Southbend (Middleby) P36C-BBG Platinum Gas Ranges

Platinum Series 36" Heavy-Duty Gas Range

Built in the USA for the most demanding professional kitchens, Southbend’s Platinum P36C-BBG Heavy-Duty Range delivers 172,000 BTU of dependable, even heat in a compact 36-inch footprint. Four patented clog-free burners handle high-volume sauté and stock work, while a 1"-thick manual griddle adds breakfast, searing, or finishing versatility—all atop a rugged stainless-steel cabinet base.

Key Performance Features

• (4) open top burners at 35,000 BTU each with battery spark ignition — no standing pilots to waste energy.
• Patented clog-free burner design and removable welded steel grates for quick, tool-free cleaning.
• 12" manual griddle section:
  • (2) 16,000 BTU burners, one control knob.
  • 1" polished steel plate with side & rear splashers.
  • Removable stainless grease drawer for fast turnarounds.
• 9-1/4" deep front rail keeps cookware safely in board and doubles as a convenient plating ledge.
• 5" stainless flue riser channels heat and combustion gases away from the cook line.

Engineered for the Long Haul

• All-stainless exterior (front, sides, rear & bottom) resists corrosion and stands up to heavy scrubbing.
• Fully insulated lining & burner box maximize efficiency and keep surface temps comfortable.
• 6" stainless adjustable legs for easy leveling or cleaning beneath the unit.
• 1-1/4" front gas manifold couples seamlessly with other Platinum Series pieces for battery design.
• 1" rear gas connection (male NPT) simplifies single-point hook-up.
• Spacious cabinet base with two center-opening doors stores sheet pans, smallwares, or cleaning supplies right where you need them.

Certifications & Warranty

• cCSAus, CSA Flame & CSA Star listed
• NSF certified for food-service sanitation
• Heavy-Duty Sectional Range warranty: 1-year parts & labor
• Manufactured in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, USA

Technical Specifications

Popular Factory Options

• Chrome-plated or grooved griddle surface
• 24" or 36" high flue riser with cheesemelter or salamander mounts
• Casters with front locks & rear restraint kit
• External pressure regulator
• 7-1/4" deep “old-style” front rail or square belly bar

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