MKN Bain-Marie 2120502 – Optima 700

Three kilowatts at 230 V on an 800 x 700 x 700 mm body sets the electrical and spatial footprint for this Optima 700 bain-marie. The 630 x 510 x 200 mm working surface defines the heated well envelope and is the key figure for how much hot holding can be arranged in a single module.

On board, an 800 x 700 mm module drops into an Optima 700 line without disturbing the run depth or the working height of adjacent appliances. A 3 kW, 230 V connection is modest compared with main cooking equipment, which eases loading on a panel that may already be close to its limit in a refit. At 49 kg net and 58 kg gross weight, the unit is light enough to handle with standard galley installation equipment, but still needs to be treated as fixed and properly secured to meet marine expectations on stability and cleanability.

The chrome-nickel steel 1.4301 / AISI 304 construction matches the standard stainless finish used elsewhere in the Optima 700 series. That matters in a humid galley where surfaces are washed down frequently and equipment has to integrate visually and mechanically with adjacent modules. The 630 x 510 x 200 mm working surface offers a defined window for containers or inserts while keeping enough depth to hold a useful volume of hot food without increasing the overall body height beyond 700 mm.

Physically, the 800 mm length paired with the 700 mm width aligns the bain-marie with other Optima 700 modules in a straight cooking block or service counter. The 700 mm overall height keeps the top at the same level as surrounding equipment, which reduces lifting effort and keeps tray and pan transfers predictable on a moving ship. The 3 kW electrical power at 230 V provides a clear basis for cable sizing, breaker selection and heat-load calculations, and the 49 kg net weight is a concrete input for any check on deck load or for deciding whether a plinth or subframe is required.

Build and control

• Chrome-nickel steel 1.4301 / AISI 304 construction
• 800 x 700 x 700 mm overall dimensions for Optima 700 line integration
• 630 x 510 x 200 mm working surface defining the heated well envelope
• 3 kW electrical power at 230 V for a dedicated light-duty circuit
• 49 kg net weight and 58 kg gross weight for handling and structural checks

This bain-marie suits galleys that need a single hot-holding position integrated into an Optima 700 run, with a clearly bounded 630 x 510 x 200 mm well and a 3 kW load that the existing 230 V distribution can support. It is the wrong choice where service calls for multiple wells in one body or significantly larger holding capacity, because this model offers only the one 800 x 700 x 700 mm module and its single working surface. Ordered under MKN product number 2120502.