Southbend®
32" Infrared Cheesemelter – Natural Gas, 40000 Total BTUs
Model P32-CM_NG · by Middleby
Price as of Aug 3, 2026. Delivery and installation quoted with your order.
P32-CM. Standard infrared cheesemelters are range-mounted on a flue riser. The P32-CM has 351 sq. in. of cooking surface. The P32-CM is equipped with 4 infrared burners. The Southbend P32-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 P32-CM has dual-valve control for left and right operation. The exterior is constructed of 430 stainless steel with a #3 polish. The Southbend P32-CM and P32-CM-PT cheesemelters are 15.5 in (394 mm) deep. The Southbend P32-CM and P32-CM-PT cheesemelters are 21.5 in (546 mm) high. The Southbend P32-CM and P32-CM-PT cheesemelters are 32 in (813 mm) wide.
Specifications
- Burner or heat source type
- infrared
- Cooking area
- 351 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
- 27 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
- 32 in
- Product or accessory
- product
- Professional installation required
- Yes
- Unit weight
- 120 lb (54 kg)
For exact dimensions and utility requirements, see the spec sheet.