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American Range 36" Gas Infrared Cheesemelter (ARCM-36)
35,000 BTU • 11.0 kW • ETL Certified • Made in USAGive every plate the perfect golden finish. The American Range ARCM-36 Cheesemelter uses a powerful infrared burner to melt cheese, glaze desserts, and brown entrées in seconds—freeing up your main oven and speeding service when it matters most.
Why You’ll Love It
- Single 35,000 BTU atmospheric infrared burner delivers instant, even radiant heat.
- Manual control with standing pilot for quick ignition and precise browning.
- One chrome-plated rack with 3 position guides handles everything from au gratin dishes to 2" hotel pans.
- Heavy-gauge stainless steel front, sides, and top stand up to the rigors of a busy kitchen and wipe clean fast.
- Full-width removable drip pan keeps your work area spotless.
- Field-versatile mounting: countertop, wall, or above an AR-Series range (brackets/legs sold separately).
- 3/4" rear gas connection supplied with pressure regulator.
- Backed by a 2-year limited parts & labor warranty and proudly built in Pacoima, California.
At-a-Glance Specs
| Model | ARCM-36 |
|---|---|
| Overall Width | 36" / 914 mm |
| Overall Depth | 19 3⁄16" / 487 mm |
| Overall Height | 15" / 381 mm |
| Burners | 1 infrared |
| Heat Output | 35,000 BTU/hr (11.0 kW) |
| Rack Positions | 3 |
| Gas Connection | 3/4" NPT (rear) |
| Gas Type | Natural or LP (specify when ordering) |
| Certifications | ETL & ETL Sanitation |
| Shipping Weight | ≈ 149 lb / 68 kg* |
*Shipping weight includes packaging; subject to change without notice.
Mounting & Clearance
- Supplied for countertop use out of the box.
- Optional 4" adjustable legs or wall-mount brackets allow the unit to be secured to non-combustible walls or mounted over most American Range AR-Series ranges.
- No side or rear clearance required when installed against non-combustible surfaces.
- Follow local codes and the installation manual for ventilation requirements.
Warranty & Support
Your ARCM-36 is covered by American Range’s 2-year parts and labor warranty and supported by a nationwide network of authorized service agents. Questions? Contact our customer service team.
Unless backordered, most items will be shipped within 10–14 business days, depending on availability. Extended lead times may apply for custom, specialty, or manufacturer-direct items.
Orders are processed quickly to ensure timely fulfillment. Because of this, all cancellation or modification requests must be submitted within 24 hours of placing your order.
After 24 hours, we cannot guarantee that any changes or cancellations can be made.
Once an item has shipped, it can no longer be canceled or modified and will instead be subject to our Return Policy, which includes:
- Return requests must be submitted within 30 days of delivery
- Items must be unused and in original packaging
- 35% restocking fee and return freight/crating fees apply
- Consumable products are not returnable
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Certifications & Compliance
Tested by Intertek and meets applicable product safety standards for use in the United States and Canada.
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