MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2120325B – Electric, Optima 700

Two 12.5 litre wells in a 600 x 700 mm body set the 2120325B up as a main production fryer rather than a snack add‑on. At 20 kW connected load on 400 V, it is sized for continuous service on an Optima 700 line where hot section capacity has to be packed into a short run of modules.

On board, the 700 mm depth makes planning around this unit straightforward in narrower galley blocks or on smaller vessels that cannot spare the footprint for deeper suites. The 600 mm length allows it to sit cleanly in a line of Optima 700 modules, keeping one level of working surface and simplifying pot and basket handling when the vessel is moving. Weight at 50 kg net, 57 kg gross, is light enough for installation over a deck penetration or on a plinth without becoming a structural problem, but heavy enough to feel anchored once fixed.

Each of the two work zones has a working surface of 180 x 400 x 235 mm, so the available frying area is clearly defined and can be matched to the expected basket size and menu. The twin‑well arrangement gives separation between products or service periods; one side can be run at a different temperature or held on standby, and the other worked hard during peak. Thermostatic temperature control is part of the standard build, so once the setpoint is chosen the unit governs the elements without constant operator adjustment.

The electrical specification is 400 V with 20 kW total power, which suits common three‑phase marine distributions where an Optima 700 line may include several electric appliances. Being prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system means the fryer can be tied into a galley load‑management strategy, shedding or limiting draw under the control of a central optimiser rather than tripping local breakers when several high‑load units start together.

Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout gives a known material grade for both hygiene and corrosion resistance against normal galley atmospheres and cleaning regimes. The self‑supporting closed construction and fully welded seams simplify cleaning around and under the unit, with no open frame members to catch debris. A built‑in drain valve on each well allows oil to be emptied in a controlled way without manual lifting of hot containers, which matters in a moving shipboard environment.

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 a galley that needs two independently controlled 12.5 litre wells in a compact 600 x 700 mm module, for example a main crew line or a passenger service with consistent fried output. It is not the right choice where the requirement is for a single, very large oil volume or where gas is mandated as the energy source, in which case other Optima variants should be examined. Ordered under MKN product number 2120325B.