MKN Tilting Boiling Kettle 10019207 – Electric, Optima 850

Twenty-one minutes is the quoted heat-up time for the MKN 10019207 to bring its 60-litre vessel up to temperature. That duty is delivered from 16 kW of electrical power on a 400 V supply, so both production capacity and electrical demand are clearly defined for this Optima 850 tilting boiling kettle.

On board, those figures sit directly in the load schedule and the cooking plan. A 16 kW consumer needs a defined place in the galley distribution and in any energy optimisation system, and the 21 min heat-up dictates how far ahead of service the kettle is started for stocks, soups or side components. The 1100 x 850 x 700 mm dimensions match the Optima 850 depth, so the body drops into an 850 mm-deep cooking line without transition pieces, which simplifies stainless work and keeps the deck layout modular.

The working vessel is round in stainless steel with a specified capacity of 60 litres and an internal working surface of Ø 500 x 378 mm. Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) is used throughout, and the round vessel with radiused base edges is fully welded, so there are no internal joints exposed to product. That combination of geometry and finish reduces retention at the base and makes manual cleaning a straightforward sweep along the curved surface. The kettle vessel is pivot-mounted left and right within the frame, which gives flexibility in discharge direction when aligning with trolleys or containers during installation and later operation.

Heating is handled by the VAPRO system with a separate steam generator integrated into the body. Cylindrical stainless steel elements heat the generator water, which then transfers energy as steam into the jacket surrounding the process vessel rather than through immersed elements. This indirect arrangement spreads the 16 kW across the Ø 500 mm wall area and is managed by intelligent heating control to hold the required duty. The unit is prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system, so its electrical draw can be coordinated with other large galley consumers from a central controller.

The self-supporting closed construction gives a stable carcass that can be tied into the surrounding Optima 850 line. Connection to the mains water supply is provided for, so filling the 60-litre kettle can be carried out from the line rather than by manually transporting water. The 1100 x 850 x 700 mm footprint makes it a compact body in this depth, allowing it to sit between other Optima 850 modules without consuming an excessive share of the line length. The published net weight of 176 kg and gross weight of 211 kg give the design team defined values for deck loading checks and for sizing any support structure beneath the appliance.

Build and control

• Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout
• Self-supporting closed construction
• Round stainless steel vessel with radiused base edges, fully welded
• Can be connected to the mains water supply
• Ergonomic knob control
• Energy-efficient VAPRO heating system with separate steam generator
• Generator heated by cylindrical stainless steel elements
• Intelligent heating control
• Prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system
• Kettle vessel pivot-mounted left and right within the frame

This 60-litre kettle suits galleys where batch sizes sit around that volume and a 21 min heat-up on 16 kW fits the service rhythm. It is the wrong choice where production runs routinely exceed the 60-litre capacity, as that would force multiple consecutive batches with knock-on effects on staffing and timing. Ordered under MKN product number 10019207.