Southbend®
72" Infrared Cheesemelter – Propane, 80000 Total BTUs
Model P72-CM_LP · by Middleby
Price as of Aug 3, 2026. Delivery and installation quoted with your order.
The Southbend P72-CM and P72-CM-PT cheesemelters are 15.5 in (394 mm) deep. The Southbend P72-CM and P72-CM-PT cheesemelters are 72 in (1829 mm) wide. The P72-CM has 871 sq. in. of cooking surface. The P72-CM is equipped with 8 infrared burners. The Southbend P72-CM and P72-CM-PT cheesemelters each have a propane input of 80,000 BTU/hr. The Southbend cheesemelters require propane operating pressure of 10 in. W.C. The P72-CM has dual-valve control for left and right operation. P72-CM … have five adjustable broiling positions. The exterior is constructed of 430 stainless steel with a #3 polish.
Specifications
- Cooking area
- 871 sq_in
- ENERGY STAR certified
- No
- Fuel type
- gas
- Gas input
- 80000 BTU
- Gas type
- propane
- Heat rate (BTU/hr)
- 80,000 btu/hr btu_per_hr
- Interior depth
- 13 in
- Interior width
- 67 in
- Number of burners
- 8
- Open kitchen enabled
- No
- Outdoor use
- indoor only
- Overall depth
- 15.5 in
- Overall height
- 21.5 in
- Overall width
- 72 in
- Product or accessory
- product
- Professional installation required
- Yes
- Unit weight
- 265 lb (120 kg)
For exact dimensions and utility requirements, see the spec sheet.