MKN FlexiChef Multifunctional Appliance FCEKMP33XX – FlexiChef, 100 litres

34 kW of electrical power on a 400 V supply feeding a 100-litre pan makes the MKN FCEKMP33XX a high-output single-station cooker. With overall dimensions of 1600 x 850 x 750 mm, it delivers that capacity in a body that occupies one module in a main cooking line rather than an entire suite.

On a ship this 1600 x 850 mm footprint is a layout driver. It will usually sit on the primary production line under the main canopy, so circulation and service runs have to be planned to accommodate its length and depth. The 750 mm carcass height gives some latitude where extraction is already fixed, and the quoted net weight of 385 kg calls for a welded plinth or flanged-foot arrangement that becomes part of the deck structure. That weight, combined with the 34 kW rating, also makes the unit a clear entry in both the electrical load list and the galley’s thermal balance.

The working surface is 1023 x 543 x 225 mm, with a stated capacity of 100 litres. That geometry supports both shallow applications on the 1023 x 543 mm floor and deeper liquid cooking up to the full volume, so a single pan can cover searing, shallow frying and boiling work as long as the process is planned in batches. The specification lists one work zone, so the whole base of the pan runs at one temperature setpoint; that simplifies operation where the menu calls for single large batches rather than parallel small ones. With a 400 V supply and 34 kW available, heat-up times and recovery after loading can be planned into service sequences that rely on short changeovers.

At 385 kg, handling during installation and refit is a consideration in its own right. The unit will typically be moved into place before final surfaces are closed, and once fixed it is not a piece that can be frequently relocated. The 1600 x 850 x 750 mm envelope also needs to be checked against door widths and route clearances on the way from the loading bay or hatch to the galley deck.

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 wetted parts is particularly relevant in a marine galley where cleaning chemicals and chlorides are present around the clock. Fully welded seams reduce joints where soil can accumulate and make wash-down faster. The hinged lid helps contain steam and splashes when the pan is run close to its 100-litre capacity, and the dedicated drain valve provides a controlled way to empty product or cleaning water without lifting or tipping heavy loads.

This configuration is the right choice where the galley runs repeated large batches of a single product and can dedicate 1600 x 850 mm of line space to one pan. It is the wrong choice for a pantry or small preparation galley that only needs occasional small volumes, or where there is a clear requirement for multiple temperature zones in the same footprint.

Ordered under MKN product number FCEKMP33XX.