MKN Steam Boiling Kettle 10019202 – Electric, Optima 850

One hundred litres of capacity on a 31 kW electric kettle defines the 10019202 within the Optima 850 line. Heat-up from cold is quoted at 21 min, so the unit is dimensioned for batch production rather than slow holding.

At 1200 x 850 x 700 mm this is a full-depth Optima 850 body, so it drops into a suite planned around 850 mm modules without adaptation. The round stainless steel vessel sits within that footprint with a working surface of Ø 630 x 397 mm, which gives enough depth for 100 litres of liquid without working too close to the rim in a moving galley. Net weight is 204 kg, rising to 239 kg gross for transport, which is a planning figure for deck loading and lifting into position. With one work zone and a self-supporting closed construction, this is a dedicated boiling position, not a multi-pan block.

Steam pressure is specified at 0,5 - 0,8, which sets the jacket conditions the ship’s technical staff have to account for in their heat balance and safety documentation. Rated thermal load is 31 kW, so the electrical panel and ship’s switchboard design need to reserve that capacity on the 3-phase distribution; there is no claim here to low installed power. In a marine context that number also feeds into HVAC sizing, because every kilowatt that goes into the kettle eventually lands in the galley as sensible or latent heat.

The round stainless steel vessel has radiused base edges and is fully welded, which matters for cleaning and for USPH-style inspections where open seams and tight corners are questioned. Kettle vessel pivot-mounted left and right within the frame, with a far-forward pivot point for controlled pouring, gives the operator a predictable tipping behaviour when decanting into gastronorm containers or mobile trolleys. A large drain valve with strainer provides an alternative discharge route where pouring is impractical, and the strainer stops food particles going straight into the drain system. Product temperature control is specified, so the operator can work to a setpoint rather than manual observation when holding soups or sauces.

The double-walled hinged lid with swivel joint and condensate drip strip is there to keep steam and condensate where they belong. The double wall reduces heat loss and protects the operator from hot surfaces, the swivel joint keeps the lid under control in tight spaces, and the drip strip manages condensate so it returns to the vessel rather than running across the worktop. A R3/4" tap with 250 mm reach is mounted to serve the vessel, which simplifies filling and washing down inside the pan without bringing a separate hose line across the deck.

Build and control

• Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout
• Self-supporting closed construction
• Round stainless steel vessel with radiused base edges, fully welded
• Ergonomic knob control
• Kettle vessel pivot-mounted left and right within the frame
• Far-forward pivot point for controlled pouring
• Large drain valve with strainer
• Double-walled hinged lid with swivel joint and condensate drip strip
• Product temperature control
• R3/4" tap with 250 mm reach

This kettle fits a galley that needs a single 100-litre boiling position integrated into an Optima 850 line and has the electrical capacity for a 31 kW load. It is not the right choice where multiple smaller batches are required in parallel, or where the available deck area will not accept a 1200 x 850 mm body. Ordered under MKN product number 10019202.