MKN Electric Grill Pan 2122509 – Smooth, Optima 700

A 705 x 545 mm working surface carried in a 37 litre pan defines the MKN 2122509 within the Optima 700 series. One continuous smooth zone over that area gives a wide, even plate in a compact module.

For a shipboard galley, the 800 x 700 x 700 mm overall dimensions are the decisive numbers. An 800 mm length and 700 mm depth align with a standard Optima 700 block, so the appliance can be dropped into a line without pushing the front edge into the aisle or protruding at the rear. The 700 mm body height leaves room to sit the unit on a plinth or legs to meet marine mounting practice while still keeping the cooking surface at a workable reach. Net weight is 85 kg, gross weight 94 kg, which is light enough for standard galley deck loading but heavy enough that handling and access for installation have to be planned.

The single work zone simplifies operation: one setpoint controls the full 705 x 545 mm area through thermostatic temperature control. That suits a production galley where the same product is run across the plate in batches, and the 37 litre rated capacity gives a realistic guide to batch size. The 100 mm depth of the working surface specification shows that this is not just a skin-deep plate; there is volume to catch fat and juices during grilling, which reduces the risk of spill-over on a moving deck. As part of an Optima 700 run, the straight 800 mm module length makes it easy to combine with other cooking functions in the same line.

Electrical connection is 10.8 kW at 400 V. On a vessel with a 400 V galley distribution, that figure belongs in the panel schedule and in the load management plan. The unit is prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system, so the 10.8 kW draw can be prioritised or shed automatically rather than left to manual switching when the switchboard is near its limit. Matching the 400 V requirement at the design stage is essential; this is an appliance that forms part of the fixed cooking battery, not something that can be moved between outlets to solve a supply mismatch.

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

This grill pan is a good fit where an Optima 700 line is specified and a single, smooth plate with one temperature zone is sufficient for the menu. It is the wrong choice where multiple independently controlled zones are required in the same footprint, or where the galley electrical reserve cannot comfortably release 10.8 kW on a 400 V line for a single appliance. Ordered under MKN product number 2122509.