MKN Electric Griddle Plate 2121130A – Smooth, Optima 700

A 705 x 545 mm smooth plate on an 800 x 700 mm body gives the 2121130A enough grilling surface for a full-width Optima 700 module without overhanging the line. With 10.8 kW connected load on a 400 V supply, it is sized for continuous searing duty in a main galley rather than as a small snack counter plate.

On board, that 10.8 kW figure is an electrical design number as much as a cooking one. A 400 V connection slotting into a ship’s standard three-phase distribution makes this model straightforward for the yard or refit contractor to allocate in the galley sub-board, and the published power lets the electrical load balance be done before equipment is ordered. The 800 x 700 x 700 mm envelope is also a planning dimension: in a compact galley, the depth has to line up with adjacent Optima 700 modules, and the 700 mm height determines worktop level and undercounter volume.

The single work zone keeps the 2121130A simple to use and easy to schedule. One chef owns the whole 705 x 545 mm surface rather than splitting it into multiple independently controlled sections, which suits continuous production of one main item across the plate. Net weight at 95 kg, rising to 104 kg gross for transport, reflects a fully welded carcass in stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304); once installed, that mass helps the unit sit solidly on its base and resist vibration from ship motion.

Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout means the housing and external surfaces share the same corrosion-resistant material used across Optima 700, simplifying cleaning procedures and spares. The 700 mm working height and the front-mounted ergonomic knob control give the operator clear access to the control face while keeping the hot surface safely back on the 700 mm deep top. For a designer laying out an Optima 700 block, those numbers match the rest of the series so the griddle integrates as one level worktop.

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

Thermostatic temperature control and the preparation for connection to an energy optimisation system matter where the ship’s electrical plant is running close to its limit: the griddle holds its setpoint without constant manual adjustment, and the energy management link allows the chief engineer or automation system to coordinate demand peaks across several 10.8 kW appliances. The self-supporting closed construction means the body does not depend on lightweight furniture or cabinets for stability, reducing the risk of misalignment over time in a moving hull.

This Optima 700 griddle is a good fit where a single, generous smooth zone is needed for high-volume work on a standard-depth line. It is the wrong choice where multiple temperature zones on one plate are required, or where a shorter 400 mm module would free critical line length for other functions. Ordered under MKN article number 2121130A.