MKN Electric Boiling Kettle 2022805C – Optima 850

One hundred and fifty litres in a round vessel on a 1000 x 850 mm Optima 850 body defines the scale of the MKN 2022805C. With 26 kW of connected load and a quoted 32 min heat-up time, this kettle is sized for main galley production rather than small-batch work.

On board, that 150 litre capacity allows a single appliance to cover large-volume items such as soups, sauces or pasta water within the available footprint of 1000 x 850 mm. The 700 mm overall height integrates into an Optima 850 line while keeping the rim workable from the deck, which matters when the same staff are moving between adjacent cooking modules. Electrical supply is 400 V, so the unit fits into a ship’s 400 V distribution rather than needing a special transformer step. Net weight at 147 kg and gross weight at 180 kg are relevant for deck loading and transport planning through hatches and lifts during installation.

The heart of the 2022805C is the 150 litre round stainless steel vessel with a working surface of Ø 665 x 500 mm. The radiused base edges and fully welded construction reduce product hang-up and make mechanical cleaning easier, which is important where inspection regimes expect visible cleanliness and there is no time for laborious manual scrubbing. Heating is via the VAPRO system with a separate steam generator, so the kettle is indirectly heated by jacket steam rather than direct elements in the product zone. Generator water is heated by cylindrical stainless steel elements, and intelligent heating control manages that 26 kW input to reach temperature in the quoted 32 min while limiting overshoot and scorching risk.

Work zones are listed as 1, which simplifies planning of control and power—this is a single large kettle, not a multi-compartment body. Being prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system means the unit can be tied into a galley-wide peak load management scheme, which is often required where multiple 20+ kW appliances share the same 400 V distribution. The ability to connect the kettle directly to the mains water supply removes manual filling and gives predictable fill times into the 150 litre capacity. A large drain valve with strainer handles product discharge and reduces the risk of blockages from particulates at the scupper or drain connection.

Build and control

• Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout
• Self-supporting closed construction
• Round stainless steel vessel with radiused base edges, fully welded
• Can be connected to the mains water supply
• Ergonomic knob control
• 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

This kettle is a good fit where a galley needs one central 150 litre boiling point on a 1000 x 850 mm Optima 850 module and has 26 kW available on a 400 V supply. It is not the right choice if the requirement is for multiple smaller batches in parallel or where the electrical reserve cannot support a 26 kW appliance—smaller bodies in the same kettle family should be considered there.

Ordered under MKN product number 2022805C.