MKN Ceramic Cooking Table 1323401 – HotLine

4.6 kW into a single cooking zone on a footprint of 400 x 700 mm defines the HotLine ceramic cooking table 1323401. With a 305 x 540 mm working surface under a 6 mm glass-ceramic top, this module concentrates power into one pan position rather than spreading it across a multi-zone hob.

On board, that mix of compact footprint and focused output helps where the hot line has to thread between bulkheads and pass counters. The 700 mm body depth fits into galley runs planned around modular equipment, and the 700 mm height keeps the upper surface in line with adjacent worktops, so pans can be slid on and off without lifting. At 54 kg net weight, the unit is substantial enough to be bolted down or mounted on a suitable plinth without being a structural burden on lighter decks.

Electrically, the unit is specified at 400 V with an electrical power rating of 4.6 kW. That makes it a straightforward connection to a three-phase galley distribution panel designed around common catering loads, and the power figure is high enough for fast heat-up and recovery on a single pan without driving the supply into the territory normally reserved for large boiling pans or combi ovens. The ceramic top is 6 mm thick and sits flush with the surrounding worktop, which matters both for hygiene and for handling: there are no lips or steps to catch a pot base, and cleaning staff can work over it as a continuous plane.

The working surface of 305 x 540 mm is large enough for standard stockpots and frying pans without wasting heated area under empty glass. One cooking zone and ergonomic knob control keeps the operation straightforward; there is no need to train crew on multiple control schemes for different areas of the same plate. Electronic pan detection from a 12 cm base diameter means energy is directed into cookware rather than heating an empty top when something is left accidentally switched on.

Build and control

• Complies with DIN 18851 for commercial kitchens
• Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout
• Self-supporting closed construction
• 6 mm glass-ceramic top, flush with the worktop
• Ergonomic knob control
• Electronic pan detection from 12 cm base diameter

This is the right choice for a line that needs a dedicated, controllable hotspot in a narrow 400 mm bay, or as a finishing position at the pass where one pan at a time is being brought up to temperature. It is the wrong choice where multiple pans must be parked and held simultaneously; in that situation, wider multi-zone or surface modules from the same family make better use of the deck area.

Ordered under MKN product number 1323401 in the HotLine series.