MKN Pasta Cooker 2120402 – Electric, Optima 700

Seven point two kilowatts on a 400 x 700 x 700 mm body defines the MKN 2120402 pasta cooker as a compact but committed boiling station in the Optima 700 line. With a 305 x 510 x 210 mm working surface, it is sized as a single work zone that still offers a usable rectangular tank volume for baskets or open-well operation.

On board, this combination of 7.2 kW load and 400 V supply is a straightforward entry in the galley load list, and simple for the electrical designer to distribute alongside other Optima 700 modules. The 400 x 700 mm footprint fits naturally into a 700 mm-deep run without pushing bulkheads or service corridors, and the 700 mm height supports a consistent working level across the cooking line. Net weight at 53 kg and a gross shipping weight of 60 kg mean the unit is manageable for installation teams without special lifting gear, while still substantial enough to sit stably once fixed to its base.

The 305 x 510 x 210 mm working surface translates into a deep, rectangular tank that suits pasta cooking and blanching duties aboard. Depth and plan area allow a designer to specify the basket configuration they need while keeping the boiling action concentrated where it is useful. With one work zone, crew have a simple control picture to manage during busy service: one tank to charge, one temperature to watch, one drain valve to empty at the end of the shift. The single body also keeps pipework and deck penetrations clear, as the drain valve provides a defined point to connect into the galley waste rather than relying on improvised hose routes.

The electrical side matters for day-to-day operation. A 7.2 kW connection at 400 V lets the unit reach and recover boiling temperatures quickly enough for repeated batches, but does not demand a high-capacity feeder that would be reserved for much larger appliances. Thermostatic temperature control lets the chef hold water at the required level instead of running flat out, and when the unit is prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system, that control can be integrated into a broader load-shedding strategy. In a space where ventilation capacity and cooling are finite, knowing the fixed 7.2 kW draw also helps the HVAC designer quantify the heat rejected into the galley.

Build and control

• Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout
• Self-supporting closed construction
• Fully welded seams
• Ergonomic knob control
• Prepared for connection to an energy optimisation system
• Thermostatic temperature control
• Drain valve

This pasta cooker suits shipboard galleys that need a dedicated boiling and blanching position within a narrow 400 x 700 mm module, and where integration into an Optima 700 line and an energy optimisation system are priorities. It is the wrong choice where the operation calls for several independent cooking wells on one footprint or very high peak pasta throughput; those cases are better addressed with larger bodies or multiple work zones to spread the load.

Ordered under MKN product number 2120402.