MKN Grill Unit 1221501 – Electric, CounterSL

Seven kilowatts into a single work zone on a 380 x 470 mm surface gives the MKN 1221501 a concentrated grilling area for short-order work. The unit sits in a 500 x 700 x 270 mm CounterSL body, keeping the profile low while still matching the 700 mm depth used across many galley counters.

That 270 mm height matters in a shipboard front-cooking or buffet counter where equipment must disappear below the customer’s sightline. Designers can reserve the under-counter space beneath the 500 x 700 mm footprint for refrigeration, storage or services without raising the whole counter run. At 21 kg net weight, or 29 kg gross for logistics planning, the appliance can be handled easily during installation, but once aboard it still needs to be fixed in place in line with the yard’s marine mounting standard to prevent movement in a seaway.

The 380 x 470 mm working surface and 1 work zone mark this grill out for focused à la carte production rather than volume service. On a vessel, this aligns with snack points, coffee bars or a small crew mess where portions are cooked to order and the demand is steady but not high enough to justify a larger multi-zone unit. A single zone means one temperature regime to manage and one loading to account for in the electrical distribution.

Supply is 400 V with an electrical power rating of 7 kW. That figure goes straight into the galley’s load calculation and the local sub-distribution sizing, especially when several CounterSL appliances are grouped on the same circuit. The 500 x 700 mm dimensions allow the grill to sit flush with other 700 mm-deep elements, limiting joints that can trap food soil and simplifying stainless finishing and cove detailing at the back.

Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout is suited to an indoor galley or serving area where the environment is controlled and cleaning is done with standard detergents and sprays. The published net and gross weights give the naval architect hard data for deck load and transport planning, while the compact geometry supports tight layouts in kiosks and small servery islands where larger bodies would compromise circulation.

Build and control

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

The self-supporting closed construction eases integration into counters and simplifies cleaning around the appliance, because there are no open frames collecting debris below the 500 x 700 mm footprint. Ergonomic knob control keeps operation straightforward for rotating crews and casual staff, without the need for training on multi-layered electronic interfaces.

This CounterSL grill is the right choice where a compact, single-zone grilling station is required in a low-height counter, such as a snack bar, coffee shop servery or small mess. It is the wrong choice as the primary grill for a main production galley serving a large complement, where multiple work zones or a larger grilling surface are needed to avoid queuing and overloading a single 380 x 470 mm area. Ordered under MKN product number 1221501.