Southbend (Middleby) P24-CM Platinum Cheese Melters
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Southbend (Middleby) P24-CM Platinum Cheese Melters
Description
Southbend Platinum Series 24" Infrared Cheese Melter
Model P24-CM • Natural or LP Gas • Range / Riser MountFinish plates fast, brown gratins to perfection, and melt cheese evenly with the muscle of Southbend’s Platinum Heavy-Duty Infrared Cheese Melter. Compact enough for a 24 inch flue riser yet engineered for nonstop commercial service, the P24-CM delivers intense infrared heat, a lightning-quick 90-second preheat, and a spacious five-position rack system—all wrapped in durable stainless steel.
Key Features
- Two 10,000 BTU infrared burners (total 20,000 BTU)
- Single gas valve control for simple, unified operation
- 90-second preheat—no waiting between loads
- Five rack guide positions accommodate a variety of pan heights
- (1) Chrome-plated cooking rack included; additional racks available
- Bright-annealed, removable crumb tray for easy cleanup
- 430 stainless-steel exterior and interior for maximum durability
- Factory-supplied ¾" pressure regulator; 3⁄8" NPT rear gas connection
- Zero clearance to non-combustible surfaces; 1" side clearance to combustibles
- Certified to CSA & NSF standards
At-a-Glance Specifications
| Cooking width / depth | 19" W × 13" D (247 in² surface) |
|---|---|
| Burners | 2 infrared, 10,000 BTU each |
| Total output | 20,000 BTU/hr (Natural or LP) |
| Control | Single heavy-duty gas valve (high → off) |
| Preheat time | ≈ 90 seconds |
| Rack guides / rack(s) | 5 guides • 1 chrome rack included |
| Mounting style | Standard flue-riser mount (range match) |
| Overall dimensions (W × H × D) | 24" × 21.5" × 15.5" |
| Shipping weight | ≈ 90 lb (41 kg) |
| Warranty | 1-year parts & labor (commercial use) |
Why Choose Platinum Series?
- Largest usable cooking area for its footprint—ideal for busy finishing stations
- Field-proven infrared technology delivers intense, even heat without flare-ups
- Designed to integrate seamlessly with Southbend Platinum ranges for a polished, unified cookline
- Optional wall bracket or 4" stainless legs available for flexible installation (sold separately)
Need financing? Southbend is part of the Middleby family—ask about fast, fixed-payment equipment financing to keep your cash flow strong.
