MKN Deep Fat Fryer 7EFRI025DML – Electric

Two work zones and a 2 x 12.5 litres oil capacity define the 7EFRI025DML as a twin-well fryer with independent flexibility at the station. With 20 kW connected load, it is sized for continuous deep-frying duty in a main production galley rather than occasional snack output.

The electrical data fit a typical marine distribution concept. Supply is specified at 380–415 V with a 3 N-PE AC connection and fuse protection of 3 x 32 A. That combination fixes the design current and lets the electrical designer allocate the fryer cleanly on a galley sub-board without over-dimensioning breakers or cabling. The 20 kW rating is the figure the yard will use for load calculations and heat dissipation on the switchboard, and it makes clear this is not a light-duty plug-in appliance but a hard-wired part of the cooking line.

From an operational perspective, two 12.5 litre wells give scope to separate products and manage oil use. One 12.5 litre side can be held for high-demand items while the second well is reserved for different food types or run only during peaks to reduce oil turnover. On board, where fresh oil is bunkered and waste oil stored until landing ashore, the stated 2 x 12.5 litres capacity feeds straight into planning for consumables and waste handling. Net weight of 70 kg, with 77 kg gross for transport, also matters in a refit context: the unit is substantial enough to sit solidly in an Optima 700 line, yet light enough to be moved into place with standard galley-handling equipment.

IPX6 ingress protection is central to shipboard use. IPX6 is the level tested for resistance to strong water jets, so the fryer body and connection zones are built to withstand hose-down cleaning routines without covers or tape over controls. Combined with fully welded seams, this helps eliminate dirt traps and simplifies compliance with marine hygiene expectations during inspections. The hinged lid gives a physical barrier against hot oil splashes in service and protects the open wells when the fryer is idle, reducing the risk of contamination from the surrounding work area.

Build and control

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

This unit is the right choice where the galley already uses Optima 700 bodies and there is a defined requirement for two deep-frying positions on a shared 20 kW, 380–415 V supply. It gives a clear benefit where menu planning calls for separate oil for different products, or where one 12.5 litre well needs to stay in operation while the other is filtered or rested.

It is the wrong choice for a pantry or small satellite galley with very limited electrical allocation, because the 20 kW load and 3 x 32 A protection are high for a rarely used fryer. It is also not the right part where only a single frying position is needed: in that case, a single-well unit within the same line will use less oil per change and free capacity on the distribution board. On vessels where deep frying is a marginal or occasional process, committing 2 x 12.5 litres of oil and a 20 kW connection to one station may not align with the actual duty profile.

Ordered under MKN product number 7EFRI025DML.