MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2120327C – Electric, Optima 700

Two work zones and 2 x 12.5 litres of oil give the 2120327C a clear role: twin-basket frying in a 600 x 700 mm Optima 700 footprint. At 20 kW connected load on 400 V, it has the power density to keep both tanks on line during peak service.

On board, that compact 600 x 700 x 700 mm body makes it easy to drop this fryer into a modular cookline without distorting the galley layout. The Optima 700 depth helps align it with other 700-series modules, so baskets move straight between fryer and adjacent work areas instead of across an aisle. Net weight is 50 kg, rising to 57 kg gross for transport and handling, which a yard can factor into foundations and lifting plans.

The two 180 x 400 x 235 mm work zones split production between, for example, fish and potatoes, or a standard and allergen-free line. With 2 x 12.5 litres of oil in service the thermal mass is significant for a small footprint fryer, so recovery after loading baskets is faster than on a shallow pan. Electrical power is 20 kW at 400 V, which belongs in the ship’s power balance: the electrical engineer needs that figure for diversity calculations and panel sizing.

From a maintenance and hygiene perspective, the stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) build throughout is straightforward. It matches the surrounding galley furniture in most yards’ specifications and stands up well to standard detergents and the cleaning regimes used around fryers. Fully welded seams remove dirt traps at panel junctions and simplify daily cleaning.

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

The drain valve is a practical point for an onboard fryer: with 2 x 12.5 litres of oil to change, safe draining is part of the cleaning routine, and the plumbing run below the unit needs to be planned. Preparation for connection to an energy optimisation system allows the fryer’s 20 kW draw to be managed along with other high-load appliances, which matters on a vessel with a tight electrical margin.

This unit is a good fit for an Optima 700 line in a main galley or a busy support galley that needs two dedicated frying positions but cannot spare more than 600 mm of line width. It is less suitable where only occasional, low-volume frying is needed; in that case a single-zone fryer with a smaller oil volume might make more sense from both energy and oil-change cost perspectives.

Ordered under MKN product number 2120327C.