RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This manual is for the Southbend/Platinum Infrared Cheese Melter, which may be mounted over a range or on a wall, or used as a countertop unit by attaching legs to the base. The serial plate is located under the Cheese Melter bottom grease drawer at the front, toward the left (see Figure 1 below).
1/2 psi (3.45 kPa). Southbend reserves the right to change specifications and product design without notice. Such revisions do not entitle the buyer to corresponding changes, additions, or replacements for previously purchased equipment.
NFRARED HEESE ELTER ENTILATION Improper ventilation can result in personal injury or death. Ventilation, which fails to properly remove flue products, can cause headaches, drowsiness, nausea, or could result in death. The flue vent, located at the top of the unit, must not be blocked or covered at any time. All gas appliances must be installed in such a manner that the flow of combustion and ventilation air is not obstructed.
Cheese Melter is turned on. Should ignition fail after 10 seconds, turn off burners, wait 5 minutes, and then try again. Southbend infrared Cheese Melters cook food in about half the time of conventional Cheese Melters, so adjust cooking times.
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PERATION OF NFRARED Southbend infrared Cheese Melters finish product in half the time of ordinary Cheese Melters. The burners reach operating temperature in just 90 seconds, and their intense infrared energy quickly heats the food, not the surrounding air. The rack adjusts to five heights on rack guides.
Southbend equipment is sturdily constructed of the best materials and is designed to provide durable service when treated with ordinary care. To provide the best performance, your equipment must be maintained in good condition and cleaned daily.
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& M NFRARED HEESE ELTER LEANING AINTENANCE WIRE BRUSH, STEEL SCOURING PADS (EXCEPT STAINLESS), SCRAPER, FILE OR OTHER STEEL TOOLS. Surfaces, which are marred, collect dirt more rapidly and become more difficult to clean. Marring also increases the possibility of corrosive attack. Refinishing may then be required. “Heat tint”...
NSTALLATION NSTALLATION These installation procedures must be followed by qualified personnel or warranty will be void. Local codes regarding installation vary greatly from one area to another. The National Fire Protection Association, Inc. states in its NFPA 96 latest edition that local codes are the “authority having jurisdiction” when it comes to installation requirements for equipment.
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NFRARED HEESE ELTER OUNT ON The Infrared Cheese Melter mounts over a range. A special flue riser is shipped with the Cheese Melter and range. Depending on the shipping requirements, the Cheese Melter, flue-riser, and range base may already be partially or completely assembled.
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NSTALLATION OUNT ON The Infrared Cheese Melter is installed by first attaching a mounting bracket to the wall, then attaching the Cheese Melter to the bracket. 1. Attach the wall-mount assembly to the wall using the six ¼” x 2” lag screws and six washers provided (see Figure 5).
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If this equipment is being installed at over 2,000 feet altitude and that information was not specified when ordered, contact the appropriate authorized Southbend Service Representative or the Southbend Service Department. Failure to install with proper orifice sizing will result in poor performance and may void the warranty.
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NSTALLATION ALL PIPE JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS MUST BE TESTED THOROUGHLY FOR GAS LEAKS. USE ONLY SOAPY WATER FOR TESTING ON ALL GASES. NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS. ALL CONNECTIONS MUST BE CHECKED FOR LEAKS AFTER THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN PUT INTO OPERATION.
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NFRARED HEESE ELTER 5: C HECK THE NSTALLATION 1. Check that all screws and bolts are tightened. 2. Check that gas connection has been made correctly. 3. Move the Cheese Melter into the final position at which it will be operated. 4.
The serial plate is located under the Cheese Melter bottom drip pan at the front, toward the left (see Figure 1 on page Replacement parts (including parts not listed in this manual) may be ordered either through a Southbend Authorized Parts Distributor or a Southbend Authorized Service Agency.
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NFRARED HEESE ELTER CCESS TO ERVICEABLE Some serviceable parts are only accessible by removing body side panels and the front panel. The main front panel is fastened with six sheet-metal screws. To remove the front panel, remove these screws, as well as the burner-control-valve knob and the rack-height-position-lever knob.
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ERVICE DJUSTMENT OF HEESE The infra-red burners require no air adjustment after they have left the factory. If a major change in burner operation is noticed, check for obstruction of airflow, around the orifice. Burner performance is affected by (a) orifice size, (b) pressure, (c) injection, and (d) primary airflow.
NFRARED HEESE ELTER ARTS The following table describes the serviceable parts. For parts not listed, contact a Southbend Authorized Parts Distributor or a Southbend Authorized Service Agency. PARTS LIST P32-CM Part Number DESCRIPTION 1183202 BODY SIDE, LEFT 1183323 BODY SIDE, RIGHT...
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ERVICE ARTS CONT PARTS LIST P48-CM Part Number DESCRIPTION 1183202 BODY SIDE, LEFT 1183323 BODY SIDE, RIGHT 1183332 BRACKET, ORFICE 1187621 FRONT, BODY 1183142 BASE, AZ 1183144 GREASE DRAWER, BA 1183141 BODY, BOTTOM/BACK 1183145 STIFFENER, CAVITY 1183161 COVER 1183159 PLATE, HEAT DEFLECTOR 1187606 SUPPORT, REAR 1183171...
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TUBE, BURNER SUPPLY (V) 1183264 TUBE, PILOT ADJUST 1187712 TUBE, FLEX 1/4 x 17" LG 1183315 NIPPLE,PIPE, BLK. 3/8" X 7.50" 1183186 TUBE, BURNER SUPPLY (CENT) PARTS LIST P32-CM-PT Part Number DESCRIPTION 1187696 BODY SIDE 1187724 REAR, BODY 1183332 BRACKET, ORFICE 1187620...
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ERVICE ARTS CONT PARTS LIST P36-CM-PT Part Number DESCRIPTION 1187696 BODY SIDE 1187737 REAR, BODY 1183332 BRACKET, ORFICE 1187619 FRONT, BODY 1187738 BASE, AZ 1187740 GREASE DRAWER, BA 1187742 BODY, BOTTOM 1183219 STIFFENER, CAVITY 1187743 STIFFENER, REAR 1187745 COVER 1187746 PLATE, HEAT DEFLECTOR 1187747 MOUNT, BURNER...
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NFRARED HEESE ELTER ARTS CONT PARTS LIST P60-CM-PT Part Number DESCRIPTION 1187696 BODY SIDE 1187694 REAR, BODY 1183332 BRACKET, ORFICE 1187622 FRONT, BODY 1187679 BASE, AZ 1187706 GREASE DRAWER, BA 1187673 BODY, BOTTOM 1187652 STIFFENER, CAVITY 1187698 STIFFENER, REAR 1187683 COVER 1187710 PLATE, HEAT DEFLECTOR...
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ERVICE NFRARED HEESE ELTER Notes: 1186531 R 0 (12/05) NSTALLATION AND PERATION ANUAL...
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NFRARED HEESE ELTER ERVICE 1186531 R 0 (12/05) NSTALLATION AND PERATION ANUAL...
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Flue-Riser Mount, Wall Mount, or Countertop A product with the Southbend name incorporates the best in durability and low maintenance. We all recognize, however, that replacement parts and occasional professional service may be necessary to extend the useful life of this appliance.