MKN Tilting Boiling Kettle 10019216 – Electric, Optima 850

Two hundred litres in a round vessel with a Ø 665 x 645 mm working surface makes this Optima 850 kettle a bulk-production station rather than a support pot. With a 1300 x 850 x 700 mm body and 285 kg net weight, it takes up a full Optima 850 module and needs to be treated as a structural piece in the line.

On board, a 200-litre kettle sets both menu options and power planning. One fill covers large batches of soups, sauces or pasta without repeated loading, but the 26 kW electrical draw and 42 min quoted heat-up time need to be built into the switchboard and service sequence. The 400 V supply rating aligns with typical marine low-voltage distribution, so the unit can usually be tied straight into the galley distribution without transformers.

Heating is via the VAPRO system with a separate steam generator, rather than direct elements in the kettle. The generator is heated by cylindrical stainless steel elements, and intelligent heating control manages how the 26 kW is applied through the 42 min heat-up profile. That combination suits vessels where avoiding peak loads is as important as outright speed — the kettle reaches temperature in a defined time without demanding more than 26 kW from the galley section.

The working geometry is defined by the Ø 665 x 645 mm vessel and the 1300 x 850 x 700 mm external dimensions. This keeps the kettle in line with other Optima 850 appliances so that worktops and fronts run flush. Gross weight is 320 kg, a figure the naval architect or refit engineer will need when checking deck loading under the line. The kettle is specified with 1 work zone, which simplifies operation and avoids programming complexity for crews rotating through the galley.

Build and control

• Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout
• Self-supporting closed construction
• Round stainless steel vessel, 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

Connection to the mains water supply removes manual filling for the 200-litre body, which is a safety and labour consideration as much as a convenience. Pivot mounting of the vessel left and right within the frame gives flexibility in tight galleys where trolleys may approach from either side, and the radiused, fully welded base helps product drain cleanly on tilt. Preparation for connection to an energy optimisation system means the 26 kW load can be sequenced with other appliances instead of left as an uncontrolled peak.

This unit is a sound choice where an Optima 850 line needs a single, large-capacity boiling station on a 400 V supply and where a 42 min heat-up is compatible with production timing. It is the wrong choice for small galleys that rarely need a 200-litre batch, or where very fast heat-up is critical and a higher installed power per litre has been specified. In those cases a smaller body in the range or a different cooking solution will make better use of deck space and available electrical capacity.

Ordered under MKN product number 10019216.