MKN Cooking Vat 2022603 – Optima 850

A 400 x 850 x 700 mm body with a single 305 x 510 x 200 mm working surface defines the footprint and capacity of the MKN Cooking Vat 2022603 in an Optima 850 line. With electrical power rated at 7.2 kW on a 400 V supply, it is sized as a compact, single-zone boiling or holding vat rather than a multi-section kettle bank.

On board, deck area and connected load are often traded against each other. At 55 kg net weight and a length of 400 mm, this unit occupies one narrow Optima 850 module position, so it fits into runs where space is constrained by bulkheads or doorways. The 7.2 kW power rating at 400 V will sit comfortably on many existing galley distribution boards, but still needs to be counted into the overall load calculation so that simultaneous demand from other 400 V appliances does not exceed what the ship’s switchboard can support.

The working surface dimensions of 305 x 510 x 200 mm give a straight, rectangular well that is easy to plan around. Galley designers can treat that 200 mm depth as the available headroom for boiling or poaching tasks, without the volume and energy draw of a large tilting kettle. The 62 kg gross weight is light enough to handle during installation but still implies a solid stainless 1.4301 (AISI 304) construction throughout, which is the material specified for the body and well. That grade is the standard for commercial kitchen equipment, and its use “throughout” simplifies maintenance and spare-part planning because liners, panels and frame share the same base material.

Control on this model is by ergonomic knobs with thermostatic temperature regulation. For a marine galley this is often an advantage: manual, clearly indexed settings are easy for mixed crews to understand and do not depend on a touch interface that may be harder to operate with wet hands. The thermostatic control holds the setpoint without constant adjustment, whether the vat is being used for gentle simmering or a continuous boil, and it works together with the 7.2 kW heater to avoid unnecessary cycling.

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 self-supporting closed construction and fully welded seams mean the unit can be integrated into an Optima 850 block without needing extra underframes, and the welds remove joints where soil and moisture would otherwise collect. The integrated drain valve is a practical point onboard: it allows controlled emptying of the 305 x 510 x 200 mm well into a suitable drain or container without lifting, which matters when the vessel is moving.

Preparation for connection to an energy optimisation system is another marine-relevant feature. On ships where galley loads are managed centrally, being able to integrate this 7.2 kW appliance into an energy management scheme helps keep peak demands under control by shedding or sequencing non-critical loads.

This cooking vat is the right choice where a line needs a single, focused boiling or holding position within a 400 x 850 mm Optima 850 module, and where straightforward thermostatic control and 400 V electric heating are part of the design brief. It is not the right component for very high-volume production or for menus that require multiple independently controlled vats; in those cases, larger or multiple modules from the same series should be considered.

Ordered under MKN article number 2022603 in the Optima 850 series.