MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2120321B – Electric, Optima 700

12.5 litres of oil in a single tank on a 400 x 700 mm body gives this Optima 700 fryer a compact footprint with enough volume for a focused frying station. With 10 kW of electrical power at 400 V, it is sized as a dedicated module rather than a bulk-production unit.

On a shipboard line-up, the 400 x 700 x 700 mm dimensions matter for both deck planning and access. At 700 mm depth it ties into an Optima 700 suite without overhanging the plinth, and the 700 mm height keeps the 180 x 400 mm working surface within a comfortable reach for crew working in a moving galley. Net weight is 37 kg, rising to 42 kg gross for logistics, so the structural and foundation loads are straightforward for most gallery decks, while still needing proper anchoring to handle ship motion.

The single work zone focuses the 10 kW heating load into one 180 x 400 x 235 mm well. That geometry defines how much product can be batched in one dip without dropping temperature excessively, and it also sets the oil volume that has to be filtered and changed as part of the vessel’s maintenance routine. A 12.5-litre tank strikes a balance between having enough oil mass for temperature stability and not carrying more hot oil than the operation can manage safely.

Thermostatic temperature control governs the heating elements against the oil in the well, which is the basic safeguard against overheating and the way to hold a stable frying temperature across a watch. For the electrical side, the 400 V supply and 10 kW draw need to be coordinated with the ship’s distribution board and any galley load-shedding logic; the unit is prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system so it can be integrated into a managed power profile rather than run entirely standalone.

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 fits where a galley needs a single, compact frying point alongside other Optima 700 modules and has 10 kW of electrical capacity available on a 400 V circuit. It is not the right choice for a high-output frying section that runs several baskets continuously; in that case, larger or multi-well bodies in the same family should be considered to spread the load and oil volume.

Ordered under MKN article number 2120321B.