MKN Cooking Vat 1222603 – CounterSL

Seven point two kilowatts focused into a single 305 x 510 x 210 mm well gives the MKN 1222603 cooking vat the heating density for fast, small-batch work on a compact footprint. With overall dimensions of 400 x 700 x 270 mm, it occupies one CounterSL module bay while still offering practical depth for cooking rather than just shallow holding.

On a vessel, CounterSL equipment is used where a low corpus height and tight footprint matter: counters on the passenger deck, buffet islands and front-cooking points where the technical volume has to disappear below the serving line. The 270 mm height keeps this vat under sightlines, allowing worktops, sneeze guards or serving counters above, and the 400 x 700 mm plan size fits into spaces where a full-depth main galley block will not go. With a 400 V electrical rating and 7.2 kW loading, it connects to the ship’s standard catering distribution rather than relying on light-duty socket circuits.

The working surface of 305 x 510 x 210 mm defines what the unit can do in service. That footprint matches a single work zone, so the operator has one dedicated area to manage, which is often the right answer at a service counter staffed by one person. The 210 mm depth allows proper immersion for boiling, poaching or holding, where shallower wells would force compromises on portion size or liquid coverage. The single work zone also simplifies control: one ergonomic knob sets the required temperature via the thermostatic control, and the vat holds that point without manual intervention.

Net weight is 35 kg, with a gross weight of 43 kg for transport. Those figures are light enough for two-person handling during installation, but high enough that the unit sits securely once it is fixed into the counter structure. In a shipyard weight schedule, 35 kg for a hot appliance of this size is a manageable entry and allows planners to allocate several CounterSL modules in a front-cooking area without creating a disproportionate weight concentration.

Build and control

• Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout
• Self-supporting closed construction
• Fully welded seams
• Ergonomic knob control
• Thermostatic temperature control
• Drain valve

The stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) build, combined with fully welded seams and self-supporting closed construction, gives a continuous surface that can be cleaned down without exposed voids or joints between components. The drain valve on the vat well is important in a marine installation where manual lifting of hot liquids is a safety issue; the operator can empty the 305 x 510 x 210 mm working surface through the valve instead of tipping containers.

This cooking vat is a strong fit wherever a CounterSL line needs one defined hot zone for a specific task in view of guests, such as sauces, sides or a dedicated holding function. It is the wrong choice if the requirement is for multiple independently controlled wells in the same footprint, or for high-volume production that belongs in a main galley kettle or multifunctional pan rather than in a 400 x 700 x 270 mm counter module.

Ordered under MKN product number 1222603.