MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2120327B – Electric, Optima 700

Two work zones at 2 × 12.5 litres each in a 600 × 700 × 700 mm body define the MKN 2120327B within the Optima 700 series. With 20 kW of electrical power on a 400 V supply, it is specified for heavy, continuous frying duty where deck space is limited but the electrical infrastructure can support a substantial cooking load.

The 600 × 700 mm footprint allows this fryer to sit cleanly in an Optima 700 line without overhangs that complicate sealing to a plinth or adjacent worktops. At 700 mm height, basket handling stays within a comfortable working range while keeping clear of low deckheads and extraction canopies in compact galleys. A net weight of 50 kg, with 57 kg gross for transport, is manageable for bringing the unit aboard and into position, yet gives enough mass that the fryer sits solidly once fixed to its foundation.

Each of the two work zones provides a working surface of 180 × 400 × 235 mm. That geometry gives clearly separated frying areas for different products, which is often the driver for specifying a twin-well fryer in the first place. The separate wells also allow one side to be switched off during quieter service, moderating the 20 kW electrical draw when full capacity is not required. For vessels running a 400 V distribution as standard, the published voltage rating removes the need for intermediate transformers or special feeds at the panel.

Material and body construction are central to whether a fryer remains serviceable under marine cleaning and inspection regimes. Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout creates a continuous stainless envelope around the heated wells and the outer shell. Fully welded seams eliminate mechanical joints that can open over time or trap soil, simplifying routine cleaning with spray methods and visual checks. The stated self-supporting closed construction indicates a rigid carcass that carries its own loads without relying on adjacent modules for stiffness, which is valuable when the line is reconfigured or when units are removed individually for 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

Preparation for connection to an energy optimisation system means the 20 kW load can be integrated into a galley-wide power-management scheme, so that the fryer can be prioritised or shed in line with other large consumers. The built-in drain valve simplifies oil changes on board: instead of lifting or tipping, oil can be discharged in a controlled way into a suitable container at deck level, which reduces spill risk in a moving galley and makes disposal procedures easier to standardise.

This model suits a main hot line or snack station that genuinely needs two independent frying positions in the space of a single Optima 700 module and has sufficient 400 V capacity reserved for a 20 kW appliance. It is the wrong choice where frying is only occasional or limited to a single product stream; in such installations, a smaller single-zone fryer within the same series will be easier on both electrical allocation and oil management. Ordered under MKN product number 2120327B.