MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2120325A – Electric, Optima 700

Two work zones sharing 2 x 12,5 litres of oil in a 600 x 700 mm body put the 2120325A squarely in the mid-size line of an Optima 700 battery. At 12 kW connected load on 400 V, it gives full-service frying capacity without the electrical demand of a larger island unit.

On a ship this footprint and power level matter as much as the litre figure. The 600 mm length ties straight into an Optima 700 run, while 700 mm depth keeps the fryer within the narrower body line that suits constrained galleys. A 12 kW draw has to sit inside the vessel’s galley load allocation, and the 400 V specification needs to be matched to the ship’s actual distribution at design stage rather than adapted later.

Each of the two work zones sits on a working surface of 180 x 400 x 235 mm, so baskets and product can be specified precisely to the pan dimensions. The combined 2 x 12,5 litres capacity allows separation of products or holding one side idle in off-peak periods to save oil. Net weight is 50 kg, rising to 57 kg gross for logistics planning and deck loading calculations. Overall height is 700 mm, which positions this module to sit correctly within an Optima 700 suite without step changes in working level.

Electrical connection is 400 V with a total electrical power of 12 kW. That value feeds into the galley’s energy optimisation and load-shedding logic; it is high enough that an unplanned simultaneous start with other major appliances will be noticed on a smaller switchboard. The fryer is prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system so that those decisions can be automated rather than left to operating practice.

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

The thermostatic temperature control, working across both 12,5 litre wells, keeps the oil band stable without manual intervention, which is important when service patterns and staffing change with watches. The built-in drain valve is a service feature as much as a hygiene one, allowing controlled emptying of each pan into a suitable container without lifting heavy, hot volumes. Ergonomic knob control gives a straightforward interface that does not depend on touch electronics in a hot, greasy environment.

This fryer is a good fit where two moderate-capacity wells are needed in a 600 x 700 mm slot and where the 12 kW, 400 V electrical requirement aligns with the ship’s distribution. It is the wrong choice if the galley concept calls for very high-output, high-power frying on a larger Optima body, or if only a single oil well is needed and the second would sit unused.

Ordered under MKN product number 2120325A.