MKN Cast Iron Cooking Table 2123506 – 4 Zone, Electric, Optima 700

Sixteen point five five kilowatts across four cast iron zones in an 800 x 700 mm body sets the 2123506 up as a primary hot line module rather than a finishing piece. Within the Optima 700 series it delivers a 715 x 555 mm working surface on a compact footprint, so most of the plan area is usable hob.

On a ship this balance between footprint and connected load drives both the galley layout and the electrical calculation. The 800 x 700 x 700 mm dimensions fit the Optima 700 depth, so the table can run in line with other 700 mm corpus-height equipment without breaks. Net weight is 150 kg, which is light enough for handling during installation but still a structural mass that expects a fixed, flanged or plinth-mounted position once aboard. Supply is 400 V with a total electrical power of 16.55 kW, so the panel schedule and cable sizing have to be planned with that continuous cooking duty in mind.

Each of the four work zones is rated at 4.55 kW. In practice that gives enough headroom for heavy pots on every zone at once without one area becoming a bottleneck. The cast iron surface consolidates those zones into a single 715 x 555 mm working field, so pans can be moved around without catching edges, which matters when the vessel is moving and the cook has to keep control of several pieces. Thermostatic temperature control and ergonomic knob control keep operation straightforward: setpoints are repeatable, and there is no need to navigate a menu system during service.

The unit complies with DIN 18851 for commercial kitchens, so its construction and hygiene concept align with recognised kitchen equipment standards rather than being a one-off fabrication. Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) is used throughout, which is the common grade for galley furniture and equipment in dry, cleanable zones. The stated self-supporting closed construction means the body does not rely on adjacent modules for stiffness, which simplifies both initial installation and later rearrangements of a cooking line.

Build and control

• Complies with DIN 18851 for commercial kitchens
• Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout
• Self-supporting closed construction
• Ergonomic knob control
• Thermostatic temperature control

This configuration is a good fit where a galley needs a solid, continuous hot surface in the Optima 700 depth and can justify a 16.55 kW connection on a 400 V supply. It is less suitable where only occasional pan work is needed or where the electrical reserve is limited, in which case a smaller or lower-powered module in the same line may be the better choice. Ordered under MKN article number 2123506.