MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2020327C – Electric, Optima 850

Two work zones at 12.5 litres each and a connected capacity of 2 x 12.5 litres put the MKN 2020327C firmly in the main production band for an Optima 850 line. The 20 kW electrical rating on a 600 x 850 x 700 mm body means a lot of frying performance in a single module of deck space.

On a shipboard installation, the 400 V, 20 kW load has to be placed deliberately on the galley switchboard and any power‑management system. A fryer concentrates demand into short, sharp peaks; being prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system allows the 2020327C to sit inside a staged or shed regime instead of fighting it. The 600 x 850 mm footprint matches the Optima 850 grid, which helps the designer trade space between this fryer, other hot line appliances and neutral elements without ending up with unusable gaps in the run.

Each working surface is specified at 180 x 400 x 235 mm. Basket choice, portion size and menu planning can be worked back from those figures rather than guessed around an approximate tank size. With two separate work zones, one side can hold a single product while the other covers a broader mix, so oil dedicated to a high‑value or strongly flavoured item is not shared unnecessarily. The combined 2 x 12.5 litres of oil gives mass in reserve against temperature drop when a fresh batch is loaded, which is one of the variables a chef feels most directly as recovery time during a busy service.

The 700 mm height defines how the fryer sits under the extraction canopy and relative to adjacent Optima bodies. In a compact galley, being able to keep a straight line of 600 mm modules at the same height contributes to clean canopies and predictable splash and steam capture areas, which is where the ventilation designer starts the calculation. At a net weight of 59 kg and gross weight of 68 kg, the unit is manageable during installation or refit, but once fixed into an Optima 850 suite it reads as part of the line rather than a loose counter‑top appliance.

Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout supports the cleaning regime expected in a professional galley, where hot fat, salt and detergent meet several times a day. The fully welded seams and self‑supporting closed construction reduce crevices and exposed frame work, so access around the two wells is simpler when the crew is working to a tight cleaning schedule.

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

A twin‑tank fryer at 20 kW is the right choice where fried product is a significant part of the menu and where the galley planning process can allocate a full 600 x 850 x 700 mm Optima 850 module and the necessary electrical capacity. It is the wrong choice for a pantry or small preparation area that only needs occasional frying, or for a line where that footprint and load would be better spent on a multifunctional or boiling appliance. Ordered under MKN product number 2020327C.