MKN Deep Fat Fryer 7EFRI012DF – Electric

12.5 litres in a single work zone gives the MKN 7EFRI012DF a defined role where one frying task runs consistently through service. Coupled with a 6 kW electric load, it is dimensioned for continuous work on one tank rather than trying to feed an entire fry section on a single appliance.

On a vessel, the electrical figures often decide whether a fryer fits an existing galley. This unit is specified for 380–415 V on a 3 N-PE AC connection, with 3 x 16 A fuse protection. That keeps the connected load moderate in switchboard terms and lets the electrical engineer plan it into a standard three-phase distribution without pushing into heavier protective gear. Spreading the 6 kW across three phases also helps with load balancing where several cooking appliances share the same section of the board.

Net weight is quoted at 42 kg, with a gross weight of 49 kg. Those numbers matter for both logistics and installation: light enough for normal handling into the galley, but still a piece of fixed equipment that needs to be anchored correctly to a plinth or marine frame so it does not move under way. The single work zone simplifies operation where one oil type is enough, for example a crew mess with a small set menu, or a side station that supports a main battery of larger equipment.

IPX6 water protection is central to how this fryer behaves under shipboard cleaning routines. The stated ingress protection rating is matched by fully welded seams, limiting paths for water into the body during wash-down. The hinged lid adds another physical barrier, helping to keep cleaning spray out of the oil tank when the unit is shut down. In a galley where end-of-watch cleaning involves hose-down rather than light wiping, those design points reduce the risk of water reaching live components and cut the amount of masking needed before cleaning starts.

From a heat-density perspective, 6 kW into 12.5 litres is a defined compromise between recovery and installed power. It supports steady output on a focused product stream without demanding a large electrical allocation. That makes it easier to combine this fryer with induction modules, ovens or kettles on the same section of the switchboard, particularly where the vessel has limited spare capacity.

Build and control

• Hinged lid
• IP-rated water protection
• Fully welded seams

This fryer is the right choice where a galley needs a compact, single-tank unit for one core fried item or as an auxiliary fryer on a larger line. It is the wrong choice as the primary fryer for a high-volume main galley that relies on several different frying media or very short recovery times between large batches, where larger or multi-tank bodies from the same manufacturer should be considered. Ordered under MKN product number 7EFRI012DF.