MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2020330 – Electric, Optima 850

A 30 litre oil capacity in a 400 x 400 mm well defines the MKN 2020330 as a single-tank fryer for focused, continuous production rather than a multi-well battery. The 10 kW electrical load gives this Optima 850 module enough power density to keep that 30 litre bath on temperature across typical service peaks.

At 600 x 850 x 700 mm (L x W x H), the body follows the Optima 850 depth, so it connects cleanly with matching ranges, neutral tops and other 850 mm modules. On board, that depth and the 700 mm height need to be read against the planned plinth or leg solution and any coaming so that deck, gutter and equipment interfaces stay inside the designer’s hygiene concept. The 400 V supply aligns with common marine switchboard voltages, but it still has to be checked against the vessel’s actual distribution so the fryer is fed from a suitable 3-phase group and the 10 kW draw is allowed for in the galley load calculation.

The working surface is 400 x 400 x 235 mm, so the usable oil depth can support standard baskets with enough headroom above the product for proper frying without boil-over. A single work zone simplifies operation: one temperature setpoint, one batch at a time, less risk of confusion compared with split tanks. In a compact main galley or a dedicated frying corner on a larger vessel, that single-zone arrangement can make extraction design and fire suppression planning more straightforward than a mixed-temperature multi-well line.

Net weight is 59 kg, with a gross weight of 68 kg for transport and installation planning. Naval architects and outfitters will typically use the net figure plus oil load when checking deck loading and fixing detail. The integrated drain valve is significant at sea: manual handling of used oil from a 30 litre tank is a safety and housekeeping issue, so plumbed-in drainage to a disposal container at deck level or below is often preferred, provided the ship’s waste-oil system and routing allow for it.

Build and control

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

Thermostatic temperature control with ergonomic knob operation suits crews who rotate through stations and need a clear, repeatable setting rather than a complex menu. The preparation for connection to an energy optimisation system matters on vessels where several electric cooking appliances share limited generating capacity; being able to integrate the fryer into a load-management scheme can avoid nuisance trips and unplanned load shedding.

This fryer is a good fit where one dedicated 30 litre tank is enough to cover the menu and service pattern, and where the galley is planned around Optima 850 modules. It is the wrong choice if the concept calls for independent temperatures for different products, or if the vessel’s layout and throughput justify a larger frying surface or multiple wells.

Ordered under MKN product number 2020330.