MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2020330B – Electric, Optima 850

Thirty litres of oil in a single pan and 20 kW of connected load define the MKN 2020330B within an Optima 850 line. At 600 x 850 x 700 mm overall it occupies a full-depth 850 mm module while keeping to a 400 x 400 mm fry well, so the remainder of the body is structure and service space rather than extra oil volume.

On a vessel the 400 V, 20 kW electrical requirement puts this fryer clearly in the main galley category, tied into the ship’s three-phase distribution and energy management. The connected load has to be allowed for in the switchboard and in any load-shedding strategy, which is why the unit is prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system rather than running as a standalone consumer. Its 30-litre bath also represents a significant oil mass in motion; the self-supporting closed construction and fully welded seams contribute to keeping that mass contained when the ship moves.

The working surface of 400 x 400 x 235 mm sits inside the 600 x 850 x 700 mm corpus, giving a compact but deep frying area relative to the deck footprint. That geometry suits a production galley where the fryer is one station in a continuous Optima 850 run: the body depth aligns with neighbouring modules, pans and pots can be handled along a straight front edge, and the single work zone keeps control simple for one operator. Net weight is 59 kg, with a quoted gross weight of 68 kg, figures that matter when checking the foundation and any deckhead lifting arrangements during installation.

Electrical power at 20 kW on a 400 V supply allows rapid heat transfer into 30 litres of oil while staying inside typical galley feeder sizes for this class of equipment. In practice that means the fryer can recover temperature between batches without becoming the bottleneck on a service, provided the upstream power and energy optimisation system are correctly specified. A single work zone simplifies both wiring and control: one circuit to protect, one temperature to supervise.

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 is a good fit where a galley needs one 30-litre well as part of an 850 mm-deep modular cooking line, with a clear 20 kW slot available in the electrical schedule. It is the wrong choice for a pantry or small craft installation that cannot support a 400 V, 20 kW load, or where multiple independently controlled fry zones are required in the same footprint. Ordered under MKN product number 2020330B.