Southbend (Middleby) P36-CM Platinum Cheese Melters
Southbend (Middleby) P36-CM Platinum Cheese Melters is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
Southbend Platinum Series 36" Heavy-Duty Gas Cheesemelter — Model P36-CM
40,000 BTU • Riser-Mount • 4 Infrared BurnersGive every dish a picture-perfect finish in seconds. The Southbend P36-CM delivers intense, even top heat for melting cheese, glazing meats, and browning casseroles—without slowing down the line.
Performance Highlights
- Blazing 90-second preheat—no waiting between loads.
- 4 high-intensity infrared burners spread heat uniformly across the full 36 in. width.
- Dual valve control fires left, right, or both zones to match production and save energy.
- Five rack positions plus a chrome-plated rack for precise browning control.
- Bright-annealed, removable crumb tray makes clean-up fast and easy.
- All-stainless exterior & interior built to withstand heavy-duty commercial use.
- Factory-set for Natural or LP gas with built-in regulator and 3/8" rear gas connection.
Key Specifications
Model | P36-CM |
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Cooking width | 36" (914 mm) |
Burners | 4 infrared @ 10,000 BTU each |
Total output | 40,000 BTU/hr |
Preheat time | ≈90 seconds |
Rack guides / rack supplied | 5 positions / 1 chrome rack |
Cooking surface | 403 in² (31" W × 13" D cavity) |
Standard mounting | Flue-riser (range) mount |
Optional mounting | Wall bracket or 4" countertop legs (sold separately) |
Gas connection | 3/8" NPT (rear) |
Operating pressure | 4" W.C. Natural • 10" W.C. Propane |
Clearances | 1" sides combustible • 0" rear |
Overall dimensions | 36" W × 21.5" H × 15.5" D |
Shipping weight | 135 lb (61 kg) |
Warranty | 1-year parts & labor |
Options & Accessories
- Wall-mount bracket
- 4" stainless steel legs for countertop installation
- Additional chrome cooking rack
- Sloped enclosure kit
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