MKN electric quick boiling kettle round, 20.8 kW, 100L, Optima control

The Optima 850 series

A robust series of professional kitchen appliances with an 850 mm depth for larger, institutional kitchens. A complete range with over 240 electric and gas appliances that can be flexibly combined into any conceivable configuration, fully tailored to the user's needs. Its robust quality and premium design make the Optima 850 series the centerpiece of any kitchen.

Construction:

• Housing and cover made entirely of chrome-nickel steel (material no. 1.4301) / AISI 304
• Visible surfaces with polished and satin finishes, grit 320
• Buckle-resistant, self-supporting, closed construction with side walls, back wall and bottom
• Cover plate, sloping at 45° as a drip edge at the front of the bottom, 50 mm edges on each side folded 90° and 40 mm raised edge 90° at the rear
• 30 mm lid overhang closed to the appliance
• With tightly welded exhaust channels on the sides, 45° slanted design at the front - rounded at the rear (R 30)
• Multi Safe Connect - Easy-to-install system for sealing and connecting adjacent appliances using Multi Safe Connect brackets (optional accessories) with thermal protection and integrated moisture barrier, facilitating easy movement of cookware at worktop level
• Double jacket with separate, integrated and maintenance-free steam generation system VAPRO for fast heating, low energy and water consumption and high efficiency
• Standard prepared for installation of height-adjustable devices or flange feet (optional), 4 castors, 2 rollers (at the rear) and 2 feet (150 mm, at the front)
• In addition, the device can optionally be prepared for height-adjustable plinth feet or for mounting on an installation bridge
• Unit is fully wired internally for connection to customer supplied electrical supply - all contactors required for operation are installed
• Fully wired according to water requirements, for connection to the customer-supplied water pipe
• Equipped for media supply via pre-lasered half-cutouts (rear wall bottom left/right, subfloor rear left/right) incl. diaphragm seal for media supply (depending on the amount of media), matching the size of the opening (cutout)
• IPX6 – Protection against strong jets of water

On-site installation requirements

• Electrical connection
• Connection to the water supply (water pressure 2-6 bar, max. water flow: 32-70 l/min)
• 3/4" cold and hot water connections
• Connection to water drain (max. water flow: 80 l/min)

Effective area:

• Inner boiler made entirely of extremely corrosion-resistant chrome-nickel steel (1.4404)
• Seamless and tightly welded into the cover plate
• Kettle with protruding edge to prevent liquids from flowing from the lid into the kettle
• Inner boiler with curved bottom for optimal flow
• Large, ultra-modern safety boiler drain valve made of chrome nickel steel (1.4404) with strainer
• Fast energy transfer and control thanks to a low process water volume of less than 10 liters
• Automatic level control and process water supply; soft water is not required
• Automatic pressure control in the steam chamber up to 0.8 bar overpressure

Operating concept

• Control panel with profile to protect the controls
• Front control panel removable for easy and cost-efficient service access
• MKN stainless steel premium knob , ergonomically shaped knobs for easy position recognition
• The textured surface of the control panel where the buttons are mounted prevents liquid ingress
• Operating and design concept OPTIMA Control
• Intuitive, digital-analogue – OPTIMA Control in symbiosis with OPTIMA Pilot – Buttons and electronics intelligently combined
• Display with tempered 6 mm safety glass, large display and ideal positioning for good readability of the screen from all sides
• Precise setting of the cooking temperature (degree setting adjustable in 1°C, 5°C or 10°C)
• Cooking power adjustable from 20% to 100%
• With safety temperature limiter and steam pressure valve – long maintenance intervals ensure minimal service costs
• Adjustable temperature ranges (min.)
• Automated cooking : up to 20 cooking programs can be stored in the appliance

Lid

• Easy Handling System – the lid hinge moves easily and precisely, the lid opens and closes continuously without interruption.
• Double-walled, thermally insulated lid, wear-resistant, without seal, with continuous stainless steel bail handle in round tubular shape

Heat

• VAPRO energy-saving heating system with separate steam generator; fully integrated into the appliance.
• The steam generator is heated by tubular heating elements made of chrome-nickel steel.
• Even heating thanks to intelligent heating connections.
• Low water and energy consumption during very short cooking times thanks to a closed, under-pressure system with automatic condensate return.