MKN Tilting Boiling Kettle 10019208 – Electric, Optima 850

Sixty litres in a round vessel on an 1100 x 850 mm body is the defining balance of the MKN 10019208: enough volume for a ship’s service without taking more Optima 850 line length than a single 1100 mm module. Heat-up is quoted at 21 min, so galley planning can treat a cold start as a timed event rather than a guess.

On a vessel, that 1100 x 850 x 700 mm footprint drops into a known Optima 850 grid, which simplifies both initial layout and any later changes to the cooking line. Electrical power at 16.2 kW on a 400 V supply is a mid-range load that fits comfortably on most marine distribution boards, but it still needs to be counted into the galley’s diversity calculation. At 60 litres capacity and a working surface of Ø 500 x 378 mm, this kettle sits in the bracket where it is large enough for bulk sauces, soups or side dishes, yet small enough that it does not dominate the deck area.

The heating narrative is set by the VAPRO system. Rather than direct-immersion elements in the product zone, this kettle uses an energy-efficient VAPRO heating system with a separate steam generator. The generator is heated by cylindrical stainless steel elements, transferring heat to the kettle jacket via steam. Intelligent heating control manages that exchange, giving predictable ramp-up to the quoted 21 min heat-up time. Because the vessel can be connected to the mains water supply, filling is a controlled operation from the panel rather than a hose job across the deck.

Construction is aligned with the hygiene and cleaning demands of an enclosed galley. The unit is stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout, with a round stainless steel vessel, radiused base edges and a fully welded design. That geometry matters when cleaning regimes rely on hot water and chemicals: there are no sharp internal corners to trap soil. Net weight is 176 kg, gross 211 kg, so a naval architect can check foundations and deck loading against the ship’s structural allowances. With one work zone and a kettle vessel pivot-mounted left and right within the frame, the cook can tilt precisely to decant into GN containers or transport pots without twisting the body.

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 model is a good fit for galleys serving medium complements or using several kettles for different production streams. It is the wrong choice where the requirement is either small-batch cookery, which is better served by a smaller vessel, or very large-volume production that justifies stepping up to the bigger bodies in the same line. Ordered under MKN product number 10019208.