MKN Electric Boiling Kettle 10029367 – Optima 850

Five hundred litres of capacity on a 2000 x 850 x 700 mm body defines the 10029367 as a central production kettle rather than a support unit. Coupled with 50.8 kW of electrical power and a specified heat-up time of 53 min, it is built for large, repeatable batches where a full vessel justifies occupying that deck space and power.

On a shipboard galley this volume lets the catering team handle stocks, soups or sauces for a full cycle in one controlled process instead of spreading work across multiple smaller vessels. The 400 V supply ties into typical marine switchboard practice, so the main integration questions are available capacity on the distribution board and how the final circuit is routed to suit the kettle’s fixed position. At 325 kg net weight and 370 kg gross weight, it behaves as a structural load, and any plinth or spreader arrangement needs to be coordinated with the yard or naval architect rather than left to fit-out.

The overall 2000 x 850 x 700 mm dimensions align with Optima 850 depth, allowing the kettle to sit as part of a continuous cooking suite. The working surface of 1690 x 665 x 465 mm defines a single work zone, so one operator can manage charging, monitoring and discharging the full 500-litre batch from one position. For a galley running high-volume production this makes planning straightforward: once a 53 min heat-up has been triggered, that station and its operator can be scheduled around the known time to boil before the cooking phase begins.

Heating is via the VAPRO system with a separate steam generator, which is heated by cylindrical stainless steel elements. In combination with the closed system this is specified to deliver low water and energy use with short boiling times relative to the 500-litre capacity. Intelligent heating control and readiness for connection to an energy optimisation system mean the 50.8 kW draw can be coordinated with other heavy galley loads so starts and heat-up phases do not coincide unnecessarily. Being able to connect to the mains water supply turns filling into a defined, plumbed operation instead of a manual hose task, which matters when each batch is measured in hundreds of litres.

The large drain valve with strainer gives a clear discharge route while retaining solids, protecting downstream pipework when the vessel is emptied. The double-walled hinged lid with swivel joint and condensate drip strip keeps condensate within the kettle and supports safe handling across the full movement range. The quoted 53 min heat-up time is a specific value planners can build into their production sequence from cold start to boil.

Build and control

• Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout
• Self-supporting closed construction
• Can be connected to the mains water supply
• Energy-efficient VAPRO heating system with separate steam generator
• Generator heated by cylindrical stainless steel elements
• Intelligent heating control
• Prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system
• Large drain valve with strainer
• Double-walled hinged lid with swivel joint and condensate drip strip
• Low water and energy use with short boiling times (closed system)

This kettle is the right choice where the operation consistently runs full 500-litre batches and can keep a 50.8 kW station occupied in a main production line. It is the wrong choice for smaller galleys or menus based on short, varied runs, where a 2000 x 850 x 700 mm footprint and a 325 kg net mass will often sit underused while still tying up electrical capacity and layout options. Ordered under MKN article number 10029367 in the Optima 850 series.