MKN Deep Fat Fryer 7EFRI012DFLFS – Electric

One work zone and a 12.5 litres capacity define the 7EFRI012DFLFS as a single-pan fryer sized for a focused station rather than a multi-well battery. With a net weight of 42 kg it is substantial enough to become part of a fixed cooking line once secured, without being a difficult lift for installation teams and refits.

The electrical supply is specified at 380–415 V with a connected load of 6 kW and fuse protection of 3 x 16 A. Those figures drive the load calculation on the galley distribution board and the cabling back to the main switchboard: a dedicated three-phase circuit is needed, but 6 kW is a manageable increment even on vessels where several cooking appliances are already in service on the same deck. For newbuilds, the specified fuse rating gives the designer a clean basis for breaker selection.

At 12.5 litres, the well volume is suited to a medium-duty frying position where consistency of oil temperature matters more than absolute throughput. The capacity is high enough to hold a workable oil mass for good temperature recovery, but low enough that oil changes do not become a major consumption or waste issue on smaller ships. In practice, the size of the pan is the limit on the number of portions that can be dropped into the fryer without unacceptable temperature sag and extended cook times.

Ingress protection is quoted as IPX6. That rating is significant in a marine galley where end-of-shift cleaning is often done with spray wands and hose-down routines instead of manual wiping only. An IPX6 enclosure is tested against water jets from any direction under defined conditions, so specifying this unit in wet zones or near scuppers does not force the designer to add improvised splash guards just to protect the body from routine wash-down.

The gross weight of 49 kg is the figure that matters for yard logistics, palletisation and handling, while the 42 kg net weight is what goes into the naval architect’s weight and stability book. On upper decks or lightweight accommodation blocks, that difference between shipping mass and installed mass can tip the decision on whether the fryer can share a plinth with other appliances or needs its own support.

Build and control

• Hinged lid

The hinged lid is a key safety and hygiene component on board. It allows the oil surface to be covered between services, helping to limit aerosolised fat and contamination in the galley air, and it provides a barrier over the well during manoeuvres or when the station is unattended. With a single work zone, operation and training remain straightforward for rotating crews and mixed-experience teams.

This model suits vessels that need a dedicated deep-frying position for a defined menu component, and where a 6 kW electrical load and 12.5 litres oil volume are aligned with the galley’s scale. It is the wrong choice in operations where deep-frying is a core, continuous production process across long services; in those cases, galleys should look to larger or multiple fryers from the same family rather than running a single 12.5 litres pan at its limits.

Ordered under MKN product number 7EFRI012DFLFS.