Southbend Platinum Series Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Southbend Manuals
  4. Ranges
  5. Platinum Series
  6. Owner's manual

Southbend Platinum Series Owner's Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for Platinum Series:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Owner's Manual
Platinum Series Range
Flush Open Burner Models
Step-Up Open Burner Models
Combination Open-Burner Hot-Top Models
Combination Open-Burner Griddle Models
Model P32N-PPP
Model P32N-HH
Model P32N-GRAD
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause property damage, injury, or death.
Read installation, operation, and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
1100 Old Honeycutt Road Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina 27526 USA • www.southbendnc.com
M
R
ANUAL 1185836
EV 8 (9/14)
$21.00
Graduated Hot-Top Models
Uniform Hot-Top Models
Plancha Models
French Top Models
Model P32A-XX
Model P48W-CCCC
Model P18N-F
WARNING
IMPORTANT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Please complete this information and retain
this manual for the life of the equipment:
Model #: __________________________
Serial #:___________________________
Date Purchased: ____________________
Charbroliler Models
Standard Griddle Models
Thermostatic Griddle Models
Wood Smoker
Model P32N-BBB
Model P32N-CC
Model P32N-TT
P
S
LATINUM
ERIES
M
S
ANUAL
ECTION
R
ANGE
SR

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Platinum Series and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Southbend Platinum Series

Summary of Contents for Southbend Platinum Series

  • Page 1 Please complete this information and retain this manual for the life of the equipment: Model #: __________________________ Serial #:___________________________ Owner’s Manual Date Purchased: ____________________ Platinum Series Range Flush Open Burner Models Graduated Hot-Top Models Charbroliler Models Step-Up Open Burner Models Uniform Hot-Top Models...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Southbend replacement parts are installed. Give this Owner’s Manual and important papers to the proper authority to retain for future reference. Copyright © 2014 by Southbend. All rights reserved. Published in the United States of America OWNER’S MANUAL 1185836 REV 8 (9/14)
  • Page 3 Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest pieces of heavy-duty commercial cooking equipment on the market. You will find that your new equipment, like all Southbend equipment, has been designed and manufactured to meet the toughest standards in the industry. Each piece of Southbend equipment is carefully engineered and designs are verified through laboratory tests and field installations.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Therefore, installations should comply with all local codes. 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.
  • Page 5 LATINUM ERIES ANGE PECIFICATIONS ENTILATION WARNING 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. All gas appliances must be installed in such a manner that the flow of combustion and ventilation air is not obstructed. Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided.
  • Page 6 LATINUM ERIES ANGE PECIFICATIONS LECTRICITY UPPLY Units with convection-oven bases with optional electronic ignition require electric power (50Hz or 60Hz single-phase AC). 120V models have a 7-foot (2134 mm) power cord with a grounded plug (1.0 amps for “D” Models and 4.8 amps for “A”...

