MKN Induction Cooking Table 2023104 – 2 Zone, Optima 850

10 kW of installed power split into 5 kW per heating zone gives the 2023104 induction cooking table the punch expected from an Optima 850 line module. Within a 400 x 850 x 700 mm body it delivers a 305 x 690 mm working surface in glass-ceramic, laid flush with the surrounding worktop.

On a ship this footprint-to-surface ratio matters because every cooking point competes with preparation space and passage widths. A 400 mm-wide module can be slotted into a mixed Optima 850 configuration without forcing compromises on the rest of the line, while the 700 mm height ties in with neighbouring equipment so trays and pans transfer without a lip. At 63 kg net weight the unit is substantial enough to be bolted down in line with marine practice, but still manageable for installation through standard galley access routes.

Electrically the 2023104 is specified at 400 V with a total connected load of 10 kW. That figure belongs in the switchboard calculation and in the HVAC load: induction pushes less waste heat into the room than radiant electric or gas, but 10 kW still appears in the vessel’s power balance. Each of the two zones is rated 5 kW, so a designer can assign one for fast boiling work and the other for finishing or holding without risking an underpowered plate. The single working surface at 305 x 690 mm allows a range of pan sizes while keeping control simple through one ergonomic knob set.

The worktop is a 6 mm glass-ceramic plate, radiused at the corners and sitting flush with adjacent modules. That means no upstands or steps where food soil can accumulate, and no interruption when sliding heavy pots across an Optima 850 run. Gross weight is quoted at 70 kg, a small but relevant difference from the 63 kg net when calculating deck loading or considering whether additional bracketing is required under a cantilevered section.

Build and control

• Complies with DIN 18851 for commercial kitchens
• Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) construction throughout
• Self-supporting closed construction
• 6 mm glass-ceramic top, flush with the worktop
• Radiused plate corners for easier cleaning, heating zones graphically marked
• Ergonomic knob control
• High-output induction generators as the heat source
• High efficiency with low energy consumption profile
• Electronic pan detection from 12 cm base diameter
• Progressive power characteristic for fine control

This model is a sensible choice where an Optima 850 suite needs a compact two-zone induction point without giving up line continuity or moving away from 400 V supply. It is not the right fit for heavy stockpot duty or where more than two simultaneous large pans are standard; those applications call for wider or higher-capacity modules in the same series.

Ordered under MKN product number 2023104.