MKN Electric Griddle Plate 2121126A – Smooth, Optima 700

A 500 x 540 mm smooth plate driven by a 7.2 kW electric load sets the scale of the MKN 2121126A: one continuous zone sized for a focused grill station rather than a multi-appliance block. The 600 x 700 x 700 mm body keeps that surface within the Optima 700 footprint, so it occupies a defined slot in a line-up without demanding extra depth.

On a ship, that 600 mm width and 700 mm depth are as much a layout decision as a cooking one. Passageways, bulkheads and service shafts often leave only narrow runs for production, and a module that still offers a 500 mm plate length inside a 600 mm body helps the designer keep a straight line of equipment where space is tight. The 700 mm corpus depth ties it to the Optima 700 family, which simplifies stainless fabrication and avoids having to step the worktop to accommodate a deeper body.

Electrically, the 2121126A is specified at 7.2 kW on a 400 V supply. That figure needs to be on the load schedule early, because several appliances in this power class add up quickly on a vessel switchboard. For a single 500 x 540 mm plate and 1 work zone, 7.2 kW gives a clear margin to recover temperature between batches without oversizing the breaker or cabling for a much larger machine. The single zone means one thermostat governs the whole surface, which suits repetitive output where crew set a temperature once and run it through service.

Physically, the unit measures 600 x 700 x 700 mm with a net weight of 70 kg and a gross weight of 77 kg. Those weights are relevant both for planning lifting routes and for calculating deck loading where several modules sit on the same plinth. The working surface sits inside the footprint at 500 x 540 mm, leaving a structural frame and splash area around the plate rather than taking food right to the edge of the body.

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 gives consistent material from the outer shell through to the plate surround, which aids cleaning and reduces galvanic issues between components. The self-supporting closed construction means the module can sit on a suitable base cabinet or be integrated into a suite without relying on the neighbouring unit for stiffness. Thermostatic temperature control with ergonomic knob control keeps the interface simple for rotating crews, and the preparation for connection to an energy optimisation system lets the shipyard or integrator tie this 7.2 kW load into a managed power regime with other galley consumers.

This griddle is a solid fit where a vessel needs a single smooth plate in a 600 x 700 mm Optima 700 slot, for example a smaller main galley or a satellite pantry that still needs a dedicated grill surface. It is the wrong choice where service demands separate temperature zones on one plate or where the volume of grilled production would justify multiple work zones; in those cases the designer should step up to wider or multi-zone modules from the same series. Ordered under MKN product number 2121126A.