MKN FlexiChef Team Multifunctional Appliance FCEKMP23XX-1XX – FlexiChef, 100 + 50 litres

2700 x 850 x 750 mm overall dimensions put the FCEKMP23XX-1XX into the space of a full cooking block, but with two pans instead of several single-function appliances. The Team configuration combines a 100 litre and a 50 litre working volume, so one body can handle bulk production and smaller batches without tying up another line.

On a vessel, that footprint and split capacity matter because deck area and installed load are both constrained from the design stage. At 675 kg net weight the unit becomes part of the galley structure and needs to sit on a properly engineered foundation or plinth, not a light counter. Electrical power is listed as 14.7 + 34.0 kW at 400 V, so the switchboard section has to be sized and ventilated for that load; there is no spare room in a marine plant for guessing at diversity. Two pans in one frame also reduce penetrations through deck and bulkhead compared with separate kettles, bratt pans and fryers.

The working surface data describes the two pans clearly. One side is 1023 x 543 x 225 mm and the other 523 x 543 x 225 mm, both giving a rectangular area with the same depth, which simplifies standardising utensils and tools. Capacity is specified as 100 + 50 litres, so menu planning can be done on real figures when allocating production between the two zones. The two work zones are independent, which allows different cooking processes to run in parallel on the same piece of floor space.

Wetted parts in stainless steel 1.4404 (AISI 316L) are a design choice aimed squarely at marine and high-chloride environments. Salt-laden steam, aggressive cleaners and repeated hot/cold cycling attack lesser alloys quickly; specifying 1.4404 in all wetted areas extends the period before pitting and makes cleaning with standard shipboard chemicals less of a corrosion risk. Fully welded seams support that approach: there are fewer joints where product and cleaning water can sit and fewer places for corrosion to start.

Build and control

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

The hinged lid over both pans helps contain steam and heat in service and gives a defined open position in a moving galley. A dedicated drain valve on the body simplifies emptying liquid products without tipping, which is relevant in a confined galley where swing radius is limited and stability is a concern. With two work zones and a combined electrical rating of 14.7 + 34.0 kW, this model is best specified where there is a continuous need for high-output production in different batch sizes.

It is not the right choice for a small crew galley that only ever runs one pan at a time; a single-size FlexiChef with a lower connected load would free electrical capacity and space for other equipment. Where the requirement is to consolidate boiling, shallow frying and similar processes into one footprint while keeping a 100 litre and a 50 litre volume available, the FlexiChef Team FCEKMP23XX-1XX is the relevant configuration. Ordered under MKN article number FCEKMP23XX-1XX.