MKN Ceramic Cooking Table 1323403 – Electric, HotLine

Thirteen point seventy‑five kilowatts into a single work zone on a 700 x 540 mm surface sets the MKN 1323403 apart from smaller ceramic tables. That power density over one continuous 6 mm glass‑ceramic top gives a compact but serious production hob for a main galley line.

At 800 x 700 x 700 mm, this HotLine module fits into a standard depth cooking block without pushing the footprint beyond what most ship galleys reserve per position. The 700 mm height sits within typical marine suite geometry, so it can be aligned with adjacent equipment without a step. Net weight is 98 kg, rising to 109 kg gross for logistics, which matters when the unit has to be moved through narrow ship corridors and lifted into place before final fixing to a plinth or deck foundation. A nominal 400 V supply makes it compatible with common three‑phase marine distributions specified from the switchboard.

The working surface of 700 x 540 mm is a practical rectangle for two or three pans on a single zone, instead of splitting the area into smaller circles. Heating zones are graphically marked on the glass‑ceramic, so the operator sees at a glance where to position cookware to make full use of the zone. Because the top is flush with the worktop, pans can be slid on and off the active area without lifts and snags, which is useful when working on a moving vessel. Radiused plate corners reduce dirt traps at the edge of the heated surface and cut the time needed to wipe down after service.

Electrical load at 13.75 kW needs to be allowed for in the galley power balance, especially where several HotLine units run in parallel on one distribution panel. On a ship where HVAC load is closely watched, concentrating that power into a defined 700 x 540 mm area gives predictable heat rejection to the space rather than stray hot spots. The single work zone layout also helps avoid uneven utilisation — the whole top is either in use or not, instead of multiple zones sitting idle but powered.

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
• Radiused plate corners for easy cleaning; heating zones graphically marked
• Ergonomic knob control
• Electronic pan detection from 12 cm base diameter
• Thermostatic temperature control

Electronic pan detection from 12 cm base diameter means the table only responds to suitable cookware, reducing unwanted heating of an empty surface and helping protect the glass‑ceramic. Thermostatic temperature control stabilises the setpoint, which is important for repeatable results in a professional galley. The ergonomic knob control gives a clear, tactile interface that can be operated reliably even in a busy service.

This configuration suits a vessel that needs a strong, single‑zone ceramic hob integrated into a HotLine suite, where flush installation, stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) construction and DIN 18851 compliance are part of the specification. It is not the right choice where multiple independently controllable zones are required in the same footprint, or where total connected load per position must be kept below 13.75 kW. Ordered under MKN product number 1323403.