MKN Deep Fat Fryer 7EFRI012DFL – Electric

12.5 litres of oil in a single work zone sets the 7EFRI012DFL up as a focused fryer module in an Optima 700 line. With 6 kW of electrical power on a 380–415 V, 3 N-PE AC supply, it is sized for steady à la carte or crew-service frying rather than mass-production output.

On a vessel, that 380–415 V three-phase connection and the 3 x 16 A fuse protection figure are as important as the capacity. They decide which distribution panel the fryer can land on and how many modules can share a circuit without overloading it. The quoted net weight of 42 kg (49 kg gross) keeps handling manageable at installation, but the unit still needs to be treated as fixed equipment in the galley layout, with the IPX6 rating allowing it to sit in a wet, wash-down environment where pressure-spray cleaning is standard practice.

Within an Optima 700 suite this fryer occupies a compact footprint while contributing a dedicated 12.5-litre frying position. The 6 kW load is modest enough to integrate alongside other 380–415 V appliances without dominating the power budget, yet sufficient to maintain temperature in a single tank under normal galley demand. One work zone means one temperature and product family at a time, simplifying operation and HACCP checks but also setting a clear limit on menu flexibility from this module alone.

The electrical connection data is straightforward: 3 N-PE AC at 380–415 V with 6 kW connected load and 3 x 16 A fuse protection. That combination fits cleanly into common marine switchboard schemes without special arrangements, and the known load helps HVAC and energy calculations, because every kilowatt going into the oil ends as heat that the ventilation system must remove from the galley.

Build and control

• Hinged lid
• IP-rated water protection
• IPX6 protection rating for high-pressure spray cleaning
• Fully welded seams

The hinged lid and fully welded seams are aimed at containment and cleaning: the lid helps control splashes and vapour when the ship is moving, and welded seams remove crevices that are difficult to sanitise under VSP-style inspection regimes. IPX6-rated water protection allows the exterior to be cleaned with pressure spray, which aligns with the wash-down routines used in many shipboard galleys.

This fryer is the right choice where a single 12.5-litre tank is enough to cover the fried component of a menu and the ship’s electrical system provides 380–415 V three-phase at the stated fuse rating. It is the wrong choice where separate temperature zones or very high peak throughput are required, because one work zone cannot be split by product or service.

Ordered under MKN product number 7EFRI012DFL.