MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2120325C – Electric, Optima 700

Two work zones at 12.5 litres each give the 2120325C a total oil volume suited to a medium-duty galley without oversizing the line. Within a 600 x 700 x 700 mm body it delivers 20 kW of electric power at 400 V, so the fryer carries a strong heat load on a compact Optima 700 footprint.

On board, that 600 x 700 mm module size matters when the hot line is planned down a narrow cooking corridor or against a bulkhead. The Optima 700 depth matches other 700-series appliances, allowing this fryer to sit in line without steps or overhangs that complicate cleaning. At 50 kg net weight and 57 kg gross, the unit is substantial enough to be securely fixed, which is important where ship motion and SOLAS-driven stability requirements shape the way cooking equipment is mounted.

Each of the two work zones is specified at 180 x 400 x 235 mm, with a capacity of 12.5 litres per tank. That geometry defines basket size and usable frying area, and it also sets the oil turnover pattern: two independent tanks let the galley run separate products or staggered batches without cross-contamination. Thermostatic temperature control governs the oil in both wells, keeping the process within a defined band instead of relying on manual intervention. The drain valve on the body is part of the day-to-day regime: oil changes and filtered returns can be carried out through a controlled outlet, rather than lifting tanks or handling hot oil in an open way.

The fryer draws 20 kW at 400 V, so it sits in the higher bracket of installed electrical load for a 600 mm-wide module. On a vessel where cooking, laundry and HVAC all share the same switchboard, that figure needs to be part of the electrical load calculation from the outset. Being prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system allows the 2120325C to be integrated into a demand-management scheme, shedding or limiting load in coordination with other heavy consumers rather than operating as an isolated appliance.

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 model is a good fit where a two-tank fryer is required on an Optima 700 line and a 20 kW, 400 V electric load is acceptable to the ship’s distribution. It is less suitable where space only allows a narrower module or where the electrical reserve cannot support a 20 kW piece of cooking equipment; in those cases, a smaller fryer body or an alternative heat source should be considered. Ordered under MKN product number 2120325C.