Southbend®
48" Infrared Cheesemelter – Natural Gas, 60000 Total BTUs
Model P48-CM_NG · by Middleby
Price as of Aug 3, 2026. Delivery and installation quoted with your order.
P48-CM_NG. Standard infrared cheesemelters are range-mounted on a flue riser. The P48-CM has 559 sq. in. of cooking surface. The Southbend P48-CM cheesemelter has a natural-gas input of 60,000 BTU/hr. The Southbend cheesemelters require natural-gas operating pressure of 4 in. W.C. The P48-CM has dual-valve control for left and right operation. P48-CM … have five adjustable broiling positions. The exterior is constructed of 430 stainless steel with a #3 polish. The assembly has double-wall reinforced sides and back. width in: 48. P48-CM … are 15.5 in (394 mm) deep. The Southbend P48-CM and P48-CM-PT cheesemelters are 21.5 in (546 mm) high.
Specifications
- Control features
- dual-valve control for left and right operation
- Cooking area
- 559 sq_in
- ENERGY STAR certified
- No
- Fuel type
- gas
- Gas inlet size
- 0.375 in
- Gas input
- 60000 BTU
- Gas supply pressure
- 4 in. w.c.
- Gas type
- natural gas
- Heating input/output (BTU/hr)
- 60000 BTU/hr
- Interior depth
- 13 in
- Interior width
- 43 in
- Number of burners
- 6
- Outdoor use
- indoor only
- Overall depth
- 15.5 in
- Overall height
- 21.5 in
- Overall width
- 48 in
- Product or accessory
- product
- Professional installation required
- Yes
- Unit weight
- 175 lb (79 kg)
For exact dimensions and utility requirements, see the spec sheet.