MKN Steam Boiling Kettle 10019205 – Optima 850

Two hundred litres of capacity, a 51 kW rated thermal load and a 26 minute heat-up time define this Optima 850 steam boiling kettle, article number 10019205. The round vessel at Ø 665 x 645 mm sits in a compact 1300 x 850 x 700 mm body, so the footprint stays manageable for the volume it holds.

On board, that combination of heat-up time and volume matters for service planning. When a 200 litre kettle can be brought from charge to working temperature in 26 minutes, galley teams can time bulk boiling, blanching or stock work into tight preparation windows without tying up the hob line. At the same time, the 1300 x 850 mm plan size allows the unit to slot into an Optima 850 cooking block or stand as a single appliance where deck area is constrained.

The kettle vessel itself is round stainless steel with radiused base edges and fully welded construction, which removes internal seams that would otherwise trap product or cleaning water. Capacity is stated at 200 litres, so menu engineering and batch sizes can be based on a fixed, declared working volume. Steam pressure for the heating system is specified at 0,5 - 0,8, giving a defined operating window for the ship’s steam supply or generator. Net weight is 230 kg, rising to 265 kg gross, numbers the naval architect can use when checking deck loading and foundations.

Control is via ergonomic knobs with product temperature control, so the operator works to the temperature in the vessel rather than only to steam pressure. A double-walled hinged lid with swivel joint and condensate drip strip keeps heat and steam contained over the 665 mm vessel opening, improving energy use in the galley and reducing free moisture in the room. The kettle is pivot-mounted left and right within the frame, with a far-forward pivot point that gives controlled pouring into trolleys or gastronorms without awkward reach. A large drain valve with strainer provides an alternative emptying route for thinner liquids and stocks.

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 is a sound choice where a galley needs a single 200 litre boiling station integrated into an Optima 850 line or as a standalone bulk production unit. It is less suitable where multiple smaller batches must run in parallel, or where the galley cannot allocate 1300 x 850 mm of continuous deck space to a fixed boiling appliance. Ordered under MKN product number 10019205.