MKN Grill Unit 10018737 – Optima 850

10 kW of gas power on a single work zone sets the MKN 10018737 grill unit apart in the Optima 850 line. The grilling surface of 320 x 510 mm sits inside a 600 x 850 x 700 mm body, so the heat is concentrated on a defined area rather than spread across an oversized top.

On board, that footprint matters because 600 x 850 mm occupies one Optima 850 module in a cooking suite, leaving the neighbouring positions free for other functions. The 850 mm depth aligns with the Optima 850 geometry, which simplifies integration with adjacent modules, splash areas and hood coverage. A clearly bounded 320 x 510 mm working surface makes it easier for the designer to assign this module as a dedicated grilling point in a run of equipment, knowing exactly how much deck space and extraction load that decision commits.

The 700 mm height of the corpus is part of the planning discussion with the yard or galley contractor. It defines how the module ties into a continuous worktop line and how service voids below are arranged for gas routing, shut-off valves and drain runs if these are built into the plinth. Because the unit is a dedicated grill with 10 kW focused into one 320 x 510 mm surface, the installed power is straightforward to allocate in the gas manifold calculation and does not fluctuate across multiple zones.

Within the 320 x 510 mm working surface, production planning can treat the grill as a fixed-capacity station. The single work zone avoids the need to balance several temperature bands on a compact plate, which suits repetitive grilling of one product type in a consistent sequence. In satellite galleys or smaller service counters, that simplicity often outweighs the flexibility of larger, multi-zone solutions that would not be fully used on every service.

The Optima 850 series geometry behind the 600 x 850 x 700 mm dimensions helps when matching this unit with other modules in a block. Flush connections and common body sizes support continuous pan movement and cleaning access, and the 10 kW load is easier to accommodate in a mixed gas and electric line-up than a heavier grill on the same footprint would be.

Build and control

• Self-supporting closed construction
• Ergonomic knob control

This grill unit is the right choice where a galley needs a dedicated gas grill in a single 600 x 850 mm module with a clearly defined 320 x 510 mm grilling area and a 10 kW load. It is the wrong choice for a main production station expected to handle large mixed-product grilling or simultaneous service at several temperature levels across the surface; those duties call for larger or multi-zone modules within the Optima 850 family. Ordered under MKN product number 10018737.