MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2120330A – Electric, Optima 700

Ten kilowatts into a single 30 litre well defines the MKN 2120330A deep fat fryer. The unit sits in a 600 x 700 x 700 mm Optima 700 body with one work zone, so it delivers that output on a compact footprint along the cooking line.

On a ship, that combination of 10 kW load and 400 V supply is a planning item for the electrical and HVAC teams as much as for the chef. The fryer concentrates its heat into a 400 x 400 x 235 mm working surface, which keeps production focused and localises the ventilation demand above it. At 50 kg net weight and 57 kg gross, the body is substantial enough to bolt into a marine suite or stand alone without becoming an awkward lift during installation.

The Optima 700 designation fixes the module depth at 700 mm, allowing it to connect flush with other elements in the same line. With one work zone, the 2120330A is a straightforward service fryer rather than a split-bath or multi-well configuration; the decision is between dedicating 30 litres of oil to a single product stream or specifying a unit with more zones for mixed production. In a galley where fried output is steady but not dominant, this sizing keeps oil volume, preheat time and clean-down manageable.

The 30 litre capacity interacts directly with the 10 kW electrical power. At 400 V, that rating gives enough energy input for a general-purpose galley fryer without driving the connected load to the top of a small switchboard section. One work zone also simplifies load-shedding: the fryer can be tied into an energy optimisation system so that its heat-up phase does not coincide with other peak consumers on the same distribution panel.

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

Thermostatic temperature control and ergonomic knob operation suit vessels that prefer manual, repeatable settings over complex touch interfaces, especially in crews with regular rotation. The integrated drain valve is a practical feature where hot oil handling has to be managed in a confined space; it gives a defined discharge point for filtration or disposal rather than relying on lifting or tipping.

This fryer is the right choice where a single 30 litre well in a 600 mm-wide Optima 700 module matches the menu and where the electrical design can support a 10 kW, 400 V appliance on that section of the line. It is the wrong choice for galleys that need multiple independently controlled frying zones in the same width, or that have to centralise all frying into a larger bank of wells. Ordered under MKN product number 2120330A.