MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2120323B – Electric, Optima 700

Ten kilowatts into a single 12.5-litre well defines the MKN 2120323B deep fat fryer. In the Optima 700 line-up this gives a compact 400 mm-wide module that still delivers full pan performance for a small- to medium-duty fry station.

On a ship, the combination of 400 x 700 x 700 mm external dimensions and a single work zone matters at planning stage. A 400 mm slot is straightforward to place in a tight Optima 700 cooking block, and the 700 mm depth aligns with the rest of the corpus so pans and utensils move cleanly along the line. At 37 kg net weight the unit remains manageable for installation, yet once fixed it behaves as part of the suite rather than as a loose appliance. Electrical supply is 400 V with a connected load of 10 kW, so the electrical room and galley distribution board can be sized and protected on a clear figure instead of an approximate range.

The working surface is 180 x 400 x 235 mm, feeding into a 12.5-litre oil capacity. That footprint fits typical basket sizes while keeping oil volume low enough that heat-up and recovery are driven by the 10 kW element rather than by sheer mass. For a vessel running short, frequent services, this balance limits warm-up time and oil turnover without demanding the electrical and exhaust infrastructure of a larger twin-well station. Where weight accounting is strict, the 42 kg gross weight gives the yard a simple input to the galley weight budget.

Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout ties in with the rest of an Optima 700 battery and gives predictable behaviour under marine cleaning regimes. Fully welded seams and a self-supporting closed construction reduce dirt traps and simplify high-pressure cleaning in line with the way marine galleys are actually washed down. The single work zone design also means fewer components exposed to vibration and movement in service.

Build and control

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

This fryer is a good fit for compact shipboard kitchens built around Optima 700 modules where one 12.5-litre well can cover the fry load. It is the wrong choice for a galley that needs parallel frying of different products or high peak throughput; those applications push toward larger bodies or multiple wells rather than a single 400 mm-wide unit. Ordered under MKN article number 2120323B.