MKN Tilting Boiling Kettle 10019213 – Electric, Optima 850

150 litres of capacity on a Ø 665 x 500 mm vessel puts this Optima 850 kettle into the main-production bracket rather than a small-batch cooker. With 26 kW of electrical power at 400 V and a quoted heat-up time of 32 min, it is sized for ships catering for larger complements that still need controlled boiling performance.

On board, that combination of volume and controlled heat-up matters for both menu planning and energy management. A 150-litre kettle can drive a full service, but if the vessel is on a constrained electrical budget the 26 kW draw has to be allocated in the switchboard and any energy optimisation system. The fact that the unit is prepared for connection to such a system means its load can be sequenced with other heavy galley consumers instead of being left as a static demand. Connection to the mains water supply simplifies filling and reduces manual handling around a hot open vessel.

The footprint is 1300 x 850 x 700 mm within the Optima 850 series geometry, with a single work zone. That depth allows the kettle to sit in line with other Optima 850 modules, giving a continuous work surface, while the 700 mm height keeps the rim workable for loading and stirring at sea. Net weight is 255 kg, rising to 290 kg gross, so the deck structure and mounting arrangement need to be planned as part of the galley layout. The round stainless steel vessel has radiused base edges and is fully welded, which reduces product hang-up points and eases cleaning in daily use.

At the heart of the unit is the VAPRO heating system with a separate steam generator. Generator water is heated by cylindrical stainless steel elements, and the kettle itself is brought up to temperature via the generated steam rather than by direct immersion elements. That indirect approach spreads heat evenly over the vessel surface and, coupled with intelligent heating control, helps avoid localised scorching when working with thicker foods. A heat-up time of 32 min for the 150-litre body gives the galley a predictable lead time from cold start to boiling service.

The kettle vessel is pivot-mounted left and right within the frame. That bilateral tilting capability gives the designer flexibility in positioning relative to other equipment, and allows safe decanting into either side depending on how the galley flow is organised. Ergonomic knob control keeps operation straightforward and avoids complex interfaces that can be harder to manage in a moving environment.

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
• Steam 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

This 150-litre, 26 kW tilting boiling kettle is the right choice where the galley needs a primary boiling station integrated into an Optima 850 line and the ship can allocate a 400 V feed at this power level. It is less suitable for very small galleys or pantries, where a smaller body with lower connected load would be easier to accommodate in both space and electrical design. Ordered under MKN product number 10019213.