MKN Electric Tilting Bratt Pan 10019142 – Optima 850

Ninety-four litres of working volume on a 1020 x 540 x 210 mm pan defines the role of the MKN 10019142 in an Optima 850 block. With a single work zone and 14.4 kW electrical power at 400 V, it is configured for large batch production rather than small, segmented cooking.

On board, the 1600 x 850 x 700 mm dimensions need to be set against the available line length and the passage space in front of the suite. At 245 kg net weight, the bratt pan becomes part of the deck load calculation, while the 285 kg gross figure matters when planning how to bring it through doors, lifts and corridors into the galley. Once in place, the tilting pan reduces the need for lifting and carrying full pots across the deck, which is a material safety consideration in a moving environment.

The 1020 mm length of the working surface offers a broad cooking area, so searing, shallow frying and braising can be done in a single layer instead of stacking product. The 210 mm depth and 94 litre capacity leave headroom above the liquid level, which reduces the risk of spills when the vessel moves, yet still keeps the loading height workable within the 700 mm body height. With one work zone, the entire pan follows a single thermostatic setpoint; for a galley working to standard recipes and rotating crew, that simplicity can be an advantage.

The electrical specification at 400 V and 14.4 kW has to fit into the ship’s distribution scheme and any load management strategy. This unit is prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system, so the technical team can integrate it with other high-demand galley appliances and shed or stage loads when the vessel is on limited generator capacity. The Optima 850 series depth of 850 mm means the front edge will align with other 850 mm modules, so trays and pans can move across the line without lips or steps.

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
• Double-walled hinged lid with swivel joint and condensate drip strip
• Thermostatic temperature control

This 94 litre, single-zone pan is the right choice where the requirement is for one substantial tilting bratt pan in an 850 mm deep production line and the electrical plant can comfortably supply 14.4 kW at 400 V. It is the wrong choice where the galley layout cannot release 1600 mm of linear space for one appliance, or where the menu and service pattern demand several independently controlled pan sections rather than one large zone. Ordered under MKN product number 10019142.