Serv-Ware SGCM-36 36" Gas Cheesemelter with Infrared Burner, 30,000 BTU, 3 Rack Positions

Nachos, French onion soup, open-faced sandwiches and a quick finish on a casserole all need the same thing: fast, even top heat. The Serv-Ware SGCM-36 is a 36-inch gas cheesemelter that delivers it with an oversized infrared burner, making it a handy finishing station for Mexican kitchens, pubs, diners and Italian restaurants.

One 30,000 BTU/hr infrared burner covers the full cooking area and heats up instantly, so there is no waiting for a preheat. The chrome wire grid slides into three rack positions, the controls are simple manual knobs, and a standby pilot keeps it ready to light. It measures 36" wide, 19" deep and 16-1/2" high.

What you will notice in day-to-day use

• Ready when the plate is. The infrared burner comes up to heat almost immediately, which saves gas compared with leaving a broiler idling all shift.
• Even melting edge to edge. An extra-large burner spreads heat across the whole cooking area, so cheese on the outside of the tray melts as evenly as the middle.
• Three heights. Move the chrome wire grid between three rack positions to go from a gentle melt to a hard brown.
• Less mess. An oil collector at the bottom catches drips before they reach the counter.
• Tough controls. Zinc alloy knobs with a chrome finish stand up to busy hands, and the front and sides are stainless steel.

Choosing your setup

Gas type: the SGCM-36 converts easily between natural gas and propane. Have a qualified technician set it for the gas your kitchen uses; supply pressures are below.

Specifications

Before it arrives

• Gas: plan for a 3/4" gas line and have a qualified installer connect it and convert it to LP if needed.
• Ventilation: install under a commercial hood following your local code.
• Placement: mounting method is not specified in the data, so confirm how it will sit (counter, shelf or range top) and the required clearances with the installation manual.

Warranty

1 year parts and labor from Serv-Ware, counted from the original installation date (up to a maximum of 18 months from shipment), for commercial use in the United States; warranty labor must be done by a qualified gas appliance service company.

Specifications per Serv-Ware data; subject to change by the manufacturer.