MKN Deep Fat Fryer 7EFRI025DF – Electric

Two work zones served by 2 x 12.5 litres of oil make the MKN 7EFRI025DF a split-tank fryer module within the Optima 700 series. With a 12 kW electrical rating on a 3 N-PE AC connection and fuse protection at 3 x 20 A, it sits in the middle of a marine galley’s power envelope rather than at the extremes.

On a vessel, the 2 x 12.5 litres capacity is a planning figure for both menu engineering and operating cost. Each side can be run as its own 12.5 litre circuit for separate products, allergen management or staggered service, instead of one shared bath that forces all items through the same oil. That split becomes useful when the galley switches between short, intense peak periods and longer low-load phases, because one work zone can be shut down to save energy and oil life while the other remains active. The quoted net weight of 70 kg, with a gross weight of 77 kg, gives the yard and outfitter concrete numbers for deck loading, lifting points and transport during installation.

The 12 kW load, protected at 3 x 20 A, feeds directly into the electrical balance for the cooking area. Knowing that the fryer is specified for a 3 N-PE AC supply at this protection level lets the electrical engineer size the sub-distribution, cabling and breakers consistently across an Optima 700 line. Where several modules share a single panel, having a fryer at 12 kW rather than a higher figure leaves more headroom for other appliances without overbuilding the switchboard. For the superintendent, those values are also the ceiling for what the fryer will draw during recovery and continuous duty.

The IP protection rating of IPX6 is central to the cleaning regime at sea. Galleys are usually washed down with spray lances, not wiped around fixtures, and an IPX6 enclosure is tested for resistance to water jets so the fryer can be included in that routine. This reduces the need for shielding or manual workarounds when the deck is cleaned. Fully welded seams around the body minimise open joints where fat and debris would otherwise accumulate, cutting back on the hand work needed to keep the module within hygiene limits. The hinged lid closes over the tanks between batches to limit splashes, reduce exposure of hot oil and help keep airborne contamination out of the baths when the line is on standby.

Build and control

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

This configuration is well matched to a galley that needs two independent frying positions within the Optima 700 footprint and expects regular wash-down cleaning with water jets. It is the wrong choice where the requirement is a single, large-volume fryer for very high batch output in one pan, because the 2 x 12.5 litres layout is optimised for split production rather than one large oil mass. Ordered under MKN product number 7EFRI025DF.