MKN Tilting Boiling Kettle 10019215 – Electric, Optima 850

One hundred and fifty litres in a Ø 665 x 500 mm round vessel defines the 10019215: this Optima 850 tilting boiling kettle is built for large-batch production on a single work zone. With 26.2 kW of electrical power and a quoted 32 min heat-up time, it is aimed at main galley boiling tasks rather than small-batch or à la carte work.

At 1300 x 850 x 700 mm, the body footprint and height are in line with the Optima 850 cooking line, so it can be planned into a continuous suite without breaks in the working surface. On a vessel where deck area and traffic routes are tightly scheduled, that alignment matters: the kettle occupies a defined 1300 mm module and does not disrupt the level of adjacent equipment. A net weight of 255 kg (290 kg gross) is also a structural figure for the naval architect; the deck and plinth design need to carry that static load plus the 150 litres of product above it.

This unit uses MKN’s VAPRO system: an energy-efficient separate steam generator heated by cylindrical stainless steel elements. Heat is transferred to the product indirectly via steam, rather than by direct elements in the kettle well. For a galley, that translates into even heating across the 150-litre volume and a controlled 32 min heat-up time, which can be planned into production sequences. Intelligent heating control and preparation for connection to an energy optimisation system mean the kettle can be integrated into a managed electrical load where several large appliances share a 400 V supply.

The working surface is a fully welded round stainless steel vessel in 1.4301 (AISI 304), with radiused base edges to simplify cleaning and reduce product catch points. Capacity is stated as 150 litres for the single work zone, so a kitchen planning output per batch can be based directly on that figure. The kettle vessel is pivot-mounted left and right within the frame with a far-forward pivot point, giving controlled pouring when decanting liquids or semi-liquids into trolleys or serving containers. Being able to tilt either way within the frame is a practical point where galleys are mirrored or where service flows change over a refit.

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 150-litre body is the right choice where production runs justify a large fixed vessel and there is a 400 V, 26.2 kW electrical allocation available. It is less suited to very small complements or sites that need multiple smaller batches and tighter portion control; in those cases, smaller kettles or multifunctional pans will give more flexibility for the same deck area. Ordered under MKN product number 10019215.