MKN Grill Unit 10018147 – Electric, Optima 700

Three work zones across a 580 x 470 mm working surface give the MKN 10018147 scope to handle several grilling tasks on one plate. The 800 x 700 x 700 mm body sits in the Optima 700 series, concentrating 10.5 kW of electrical power into a compact module built around a 400 V supply.

On a vessel, that 800 x 700 mm footprint matters because it drops directly into the Optima 700 grid without forcing changes to adjacent carcasses or the stainless worktop. The 700 mm height allows the unit to be planned either as part of a low counter run or beneath a fabricated top, which is useful where deckhead height and sightlines are tight. Specifying the 400 V electrical connection at design stage lets the ship’s electrical engineer allocate the 10.5 kW load on the distribution board rather than adapting the galley later.

The 580 mm length and 470 mm width of the working surface sit well inside the 800 x 700 mm body, leaving room for side structure, controls and splash areas while still providing a continuous grill zone. With three work zones available, galley teams can separate different product types or temperature regimes on a single appliance instead of committing deck space to multiple small units. For example, one area can be run hotter for direct searing while another works at a lower setting for holding or finishing, constrained only by how the crew chooses to use the three zones.

Because the body dimensions are fixed at 800 x 700 x 700 mm, the unit can be drawn precisely into the furniture and coamings without guesswork. That simplifies fabrication of deck plinths and closed bases, reduces the number of seams to be welded or sealed at installation, and helps avoid clashes with bulkheads or service risers that often sit directly behind the cooking block. Knowing the 10.5 kW rating also feeds into the HVAC calculation, as that electrical input ultimately appears as heat in the galley’s air or extract system.

Build and control

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

This grill unit is a sensible choice where an Optima 700 line is already planned and there is a need to cover multiple grilling duties within a single 800 mm-wide module at 10.5 kW. It is the wrong choice for a project that has standardised on a different body depth as its main cooking line, because the 700 mm depth of this unit will break the alignment and complicate worktop and plinth fabrication. Ordered under MKN product number 10018147.