MKN Grill Unit 7EIGR060XWZ – Electric, Optima 700

Seven kilowatts of electrical load in an Optima 700 body puts the 7EIGR060XWZ firmly in the light-to-medium grill class for a shipboard line. Net weight is 58 kg, so it is substantial enough to bolt down cleanly without being awkward to place during a refit.

On a vessel, the published 380–415 V electrical supply range matters as much as the power figure. Many ships run 400 V-class three-phase systems, and this grill is specified to sit on that band without needing non-standard transformers. That simplifies both the switchboard design and the spare-parts story for the chief engineer. Heat rejection is also a design input for the HVAC plant: this unit emits 5,600 W sensible and 1,225 W latent heat, which is significant in a compact galley or servery where extraction capacity is already tightly balanced.

The 7 kW electrical power rating gives a predictable duty profile when grouped with other Optima 700 appliances. It provides enough surface performance for portion grilling and finishing without overloading a small galley feed. The combination of 5,600 W sensible heat and 1,225 W latent heat emission shows that a large share of the input energy leaves as hot, moist air; that has to be accounted for in hood sizing and in the calculation of make-up air. At 58 kg net and 65 kg gross weight, handling routes and lifting points need checking during installation, but the unit is still easily craned into place compared with heavier boiling or tilting equipment.

Water on deck is unavoidable when galleys are cleaned to marine standards, so the stated water pressure range of 2–6 is relevant for any connection using ship’s water. The unit’s IP-rated water protection is part of making that workable: a grill that tolerates regular hosing and spray-down shortens cleaning time and reduces the risk of nuisance faults caused by moisture ingress.

Build and control

• Hinged lid
• Fully welded seams
• IP-rated water protection

The hinged lid helps control splatter and heat when the grill is working continuously, and it also allows the deck crew to close the unit down quickly if it is out of use, reducing stray heat into the room. Fully welded seams support both hygiene and durability in a marine environment, removing dirt traps and flexing joints that are difficult to inspect once the line is in service. With IP-rated water protection documented, this grill is clearly aimed at installations where daily cleaning is done with open water rather than light wiping.

This model suits ships needing a compact electric grill integrated into an Optima 700 cooking line, where the electrical infrastructure is built around a 380–415 V supply and the HVAC plant can absorb around 5,600 W of sensible heat from a single appliance. It is not the right choice for very high-output grill stations or concepts built around gas-fired chargrilling, where other modules or fuel types will be more appropriate.

Ordered under MKN product number 7EIGR060XWZ.