  • Page 7: Operation

    LATINUM ERIES ANGE PERATION PERATION DANGER EXPLOSION HAZARD In the event a gas odor is detected, shut down equipment at the main shut off valve. Immediately call the emergency phone number of your gas supplier. CAUTION If a pilot flame pilot should go out, the flow of gas to the corresponding burner is NOT interrupted. Consequently, it is the responsibility of the operator to check the ignition of each burner immediately EVERY TIME a burner is turned on.
  • Page 8 LATINUM ERIES ANGE PERATION Figure 2 Operation of Open-Burner Sections Each knob can be turned to OFF or to any position in the range When done cooking, turn the appropriate control knob to OFF. from LOW to HIGH. The left knob controls the rear burner, (The pilot should remain lit).
  • Page 9 LATINUM ERIES ANGE PERATION Figure 3 Operation of Uniform Hot-Top Section When done cooking, turn the appropriate control knob to OFF. Each control knob can be turned to OFF or to any position in (The pilot should remain lit). the range from LOW to HIGH. When the control is set to HIGH, Each burner has a pilot located near the front of the burner.
  • Page 10 LATINUM ERIES ANGE PERATION Figure 4 Operation of Graduated Hot-Top Section Each control knob can be turned to OFF or to any position in When done cooking, turn the control knob to OFF. (The pilot the range from LOW to HIGH. When the control is set to HIGH, should remain lit).
  • Page 11 LATINUM ERIES ANGE PERATION Figure 5 Operation of French Hot-Top Section Each control knob can be turned to OFF or to any position in When done cooking, turn the control knob to OFF. (The pilot the range from LOW to HIGH. When the control is set to HIGH, should remain lit).
  • Page 12 LATINUM ERIES ANGE PERATION Figure 6 Operation of Charbroiler Section Each control knob can be turned to OFF, or to any position in When done cooking, turn the appropriate control knob to OFF. the range from LOW-to-HIGH. Each 6”-wide burner top-grate (The pilot should remain lit).
  • Page 13 Southbend P/N 1188495; or Mesquite Chunks, 10 lb bag type of wood used.) Southbend P/N 1188496.) Split wood pieces can be up to 4” diameter and 20” long. 4. Once the wood ignites, adjust the control knobs to the desired setting for cooking.
  • Page 14 LATINUM ERIES ANGE PERATION Figure 8 Operation of Plancha Griddle Sections Each control knob can be turned to OFF or to any position in When necessary while cooking, pull out and empty the grease the range from low to high. drawer.
  • Page 15 LATINUM ERIES ANGE PERATION Figure 9 Operation of Standard (Non-Thermostatic) Griddle Sections Each control knob can be turned to OFF, or any postion in the When necessary while cooking, pull out and empty the grease range from LOW-to-HIGH. drawer. To start cooking, turn the control knob to HIGH. Check that the When done cooking, turn the appropriate control knob to OFF.
  • Page 16 LATINUM ERIES ANGE PERATION Figure 10 Operation of Thermostatic Griddle Sections Each control knob that can be turned to OFF, or to any Each griddle section up to 36” wide has a single pilot that is lit temperature in the range 150°F to 400°F (66°C to 204°C). using a long match inserted thorough a hole in the front valve panel.
  • Page 17 LATINUM ERIES ANGE PERATION Figure 11 Operation of Oven Each oven has a thermostatic control that can be set in the FOR UNITS WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION range 175°F to 550°F (66°C to 260°C). Convection ovens have 1. Turn the Oven Gas Shut-Off Valve to ON. a fan that can be set to HI speed or LO speed.
  • Page 18 LATINUM ERIES ANGE PERATION UGGESTIONS FOR OOKING SING A ONVECTION As a guide, set oven temperatures 25 to 50 degrees lower than called for in recipes using conventional (non-convection) ovens. FROZEN ENTREE PRODUCTS: Punch holes in lid before heating. Tent lid if product has a tendency to stick, i.e., lasagna or macaroni and cheese.
  • Page 19 LATINUM ERIES ANGE PERATION ORRECTING ROBLEMS WHEN OOKING WITH A ONVENTION If... Then... Cakes are dark on the sides and not done in the center… lower oven temperature Cake edges are too brown… reduce number of pans or lower oven temperature Cakes have light outer color…...

  • Page 20: Daily Cleaning And Maintenance

    Southbend appliances are sturdily constructed of the best materials and are designed to provide durable service when treated with ordinary care. To expect the best performance, your equipment must be maintained in good condition and cleaned daily.
  • Page 21 LATINUM ERIES ANGE LEARNING WOOL as any particles left on the surface will rust and further spoil the appearance of the finish. NEVER USE A 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.

  • Page 22: Installation

    248 CMR interlocking requirements. This installation procedure does NOT cover Southbend sectional fryers, fryer filter systems, salamander broilers, upright broilers, cheese melters, or refrigerated bases. Consult the manuals of those appliances when they are being installed as part of a sectional range battery.
  • Page 23 LATINUM ERIES ANGE NSTALLATION Figure 12 Removal of Shipping Hold-Down Brackets Shipping Hold-Down Brackets TTACH A set of four legs is packed with units ordered with legs. (For units ordered with casters, go to Step 2b.) A threaded leg pad is fastened to the base frame at each corner. Each leg has a corresponding mating thread. The legs can be adjusted to overcome a slightly uneven floor.
  • Page 24 LATINUM ERIES ANGE NSTALLATION TTACH ASTERS NOTICE For an appliance equipped with casters, (1) the installation shall be made with a connector that complies with the Standard for Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances, ANSI Z21.69 or Connectors for Moveable Gas Appliances, CAN/CGA-6.16, and a quick-disconnect device that complies with the Standard for Quick-Disconnect Devices for Use With Gas Fuel, ANSI Z21.41, or Quick Disconnect Devices for Use with Gas Fuel, CAN1-6.9, (2) adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of the appliance without depending on the connector and the quick-...
  • Page 25 LATINUM ERIES ANGE NSTALLATION TEP 2C: OUNT NIT ON ASTER RAME NOTICE For an appliance equipped with casters, (1) the installation shall be made with a connector that complies with the Standard for Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances, ANSI Z21.69 or Connectors for Moveable Gas Appliances, CAN/CGA-6.16, and a quick-disconnect device that complies with the Standard for Quick-Disconnect Devices for Use With Gas Fuel, ANSI Z21.41, or Quick Disconnect Devices for Use with Gas Fuel, CAN1-6.9, (2) adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of the appliance without depending on the connector and the quick-...
  • Page 26 LATINUM ERIES ANGE NSTALLATION NOTICE Adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of the appliance without depending on the connector and the quick-disconnect device or its associated piping to limit the appliance movement. The restraining means should be attached to a frame member on the back of the unit. Figure 15 Installation of Cable Restraint ONNECT...
  • Page 27 LATINUM ERIES ANGE NSTALLATION TTACH ISER AND HELF SSEMBLIES Install the flue riser(s) using the following procedure (as shown in Figure 16). 1. Attach any salamander broilers and flue-riser-mounted cheese melters to appropriate sections following the installation procedure in the manuals for those options. 2.

