MKN Electric Griddle Plate 2121131A – Smooth, Ribbed, Optima 700

A 705 x 545 mm griddle surface in a single work zone gives the 2121131A a continuous cooking area across an 800 mm module. That footprint in the Optima 700 series suits compact main galleys or a busy à la carte line where one plate must carry several products at once.

On a shipboard line, the 800 x 700 x 700 mm body depth and height tie into the Optima 700 geometry, so this griddle can sit flush with matching modules without creating ledges that trap soil. The electric supply is 400 V with a connected load of 10.8 kW, which has to be planned against the galley distribution board and any energy management system the vessel is running. At a net weight of 95 kg, the unit is heavy enough to be treated as fixed equipment and normally mounted on a plinth or frame that can be securely tied to the deck to comply with hygiene and stability requirements.

The working surface, specified as smooth and ribbed, allows both flat-plate work and branding on the same 705 x 545 mm area. With one work zone, temperature is uniform across the plate, which suits high-volume cooking of a single product type per service. Where two independently controlled zones are needed for mixed products, a different configuration in the same series would be more appropriate. The 700 mm body height gives a conventional working level once mounted, easing integration into an existing line without bespoke stands.

Construction is in stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout. That material choice is standard for commercial galley equipment and gives a known corrosion performance in the damp, salt-laden air typical of a marine environment, provided cleaning and rinsing regimes are maintained. Gross weight is quoted as 104 kg for shipping and handling, which is relevant when routing the unit through narrow stairways or service lifts in a completed vessel.

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

Ergonomic knob control keeps operation simple for watchkeepers and short-term crew, and thermostatic temperature control stabilises the plate temperature without constant adjustment. Preparation for connection to an energy optimisation system allows the 10.8 kW load to be integrated into a central power management strategy, which is important on vessels where several high-draw appliances share a limited electrical capacity.

This model is a good fit where a single, relatively large griddle surface is needed in an Optima 700 run, and controls are deliberately kept manual rather than electronic. It is not the right choice where multiple independently controlled zones or a smaller footprint are required, in which case other Optima modules should be considered. Ordered under MKN product number 2121131A.