Description
A 72" infrared cheesemelter that mounts over a range, on a wall or on a counter.
The Southbend P72-CM is a 72" infrared cheesemelter for melting cheese, browning casseroles and finishing plates on a busy line. 8 burners at 10,000 BTU each give 80,000 BTU on natural gas or propane and preheat in about 90 seconds. Its 13" deep cavity has 5 rack positions.
Will it fit · Will it hook up
- Outside size
- 72" W × 15.5" D × 21.5" H, 265 lbs
- Gas
- 3/8" NPT rear inlet with the supplied 3/4" NPT pressure regulator; 4" W.C. natural gas or 10" W.C. propane operating pressure
- Heat input
- 80,000 BTU natural gas or propane (8 × 10,000)
- Mounting
- Range mount on a flue riser is standard (specify the riser size); wall bracket or 4" countertop legs are options
- Clearances
- 1" sides and 0" rear from combustible construction, 0" from noncombustible
Dimensions and weight are from Southbend's spec sheet (Form CM Rev 6, October 2021); the weight is the unit weight, not the crated weight.
Infrared heat
8 infrared burners at 10,000 BTU each preheat in about 90 seconds, with no waiting between loads.
Controls
Independent valves run the left and right burner fields, so you can heat only the side you need.
Mount it where it fits
Standard mounting is on the flue riser of a sectional or restaurant range; a wall bracket or 4" countertop legs are optional.
Easy to clean
Stainless steel interior, a chrome-plated rack with 5 positions and a removable bright anneal crumb tray.
Delivery and setup
- Ships by freight carrier. See our shipping policy for delivery details, and call us for the current lead time.
- Tell us natural gas or propane, and the mounting (range riser size, wall or countertop), when you order.
- Inspect the shipment before signing for it and note any damage on the bill. Report concealed damage to the carrier within 15 days.
- Have a qualified gas installer connect it and follow local codes.
Questions buyers ask
Can it mount on my range?
Range mounting on a flue riser is standard; tell us the riser size when you order.
Natural gas or propane?
Both are rated 80,000 BTU. Tell us your gas type when you order. A pressure regulator with 3/4" NPT inlet and outlet is supplied with the unit.
Does it need electricity?
No electrical connection is listed on Southbend's spec sheet.
How close can it go to a wall?
Allow 1" at the sides and 0" at the rear from combustible construction, 0" from noncombustible construction.
What does the warranty cover?
Southbend covers defects in parts and labor for 1 year from purchase, serviced by a Southbend Authorized Service Agency, and no longer than 18 months from the factory. Spark igniters, seals and similar wear parts are limited to 90 days, and damage from improper installation, ventilation or misuse is not covered.
Specs
| Manufacturer | Southbend |
|---|---|
| Model Number | P72-CM |
| Series | Platinum Cheese Melter |
| Quantity | 1 Each |
| Weight | 265 lbs |
| Width | 72 Inches |
| Depth | 15.5 Inches |
| Height | 21.5 Inches |
| Mounting | Range Mount on Flue Riser StandardWall Mount with Bracket or Countertop with 4" Legs Optional |
| Burners | 8 x 10,000 BTU/H Infrared (Natural Gas or Propane) |
| Total BTU | 80,000 BTU/H Natural Gas or Propane (8 x 10,000) |
| Cooking Cavity | 67" W x 13" D, 5 Rack Positions871 sq. in. Cooking Surface |
| Rack | Chrome-Plated, RemovableBright Anneal Removable Crumb Tray |
| Controls | Dual Valves for Left and Right Burner Fields, Variable Between High and Off |
| Interior | Stainless Steel |
| Preheat | 90 Seconds |
| Gas Type | Natural Gas or Propane (Specify When Ordering) |
| Gas Connection | 3/8" NPT Rear InletPressure Regulator with 3/4" NPT Inlet/Outlet Supplied |
| Operating Pressure | 4" W.C. Natural Gas10" W.C. Propane |
| Clearances | 1" Sides and 0" Rear from Combustible Construction0" from Noncombustible Construction |
| Certifications | CSA Design Certified (C/US)NSFMade in USA |
| Warranty | 1 Year Parts and Labor (Southbend Limited Warranty) |
| Usage | Commercial Use Only |
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