MKN Cooking Vat 1322603 – HotLine

A 305 x 510 x 210 mm cooking well on a 400 x 700 x 700 mm body defines the footprint and capacity of the MKN 1322603 HotLine cooking vat. With one work zone and 7.2 kW of electrical power at 400 V, it is sized as a compact boiling and cooking station rather than a large-volume kettle.

On board, that compact 400 mm module width makes planning easier in a tight galley line, especially where HotLine elements are mixed with other series. The 700 mm depth keeps it in line with typical counter runs, so the deck area in front of the unit stays usable for traffic and service access. At 45 kg net weight, this is light enough to sit on a suitable plinth or underframe without demanding a special foundation, but still substantial enough for a rigid installation when bolted or welded in place.

The working surface dimensions of 305 x 510 x 210 mm define how this vat will be used. It is deep enough for small-batch boiling and poaching, and long enough for pans or inserts without crowding the surrounding worktop. With 7.2 kW available on a 400 V supply, the heating power is aligned with a single cooking zone, giving controlled heat-up without imposing a disproportionate load on the distribution board. One work zone means the operator treats this as a focused station rather than trying to split it for multiple tasks at once.

Construction in stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout gives a homogeneous material for the body and well, which simplifies cleaning and maintenance. The overall height of 700 mm positions the controls and working edge at a reachable level when the unit is mounted to suit the surrounding line. Gross weight at 51 kg is the figure to use for handling and logistics, including packaging.

Build and control

• Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout
• Self-supporting closed construction
• Fully welded seams
• Ergonomic knob control
• Prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system
• Thermostatic temperature control
• Drain valve

The fully welded, self-supporting closed construction matters in a marine galley where cleaning regimes are aggressive and access behind and under equipment is often limited; a closed, welded body reduces the number of dirt traps and exposed joints. Thermostatic temperature control and ergonomic knob operation keep day-to-day use simple, while the preparation for connection to an energy optimisation system allows the unit to be integrated into a managed power regime where galley loads are sequenced and limited.

This cooking vat is the right choice where a line needs a single, contained boiling or cooking position within a 400 mm module, for example as part of a multi-appliance HotLine run in a constrained galley. It is the wrong choice if the requirement is for higher capacity or multiple independently controlled wells; in that case, larger or multi-zone bodies in the same product family should be considered.

Ordered under MKN product number 1322603.