MKN Deep Fat Fryer 7EFRI012XF – Electric

Twelve point five litres in a single work zone at 6 kW sets the MKN 7EFRI012XF up as a compact fryer for focused production rather than bulk output. With one basin to manage and one control set, it suits galleys where a single product line or side section is fried consistently in the same oil.

On board, the electrical line in matters as much as the cooking performance. This fryer is rated 380–415 V with 6 kW electrical power and requires 3 x 16 A fuse protection, so it fits naturally into marine switchboard arrangements built around three-phase 380–415 V supplies at 50 or 60 Hz. The power demand is modest enough that a pair of units can usually be placed on one galley line without overloading a circuit planned for heavier cooking modules.

From a layout point of view, a single 12.5 litre well limits both footprint and oil volume to something a watch can drain, filter and replace within routine maintenance windows. Net weight is 42 kg and gross weight 49 kg, so the transport and installation loads are manageable in confined service corridors and lifts. IPX6 water protection means the housing is specified against high‑pressure spray, which is relevant on ships where galley and surrounding areas are cleaned down with hoses rather than mops.

The fryer’s capacity figure is a practical indicator of how much product can be cooked per batch without dragging the temperature down too far, and how much oil has to be carried in stores. A larger multi‑tank line will exceed this volume but will also commit the vessel to carrying and handling significantly more oil. Here, one 12.5 litre tank keeps the oil stock simple and the frying task clearly defined.

Build and control

• Hinged lid
• Fully welded seams
• IPX6-rated water protection

The hinged lid is primarily a safety and cleanliness item, allowing the tank to be closed between runs to reduce contamination and splashing. Fully welded seams contribute to smooth, cleanable surfaces and remove mechanical joints that are harder to keep sealed in a salt‑laden, high‑humidity galley atmosphere. The IPX6 rating allows the machine to stand up to wash‑down with pressure spray guns, provided the ship’s cleaning procedures follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

This fryer is the right choice where one product stream has to be fried consistently and where the electrical allowance is around 6 kW per station. It is not the right solution for a main production galley that relies on multiple simultaneous fry lines or very high peak throughput; in that case, larger or multi‑well fryers from the same family deserve consideration.

Ordered under MKN article number 7EFRI012XF.