Southbend (Middleby) 4603AC-2GR Ultimate Gas Ranges

Southbend Ultimate 60″ Gas Restaurant Range – 6 Star Burners, 24″ Right-Side Griddle & Convection Oven

Built for chefs who refuse to compromise, the Ultimate Series packs sauté power, griddle versatility and convection baking into one rugged, stainless-steel platform. Whether you are finishing brunch service or rolling into dinner rush, this 60″ range keeps every station within arm’s reach.

Performance Highlights

• Six 33,000 BTU NAT cast-iron star/​sauté burners deliver fast, even heat across the entire cooking surface.
• 24″ right-hand griddle with a ½″ smooth polished steel plate and raised splash sides—perfect for pancakes, smash burgers or searing proteins.
• 32,000 BTU convection oven with battery spark ignition; fits full-size sheet pans front-to-back or side-to-side and ships with 3 racks, 5 positions.
• Open stainless cabinet base keeps cookware, hotel pans or dry goods right where you need them (door kit available at no charge).
• 22½″ flue riser with heavy-duty overshelf adds convenient plating or small-wares storage above the cook line.
• Front-mounted manual gas shut-off and factory pressure regulator simplify start-up and maintenance.
• All-stainless front, sides, shelf and 6″ adjustable legs stand up to daily commercial abuse and make cleanup a breeze.
• One-year parts & labor warranty backed by Southbend’s nationwide authorized service network.

Technical Specifications

Why Choose the Ultimate Series?

• Space-saving design consolidates sauté, griddle, baking and storage into one 60″ footprint—ideal for remodels or tight cook lines.
• Star burner pattern provides superior flame coverage for small sauce pans up to 14″ stock pots.
• Battery spark ignition means no standing pilot in the oven, cutting energy costs and eliminating dependency on external electrical ignitors.
• Backed by 125+ years of Southbend engineering and Middleby’s global parts & service infrastructure.

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