MKN Tilting Boiling Kettle 10019211 – Electric, Optima 850

A 100 litre capacity with a Ø 630 x 397 mm round vessel defines the MKN 10019211 as a batch kettle for full-pan production, not small-side work. With 21.2 kW of electrical power behind the VAPRO heating system, it is specified to bring its contents up in a quoted 26 min.

For a shipboard galley, those numbers translate directly into planning and services. The 400 V rating ties the kettle into a distribution system already carrying other heavy galley loads, and 21.2 kW is a figure the electrical designer has to see in the load list. Physically, the 1200 x 850 x 700 mm body has to pass through doors and sit within a cooking block without blocking escape routes, and the 225 kg net weight is a deck loading and foundations question as much as an equipment one.

The heating concept is based on an energy-efficient VAPRO system with a separate steam generator. Cylindrical stainless steel elements heat the generator, and the steam then transfers energy into the 100 litre vessel. That indirect approach keeps the food side of the round stainless steel vessel free of elements, and the 26 min heat-up time gives a concrete benchmark when scheduling stocks, soups or sauces. In a galley running breakfast, lunch and dinner from the same line, the ability to predict when a cold fill will be ready is often more valuable than a marginally higher peak output.

Construction is stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout, with radiused base edges and fully welded seams on the round vessel. Combined with the self-supporting closed construction, this lets the kettle operate as a standalone unit or integrate into an Optima 850 suite while keeping cleaning straightforward. With one work zone, the operator treats the 10019211 as a dedicated boiling station, set via an ergonomic knob control rather than a shared multi-compartment interface.

The kettle vessel is pivot-mounted left and right within the frame, so the operator can choose the safer tilt direction relative to surrounding equipment and deck layout. Preparation for connection to the mains water supply means filling can be done directly into the vessel, avoiding manual transfer of tens of litres by hand. Intelligent heating control manages output from the VAPRO generator to match the load, and preparation for connection to an energy optimisation system allows this 21.2 kW appliance to participate in a coordinated shipboard load-management scheme instead of drawing at full demand in isolation.

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 model fits vessels that can consistently load a 100 litre vessel and justify a 21.2 kW connection in a 1200 x 850 mm footprint. It is the wrong choice for a pantry or small galley where batches are modest and the kettle would rarely run near its 100 litre capacity. Ordered under MKN product number 10019211.