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Southbend (Middleby)  |  Platinum  |  SKU: P36-CM

Southbend (Middleby) P36-CM Platinum Cheese Melters

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Description

Southbend Platinum Series 36" Heavy-Duty Gas Cheesemelter — Model P36-CM

40,000 BTU • Riser-Mount • 4 Infrared Burners

Give 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
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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Commercial use only: This appliance must be installed by qualified technicians in accordance with all local codes.

Features & Specs

Manufacturer

Southbend (Middleby)

Brand_name

Platinum

Height

21.5in

Width

36.0in

Depth

15.5in

Shipping Weight

135.0lbs

Width (side - side)

25" - 36"

Heat type

infrared

Mounting

range mount

Rack Positions

5

Exterior Finish

all stainless steel exterior

Specifications

Platinum Heavy Duty Cheesemelter Match, gas, 36", riser mount, (4) infrared burners, (5) position rack guides, (1) chrome plated rack, dual valve control, 90 second preheat time, removable crumb tray, stainless steel construction, 40,000 BTU