MKN Tilting Boiling Kettle 10019209 – Electric, Optima 850

Sixty litres in a round vessel with a Ø 500 x 378 mm working surface defines the MKN 10019209 within the Optima 850 series. With 16.2 kW of electrical power and a quoted heat-up time of 21 min, this kettle is sized for batch production where cycles and service times are planned.

On board, that combination of capacity and heat-up time lets a galley schedule boiling tasks against a known 21 min ramp rather than guessing. The 1100 x 850 x 700 mm body ties directly into an Optima 850 cooking block, so it can be planned as part of a continuous line without creating steps that catch pans when the ship moves. A 60 litres volume sits in the middle ground: large enough for a main crew or section galley, but still compact enough that it can be sited where space is constrained.

Construction is stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout, with a round stainless steel vessel whose base edges are radiused and fully welded. That geometry cuts down on corners where product and cleaning water can sit, and the fully welded vessel supports mechanical cleaning without exposing seams. Net weight is 176 kg, with a gross shipping weight of 211 kg; those figures give the yard a solid basis for the deck structure and fixing details. The working surface dimensions of Ø 500 x 378 mm correspond to the 60 litres capacity, giving enough depth for vigorous boiling while keeping the rim height workable at the 700 mm body height.

Heating is via the VAPRO system with a separate steam generator, described as energy-efficient, with the generator heated by cylindrical stainless steel elements. Intelligent heating control manages the generator, and the kettle is prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system, so it can be integrated into a central load-management scheme if the vessel operates one. The unit can be connected to the mains water supply, which simplifies filling and reduces manual handling of water in a moving galley. Electrical supply is specified as 400 V, so the distribution on board needs to be checked early in the specification process.

Handling is defined by the pivot-mounted vessel carried left and right within the frame, with a far-forward pivot point for controlled pouring. As the kettle tilts, product runs clear of the body rather than down the front, which reduces clean-up and keeps more of the spillage in the intended collection vessel. The single work zone reflects a focus on one main boiling task at a time, rather than splitting the capacity.

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
• 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
• Far-forward pivot point for controlled pouring

This kettle suits a galley that needs a dedicated 60 litres boiling capacity in an Optima 850 line, with predictable 21 min heat-up performance and integration into an energy optimisation system. It is the wrong choice where boiling demand is limited to very small batches or where only a minimal installed load can be justified; in those cases a smaller appliance type would release both deck space and electrical capacity. Ordered under MKN product number 10019209.