MKN Electric Griddle Plate 2121127 – Smooth, Ribbed, Optima 700

7.2 kW into a single work zone over a 500 x 540 mm plate sets the performance envelope of the MKN 2121127 electric griddle. Within the Optima 700 series this 600 x 700 x 700 mm module gives a full griddle surface on a compact footprint.

Aboard ship, those 600 x 700 mm deck dimensions simplify line planning because the unit occupies a clear rectangular bay in an Optima 700 run. The 540 mm depth of the working surface gives enough front-to-back space for product without pushing the cook too far from the galley front. At 70 kg net weight, this is a fixed piece of equipment that will be treated as part of the galley structure, not as a loose counter-top appliance, which suits marine practice around stability and cleaning under and around units. The 77 kg gross weight gives the yard a figure to use when planning transport and bringing the module on board.

The single work zone means the entire 500 x 540 mm surface follows one thermostatic setpoint. That suits a focused station running one temperature band for a defined menu item rather than a mixed-temperature grill. Electrical connection is 7.2 kW at 400 V, so the load is straightforward to allocate on a standard galley distribution panel. The combination of known power draw and fixed dimensions helps designers coordinate electrical loading, extraction design and line layout in one pass instead of treating the griddle as a late change.

The 700 mm corpus height aligns with other Optima 700 bodies, so work edges meet cleanly without steps where modules are butted in a battery. That continuity is practical: pans and gastronorm containers can be slid across adjacent pieces without catching on edges, and the closed side faces present flat surfaces for cleaning routines that rely on spray and squeegee rather than hand wiping. With one zone and one plate, the 2121127 is at its best in compact main galleys or satellite galleys where a straightforward griddle function is required.

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 configuration is a sound choice when the brief calls for an electric griddle section in an Optima 700 line and a single temperature is operationally acceptable. It is the wrong choice where the cooking programme demands separate surface temperatures at the same time on one body, because this model provides only 1 work zone over the 500 x 540 mm plate. In that case, a layout using additional modules in the same series should be considered.

Ordered under MKN product number 2121127.