Franke OLN 611/86-G 101.0559.772 – Full Review of the Inset Kitchen Sink 86×50 cm in Satin Stainless Steel with 1 Bowl and Left Drainer, Onda Line

The Franke OLN 611/86-G (code 101.0559.772 – EAN 7612985617260) is an inset kitchen sink in satin stainless steel with 1 bowl and left drainer from the Franke Onda Line, in the 86×50 cm format. The Onda Line is Franke's entry series for kitchen sinks — inset sinks in satin stainless steel of standard quality, designed to meet the most common installation requirements with a simple and functional design. The product code describes the model precisely: OLN stands for Onda Line Normal (standard rim); 611 identifies the 1 bowl + drainer configuration; 86 indicates the total length in centimetres; G (Gauche/Left) indicates the left drainer, with the bowl positioned on the right. The sink is made from satin AISI 304 stainless steel — the standard stainless steel for domestic kitchens, corrosion-resistant and easy to clean — with a satin finish that conceals daily scratches and reduces the visibility of limescale deposits compared to polished finishes. The bowl measures 340×400×175 mm: a compact but adequate size for daily washing of dishes and utensils. The waste is 3½" (89 mm), the standard international size compatible with most commercial traps. The cut-out is 840×480 mm on a total plan of 860×500 mm, with a minimum base unit width of 45 cm. Also available in the mirrored version with right drainer: OLN 611/86-DT (code 101.0559.771).

Key Features

• Model: OLN 611/86-G
• Article code: 101.0559.772
• EAN: 7612985617260
• Line: Onda – Franke
• Type: Inset sink 1 bowl + left drainer
• Material: Satin stainless steel AISI 304
• Finish: Satin stainless steel
• Drainer position: Left (G = Gauche) – bowl on right
• External dimensions (W×D): 860 × 500 mm
• Cut-out (W×D): 840 × 480 mm
• Bowl dimensions (W×D×H): 340 × 400 × 175 mm
• Waste: 3½" (Ø 89 mm)
• Rim: Standard
• Minimum base unit width: 45 cm (60 cm if end unit)
• Installation: Top-mount inset
• Mirror version: OLN 611/86-DT – code 101.0559.771 (right drainer)

Assessment

The Franke OLN 611/86-G is the reference Franke inset sink for those seeking the 86×50 cm format in satin stainless steel with left drainer — the most widespread format for kitchens with a standard 60 cm depth worktop. The choice between left drainer (OLN 611/86-G, code 101.0559.772) and right drainer (OLN 611/86-DT, code 101.0559.771) depends entirely on the worktop layout: the drainer is conventionally placed on the side of the window or hood, to orient dripping towards the least-trafficked point. The 340×400×175 mm bowl is dimensioned for standard daily washing — deeper than many entry-level bowls (175 mm vs 150–160 mm typical of the lower tier) and with an opening adequate for 24 cm pots. The satin stainless steel finish of the Onda Line is Franke's standard: it is not the Silk Steel anti-scratch stainless of premium models (such as the Spark line), but the quality of AISI 304 steel and the satin finish ensure good resistance to daily wear. The standard rim — not slim — is compatible with the majority of standard worktop insets. The 840×480 mm cut-out on a 45 cm minimum base makes it suitable for replacing standard 86 cm sinks without needing to enlarge the worktop. The standard 3½" waste ensures compatibility with all commercial kitchen traps.

FAQ

What is the difference between Franke OLN 611/86-G (code 101.0559.772) and OLN 611/86-DT (code 101.0559.771)?

The Franke OLN 611/86-G (code 101.0559.772) and Franke OLN 611/86-DT (code 101.0559.771) are the same sink in mirrored configuration: identical external dimensions 860×500 mm, same cut-out 840×480 mm, same bowl 340×400×175 mm, same satin AISI 304 stainless steel, same 3½" waste. The difference is exclusively in drainer position: code 101.0559.772 (G) has the left drainer and bowl on the right; code 101.0559.771 (DT) has the right drainer and bowl on the left. The choice depends on the kitchen worktop orientation and where the washing zone should be positioned relative to the draining zone. There is no "better" version — it is a functional kitchen layout decision.

What cut-out is required to install the Franke OLN 611/86-G?

The Franke OLN 611/86-G (code 101.0559.772) requires a cut-out of 840 × 480 mm in the worktop, with a worktop depth of at least 50 cm. The total sink plan is 860×500 mm, so the overlapping rim is 10 mm per side. Before ordering it is necessary to verify: (1) that the worktop has adequate thickness for mounting the sink and trap; (2) that the base unit below is at least 45 cm wide (60 cm if end unit); (3) that the drainer orientation (left for code 101.0559.772) matches the kitchen layout. The standard 3½" waste is compatible with all commercial kitchen traps.

Is the Franke Onda Line OLN 611/86-G compatible with laminate, stone and Corian worktops?

Yes — the Franke OLN 611/86-G is compatible with any worktop material that can be routed to provide the 840×480 mm cut-out: laminate worktops, granite or natural stone worktops, Corian or composite solid surfaces, concrete worktops, treated oak or solid wood worktops. Installation is standard top-mount with under-bench fixing clips included in the box — the same mounting system used by most standard inset sinks. For natural stone or composite worktops, the cut-out must be performed by a specialist installer with a diamond router, as the precision of the 840×480 mm cut is critical for the correct overlap of the sink's standard rim.

Conclusion

The Franke OLN 611/86-G 101.0559.772 is the Franke Onda Line inset sink in 86×50 cm format, satin stainless steel AISI 304, 1 bowl 340×400×175 mm with left drainer, 3½" waste, cut-out 840×480 mm, standard rim, minimum base 45 cm. The choice for those seeking a Franke inset sink in the left drainer version for the standard 86 cm format. Mirror version available: OLN 611/86-DT code 101.0559.771 (right drainer). Visit the official Franke website for complete specifications and to find your nearest authorised dealer.