MKN Chip Warmer 7EIWW111X

1 kW of electrical power on a 220–240 V supply is enough to keep a GN 1/1 container of fries or side dishes at serving temperature without overloading a small servery circuit. The MKN chip warmer 7EIWW111X is built around that modest load, which suits satellite galleys, snack counters and back-up lines where only a few warm holding points are needed.

On board, low connected loads free up capacity for heavier consumers such as combi ovens and kettles. A 1 kW warmer can often sit on an existing 220–240 V branch without reworking the distribution, which matters in refits or on smaller vessels. At the same time, the heat it sheds into the room is limited: 200 W latent and 125 W sensible. Those figures go straight into the HVAC calculation and are small enough that a serving counter can run this unit without creating a local hot spot for staff.

The unit accepts GN 1/1 containers, so it drops into the same pan system as the rest of the galley. That standardisation avoids special baskets or inserts for fries and simplifies changeover if the holding function is used for other side dishes. With a net weight of 45 kg and a gross shipping weight of 52 kg, the body has enough mass to sit securely on a counter and gives the yard a clear figure for lifting and handling during installation.

Fully welded seams form a closed interior that does not trap crumbs and oil around joints, which is significant in a chip warmer where salt and fat are present every day. The hinged lid lets the operator cover the contents between rushes, reducing moisture and heat loss and helping to keep the deck and surrounding surfaces cleaner by containing splashes.

The IP-rated water protection speaks to the cleaning regime. In a marine galley, equipment is washed down frequently, and a warmer that is designed with defined ingress protection gives the superintendent clearer limits on how it can be cleaned compared to an open, unprotected counter unit.

Build and control

• Accepts GN 1/1 containers
• Fully welded seams
• Hinged lid
• IP-rated water protection

This chip warmer is a good fit where one or two GN 1/1 holding positions are required on a light-duty electrical line, such as a snack bar or auxiliary counter. It is not the right choice for a high-volume main galley that needs multiple holding stations integrated into a larger cooking suite; there the preference is usually for built-in modules that share a common top and service connections.

Ordered under MKN product number 7EIWW111X.