MKN Grill Unit 10018145 – Electric, CounterSL

Three work zones across a 580 x 470 mm grilling surface set the 10018145 apart from smaller CounterSL modules. In an 800 x 700 x 270 mm body, it delivers 10.5 kW of electric power at 400 V for front-cooking and snack lines that still need high heat density on a compact footprint.

The 270 mm overall height is the key CounterSL number aboard. It keeps the grill low on the counter, which matters where the unit faces passengers or crew across a serving line, so sightlines stay open and the hood above does not have to be lifted to clear a tall appliance. The 800 x 700 mm footprint ties into the rest of the CounterSL system, making it easier to form a continuous work run on a servery deck where space is constrained and equipment is often arranged back-to-back with refrigeration or drop-in wells.

Electrically, the specification is straightforward: a connected load of 10.5 kW at 400 V. That lets the electrical team plan the circuit protection and cabling from the galley distribution without translating between mixed-voltage appliances. For the galley, the three work zones are the operational advantage. Within the 580 x 470 mm working surface they allow sections to be run at different temperatures or switched off during quiet periods, instead of heating the full plate for a small volume of portions. That is often the difference between an always-on grill at the edge of a buffet and a controlled station that responds to service peaks.

Material specification is stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout. In a marine servery or pantry this gives a known surface for daily detergent cleaning and inspection, and avoids painted or coated finishes that can chip and trap soil under repeated wash-down. The self-supporting closed construction reduces open cavities and exposed framework around the 800 x 700 mm body, which simplifies cleaning regimes and inspection under USPH-style hygiene plans where access and visibility around equipment are scrutinised.

Build and control

• Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout
• Self-supporting closed construction
• Ergonomic knob control

The ergonomic knob control suits operators who prefer direct, tactile settings rather than programming through a display, and is also easier to understand for mixed or rotating crews. For a designer planning a low-profile CounterSL front-cooking run, the combination of 800 x 700 x 270 mm dimensions, three work zones and 10.5 kW at 400 V makes this unit a practical way to add a grill without moving to a deeper body size.

It is the wrong choice where the galley line is built on deeper Optima bodies, because the 700 mm depth and 270 mm corpus height will not align visually or mechanically with taller, deeper modules. It is also not suitable where a gas-fired grill is a firm requirement rather than an electric connection at 400 V, or where a larger single-piece grilling surface is specified instead of a 580 x 470 mm plate divided into three zones. Ordered under MKN article number 10018145.