Southbend (Middleby) P16C-H Platinum Gas Ranges
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Southbend (Middleby) P16C-H Platinum Gas Ranges
Description
Southbend Platinum Series 16" Heavy-Duty Uniform Hot Top Range – Gas, Cabinet Base
Model P16C-H | 40,000 BTUEngineered for nonstop, high-volume kitchens, the Southbend Platinum P16C-H gives you a compact 16 inch footprint with the rugged performance of a full-size heavy-duty range. Two powerful burners heat a full-width steel plate to an even 700 °F, creating a true uniform hot top that handles everything from rapid boils to low-simmer holding—no cold spots, no open flames.
Key advantages at a glance
- Full-width 16" uniform hot top powered by 2 × 20,000 BTU burners (40,000 BTU total).
- Manual high/low control with reliable piezo-electric pilot ignition.
- Removable steel top plates reach up to 700 °F for consistent heat across the surface.
- Heavy-gauge stainless steel front, sides, rear & exterior bottom stand up to daily abuse.
- 6" adjustable stainless legs level the unit on uneven floors.
- 5" stainless steel flue riser directs heat and combustion by-products safely to the hood.
- Fully insulated lining and burner box improve efficiency and keep sidewalls cool.
- Stainless steel cabinet base with field-reversible door offers convenient pan or utensil storage.
- Ships CSA Flame, CSA Star, cCSAus & NSF certified for gas safety and sanitation.
- Includes 1-year parts & labor warranty and free battery-design assistance from Southbend.
Technical specifications
| Model | P16C-H (Cabinet Base) |
|---|---|
| Cooking surface | Uniform steel hot top, removable plates |
| Total input | 40,000 BTU/hr (Natural) | 36,000 BTU/hr (LP) |
| Burners | 2 × 20,000 BTU NAT (18,000 BTU LP) with single high/low control knob |
| Surface temperature | Up to 700 °F (371 °C) |
| Gas connection | 1 ¼" front manifold (battery ready) & 1" rear gas inlet, male NPT |
| Min. supply pressure | 7" W.C. Natural | 11" W.C. LP (regulator required; sold separately) |
| Overall width | 16" / 406 mm |
| Overall depth | 37 ½" / 953 mm |
| Height to cooking surface | 36" / 914 mm (adjustable legs) |
| Overall height | 41" / 1 041 mm (including 5" flue riser) |
| Shipping weight | Approx. 220 lb / 99.8 kg |
| Clearances | 0" sides | 0" rear (non-combustible) – 6" (152 mm) to combustibles |
| Certifications | CSA Flame, CSA Star, cCSAus, NSF |
| Warranty | 1-year limited parts & labor |
Popular factory options (sold separately)
- External gas pressure regulator
- Locking or full-mobility casters
- 24" or 36" flue riser (with optional shelving)
- 7 ¼" deep front rail or cut-outs for saucepans
- Tray, tubular or interior cabinet shelves
- Open-frame base with casters for lineup batteries
Intended for commercial use only. Follow local codes for installation under a vented hood. Avoid allowing cookware larger than 12" Ø to overhang the front rail to prevent heat damage.
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