MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2120325 – Electric, Optima 700

Two 12.5 litre wells in a 600 x 700 mm Optima 700 body define the MKN 2120325 as a compact but genuinely twin-line fryer. With 12 kW of connected load at 400 V, it brings both baths up to working temperature quickly enough for continuous service rather than occasional use.

On board, that footprint matters. A 600 mm-wide module drops cleanly into an Optima 700 line without consuming the extra deck area of wider bodies, which helps where the hot line runs opposite a traffic corridor or dish pass. At 700 mm depth and 700 mm height, the fryer stays within the standard counter geometry, so adjacent cooking and preparation equipment can be planned around a level work surface. Net weight is 50 kg, rising to 57 kg gross for transport and lifting calculations; both numbers feed into how the unit is fixed to deck foundations or plinths.

Each of the two work zones is specified as 180 x 400 x 235 mm, giving a clear basket area per side while keeping oil volume down to the 12.5 litre figure. That balance between surface area and depth helps the fryer recover temperature after a cold load without carrying more oil than the menu needs. The total 25 litre capacity is enough for a medium-volume service, but not aimed at very high-output fast-food counters where larger baths or additional modules would be expected.

The 12 kW electrical rating on a 400 V supply makes the 2120325 straightforward to integrate into a galley distribution board designed around common three-phase kitchen loads. Installing it in an Optima 700 line allows the electrical and plumbing services to be shared with neighbouring modules, keeping penetrations through the bulkhead or deck more manageable. Thermostatic temperature control is standard, so oil temperature is held at the setpoint within the tolerance of the control system rather than drifting with load.

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 two independently managed frying positions in the Optima 700 format and the shipboard electrical capacity can comfortably supply 12 kW at 400 V. It is the wrong choice for a galley that only needs a single small fryer for occasional use, where one work zone would sit idle and a smaller body might release useful space for other functions.

Ordered under MKN product number 2120325 in the Optima 700 series.