MKN Deep Fat Fryer 7EFRI030DMFS – Electric

30 litres of oil in a single work zone defines the MKN 7EFRI030DMFS as a fryer for substantial batch loads rather than snack-level portions. Coupled with a 20 kW electric power input, it is specified to bring that oil mass up to working temperature quickly and to stabilise again after a cold load is dropped.

On a vessel, that 20 kW figure matters as much to the electrical engineer as to the chef. The fryer is supplied for a 380–415 V MaxPower connection, with a 3×32 A fuse specification, so it sits squarely in the heavy galley load category and has to be planned into the main distribution rather than picked up from a light sub-board. One work zone also simplifies wiring and load balancing, as there is no second tank to distribute across phases.

Net weight is 53 kg, rising to a gross shipping weight of 65 kg. That frame mass helps the fryer sit solidly on its foundation when the ship moves, but it also means the deck structure below needs to be rated with that permanent point load in mind. A single tank at 30 litres is straightforward for the galley team to drain, filter and refill within a normal cleaning routine, without the complexity of multiple small wells.

The IPX6 protection rating addresses cleaning more directly. In a marine galley where pressure spray guns are used, IPX6 allows the fryer to be washed down without having to improvise extensive masking over controls and seams. That reduces the risk of water ingress into electrical components, which is a concern on equipment that combines 380–415 V supply with daily wash-down.

Build and control

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

The hinged lid is part of day-to-day operation and cleaning: it lets the tank be closed between batches, reducing contamination of the oil surface, and then opened fully without having to find space for a loose cover. Fully welded seams reduce dirt traps, which is important both for hygiene and for long-term durability when the fryer is repeatedly heated, cooled and washed.

This fryer is the right fit where a galley wants one clearly defined frying station with a 30 litre tank and has the electrical capacity to supply 20 kW at 380–415 V on a 3×32 A circuit. It is less suitable where the menu calls for segregated oil for allergen control or for very small-batch frying, because a single large work zone does not provide that separation.

Ordered under MKN article number 7EFRI030DMFS.