handles a different item or standby duty. The published capacity removes guesswork when setting oil change routines and estimating stock of oil aboard.

Net weight is 59 kg with a gross weight of 68 kg. Those two numbers matter at two different points: the 68 kg figure is what the yard and logistics contractor work with when planning lifting and handling during installation, and the 59 kg net is what the naval architect uses when checking deck loading and trim contributions. Within the Optima 850 series, the 600 x 850 mm footprint allows this fryer to sit between other modules without steps or gaps that would complicate cleaning or pot movement.

The 20 kW electrical power rating, when tied to the preparation for connection to an energy optimisation system, means the fryer can be integrated into a managed demand strategy. In practice this lets the control system prioritise or defer the 400 V load against other 20 kW-class consumers during peaks, which is often more practical aboard than oversizing generation for simultaneous operation of every appliance. The drain valve gives a defined point for emptying each tank, which simplifies oil handling procedures within the hygiene and safety framework agreed for the vessel.

Build and control

• Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout
• Self-supporting closed construction
• Fully welded seams
• Prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system
• Drain valve

This configuration suits a main galley that needs two independently operated 12,5 litre frying positions in one 600 mm Optima 850 module and has electrical reserve for a 20 kW appliance at 400 V. It is the wrong choice for a pantry or support galley where frying is only occasional and space or power is better allocated to a smaller appliance or a multifunctional unit that keeps dedicated frying capacity off the line. Ordered under MKN product number 2020327B.