MKN FlexiChef Multifunctional Appliance FCEKMP32XX – FlexiChef

One hundred litres of pan volume on a 723 x 543 mm working surface is what defines the MKN FlexiChef FCEKMP32XX. In a galley that has to turn full-batch production out of a single vessel, that combination of area and depth gives real menu flexibility in one footprint.

At 1300 x 850 x 750 mm, the body size of this FlexiChef matters as much as its capacity when it is placed into a cooking line. The 850 mm width allows the unit to sit in a standard modular cookline without breaking the working level or requiring a special recess, and the 1300 mm length gives enough rim space for safe handling at sea. Net weight is 330 kg, so the interface to the deck has to be treated as a structural item and coordinated with the yard or refit contractor.

Electrical connection is 400 V with a quoted electrical power of 22.4 kW. That draw has to be planned into the main galley distribution board and any load-shedding logic, particularly on vessels where several multifunctional pans may run simultaneously. The single work zone keeps operation straightforward: one control philosophy, one temperature regime across the 100 litres, which suits large-volume cooking of single products rather than parallel small-batch work.

The working surface dimensions of 723 x 543 x 315 mm translate into a deep pan geometry. That depth can be used for higher yield in boiling, poaching or frying applications without increasing the footprint, but it also means that lift heights and handling tools have to be selected to match that 315 mm internal height. In practice, this is the size that often becomes the main production pan on a medium to large vessel, with smaller bodies used for ancillary work.

Build and control

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

The hinged lid is more than a convenience feature in a moving galley. A lid that stays attached to the body and does not need to be parked elsewhere reduces handling steps and avoids loose parts that can become hazards in rough weather. Fully welded seams in the pan and housing simplify cleaning and inspection, with no mechanical joints or sealant lines in the wetted area. A dedicated drain valve sized to the 100 litre capacity allows emptying without tilting, which is an operational and safety advantage for hot liquid handling at sea. All wetted parts are specified in stainless steel 1.4404 (AISI 316L), a material choice aimed at long-term corrosion resistance where the pan will see salt, chlorides from cleaning agents and continuous thermal cycling.

This configuration is the right choice where a galley needs a single, relatively deep 100 litre pan as a workhorse and where 22.4 kW at 400 V can be made available without compromising other loads. It is less suited to very small galleys that rarely run full batches, or to operations that need several independently controlled temperature zones in one body.

Ordered under MKN product number FCEKMP32XX.