MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2120329C – Electric, Optima 700

One 30-litre frying well on a 600 x 700 mm footprint sets the scale for the MKN 2120329C in an Optima 700 line. With 20 kW of electric power on a single work zone, it is sized as a primary fryer rather than a small side appliance.

On a ship this combination of power and volume matters for both service speed and electrical planning. A 400 V supply is typical for central galley distribution, so the fryer can be integrated into the main cooking block without a special feed. At the same time, the 20 kW draw is a meaningful share of a galley’s load; it needs to be visible in the switchboard calculation, not hidden as a minor consumer. The 600 x 700 x 700 mm body sits within the Optima 700 depth grid, which simplifies deck layout and keeps access routes clear in tight spaces.

The frying area itself is defined by a 400 x 400 x 235 mm working surface, giving a single, consistent oil bath with one work zone. That suits menus built around one main frying temperature, where throughput is driven by basket size and recovery time rather than multiple products at different settings. Net weight is 50 kg, rising to 57 kg gross for transport, so the unit is substantial enough to bolt down as part of a modular battery without being difficult to manoeuvre during installation.

Construction is stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout, supporting the hygiene and corrosion-resistance levels expected in a galley where salt and moisture are present around the clock. The self-supporting closed construction and fully welded seams produce a rigid body that does not rely on adjacent modules for stability, which simplifies both stand-alone installation and later changes to the line-up. With a 30-litre capacity, oil changes and filtration regimes can be planned in line with consumption on board, rather than scaled from much larger shore-based units.

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 gives the electrical engineer the option of shedding or staging the 20 kW load in line with other large appliances when the ship runs on limited generator capacity. The integral drain valve takes care of the basic service task on any fryer of this size: emptying and changing up to 30 litres of oil safely into the vessel’s waste handling system.

This configuration is a solid match for an Optima 700-based galley that needs one main fryer integrated into a modular cooking block at 400 V. It is less suitable where two different frying temperatures must be available at once in the same footprint; in that case, a multi-well body from the same series should be considered. Ordered under MKN product number 2120329C.