MKN Cooking Module 7EHEI051DF8B – Electric, Induction

10 kW of electrical power on a single induction module sets this unit up as a defined cooking station in the galley line. That figure drives both the load on the ship’s switchboard and the heat that has to be handled by the ventilation and air-conditioning plant.

The electrical supply is specified as 380-415 V, a range that aligns with common three-phase marine distributions. For a yard or refit team, that means the 7EHEI051DF8B can usually be fed from an existing main or sub-distribution without specifying a transformer or non-standard supply. From the HVAC side, the module emits 700 W of sensible heat and 280 W of latent heat, so the designer can enter concrete numbers into the cooling and dehumidification calculation instead of relying on a rule-of-thumb per metre of cooking line.

In use, the 10 kW rating means the cooking surface delivers high thermal input while the measured emissions stay comparatively low: 700 W of sensible heat to the room is a fraction of the installed power. On a vessel where the galley sits deep inside the hull and the air-handling capacity is a limiting factor, that difference reduces recirculated heat under the hood and in the working zone. The 280 W latent figure is the part that turns into moisture in the air stream and onto filters and ductwork, so it is the number that matters for condensate drainage and hood selection as much as for crew comfort.

The hinged lid is more than a cover. Closed during cooking, it helps contain splashes and vapour close to the surface, which keeps adjacent equipment, bulkheads and worktops cleaner and limits the spread of steam into the room. When the module is not running, the closed lid turns the top into a usable staging surface for trays or mise-en-place, which is often the pressure point in a compact galley where horizontal work area is limited. The IP-rated water protection supports the cleaning regime that follows that work pattern.

Build and control

• Hinged lid
• IP-rated water protection

IP-rated water protection matters aboard because routine galley cleaning is done with water, not dry methods. An appliance without a defined ingress rating becomes a weak link when operators use spray or aggressive wipe-down methods on the line; by contrast, the 7EHEI051DF8B is specified so that its electrical components have tested resistance to water exposure up to the documented IP level, and the risk of water-related faults is reduced when the cleaning method stays within that envelope.

This module is a good fit where a 10 kW induction position is required on a 380-415 V line and where the HVAC plant is sized to absorb 700 W of sensible and 280 W of latent heat from this station. It is the wrong choice in a galley where the electrical distribution cannot spare 10 kW at 380-415 V on a single feeder, or where the ventilation concept has been drawn on the assumption of negligible heat and moisture emissions from each cooking position.

Ordered under MKN product number 7EHEI051DF8B.