MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2020329C – Electric, Optima 850

A 30 litre oil capacity in a single 400 x 400 x 235 mm well gives the MKN 2020329C a clear role as the main fryer body in an Optima 850 line. At 600 x 850 x 700 mm overall, it occupies one full-width module while leaving deck and ventilation space for companion appliances.

On a shipboard galley the 20 kW electrical load has to be planned against the available 400 V distribution, but once allocated it gives fast recovery between batches and stable oil temperature during peak service. The Optima 850 depth means this fryer aligns with the rest of the series in a flush worktop, so baskets can be staged and moved without steps or gaps. Net weight is 59 kg, with a gross shipping weight of 68 kg, so the foundation detail and any plinth or flanged-foot arrangement should be agreed with the yard before installation.

The 30 litres of oil sit in a compact footprint, which matters in a constrained galley where extraction and fire suppression over the fryer are already dense. A single work zone keeps the control logic simple and reduces points of failure; there is no divider or second pan to maintain. The unit is prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system, so in an installation where total galley load is load-shed or sequenced, the fryer can be integrated into that strategy rather than treated as a standalone consumer.

The inner pan dimensions of 400 x 400 x 235 mm determine the basket geometry, oil depth and usable frying surface. In practice, that defines the portion throughput per drop more accurately than the nominal 30 litre figure alone. A galley that needs independent temperature regimes or allergen separation would need to plan on additional fryer bodies in the line, as this unit provides one work zone only.

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

The drain valve is a maintenance and safety item as much as a convenience, because it allows controlled oil removal through a fixed outlet rather than handling a full 30 litres in open containers. Fully welded seams and a self-supporting closed construction simplify cleaning around and under the module, which is critical where galley inspection regimes examine soil traps and inaccessible voids. Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout matches the material used across the Optima 850 series, supporting a consistent corrosion profile and cleaning chemistry.

This fryer is the right choice where a single, full-size electric pan at 400 V and 20 kW is sufficient, and where the galley design is already based on the 850 mm deep Optima body. It is less suitable in a layout that depends on multiple independent frying zones in one frame, or where the electrical infrastructure cannot comfortably support a 20 kW point load.

Ordered under MKN product number 2020329C.