Southbend (Middleby) P32A-BBB-SU Platinum Gas Ranges
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Description
Platinum Series 32" Step-Up Heavy-Duty Gas Range w/ Convection Oven
Model P32A-BBB-SU | 255,000 BTU | CSA • NSF • cCSAusDesigned for the punishing pace of high-volume kitchens, this Southbend Platinum range delivers uncompromising fire-power, rock-solid construction, and the production boost of a built-in convection oven—all in a compact 32" footprint.
Why You’ll Love It
- Six clog-free burners – 35,000 BTU each with removable welded steel grates for effortless clean-up.
- Step-up rear row – back burners sit 4" higher for easier pan access and full-size stock-pot clearance.
- Built-in convection oven – 45,000 BTU burner, ½ hp two-speed blower, and three nickel-plated racks handle full sheet pans either direction.
- Rugged all-stainless exterior – front, sides, and bottom resist corrosion and wipe clean fast.
- Battery-ready – 1¼" front gas manifold couples seamlessly with other Platinum units.
- Fully insulated burner box & oven cavity keeps heat where it belongs and saves energy on the line.
- Factory 1-year parts & labor warranty backed by Southbend’s nationwide service network.
At-a-Glance Specs
Overall width | 32" (813 mm) |
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Overall depth | 37½" (953 mm) |
Height – cook surface / top of flue | 37" / 43½" |
Total BTU | 255,000 BTU/hr |
Open burners | 6 × 35,000 BTU (3 front + 3 step-up rear) |
Oven type / BTU | Convection, 45,000 BTU |
Oven interior (H × W × D) | 14" × 26" × 24" |
Racks included | 3 adjustable positions (5 rack guides) |
Gas connection | 1¼" front manifold, 1" rear NPT (regulator required) |
Legs | 6" stainless steel, adjustable |
Clearances* | 0" sides | 6" rear (combustible) |
Certifications | CSA, NSF, cCSAus |
*Installation under a properly sized vent hood is recommended.
Engineered for Daily Abuse
- 9¼" deep full-width front rail doubles as a plating shelf.
- 5" stainless flue riser channels exhaust away from the chef.
- Full-width drip tray pulls out from the front for quick dumping.
- Manual burner valves give you instant flame response and decades of service life.
Perfect For
- High-volume restaurants & hotel kitchens
- Catering venues that need a compact powerhouse
- Institutional cafeterias and culinary schools
Commercial use only. Oversized cookware (12"+ Ø) should be kept on rear burners to avoid front-rail heat build-up.