Southbend (Middleby) 4603AC-3TL Ultimate Gas Ranges
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Description
Southbend “Ultimate” 60″ Gas Restaurant Range
4 Star/Sauté Burners • 36″ Thermostatic Griddle (Left) • Convection Oven & Cabinet BaseBuilt for kitchens that refuse to compromise, the Southbend Ultimate 60″ range marries blazing-fast sauté power, a full-size thermostatic griddle, and a bakery-grade convection oven—all wrapped in heavy-gauge stainless steel. With 228,000 BTU of total output, this single piece of equipment can replace an entire cook line while delivering the consistency today’s high-volume operations demand.
Why You’ll Love It
- 4 Star/Sauté Burners – 33,000 BTU each: cast-iron, clog-free design with a wide flame pattern for even heat distribution and lightning-fast pan work.
- 36″ Thermostatic Griddle (left): ½″ smooth, polished steel plate with 175 °F-550 °F snap-action thermostat for all-day searing, grilling, or breakfast service.
- Commercial Convection Oven (right): 32,000 BTU, porcelain-enamel interior (14″H × 26″W × 24″D) with 3 chrome racks and 5 rack positions; battery-spark ignition for easy starts.
- Stainless Cabinet Base: built-in storage keeps sheet pans, pots, and smallwares within arm’s reach.
- 22.5″ Flue Riser & Shelf: heavy-duty landing shelf doubles as plate staging or keep-warm zone.
- One-Touch Shutdown: front-mounted manual gas shut-off instantly kills fuel to the entire range in an emergency.
- Rugged Construction: stainless steel front, sides, and 4″ front rail; removable cast-iron grates; 6″ adjustable stainless legs.
- Simple Serviceability: standing pilots on open burners plus factory-installed pressure regulator and battery-spark oven ignition reduce downtime.
Performance & Utilities
Overall width | 60 3⁄4″ (1543 mm) |
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Overall depth | 42 1⁄8″ (1070 mm) |
Cooking height | 37″ work surface | 59 1⁄2″ to top of flue shelf |
Total BTU (Natural Gas) | 228,000 BTU / hr |
Open burners | 4 Star burners @ 33,000 BTU each (standing pilot) |
Griddle section | 36″ W × 27″ D, ½″ steel plate, thermostatic, 64,000 BTU |
Convection oven | 32,000 BTU, 175-550 °F, 3 racks / 5 positions, porcelain interior |
Gas connection | ¾″ NPT (min. 7″ WC NG | 11″ WC LP) |
Electrical (oven blower) | 115 V / 60 Hz / 1 ph, 5.9 A, 6′ cord & plug included |
Certifications | cCSAus, CSA Flame, CSA Star, NSF |
Warranty | 1-year limited parts & labor |
What’s in the Box
- (1) Southbend Ultimate 60″ range with griddle, burners, oven & cabinet base
- (3) Chrome oven racks
- Factory-installed pressure regulator
- 22.5″ flue riser with heavy-duty shelf
- 6″ adjustable stainless legs
Common Upgrades (Sold Separately)
- Locking swivel casters
- 5″ or 10″ low-profile flue riser
- Cabinet doors for base (no-charge option)
- 3⁄4″ quick-disconnect hose kits (3-5 ft)
- Extra oven racks
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