MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2120321 – Electric, Optima 700

Twelve point five litres of oil in a 180 x 400 mm tank defines the working character of the MKN 2120321 fryer. As a 400 x 700 x 700 mm Optima 700 module, it delivers that volume in a single work zone without taking more than 400 mm of line width on the cooking block.

On a ship this footprint matters, because the fryer usually has to share an Optima 700 line with ranges, griddles and pasta cookers in a fixed length of galley. At 700 mm body depth it pairs directly with other Optima 700 appliances, giving a continuous working surface for pans and baskets. The 700 mm height helps keep loading and unloading comfortable on a raised plinth or coaming, while still leaving deckhead clearance under low overheads. Net weight is 37 kg, so the unit is light enough to sit on a marine plinth without demanding heavy reinforcement, but substantial enough that fixing and sealing details still need to be coordinated with the yard.

Electrically, the fryer is rated at 6 kW on a 400 V supply. That load is modest enough to fit into a typical galley branch circuit without dominating the panel schedule, but high enough to bring 12.5 litres of oil up to cooking temperature in a practical time and to recover between batches. One work zone and thermostatic temperature control keep the control scheme simple: one basket position, one oil bath and one temperature setpoint to manage. The published working surface of 180 x 400 x 235 mm provides a deep well relative to its footprint, which is the trade-off that makes a single 12.5 litre tank viable on a 400 mm-wide module.

The self-supporting closed construction and fully welded seams are part of the hygiene and durability story. With the carcass taking its own loads, the fryer can be integrated into a block or used as a stand-alone module without extra framing. Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout gives a consistent material for fabrication, cleaning and repair, matching the general galley fit-out where AISI 304 is standard on worktops and fronts. Gross weight is 42 kg, a figure relevant for handling equipment during installation and for any lifting points specified on a marine plinth.

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 the right choice where a line needs one medium-capacity 12.5 litre tank in a 400 mm Optima 700 position, for example in a smaller crew galley or a specialist station on a larger vessel. It is the wrong choice if the requirement is very high throughput or multiple oil types in parallel, where larger bodies or multi-tank modules from the same series would be more appropriate. Ordered under MKN product number 2120321.