MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2120329B – Electric, Optima 700

Thirty litres of oil in a single tank and a 20 kW connected load define the MKN 2120329B fryer in the Optima 700 line. At 600 x 700 x 700 mm it is a full-module body within the 700-depth system, so it drops straight into a continuous cooking line without needing adapter pieces.

On a vessel, that 20 kW electrical power figure is not just a performance indicator but a switchboard and generator decision. The fryer is specified at 400 V, so it aligns with common marine low-voltage distributions where galleys are often grouped on dedicated circuits. Concentrating 30 litres of hot oil in one work zone focuses the galley’s fire load, which is usually an advantage for protection design compared with several smaller fryers scattered across the line.

The working surface of 400 x 400 x 235 mm gives a deep tank geometry relative to the footprint. That depth allows a reasonable cold zone under the baskets while staying within the 30 litre capacity, which matters for oil turnover and for the drain-down volume handled through the built-in drain valve. Net weight is 50 kg and gross weight 57 kg, so shipyard handling, foundations and lifting arrangements can be planned on hard numbers rather than estimates when installing into an Optima 700 battery.

Construction is in stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout. In a marine galley where cleaning chemicals, moisture and salt-laden air are routine, a single material specification across the body simplifies corrosion expectations and maintenance. The self-supporting closed construction and fully welded seams mean the module is structurally stable in its own right, which is relevant when it is mounted on a plinth or tied into a hygienic base frame to meet shipboard hygiene and cleaning requirements.

The fryer is prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system. For a vessel running several electric cooking appliances in parallel on a finite generator plant, that interface allows load management systems to shed or stage the 20 kW fryer load rather than tripping feeders when demand peaks. The drain valve is a practical point for operations: on a ship where moving hot oil by hand is both a safety and stability concern, controlled draining from a fixed outlet is preferable to lifting or tipping containers.

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

This unit fits a galley that needs a single, relatively high-capacity frying position integrated into a 700 mm-deep line, with power already allocated at 400 V and 20 kW. It is a less suitable choice where frying duty is light and sporadic, or where the electrical reserve cannot comfortably support a 20 kW block load and a smaller module or shared multifunctional pan would cover the menu.

Ordered under MKN product number 2120329B.