MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2120330 – Electric, Optima 700

30 litres of oil in a single work zone, heated by a 10 kW electric load, sets the MKN 2120330 up as a medium-duty fryer module in the Optima 700 line. The 600 x 700 x 700 mm body fits the 700 mm-deep cooking suite format while still giving a 400 x 400 x 235 mm working surface in the tank.

On board, that footprint matters because Optima 700 is the smaller of MKN’s modular depths and is often chosen where the galley line runs tight along a bulkhead. A 600 mm-wide fryer can sit between ranges or griddles without breaking the line, and the 700 mm depth gives access from the front without forcing the operator into narrow service corridors. With 30 litres in the tank, the oil load is significant enough to plan into the ship’s waste-oil and fire-safety considerations, but not so large that a small crew galley carries more oil than it realistically uses between changes.

The tank dimensions of 400 x 400 x 235 mm concentrate the 10 kW of electrical power into a compact fry area. That supports consistent batch frying where product specification and recovery time are important, rather than occasional snack use. The single work zone simplifies control and operation for a galley running standardised menu items. At 50 kg net weight and 57 kg gross, the fryer is light enough that integrating it into a suited Optima 700 run or onto a plinth does not impose unusual structural load on the deck, but still has the mass expected of fully welded stainless construction.

Supply is 400 V, aligning with common three-phase galley distributions derived from marine switchboards. Electrical design can therefore treat the fryer as a straightforward 10 kW resistive load when calculating circuit protection and diversity in a cooking block. The unit’s 700 mm overall height allows it to integrate visually and ergonomically with other Optima 700 appliances.

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 fryer is a good fit where a galley needs one dedicated 30 litre frying position within an Optima 700 suite and wants a clearly defined, thermostatically controlled zone. It is not the right choice where multiple independent frying temperatures are required at once, or where the galley concept calls for very small, occasional-use fry capacity that could be met by a smaller body. Ordered under MKN article number 2120330.