American Range Cheese Melters - ARCM-72

American Range  Cheese Melters - ARCM-72

70,000 BTU • Stainless Steel • Made in USA

Melt cheese, finish entrées, and flash-broil plates at lightning speed with the American Range ARCM-72. This 6-foot cheesemelter harnesses twin atmospheric infrared burners to deliver an even, instant heat blanket—perfect for high-volume kitchens that refuse to compromise on consistency or presentation.

Features 

• 2 high-intensity infrared burners generate a combined 70,000 BTU (21 kW) of radiant heat.
• Manual, individual burner controls with standing pilots for instant ignition and precise browning.
• Chrome-plated grid rack slides to 3 height positions—perfect for delicate gratins or blistering nachos.
• Heavy-gauge stainless steel exterior (front, sides, and top) resists dents and wipes clean fast.
• Full-width removable drip pan speeds up end-of-shift clean-down.
• Ships with rear 3/4" NPT gas regulator; field-convertible for natural gas or LP.
• Proudly designed, engineered, and built in Pacoima, California.

Specifications

What our Experts Think

• Massive high-volume finishing power — The American Range ARCM-72 delivers 70,000 BTU via dual high-efficiency infrared burners, engineered for fast, even broiling and cheese melting across a full 72" surface.
• Built for peak-service kitchen throughput — The extra-wide 72-inch cooking area supports multiple pans at once, making it ideal for restaurants, hotel kitchens, and high-demand finishing stations.
• Precision infrared heat control — Atmospheric infrared burners provide direct radiant heat that melts, browns, and finishes dishes quickly without drying out food underneath.
• Professional-grade durability — Heavy-gauge stainless steel construction on the front, sides, and top ensures long-term resistance to heat, grease, and daily commercial wear.
• Flexible rack positioning for consistency — Adjustable multi-position rack system allows chefs to fine-tune browning intensity depending on dish type and service speed.
• Designed for workflow efficiency — A full-width removable drip pan simplifies cleaning and helps maintain hygiene during continuous service operations.
• Simple, reliable operation — Manual controls with standing pilots provide fast ignition and dependable day-to-day performance without complex electronics.
• Best suited for finishing-heavy kitchens — Ideal for high-output operations needing fast cheese melting, gratin finishing, and broiling without slowing down the main cookline

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