Southbend (Middleby) P72-CM Platinum Cheese Melters
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Southbend (Middleby) P72-CM Platinum Cheese Melters
Description
Southbend Platinum 72" Gas Infrared Cheese Melter – Riser-Mount
Model P72-CM | 80,000 BTU | CSA & NSF CertifiedFinish, melt, brown and hold with speed you can taste. The Southbend Platinum 72" Cheese Melter delivers intense, even infrared heat across an expansive 67" x 13" cooking surface—perfect for high-volume kitchens that refuse to compromise on quality or ticket times.
Key Features & Benefits
- Eight 10,000 BTU infrared burners (80,000 BTU total) for instant, uniform heat.
- Blazing 90-second preheat means zero waiting between batches.
- Dual valve controls let you fire the left or right bank independently—save energy during slower periods.
- Five rack positions plus one chrome-plated rack (included) handle everything from deep dishes to sheet pans.
- Bright-anneal removable crumb tray makes end-of-shift cleanup a breeze.
- All-stainless, double-wall cabinet built to withstand punishing commercial use.
- Zero clearance to non-combustible walls; only 1" side clearance to combustible surfaces.
- Made in the USA and backed by a full 1-year parts & labor warranty.
At-a-Glance Specifications
| Manufacturer | Southbend (Middleby) |
|---|---|
| Series / Model | Platinum Series / P72-CM |
| Mounting Style | Flue-riser mount (range-mount standard) |
| Heat Source | Natural or Propane Gas (field convertible) |
| Total BTU | 80,000 BTU/hr |
| Burners | 8 × 10,000 BTU infrared |
| Cooking Surface | 67" W × 13" D (871 sq in) |
| Rack Guides | 5 adjustable positions |
| Included Rack(s) | 1 chrome-plated rack |
| Preheat Time | ≈ 90 seconds |
| Gas Connection | 3⁄8" NPT (rear) with supplied ¾" regulator |
| Operating Pressure | 4" W.C. Natural / 10" W.C. LP |
| Overall Dimensions | 72" W × 21.5" H × 15.5" D |
| Shipping Weight | ≈ 265 lb |
| Certifications | CSA, NSF |
| Warranty | 1-year parts & labor |
Perfect For
- Melting cheese on burgers, subs, nachos & pizzas
- Caramelizing crème brûlée or gratin toppings
- Finishing steaks & seafood with a quick broil
- Holding plates at service temperature just before pickup
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Commercial use only – not for household installation.
