MKN Electric Griddle Plate 2021131 – Smooth, Ribbed, Optima 850

A 705 x 545 mm cooking surface on a single work zone defines the MKN 2021131 electric griddle in the Optima 850 range. The 800 x 850 mm footprint means it occupies a full-depth Optima 850 module and is specified as one of the primary hot-line plates rather than a narrow add-on.

On a ship, that footprint and mass need to be treated as part of the galley structure. Net weight is 102 kg, with 115 kg gross used for transport and installation calculations. Those figures are what the yard and naval architect will check against deck loading and handling limits when positioning the unit in a block or island and planning how it is brought on board. Once set, a body at this weight is not moved in routine service, which suits a fixed main cooking line.

The 800 x 850 x 700 mm external dimensions align the unit with an Optima 850 cooking block, so the griddle’s working height and depth match adjacent appliances. That simplifies joining worktops and splashbacks and gives a continuous hot surface line. The 705 x 545 mm working surface establishes batch size: it is large enough to handle the main searing and grilling duty for a service rather than just finishing portions. With one work zone, the full plate follows a single thermostatic setting, so the operator trades flexibility for consistency across the whole area.

Electrically, the 2021131 is specified at 10.8 kW on a 400 V supply. That connected load has to be reserved at the galley distribution board, and it is also the key input when tying the appliance into an energy optimisation system. For designers, the published 10.8 kW figure means the complete 705 x 545 mm surface is supported by that rating instead of a smaller concealed value, which helps when estimating heat-up and recovery behaviour under heavy loading.

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

Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout matches the material used widely in professional galleys and brings a consistent finish to an Optima 850 line. The self-supporting closed construction means the griddle is structurally complete without needing adjacent cabinets to stiffen it, which is relevant when it is part of a block on board and exposed to ship movement over time. Ergonomic knob control keeps the interface simple for mixed-experience crews, and thermostatic temperature control stabilises the single work zone around the chosen setpoint instead of relying on manual cycling. Being prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system gives the project team a straightforward way to integrate the 10.8 kW load into demand management.

This model is a good fit where the specification calls for one full-size Optima 850 griddle module with a single temperature zone, 10.8 kW at 400 V, and a plate combining smooth and ribbed sections. It is the wrong choice where the cooking concept depends on running different temperatures side by side on one plate, or where the available electrical capacity per position is lower than 10.8 kW and has to be shared tightly between several appliances. Ordered under MKN product number 2021131.