MKN Cooking Vat 2122603 – Optima 700

A 305 x 510 x 200 mm working surface set into a 400 x 700 x 700 mm body defines the footprint and useful capacity of the MKN 2122603 cooking vat. Within that area a single work zone and 7.2 kW electrical rating give a focused boiling or holding station in the Optima 700 line.

On board, the 400 x 700 mm module size fits the typical Optima 700 depth used where galley aisles are tight and equipment has to share a narrow run. Height at 700 mm keeps the upper edge of the vat low, which makes loading and stirring easier in a space where crew are working in motion. The 400 V connection aligns with a standard three-phase marine distribution rather than a light-duty shore circuit, so the unit can be planned straight into a cooking block fed from the main galley board.

The working surface dimensions of 305 x 510 x 200 mm give a compact but deep well, so the space above the vat stays clear while still offering enough depth for boiling or poaching work. With one work zone, there is no need to balance separate settings on the same well; the entire 7.2 kW output is available to that single area. Net weight is 46 kg, with 51 kg gross, which matters where the galley is on an upper deck and handling constraints or deck loading limits need to be checked. Being part of the Optima 700 series means it can sit in line with other 700 mm-deep bodies without breaks in the working plane.

Construction is in stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout. Fully welded seams and a self-supporting closed construction give a rigid carcass, which in practice reduces flexing at joints and helps with long-term alignment when the unit is bolted to a marine plinth or fixed feet. Thermostatic temperature control governs the vat heating against a set point rather than simple on/off switching, which is significant when the priority is to hold contents at a stable temperature through a long service. Ergonomic knob control on the front keeps operation straightforward and avoids reliance on touch electronics in areas where staff may be gloved or handling wet utensils.

Prepared connection to an energy optimisation system means the 2122603 can be integrated into a galley-wide load management scheme, allowing the 7.2 kW draw to be coordinated with other heavy appliances instead of spiking the supply. The built-in drain valve provides a defined outlet for emptying the well, reducing manual handling and making it easier to connect to the galley’s waste system under the worktop.

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

This cooking vat is a good fit where a single, dedicated boiling or holding position is needed in a narrow Optima 700 line and the available electrical capacity covers a 7.2 kW appliance at 400 V. It is less suitable where the brief calls for multiple independently controlled wells or a larger working surface, in which case wider or longer modules from the same series should be considered.

Ordered under MKN product number 2122603.