MKN Solid Top Cooking Table 2023203 – Electric, Optima 850

Eighteen point four kilowatts concentrated into four 5.4 kW work zones defines the MKN 2023203 solid top cooking table. All of that sits in an 800 x 850 x 700 mm body, so the unit delivers high output without taking more than a single Optima 850 module of deck length.

On board, those dimensions matter as much as the power. The 850 mm width matches the Optima 850 series geometry, so this solid top can be planned in line with other modules without steps at the front edge. At a net weight of 148 kg (156 kg gross), it is a substantial piece of equipment that needs a fixed galley foundation and a planned route for getting it onto the vessel, rather than being treated as movable counter-top kit.

The 400 V electrical rating puts it into the vessel’s three-phase distribution rather than any local single-phase circuits. With a total electrical power of 18.4 kW, the load has to be visible in the switchboard schedule from the early design stage, especially when several Optima 850 bodies share a section. Solid tops move much of that input into the room as convected and radiated heat, so the HVAC calculation around the cooking line should assume this unit runs as one of the higher contributors to the galley thermal load.

Each of the four work zones is specified at 5.4 kW on a 300 x 300 mm working surface, which is a focused footprint for pan work. This favours production cooking where pans are moved between clearly defined hot areas rather than spread across a wide light-simmer surface. The 800 mm length makes it straightforward to combine with other standard modules in the series while still giving four independently powered positions along the line.

Construction is quoted as stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout, with a self-supporting closed construction. That gives a single material family from external cladding through to internal structure, simplifying corrosion behaviour and cleaning practice for the crew. Compliance with DIN 18851 for commercial kitchens ties the design to recognised geometric and hygiene requirements, which is relevant during plan review for vessels trading under inspection regimes.

Build and control

• Complies with DIN 18851 for commercial kitchens
• Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout
• Self-supporting closed construction
• Ergonomic knob control
• Thermostatic temperature control

In service this unit suits a main galley line where a 400 V, 18.4 kW allocation is accepted and the brief calls for four strong solid-top work positions with simple, thermostatic knob control instead of programmable electronics. It is the wrong choice in a pantry or auxiliary galley with limited electrical capacity, or where a broader working surface at lower specific power is preferred for holding and gentle simmering rather than concentrated high-heat pan work. Ordered under MKN product number 2023203.