MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2020330A – Electric, Optima 850

Thirty litres of oil in a 400 x 400 x 235 mm well defines the working profile of the MKN 2020330A deep fat fryer. As a 600 x 850 x 700 mm Optima 850 module, it fits a one-zone fryer into a compact length, leaving room on the line for other functions without losing a full-size tank.

On a shipboard galley line, the 600 mm width and 850 mm body depth are as much a planning number as the capacity. Optima 850 modules are typically installed as a continuous plane so baskets can slide across units; fitting this fryer into that footprint keeps the fry station within the same structural and hygiene framework as the rest of the block. Electrical power is 10 kW at 400 V, which lets the fryer sit comfortably on a three-phase galley distribution where multiple cooking appliances are competing for load.

The single work zone keeps operation simple: one bath, one control set, one temperature regime to monitor. A 30-litre volume gives enough thermal mass for consistent recovery on standard basket loads without stepping up to the oil and power demands of larger multi-well bodies. At 59 kg net weight and 68 kg gross, the unit is substantial enough to integrate mechanically into a fixed suite without becoming difficult to handle during installation. The closed body at 700 mm height allows services and structural connections to be concealed while still lining up under the Optima 850 top.

Thermostatic temperature control is standard, which is the key safety component on an electric fryer in a moving galley. It stabilises the oil temperature within the set band and serves as the primary limit against overheating. The drain valve on the body gives a defined, safe path for oil changes into a suitable container; in service this matters more than the headline power figure because oil handling is a repeated maintenance task.

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

This fryer suits an installation where one 30-litre basin is sufficient for the menu, and where the priority is to keep the line in the 600 x 850 mm Optima 850 grid with welded, closed construction. It is not the right choice for a high-volume fry section needing multiple independent oil types or very fast turnover; those galleys should look at multi-tank or larger-capacity units in the same line.

Ordered under MKN product number 2020330A.