MKN Ceramic Cooking Table 2123403 – Electric, Optima 700

Four heating zones at 4.55 kW each give the 2123403 ceramic cooking table a total electrical load of 13.75 kW. Within an 800 x 700 x 700 mm body, that output is concentrated onto a 700 x 540 mm working surface, so the usable top is almost the full module footprint.

On a shipboard line built around Optima 700 modules, that 800 x 700 mm footprint drops into a standard bay without disturbing the rest of the galley layout. The 400 V supply aligns with common three-phase marine distributions, so the unit can usually be tied into an existing cooking circuit rather than demanding a dedicated board. At 110 kg net weight it is light enough to handle on a cooking block but still substantial once bolted or welded down to meet the shipyard’s fixing and hygiene requirements.

The 6 mm glass-ceramic top is flush with the surrounding worktop. That detail matters in a moving galley: pans can be slid on and off the 700 x 540 mm surface instead of being lifted, and there are no steps where soil and liquid can accumulate. Radiused plate corners and the continuous ceramic surface reduce manual cleaning time at the end of a watch compared with individual hotplates. For designers, the self-supporting closed construction and the 700 mm body height make it straightforward to integrate into a continuous Optima 700 run.

Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) is used throughout the construction, so the chassis and visible cladding match the rest of an MKN line in both finish and corrosion behaviour. The quoted gross weight of 119 kg gives a realistic figure for transport and installation planning; the small difference to the 110 kg net weight reflects packing rather than hidden ancillary components.

Electronic pan detection from a 12 cm base diameter ties directly to the 4-zone layout: only the loaded area draws power, so unused sections of the 700 x 540 mm plate do not add to the ship’s electrical and HVAC load. Thermostatic temperature control keeps each 4.55 kW zone at its setpoint, which matters more at sea than ashore because overheat translates into additional cooling demand in a closed galley. Ergonomic knob control gives clear, tactile feedback at the front panel, avoiding touch interfaces that can be harder to operate with gloved or damp hands.

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

This configuration suits an Optima 700 cooking line where four individually controlled zones in a single 800 x 700 mm module are preferable to separate ring or solid-top elements. It is not the right choice for installations without a 400 V three-phase supply, or for galleys that need open-flame work such as direct charring. Ordered under MKN article number 2123403.