  • Page 28: Step 7: Connect Gas Supply

    If the sectional range 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.

  • Page 29: Step 8: Connect Water Supply

    LATINUM ERIES ANGE NSTALLATION 3. The gas connection piping may have been partially installed at the factory. If necessary, attach the gas connection of any appliances mounted on a flue riser. 4. Locate the pressure regulator(s) packed with the sectional range. Install the pressure regulator, taking care that the direction of gas flow corresponds to the arrow on the side of the pressure regulator.
  • Page 30 LATINUM ERIES ANGE NSTALLATION beef suet, or as a substitute, baking soda, to season it. Never allow water on a hot griddle and never wash it with soap and water. 9. Check that gas supply is adequate by simultaneously turning on all burners of all sections to their highest setting, then again checking that all burner flames have correct appearance and height.
  • Page 31 On models with a cabinet base, the serial plate is located inside the left cabinet door. On modular (countertop) models, the serial plate is located inside the front valve panel. 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.

  • Page 32: Troubleshootingb

    LATINUM ERIES ANGE ERVICE ROUBLESHOOTING URNERS AND ILOTS The following table lists the possible causes of burner and pilot related problems that may occur. Problem Look for - None of the burners and pilots will turn on nter… – Main gas supply to unit is OFF. All burners produce excessive carbon deposits –...
  • Page 33 LATINUM ERIES ANGE ERVICE Pilot-flame outage is often due to an unstable flame caused by over-adjustment to the point where the pilot flame is leaving its port, or “blowing off.” Sometimes the pilots are increased too much in an effort to improve ignition, resulting in this unstable condition.
  • Page 34 LATINUM ERIES ANGE ERVICE Figure 18 Adjustment of Graduated Hot-Top Pilot and Burner The burner valves are not adjustable. The burner orifice is of the fixed type, sized for the type of gas and the operating altitude. To adjust the burner air-gas mixture, loosen the screw that secures the air shutter on the mixer face and rotate the mixer cap to obtain a clear, stable blue flame with a distinct inner cone at each port.
  • Page 35 LATINUM ERIES ANGE ERVICE Figure 19 Adjustment of 33K and 45K Open-Top Burners and Pilots The burner valves are not adjustable. The burner orifice is of the fixed type, sized for the type of gas and the operating altitude. To adjust the burner air-gas mixture, loosen the screw that secures the air shutter on the mixer face and rotate the mixer cap to obtain a clear, stable blue flame with a distinct inner cone at each port.
  • Page 36 LATINUM ERIES ANGE ERVICE Figure 20 Adjustment of Thermostatic-Griddle Thermostat Each 16”-wide section of a thermostatic griddle has a control knob that operates a snap-action thermostatic valve. Each valve is adjusted at the factory. If the griddle surface temperature is different from the thermostat dial setting, adjust the thermostatic valve using the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 37 LATINUM ERIES ANGE ERVICE Figure 21 Adjustment of Thermostatic-Griddle Burners and Pilot The thermostatic burner valve is adjustable (see page 35). The burner orifice is of the fixed type, sized for the type of gas and the operating altitude. To adjust the burner air-gas mixture, loosen the screw that secures the air shutter on the mixer face and rotate the mixer cap to obtain a clear, stable blue flame with a distinct inner cone at each port.
  • Page 38 LATINUM ERIES ANGE ERVICE Figure 22 Adjustment of Oven Thermostat The oven thermostat is carefully calibrated at the factory so that the dial setting matches the actual oven temperature. Field recalibration is seldom necessary, and should not be resorted to unless considerable cooking experience definite- ly proves that the control is not maintaining the temperatures to which the dial is set.
  • Page 39 LATINUM ERIES ANGE ERVICE Figure 23 Adjustment of Oven Pilot and Burner The burner orifice is of the fixed type, sized for the type of gas and the operating altitude. To adjust the burner air-gas mixture, loosen the screw that secures the air shutter on the mixer face and rotate the mixer cap to obtain a clear, stable blue flame with a distinct inner cone at each port.
  • Page 40 ANIFOLD RESSURE There is not an internal pressure regulator. The external pressure regulators supplied by Southbend are factory set at 6” W.C. for natural gas and 10” W.C. for propane gas. To check the manifold pressure, do the following: 1. Turn OFF all thermostats, burner controls, gas shut-off valves, and the external gas supply connection(s).

