MKN Deep Fat Fryer 8EFRI012DF – Electric

12.5 litres in a single tank and 6 kW of FlexPower heating define the MKN 8EFRI012DF as a focused deep-fat fryer rather than a multi-bay station. One work zone keeps operation simple and makes its electrical and thermal behaviour easy to plan around.

On a vessel, the published 380–415 V electrical supply matters as much as the cooking capacity. The 8EFRI012DF is specified directly for that voltage band, so it can be tied into a marine three-phase distribution without specifying a different variant or adding conversion equipment. IPX6 water protection is just as relevant for the yard: galleys and adjacent decks are commonly cleaned with water jets rather than light wipe-downs, and a fryer that tolerates that cleaning regime avoids the need to shield it every time the deck is washed.

The single work zone is rated at 12.5 litres, so the oil volume, heat-up time and recovery behaviour all relate to that known figure. With 6 kW of FlexPower available to one tank, the full connected load is always applied to that single bath instead of being shared. That is useful in a compact galley where there is space and load allowance for one dedicated fryer position but not for a full battery.

Weight and handling are not abstract numbers on board. A net weight of 47 kg and a gross shipping weight of 55 kg tell the yard or contractor what is involved in bringing the unit aboard, through provision lifts or stairways, without exceeding manual-handling limits or small lift capacities. Once in place, the hinged lid closes over the tank to limit vapour release when the fryer is idle and protects the oil surface between service periods.

Electrical integration is straightforward because the machine calls for 3×16 A fuse protection at 380–415 V. That combination keeps the current at a level that fits comfortably on typical galley sub-distribution boards, simplifies cable sizing, and still provides the declared 6 kW of FlexPower to the tank. For the specifier, that means the load is clearly defined for the panel schedule and selectivity studies.

Build and control

• Hinged lid
• IPX6-rated water protection

The 8EFRI012DF is a good fit where the requirement is a single deep-fat fryer position with controlled output, such as a crew mess or a smaller service galley with defined fried items on the menu. It is the wrong choice where the concept depends on parallel frying of several products or very high peak volumes, because one 12.5 litre work zone and 6 kW of FlexPower set an upper bound on throughput that a larger multi-tank fryer would exceed.

Ordered under MKN product number 8EFRI012DF.