MKN Electric Grill Pan 2022509 – Smooth, Optima 850

A 705 x 545 mm smooth cooking surface and a 37 litre pan volume set the MKN 2022509 up for bulk grilling and shallow frying on a single Optima 850 module. With 10.8 kW of electric power, this grill pan is sized as a main production piece rather than a small finishing plate.

On board, that footprint of 800 x 850 x 700 mm has to be read against the cooking line and the deck area allocated to hot production. This unit occupies a full Optima 850 body, so it sits cleanly in line with other 850-series modules without offset or gaps, which simplifies stainless plinth work and deck welding. The electric supply at 400 V ties into a standard shipboard low-voltage distribution, but it still represents a 10.8 kW load that needs to be carried in the galley sub-distribution and the HVAC calculation, because every kilowatt of cooking power appears as heat in the room.

The single work zone is a design choice that suits straightforward grill duty on one large surface. The 37 litre capacity and 100 mm pan depth give enough volume to carry higher product loads or shallow liquid for braising and holding, while still reading as a grill pan rather than a kettle. At 105 kg net weight and 118 kg gross weight, the unit has enough mass to anchor solidly on a marine plinth or flanged feet solution; that weight figure is also what the naval architect will use for deck loading. The full stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) construction throughout gives a consistent surface for cleaning and matches other Optima 850 modules in material and appearance.

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 a single ergonomic knob make operation straightforward for crew who rotate through the galley, and they give repeatable settings service after service. Being prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system matters where several high-load appliances share a limited feeder; the grill pan can then be integrated into a load-management scheme instead of tripping breakers in peak periods. The self-supporting closed construction helps when planning understructures and plinths, because the appliance carries its own body without needing additional framing below.

This configuration is a good fit where the requirement is a generous, smooth electric grilling surface in an Optima 850 line, and where a single large zone is acceptable for the menu. It is the wrong choice for a cooking suite that needs multiple independently controlled grilling sections within one footprint, or where a ridged grill surface is specified for distinct branding marks. Ordered under MKN product number 2022509.