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Warranty will be void and the manufacturer is relieved of all liability if service work is performed by other than a qualified technician, or if other than genuine Southbend replacement parts are installed. 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.
  • Page 42 LATINUM ERIES ANGE ROUBLESHOOTING ROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION Proper and efficient operation of oven is dependent on correct installation and function of components. Always verify that components are in place and functioning as intended. The following table lists the possible causes of oven-related problems that may occur Problem Look for - 1 Oven will not come on.
  • Page 43 Value. If you continue to have if you continue to have issues after replacing the thermpile, then issues after replacing the safety valve, then contact Southbend contact Southbend Technical Support for assistance at Technical Support for assistance at 919-762-1000 option 2.
  • Page 44 If wire breaks or loose attempt to ignite oven. attempt to ignite oven. connections are not found, call Southbend Technical Service. Replace ignition module Replace ignition module and attempt to ignite oven. and attempt to ignite oven.
  • Page 45 LATINUM ERIES ANGE ROUBLESHOOTING ROUBLESHOOTING ONVECTION- LOWER WARNING Before attempting to service or replace any electrical component, make sure power source has been disconnected. CAUTION When changing motor or servicing oven, always verify that blower wheel rotation is clockwise when looking into the oven cavity.
  • Page 46 LATINUM ERIES ANGE ROUBLESHOOTING Figure 17 Convection-Oven Blower Does Not Run Convection-oven blower does not run. DISCONNECT POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER. Remove the control knobs from the front of the range. Remove the screws that secure the top of the control panel and carefully tilt the panel forward to expose the back of the blower switch that is mounted in the front panel.
  • Page 47 LATINUM ERIES ANGE ROUBLESHOOTING Figure 18 Convection-Oven Blower Does Not Run, Continued (Continuing from previous page.) CHECK THAT POWER IS DISCONNECTED AT CIRCUIT BREAKER. Remove the wire terminal cover from the blower motor. Check that the red wire is capped off. Remove the wire nuts from the black and the white wires.
  • Page 48 LATINUM ERIES ANGE ROUBLESHOOTING Figure 19 Wiring Diagram for Oven Bases with Standing Pilot OWNER’S MANUAL 1185836 REV 8 (9/14) PAGE OF 47...
  • Page 49 LATINUM ERIES ANGE ROUBLESHOOTING Figure 20 Wiring Diagram for 120 Volt Oven Bases with Electronic Ignition OWNER’S MANUAL 1185836 REV 8 (9/14) PAGE OF 47...
  • Page 50 LATINUM ERIES ANGE ROUBLESHOOTING Figure 21 Wiring Diagram for 240 Volt Oven Bases with Electronic Ignition OWNER’S MANUAL 1185836 REV 8 (9/14) PAGE OF 47...
  • Page 51 LATINUM ERIES ANGE Notes: OWNER’S MANUAL 1185836 REV 8 (9/14) PAGE OF 47...
  • Page 52 LATINUM ERIES ANGE Notes: OWNER’S MANUAL 1185836 REV 8 (9/14) PAGE OF 47...
  • Page 53 LATINUM ERIES ANGE Notes: OWNER’S MANUAL 1185836 REV 8 (9/14) PAGE OF 47...
  • Page 54 ERIES ANGE 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. When service is needed, contact a Southbend Authorized Service Agency, or your dealer. To avoid confusion, always refer to the model number, serial number, and type of your appliance.

This manual is also suitable for:

P32n-pppP32a-xxP32n-bbbP32n-hhP48w-ccccP32n-cc ... Show all

Table of Contents