Southbend (Middleby) 4601AC-6R Ultimate Gas Ranges

Southbend Ultimate 60" Gas Restaurant Range

Built for the busiest commercial kitchens, the Southbend Ultimate Series delivers unmatched power, flexibility, and durability in a single 60-inch footprint. With nine high-output open burners, a full-size convection oven, and a spacious cabinet base, this range lets you sear, sauté, simmer, roast, and hold – all at once – while its stainless-steel construction stands up to years of daily abuse.

Why You’ll Love It

• Ultimate burner mix: 3 x 33 k BTU star/sauté burners (front right), 2 x 40 k BTU Pyromax burners (rear right) & 4 x 33 k BTU non-clog burners (left) for a combined open-top output of 343,000 BTU.
• Full-size convection oven (32 k BTU) with battery-spark ignition includes 3 heavy-duty racks on 5 positions for even, high-volume baking or roasting.
• 4-in. stainless front rail and a 22 ½-in. flue riser with storage shelf keep mise-en-place, pans, and spices within arm’s reach.
• Stainless-steel cabinet base on the left side adds dry storage without increasing your hood length.
• Rugged construction: one-piece cast-iron grates, 6-in. adjustable stainless legs, and a porcelain-enameled, coved-corner oven cavity for easy wipe-downs.
• Front-mounted manual gas shut-off and factory-installed pressure regulator for fast, code-compliant hook-ups.
• Certified to CSA & NSF standards and protected by a 1-year parts & labor warranty.

Burners & Cooking Surface

• 9 open burners with standing pilots for instant lighting.
• 27-in. deep cooking surface holds oversized stock pots up to 14 in. on the rear grates.
• All burners feature patented lifetime non-clog ports for consistent flame pattern and easy cleaning.

Convection Oven Highlights

• Thermostat range: 175 °F – 550 °F (79 °C – 288 °C).
• 14 in. H x 26 in. W x 24 in. D porcelain cavity fits full-size sheet pans both ways.
• 1/2 HP two-speed fan motor (115 V plug-in) for rapid, even heat distribution.
• Spring-assisted door for smooth, one-handed operation.

Utility Requirements

• Gas: 3/4 in. NPT connection | Min. inlet pressure 7" W.C. (Natural) or 11" W.C. (LP).
• Electrical (oven only): 115 V, 1 ph, 5.9 A – 6 ft cord & 3-prong plug included.

Install under a vented hood; 0 in. side clearance & 10 in. rear clearance to combustibles.

At-a-Glance Specs

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