MKN Induction Cooking Table 2123103 – 4 Zone, Optima 700

Four heating zones at 3.5 kW each on a 700 x 540 mm working surface define the MKN 2123103 induction cooking table. The body footprint of 800 x 700 x 700 mm keeps the unit within the Optima 700 depth while still giving four full induction points to work with.

On a vessel, that combination of compact depth and four zones matters where a cooking line is constrained by a narrow galley or a passageway behind the equipment. The 700 mm corpus depth aligns with the Optima 700 series, simplifying block planning and making it easier to keep cleaning clearances and coamings consistent across the line. With 14 kW total electrical power at 400 V, the load is significant but predictable for an electrician laying out a cooking distribution panel.

Construction is entirely in stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304), which is standard practice for commercial galley furniture and simplifies welding to adjacent tables or plinths. Net weight is quoted at 90 kg, rising to 99 kg gross for transport and lifting calculations; that weight needs considering when the unit is mounted on a plinth or flanged feet over a thin deck plate. The closed, self-supporting construction means the table does not rely on neighbouring modules for stiffness, which is useful when it sits at the end of a line or is installed as a stand-alone appliance.

The 6 mm glass-ceramic top sits flush with the surrounding worktop, allowing pans to be slid across without catching and making it easier to remove soil during cleaning. Radiused plate corners reduce the dirt traps that occur with sharp-edged hob cut-outs, and the heating zones are graphically marked so that pans are placed correctly over the induction coils. With four zones and 3.5 kW assigned to each, a designer can plan simultaneous use of all points without exceeding the nameplate 14 kW draw.

Build and control

• Complies with DIN 18851 for commercial kitchens
• Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout
• Self-supporting closed construction
• 6 mm glass-ceramic top, flush with the worktop
• Radiused plate corners for easy cleaning; heating zones graphically marked
• Ergonomic knob control
• Heated by high-output induction generators
• High efficiency, low energy consumption
• Electronic pan detection from 12 cm base diameter
• PT 1000 overheating protection

Electronic pan detection from 12 cm base diameter allows smaller pans than some older induction tables and avoids energising the coils when no pot is present, which is important for safety during service in a moving galley. PT 1000 overheating protection adds another layer by monitoring temperature and limiting output if the glass-ceramic or electronics approach their limits.

This unit suits a main or crew galley line that needs four active induction positions in the 700 mm Optima depth, with a straightforward 400 V electrical feed and manual knob control rather than a touchscreen. It is the wrong choice where a line is specified exclusively in the deeper Optima 850 body or where the requirement is for fewer high-power zones spread over a larger surface area.

Ordered under MKN product number 2123103.