MKN Electric Griddle Plate 2121126 – Smooth, Optima 700

A 7.2 kW connected load focused into a 500 x 540 mm smooth plate gives this Optima 700 griddle a dense heating field for its size. With overall dimensions of 600 x 700 x 700 mm, it occupies one standard Optima 700 body while still offering a working surface that can carry a full breakfast or service run.

On board, the 600 x 700 mm footprint is what allows it to drop into an Optima 700 line without reworking the galley geometry. A 400 V electrical rating aligns with typical shipboard distribution, so the unit can be planned as part of an all-electric cooking line fed from the main switchboard. The net weight of 70 kg, and gross weight of 77 kg for transport, give the naval architect and yard a defined load when detailing coamings, plinths or any deck reinforcement under the appliance.

The 500 x 540 mm working surface is smooth, so every part of a product is in direct contact with the plate. One work zone means the full surface runs to the same setpoint, which simplifies operation for a small galley team during peak service. Thermostatic temperature control stabilises that zone once set on the ergonomic knob, so repeated batches of the same item can be cooked to the same result without continuous manual correction.

The 600 x 700 x 700 mm body height and depth also influence installation and cleaning. A self-supporting closed construction in stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout creates a single shell that is straightforward to seal to a stainless plinth or mount as a standalone module, limiting hidden cavities where grease and food soil could accumulate. In a run of Optima 700 appliances, the matching depth helps form an even front and rear line, which in turn makes it easier to wipe down and inspect the deck and bulkhead interfaces during routine hygiene rounds.

Preparation for connection to an energy optimisation system is relevant where several 7.2 kW-class appliances share a limited electrical allowance. The griddle can then be integrated into a load management scheme so that peak demand is controlled rather than left to coincidence between multiple cooking stations.

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

This model is the right choice where a single smooth griddle surface matches the menu and the galley layout is based on 600 x 700 mm Optima 700 bodies. It is the wrong choice where separate temperature zones on one plate are required for simultaneous low- and high-heat work, because this unit provides only one work zone over the 500 x 540 mm surface. In those cases, other modules in the same series with different surface or zoning concepts should be evaluated.

Ordered under MKN product number 2121126.