MKN Deep Fat Fryer 2120330C – Optima 700

Thirty litres of oil in a 400 x 400 mm well, heated by a 20 kW electric load: the 2120330C is a compact yet high-output deep fat fryer within the Optima 700 line. The body footprint of 600 x 700 mm keeps it in the smaller depth class while still giving one full work zone for a main hot line.

On a vessel, the 400 V electrical supply and 20 kW rating are planning figures as much as performance indicators. A single fryer at this load is straightforward on a galley distribution board; several in a block will drive the section’s diversity calculation and may make the “prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system” feature relevant. The 700 mm corpus depth aligns with Optima 700 cooking modules, so the fryer can be built into a continuous line without creating steps that collect spills or impede pan movement.

The working surface is quoted at 400 x 400 x 235 mm, matching the tank geometry that holds the stated 30 litres. That depth gives enough oil above the elements for typical marine menu items while keeping the oil volume manageable for filtration and change-out. Net weight is 50 kg, with a gross weight of 57 kg; those numbers matter when this unit is landed through a provision hatch or moved into position on a finished deck. Overall dimensions of 600 x 700 x 700 mm keep the working height and reach in line with the rest of an Optima 700 battery, which simplifies guard rail and splash protection design.

Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) is used throughout, which is standard practice for galley equipment in food-contact and splash zones. Fully welded seams and a self-supporting closed construction help create a tank and exterior that are free of dirt traps, important both for hygiene inspections and for routine cleaning in a space washed down with hoses. The single work zone is controlled from an ergonomic knob, which suits crews who rotate between different appliances and need an immediately readable setting rather than a menu structure.

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

The thermostatic temperature control is the element that stabilises frying quality by holding the oil at the set point without overshoot, and it reduces the chance of thermal stress on the oil. The integrated drain valve simplifies oil changes; with 30 litres in the tank, a controlled, valved discharge is far safer and cleaner than manual lifting. Being prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system allows the fryer to be integrated into a galley-wide load-shedding scheme where the total electric headroom is tight.

This unit is the right choice where a galley needs a single, dedicated frying position in an Optima 700 line and the 30-litre capacity matches the service volume. It is the wrong choice for operations that either require multiple independent frying temperatures at once or that rarely deep-fry at all; in those cases, a twin-tank model or a multifunctional pan would be a better use of deck area and power. Ordered under MKN product number 2120330C.