Southbend®
36" Infrared Cheesemelter – Natural Gas, 40000 Total BTUs
Model P36-CM_NG · by Middleby
Price as of Aug 3, 2026. Delivery and installation quoted with your order.
P36-CM_NG. Category: Salamander Broilers & Cheesemelters. The Southbend P36-CM and P36-CM-PT cheesemelters are 36 in (914 mm) wide. Standard infrared cheesemelters are range-mounted on a flue riser. The P36-CM has 403 sq. in. of cooking surface. The P24-CM, P32-CM, P36-CM, P48-CM, P60-CM, and P72-CM have five adjustable broiling positions. The P36-CM is equipped with 4 infrared burners. The Southbend P36-CM cheesemelter has a natural-gas input of 40,000 BTU/hr. The Southbend cheesemelters require natural-gas operating pressure of 4 in. W.C. The controls use heavy-duty gas valves to adjust gas flow, with variable temperature adjustment between high and off. The P36-CM has dual-valve control for left and right operation. The exterior is constructed of 430 stainless steel with a #3 polish.
Specifications
- Cooking area
- 403 sq_in
- ENERGY STAR certified
- No
- Fuel type
- gas
- Gas input
- 40000 BTU
- Gas supply pressure
- 4 in. w.c.
- Gas type
- natural gas
- Interior depth
- 13 in
- Interior width
- 31 in
- Number of burners
- 4
- Open kitchen enabled
- No
- Outdoor use
- indoor only
- Overall depth
- 15.5 in
- Overall height
- 21.5 in
- Overall width
- 36 in
- Product or accessory
- product
- Professional installation required
- Yes
For exact dimensions and utility requirements, see the spec sheet.