MKN Electric Griddle Plate 2121139A – Ribbed, Optima 700

7.2 kW focused into a single work zone on a 500 x 540 mm surface defines how the MKN 2121139A will be used in service. The unit sits in a 600 x 700 x 700 mm Optima 700 body, so it delivers that grilling area without pushing the line beyond a standard 600 mm module.

Aboard ship, that combination of 600 mm width and 700 mm depth helps the griddle drop straight into an Optima 700 cooking line while keeping passageways and opposing blocks within the space the designer has allowed. At 70 kg net weight and 77 kg gross, handling from quayside to galley can be planned with standard pallet moves and straightforward lifting, rather than treating it as heavy plant. The 400 V electrical rating aligns with common three-phase galley distribution, which reduces the need for step-down transformers or special circuits.

The 500 x 540 mm working surface gives a clear grilling lane while leaving space on the 600 x 700 mm footprint for side-by-side modules, pass-through gaps and service clearances. One work zone means there is a single thermostatic control loop for the entire plate. In practice, that suits menus where product runs through at one target grilling temperature, and it simplifies operation in a watch where the same crew member may be moving between several appliances rather than tuning multiple zones on one plate.

Construction in stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout keeps material choice consistent with other Optima 700 elements and with standard marine galley furniture, which matters when cleaning regimes and inspection routines rely on smooth, corrosion-resistant surfaces. The self-supporting closed construction means the griddle forms its own carcass rather than relying on adjacent worktops, and closed faces avoid open cavities that trap food soil and wash water under and behind the unit. With a published gross weight of 77 kg, logistics planning can be tied to the data sheet rather than guesswork, including any calculation of deck-loading for the galley area.

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 the interface tactile and simple, which is useful where crew rotate through the galley and need to see at a glance how the appliance is set. Thermostatic temperature control, paired with the single work zone, holds a chosen temperature across the full 500 x 540 mm surface instead of leaving the operator to judge heat by eye. Preparation for connection to an energy optimisation system allows the 7.2 kW electrical load to be coordinated with other major consumers so that peak demand can be smoothed when the vessel is running close to generator limits.

This unit is a good fit where a line needs one ribbed grilling surface in a 600 x 700 mm Optima 700 module on a 400 V supply. It is the wrong choice for a galley that needs separate temperature zones on one plate, or where the headcount and menu require a greater number of portions on the grill at once; in those cases, multi-zone or larger modules in the same series should be considered. Ordered under MKN product number 2121139A.