MKN Steam Boiling Kettle 10019206 – Electric, Optima 850

Two hundred litres of working volume, a 51 kW rated thermal load and a published 26 minute heat-up time set the operating profile of this Optima 850 steam boiling kettle. Within a 1300 x 850 x 700 mm body it carries a round vessel with a Ø 665 x 645 mm working surface, giving high-volume boiling capacity on a single module.

On a shipboard galley, concentrating 200 litres in one work zone means a single station can handle bulk soups, stocks or pasta without spreading production across multiple smaller pans. The 1300 x 850 mm footprint aligns with an Optima 850 line, so the kettle can sit flush with other modules on a welded plinth or deck-mounted frame designed to match marine hygiene practice. A net weight of 230 kg, rising to 265 kg gross for transport, is a figure the naval architect will check against deck loading and handling capability when positioning the unit.

The round stainless steel vessel is built with radiused base edges and fully welded seams, which helps product flow during stirring and reduces product hang-up during emptying. Steam pressure is specified between 0,5 and 0,8, supporting the 51 kW thermal load and 26 minute heat-up while staying within a band that can be controlled accurately for simmering as well as full boiling. With one work zone, temperature management is straightforward, and the integrated product temperature control allows the galley to hit defined cooking targets rather than working purely off time.

The kettle vessel is pivot-mounted left and right within the frame and uses a far-forward pivot point, so the full 200 litre mass can be poured out in a controlled arc instead of levering weight over the side. Where a free-flow discharge is preferred, for example when separating clear stock from denser solids, the large drain valve with strainer provides an alternative path without tilting. The double-walled hinged lid on a swivel joint improves heat retention and operator access, while the condensate drip strip keeps condensate from running across the front edge when the lid is opened. An R3/4" tap with 250 mm reach brings water directly into the vessel, which simplifies filling where separate make-up lines around the galley are limited.

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, 250 mm reach

This kettle fits main production galleys that can justify a single 200 litre boiling point and allocate the 51 kW thermal load and structural capacity for a 230 kg net appliance. It is the wrong choice for smaller galleys or pantries where deck area and connected load are tight and a smaller-capacity body or a multifunctional pan would see higher day-to-day utilisation. Ordered under MKN article number 10019206.