MKN Electric Griddle Plate 1321103B – Smooth, Ribbed, HotLine

7.2 kW into a single 420 x 545 mm cooking surface sets the 1321103B up for focused searing duty on a compact footprint. The plate combines smooth and ribbed zones in one work area, giving a small galley two distinct finishes without adding another module.

At 500 x 700 x 700 mm this HotLine unit fits the standard 700 mm depth cooking line while keeping width to 500 mm, which matters where the cooking block is constrained by bulkheads or passageways. Shipboard electrical systems are often specified around 400 V distribution, so a griddle rated for 400 V simplifies integration with existing panelboards and avoids step-down arrangements. Net weight is 70 kg, rising to 80 kg gross for handling and logistics calculations when moving the appliance through narrow companionways or lifts.

One work zone makes control straightforward: the whole 420 x 545 mm surface responds as a single plate, without juggling multiple settings in a busy service. For a marine designer this simplifies power diversity calculations, because the electrical power is a fixed 7.2 kW rather than a collection of independently switched sections. The 500 mm width allows the griddle to slot between other HotLine modules where only a half-module space is available, while the 700 mm height aligns with adjacent equipment to maintain a level working line. In a compact galley, that continuous surface is as relevant to safety as it is to workflow.

Construction uses stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout, which is the standard foodservice grade for galley environments and gives predictable behaviour under regular cleaning and heat cycling. The stated self-supporting closed construction means the body does not rely on separate underframes, which eases planning when the unit has to sit over cable ducts or services in a technical void. With a gross weight of 80 kg, consideration should still be given to how the deck reinforcement and fixing method will handle the point load under seaway conditions.

Build and control

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

Ergonomic knob control suits crews who preference tactile, direct settings over touch electronics, particularly in galleys where gloves are often worn. Thermostatic temperature control stabilises the plate temperature without constant intervention from the cook, and preparation for connection to an energy optimisation system allows the griddle to participate in a load management scheme when the vessel’s electrical capacity is tight.

This configuration is the right choice where a single, moderately sized griddle section is needed within a 500 mm module and the electrical design already centres on 400 V supplies. It is less suitable where separate independently controlled grilling and frying zones are required over a wider surface, or where the galley concept is built around gas-fired equipment. Ordered under MKN product number 1321103B.