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

A 705 x 545 mm cooking surface in a single work zone sets the MKN 2021131A up as a main production griddle rather than a snack plate. At 10.8 kW connected load on 400 V, it gives solid thermal headroom across that area for continuous service.

The 800 x 850 x 700 mm body fits the Optima 850 modular depth, so it can run in a line with other 850-series appliances on a common cooking suite. That matters aboard, where the cooking block is usually planned as a single welded unit and galley circulation space is tight. Knowing the footprint and height in advance allows the naval architect and galley designer to reserve deck area and working clearance without guesswork.

Shipboard power distribution is normally set up around a single main voltage and frequency, and the 2021131A is specified for 400 V supply. With 10.8 kW electrical power, it belongs on a dedicated circuit from the galley switchboard, and the energy draw should be included in the vessel’s load calculation and any energy optimisation strategy. The unit is prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system, so the ship’s controls can manage demand peaks across multiple appliances instead of leaving each one to operate in isolation.

The single work zone and full-width plate suit menu patterns where one temperature is run across the surface, such as breakfast service or a focused à la carte line. Net weight is 102 kg, rising to 115 kg gross for transport, which gives a sense of the mass that has to be handled when the unit is brought on board and fixed onto its foundation or plinth. The stainless 1.4301 (AISI 304) build is standard for this kind of equipment and matches the rest of the Optima 850 family, simplifying material compatibility and cleaning practice across the block.

Build and control

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

The self-supporting closed construction helps the unit sit as a stable module within a cooking block, without relying on adjacent cabinetry for stiffness. Thermostatic temperature control and simple knob operation keep handling straightforward for mixed-experience galley crews, while still allowing the ship’s technical staff to integrate the appliance into an energy management system via the provided readiness for optimisation connection.

This griddle plate is a good fit where the galley plan is based on Optima 850 modules and the menu calls for a substantial single-temperature frying surface within the 705 x 545 mm envelope. It is less suited to very small galleys that need split zones or highly segmented cooking surfaces in the same footprint; in those cases, other configurations in the line with multiple zones or smaller bodies may be a better match.

Ordered under MKN product number 2021131A.