MKN Salamander Grill 10028145

800 x 400 x 314 mm overall dimensions and a net weight of 26 kg put the MKN 10028145 into the compact end of salamanders for a shipboard galley. The working surface of 546 x 329 x 230 mm in a single work zone keeps it focused on finishing and gratinating portions rather than bulk work.

On board, that footprint is often the deciding factor. A salamander typically sits on a back counter or along a servery line, and 400 mm of depth reduces the intrusion into narrow passageways and work corridors. At 314 mm high it can be integrated under cabinets or a hood bridge without compromising deckhead clearances, which matters where the HVAC and fire system layout is already tight.

Electrically, the unit is rated at 3.3 kW on a 400 V supply. That makes it a moderate load that can usually be accommodated on an existing galley distribution board without a redesign, but still delivers enough power for the radiant grilling and finishing tasks a salamander is expected to cover. With a single work zone it offers consistent heat over the 546 x 329 mm surface, rather than splitting the power across multiple independently controlled areas.

Construction is in stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout. For a marine installation this matters for cleaning and corrosion resistance, as salamanders live in the worst of the hot, greasy air above cooklines. A self-supporting closed construction gives the unit structural rigidity without relying on adjacent furniture, which simplifies mounting on a stainless counter or plinth and helps keep grease and debris out of inaccessible cavities.

Build and control

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

Control on this model is via an ergonomic knob, not a touchscreen. That suits environments where crew may be working with wet hands or in gloves, and where a straightforward analogue setting is easier to communicate between shifts than programme names. With only one work zone to manage, the operator has a simple task in setting and monitoring heat for the full 546 x 329 mm working surface.

This salamander is a sensible choice where a compact, single-zone finisher is required for à la carte or small-batch service, and where the electric load has to stay around 3.3 kW. It is less suitable for a very high-volume service that needs multiple independent grilling zones or a much larger loading area; in those cases the designer should look at wider bodies or multi-zone equipment in the same line.

Ordered under MKN article number 10028145.