MKN FlexiChef Multifunctional Appliance FCEKMP11XX – FlexiChef

Fourteen point seven kilowatts into a 50 litre pan defines the MKN FlexiChef FCEKMP11XX: a single-zone multifunctional appliance in a 1100 x 850 mm body. The 523 x 543 x 225 mm working surface is contained in a carcass only 750 mm high, which keeps the cooking surface low and accessible on a busy galley deck.

On board, the 400 V supply and 14.7 kW electrical power are design inputs for the ship’s distribution rather than incidental values. A galley planner can reserve that load on the main board and know it is concentrated in one appliance instead of spread across several smaller units. The 1100 x 850 x 750 mm dimensions make it easier to route the unit through existing openings during a refit and to locate it under deckheads that will not accept taller equipment. At 290 kg net weight, plus 50 litres of product when full, the combined mass is significant enough that any plinth or deck reinforcement should be confirmed with the yard or naval architect early in the project.

The single work zone is a 523 x 543 x 225 mm pan, delivering the specified 50 litre capacity. That depth gives room for boiling or shallow frying while still leaving headroom above the product, which matters when the vessel is moving and slosh has to be contained. With one work zone rather than several, the operator has one active surface to monitor and clean, which suits smaller crews who cannot dedicate staff to multiple fixed appliances. The 50 litre volume also sets a clear ceiling on batch size; for a galley running frequent smaller batches this can be an advantage, because preheating and changeover on a 14.7 kW, 400 V appliance of this size are predictable.

The overall 1100 x 850 mm footprint allows the FCEKMP11XX to be planned as a central island piece or aligned in a run of equipment where athwartships space is tight. Its 750 mm height can reduce the visual barrier in an open galley or servery and simplifies access to the cooking surface for shorter operators. For designers working inside an existing coaming, knowing that the unit is 1100 mm long and 850 mm wide helps determine whether it can sit on an existing plinth or if steelwork has to be modified.

Build and control

• Hinged lid
• Fully welded seams
• Drain valve
• Stainless steel 1.4404 (AISI 316L) wetted parts

The fully welded seams and 1.4404 (AISI 316L) wetted parts mean the cooking well has no open joints and is built from a material grade selected for demanding environments. Cleaning is simplified, as residues are not trapped in panel gaps, and the hinged lid controls heat and vapour from the 50 litre pan without needing to be lifted clear and parked. The drain valve gives a defined, safe emptying route from the pan to the galley drain system, which is critical when working with hot liquids at the full 50 litre capacity.

This size is the right choice where a single 50 litre multifunctional pan can cover the production requirement, such as a crew galley or a smaller passenger vessel with limited menu complexity. It is the wrong choice for a main galley that must run several cooking processes at once on separate surfaces, because one work zone cannot substitute for multiple independently controlled appliances in that situation.

Ordered under MKN product number FCEKMP11XX.