MKN Solid Top Cooking Table 2123202 – Electric, Optima 700

Four work zones at 2.6 kW each give the MKN 2123202 solid top a total connected load of 10.4 kW in an 800 x 700 mm Optima 700 body. With a working surface of 220 x 220 mm per zone, this table is laid out for multiple medium pans rather than one large central pot per plate.

On a ship this footprint and height matter as much as the power. At 800 x 700 x 700 mm, the unit is compact enough to sit in a smaller production galley or a servery cooking line where deck space is tight, while still providing four active areas for parallel cooking. The 400 V electrical supply aligns with typical three-phase galley distribution, so the table can be integrated into an existing Optima 700 block without needing a separate low-voltage branch.

The rated electrical power of 10.4 kW is spread evenly across the four work zones, which helps with load balancing on the distribution board and keeps planning straightforward for the electrical designer. Each 220 x 220 mm working surface defines a clear pan position, and the even 2.6 kW per zone avoids hotspots from oversized elements. Net weight is 78 kg, rising to 87 kg gross for transport calculations, which is light enough for deck handling during installation yet substantial enough once fixed in place not to feel flimsy under heavy pans.

Build and control

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

Compliance with DIN 18851 and the use of stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout give the construction a defined hygienic and mechanical standard, which will be important for plan review and for the shipyard’s specification file. The self-supporting closed construction simplifies integration into a line because the unit does not depend on adjacent cabinets for stiffness, and it helps keep spills and vapour out of the undercounter area. Ergonomic knob control gives the operator direct, simple access to the four zones without navigating menus, which suits watchkeeping crews rotating through the galley.

This Optima 700 solid top is a sensible choice where a vessel needs four dedicated cooking positions in a relatively short 800 mm run and where the electrical infrastructure supports a 10.4 kW, 400 V unit. It is less suitable where the requirement is for very high single-pot outputs or a larger working surface; in those cases, a bigger body in the same series or another appliance type should be considered. Ordered under MKN product number 2123202.