MKN Cooking Module 7EPST032XM – Electric

121 litres of stated capacity and a 19.6 kW MaxPower connection define the MKN 7EPST032XM as a large-batch cooking module for a main galley line. With a net weight of 207 kg and a gross shipping weight of 234 kg, it is clearly intended as a fixed installation on a prepared foundation rather than equipment that is moved once in service.

The appliance is specified for an electrical supply of 380–415 V, 3 N-PE AC/50 Hz. That supply requirement needs to be confirmed early in the design, because it dictates how this module is fed from the main switchboard and which other cooking appliances share that distribution. A 19.6 kW MaxPower load is a significant single consumer; on a galley that is already close to the available electrical limit, that figure may drive a choice between this unit and other high-demand equipment on the same line.

In operational terms, the 121 litres capacity points to production of soups, sauces or similar liquid and semi-liquid foods in a central galley, where full vessels are cooked and held through a service period. There is enough connected load at 19.6 kW to make that usable volume practical, rather than simply large on paper. For a designer planning several cooking positions, it also sets the exhaust load and electrical grouping: a galley with multiple modules at comparable ratings will need the ventilation and electrical infrastructure to match.

Wetted parts made from stainless steel 1.4404 (AISI 316L) are aimed at installations exposed to saline atmospheres and frequent washdowns. Using 1.4404 for these areas, together with radiused internal corners, reduces the number of sharp junctions where food residues can sit and makes mechanical cleaning more straightforward. The hinged lid is part of that picture: it is always available at the vessel, reducing loose parts and helping keep heat and vapour inside the cooking space when closed.

IP-rated water protection is significant in shipboard work, because many galleys are cleaned with open hoses rather than light wiping only. A module built to an IP rating can be specified with more confidence in areas where spray from adjacent equipment or manual washdown is expected, provided the rating and installation practice are aligned.

Build and control

• Stainless steel 1.4404 (AISI 316L) wetted parts
• Radiused internal corners for hygienic cleaning
• Hinged lid
• IP-rated water protection

This cooking module is the right choice where a vessel has a 380–415 V, 3 N-PE AC/50 Hz three-phase supply available and genuinely needs 121 litres of cooking capacity in a single vessel, cleaned frequently with significant water use. It is the wrong choice for small pantries or auxiliary galleys that work in much smaller batch sizes, where this volume would rarely be used and the 19.6 kW electrical connection would be disproportionate to the rest of the equipment. It is also a poor fit where the electrical design cannot comfortably reserve a 19.6 kW allocation for one appliance.

Ordered under MKN product number 7EPST032XM.