MKN Deep Fat Fryer 8EFRI030DF – Electric

30 litres in a single frying well and 10 kW of FlexPower heating set the working character of the MKN 8EFRI030DF. One work zone keeps the layout simple where a dedicated fryer is needed but deck space and connected load must stay controlled.

The electrical specification is aligned with typical shipboard three-phase services. The unit is designed for a 380–415 V supply, with fuse protection at 3×16 A, so the chief engineer or yard can place it directly on an existing 3-phase distribution without adaptation. Knowing the connected power is 10 kW means the impact on the galley load calculation is clear from the outset, which matters when several electric cooking appliances share the same section of switchboard.

From a handling point of view, installation weight is modest for a fixed fryer module. Net weight is 58 kg, with 65 kg gross for transport, so bringing the unit on board and into the galley can normally be done with standard manual handling aids rather than special lifting equipment. That lowers the barrier to swapping or adding a fryer during a refit when access routes are tight and time alongside is limited.

The 30 litre capacity in one tank suits menus where frying is a permanent but not dominant process. One work zone keeps temperature control and oil management straightforward, because there is only one oil bath to monitor, filter and change. For many crew galleys and smaller passenger vessels this avoids the complexity of running several different oil types or temperature regimes at once, while still offering enough volume for continuous batches during service.

In a marine galley, the IP rating is directly tied to the cleaning regime. The 8EFRI030DF carries IPX6 water protection, which means the housing is engineered so it can be cleaned using water jets without compromising the electrical section. That aligns with wash-down practices where pressure spray guns are used at the end of a shift rather than relying only on manual wiping. Radiused internal corners support this by removing dirt traps inside the unit, making it easier for the crew to clean down to a standard that inspection regimes expect on working ships.

Build and control

• Radiused internal corners for hygienic cleaning
• IPX6 water protection rating

This fryer is a strong candidate where the requirement is a single electric unit with 30 litres of capacity, tied into a 380–415 V supply and cleaned regularly with water jets. It is the wrong choice for operations that must run different products in separate oils or at different temperatures at the same time, because there is only one work zone and a single 30 litre bath. Ordered under MKN product number 8EFRI030DF.