MKN Tilting Boiling Kettle 10019212 – Electric, Optima 850

One hundred litres of working volume in a Ø 630 x 397 mm round vessel defines this Optima 850 tilting boiling kettle. At 21.2 kW connected load and a quoted 26 min heat-up time, it is sized for main galley production rather than small-batch work.

With overall dimensions of 1200 x 850 x 700 mm, this kettle fits into the Optima 850 line depth while keeping length to 1200 mm, which helps where the cooking block sits in a confined galley between bulkheads. The 225 kg net weight reflects a fully welded stainless steel build that becomes part of the cooking island rather than a light standalone appliance, something naval architects will factor into deck loading and plinth design. A 400 V supply aligns with standard three-phase shipboard distributions, so the unit can usually be fed directly from the galley panel without special transformers.

On a vessel the kettle’s role is to move volume: soups, sauces and boiling tasks that would overwhelm open kettles or stockpots. The 100 litres capacity allows a single batch to serve a sizeable complement, while the 26 min heat-up figure provides a planning number for production sequences and energy management. The cylindrical VAPRO steam generator, heated by stainless steel elements, isolates the product from direct elements, which supports even heating and reduces burn-on risk during boiling programmes. Being prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system means the 21.2 kW load can be coordinated with other heavy consumers in the galley to stay inside the ship’s power management envelope.

The vessel is stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout and round with radiused base edges, fully welded. That geometry is easier to clean than a square pan and avoids product stagnation points during boiling and emptying. The kettle vessel is pivot-mounted left and right within the frame, with a far-forward pivot point so that pouring is controlled and predictable into trolleys or GN containers positioned in front of the block. The working surface corresponds to the 630 mm diameter, so the footprint directly above the kettle is accessible for loading and stirring.

Build and control

• Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout
• Self-supporting closed construction
• Round stainless steel vessel with radiused base edges, fully welded
• Energy-efficient VAPRO heating system with separate steam generator
• Generator heated by cylindrical stainless steel elements
• Intelligent heating control for the boiling process
• 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
• Can be connected to the mains water supply

This unit suits galleys that need a dedicated 100 litres boiling position in an Optima 850 line and have the electrical allowance for 21.2 kW on a 400 V supply. It is not the right choice where space or demand only justify smaller batch volumes, or where there is no need for a pivoting tilting body. Ordered under MKN product number 10019212.