MKN Electric Griddle Plate 2121130A - OUTLET – Smooth, Optima 700

A 705 x 545 mm smooth plate in a single work zone gives this Optima 700 griddle a compact 800 x 700 mm footprint with real cooking area across the full width. With 10.8 kW connected load on 400 V, it is sized to carry continuous searing and pan work without oversizing the electrical feed.

At 800 x 700 x 700 mm, the body sits neatly inside an Optima 700 line while still leaving access around it in a constrained ship’s galley. The 95 kg net weight signals a fully built steel chassis rather than a light counter-top unit, which matters once the appliance is bolted down on a marine plinth or flanged feet. On a refit where electrical capacity is already allocated, the 10.8 kW figure is what the switchboard engineer will check against the remaining margin on the relevant distribution board.

The working surface runs 705 mm along the line and 545 mm deep, so pans and product load move in a single temperature field instead of across several small plates. One work zone simplifies operation when watches change; there is a single set of temperature settings and no ambiguity about which part of the plate is live. Thermostatic temperature control holds the setpoint without constant adjustment, which is important where line cooks rotate between stations and cannot ride the control all service.

Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout gives a consistent surface quality from the front fascia to the chassis. In day-to-day use this simplifies cleaning, and in a marine installation it helps keep to predictable corrosion behaviour when exposed to salt-laden air and aggressive cleaning regimes. The 104 kg gross weight quoted for shipping is also a planning figure for getting the unit aboard and into position through companionways and lifts.

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

Prepared connection to an energy optimisation system makes this griddle a better fit for vessels where several electric cooking appliances share a limited electrical reserve. Load management systems can see the 10.8 kW draw and shed or stagger it against other loads, reducing the risk of nuisance trips on the galley feeder. Ergonomic knob control keeps the interface simple and tactile, which is often preferred over complex touch interfaces in a hot, moving galley.

This is the right choice where a ship needs a single, smooth electric grilling surface integrated into an Optima 700 line and has 400 V supply available at around 10.8 kW per position. It is the wrong choice where multiple independently controlled temperature zones are required on one body, or where there is no 400 V infrastructure in the galley and only gas is available for high-heat equipment.

Ordered under MKN product number 2121130A - OUTLET.