MKN Ceramic Cooking Table 2023406 – Electric, Optima 850

21.4 kW on one work zone defines the MKN 2023406 ceramic cooking table. That output is applied over a 700 x 690 mm working surface beneath a 6 mm glass-ceramic top, giving a single, continuous cooking area rather than split plates.

With overall dimensions of 800 x 850 x 700 mm, this unit fits directly into an Optima 850 line without breaking the series grid. In a shipboard galley, that makes planning straightforward: the body depth of 850 mm and length of 800 mm align with adjacent modules, so the deck space, circulation routes and clearances to bulkheads can all be set out on the same module size. At 118 kg net weight, rising to 126 kg gross for transport and installation, the mass is predictable for the structural checks that sit behind equipment foundations on board.

The electrical specification is 21.4 kW at 400 V. That figure lands squarely in the heavy cooking category for a single appliance and needs to be allowed for in the distribution board and load calculations. Power per heating zone is specified at 4 kW, and with a single work zone this is concentrated rather than shared between multiple small plates. In practice that means the full 700 x 690 mm area can be used for larger pans or several smaller ones, with the glass-ceramic top flush to the surrounding worktop so cookware can be moved across the surface without a step.

Control is through an ergonomic knob, which gives direct adjustment without menus. Thermostatic temperature control manages the heat level through the ceramic, so once a setting is reached the system holds it rather than requiring continual intervention. Electronic pan detection from a 12 cm base diameter ensures the heating only engages when suitable cookware is present on the top, which reduces wasted energy and helps avoid unattended heating.

Construction is stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout, so the visible panels and structure share the same material. The self-supporting closed construction allows the unit to stand as an independent module or as part of a block. Compliance with DIN 18851 for commercial kitchens anchors the design in a recognised standard for equipment of this type, and is relevant where a vessel is specified using shore-based design norms adapted to marine use.

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
• Thermostatic temperature control

This unit is the right choice where a single, large ceramic zone is needed on an Optima 850 footprint and a 400 V, 21.4 kW electrical connection is already planned. It is the wrong choice for a galley that requires several independently controlled zones in the same 800 mm length, or for a project where the available electrical capacity cannot support a 21.4 kW single appliance. Ordered under MKN Optima 850 article number 2023406.