MKN FlexiChef Multifunctional Appliance FCEKMP33XX – FlexiChef, 150 litres

150 litres in a single pan on a 1600 x 850 x 750 mm body is what defines the MKN FlexiChef FCEKMP33XX. With one work zone and 34 kW connected load on a 400 V supply, it is specified as a main production appliance rather than a support unit.

In a shipboard galley that footprint is a planning line on the drawing. A 1600 mm length with 850 mm width will normally sit on the primary cooking line under the main hood, so circulation, plate-up and trolley movement have to be arranged around it. The 34 kW electrical load goes straight into the vessel’s power balance; on ships with limited spare capacity this may decide whether the unit runs alone or together with other heavy consumers. At 390 kg net weight, the appliance needs a properly engineered foundation or plinth that can be welded or bolted down to meet both hygiene and stability expectations at sea.

The working surface measures 1023 x 543 x 315 mm, giving a deep pan geometry behind the 150-litre capacity. That depth makes sense for liquid cooking, boiling and stewing, where high volume and splash control matter more than access across a very shallow pan. With only one work zone, the full 1023 x 543 mm base is driven to the same setpoint, which suits batch cooking of a single product – for example, one large cook for service rather than multiple smaller batches at different temperatures. On a vessel with a fixed menu cycle, that simplicity can be an advantage for repeatable processes and for crews rotating through the galley.

The carcass height of 750 mm helps where existing extraction canopies or sightlines are fixed and there is limited freedom to change the galley envelope. The 1600 x 850 mm footprint also matches common modular cooking lines, so the FlexiChef can be integrated into an Optima-style run or set as a stand-alone station with refrigerated bases alongside. When the hinged lid is closed, vapour and heat are contained in the pan; when open, the full 150-litre surface behaves like another major heat source in the HVAC calculation.

Build and control

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

Stainless steel 1.4404 (AISI 316L) on all wetted parts is a clear fit for marine use, where chloride exposure from salted food and wash-down water is routine. Fully welded seams cut down on dirt traps inside the pan and at the edges of the working surface, so routine cleaning in a high-inspection environment is more straightforward. The hinged lid can be used to manage steam release during long boiling processes, and the dedicated drain valve provides a controlled way to empty hot contents into a drain or receptacle without manual lifting of the 150-litre load.

This configuration is the right choice where the galley routinely runs large, single-product batches and can justify a 34 kW, 400 V connection for one multifunctional station. It is the wrong choice where production is built around many small, parallel processes at different temperatures or where electrical capacity does not support another 34 kW cooking load – in those cases, a smaller body or a split across several lighter appliances is usually the safer specification. Ordered under MKN product number FCEKMP33XX.