Southbend (Middleby) P36A-FF Platinum Gas Ranges
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Southbend (Middleby) P36A-FF Platinum Gas Ranges
Description
Platinum 36" Heavy-Duty Gas Range – (2) 18" French Hot Tops & Convection Oven
Southbend | Model P36A-FF | 115,000 BTU | CSA & NSF CertifiedGive your cookline true work-horse performance in just 36 inches. Southbend’s Platinum P36A-FF pairs two 18" French hot tops with a high-output convection oven, delivering the versatility, durability and precision today’s busiest commercial kitchens demand.
Why You’ll Love It
- Blistering 900 °F* center-plate heat on each French top for rapid sautéing, searing or holding stock pots.
- Battery spark ignition and manual high/low controls for quick start-ups and fine temperature adjustments.
- 45,000 BTU convection oven with ½ hp, two-speed blower—ideal for fast, even baking and roasting.
- Full stainless-steel jacket (front, sides, rear & bottom) stands up to daily clean-downs and heavy use.
- 9-¼" deep front rail keeps hot cookware safely off the edge of the line.
- Compact 36" footprint fits seamlessly into new builds or replacement line-ups.
- Ships with three heavy-duty oven racks and 6" stainless adjustable legs—no extra kit required.
French Hot Tops
Each 18" plate is driven by a 35,000 BTU burner (70,000 BTU total) and features a removable steel plate that graduates from roughly 900 °F at the center to lower-temperature holding zones toward the edge—perfect for juggling multiple menu items without sacrificing another burner space.
Convection Oven Advantage
- Porcelain-enameled interior—26" W × 24" D × 14" H—fits standard sheet pans left-to-right or front-to-back.
- “Insta-On” thermostat from 175 °F to 550 °F tackles everything from delicate pastries to high-heat roasting.
- Three chrome-plated racks on five-position side rails maximize batch flexibility.
- Stainless door handle and full firebox insulation retain heat and save energy.
Construction & Installation Highlights
- 5" stainless flue riser channels exhaust into your hood system.
- 1-¼" front gas manifold couples easily into a sectional battery; 1" rear NPT connection simplifies hookups.
- Zero clearance required to non-combustibles; 6" side/rear clearance to combustibles.
- Eligible for Southbend’s free battery-design assistance to streamline line layouts (learn more).
At-a-Glance Specs
| Cooktop Type | (2) 18" French hot tops, steel plates |
|---|---|
| Total BTU | 115,000 BTU (70,000 BTU top + 45,000 BTU oven) |
| Fuel | Natural or Propane gas 7" WC (Nat) / 11" WC (LP) minimum supply |
| Electrical | 120 V, 5.9 A single-phase (blower motor & optional electronic ignition) |
| Exterior Dimensions | 36" W × 37-½" D × 34" H (to hot-top) + 5" flue |
| Oven Interior | 26" W × 24" D × 14" H; porcelain enamel |
| Shipping Weight | ≈ 682 lb |
| Certifications | CSA, NSF |
| Warranty | 1-year parts & labor (commercial) |
What’s in the Crate
- Platinum P36A-FF range (pre-assembled)
- (3) chrome oven racks
- (4) removable French hot-top plates
- 6" stainless adjustable legs
- Owner/installation manual & warranty registration
Popular add-ons (sold separately): casters, 24"/36" flue riser shelving, square belly bar, stainless oven interior, and external gas pressure regulator.
*Center-plate temperature at maximum burner setting under ideal conditions. Actual performance may vary with cookware, load and ambient environment.
