Imperial IHR-PL36-M_NAT 36 Inch Gas Range with Plancha Top 30000 BTU

Imperial  |  MFG #: IHR-PL36-M_NAT  |  Item #: 1060770
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  • Supports high-volume, demanding cooking environments
  • Stainless steel exterior for durability and sanitation
  • 1/2" steel plate plancha ensures even heat
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The Imperial IHR-PL36-M_NAT Spec Series Heavy Duty Range Gas, a 36-inch commercial cooktop designed for high-performance foodservice environments, features a durable stainless steel front and sides with a versatile modular base. Equipped with a 1/2-inch thick steel plate plancha top, this gas range delivers consistent heat distribution ideal for heavy-duty cooking operations. With a nominal input of 30,000 BTU (9 kW), it supports demanding culinary workflows in professional kitchens requiring precise temperature control and reliable performance. Its robust construction ensures longevity and ease of maintenance, making it suitable for moderate to high-volume kitchen environments. This model combines technical reliability with functional design to meet rigorous commercial cooking standards.

The Imperial IHR-PL36-M_NAT heavy-duty range offers a modular gas cooktop with a plancha surface and a 1/2-inch steel plate, supporting consistent heat for versatile cooking tasks. Crafted with stainless steel exterior, it provides durability and ease of cleaning, while its 30,000 BTU input ensures efficient heat delivery for busy foodservice operations. Designed for commercial kitchens, it enables precise temperature control and seamless workflow integration. The 36-inch width accommodates multiple cooking zones, optimizing space and throughput in moderate workload environments.

Ideal for restaurant kitchens requiring durable, high-capacity gas ranges with versatile cooking surfaces.

The Imperial IHR-PL36-M_NAT heavy-duty gas range operates with a 36-inch width, 38-inch depth, and 17-inch height, fully constructed from stainless steel front and sides for strength and sanitation. It features a 1/2-inch thick steel plate plancha top, providing consistent heat distribution for robust cooking applications. With an overall weight of 352 lbs, this model is designed for stable installation in commercial kitchens. It is powered by a 30,000 BTU (9 kW) gas input, delivering reliable performance for moderate to high-volume foodservice operations. Certification includes cETLus and NSF standards for safety and sanitation. Its construction allows straightforward cleaning and maintenance, with disassembly compatible with standard kitchen protocols. The unit requires appropriate ventilation and clearance for optimal operation.

A commercial heavy-duty range is a robust cooking appliance designed for high-demand foodservice environments, combining durable construction with high power output. It typically features a stainless steel exterior, a heavy-duty steel plate cooktop, and extensive BTU ratings to withstand continuous use. The Imperial IHR-PL36-M_NAT model, equipped with a 36-inch plancha top and 30,000 BTU gas input, is ideal for restaurant kitchens requiring versatile, reliable cooking equipment capable of high-volume throughput and precise temperature control, often installed in moderate-volume food preparation settings such as busy restaurant lines or institutional kitchens.

This high-capacity gas range from Imperial IHR-PL36-M_NAT is crafted for commercial kitchens with moderate throughput needs, blending build quality and performance. Designed for operation in restaurants and cafeterias, it supports continuous cooking with a durable stainless steel finish and versatile plancha surface. The model is optimized for medium-volume food production, ensuring efficient workflow and consistent results in commercial foodservice applications.

Designed with a focus on durability, performance, and ease of maintenance, the Imperial IHR-PL36-M_NAT heavy-duty range offers a substantial steel plancha top, high BTU output, and stainless steel construction suited for demanding commercial kitchens. Its modular design allows flexible installation, while the robust materials withstand rigorous daily use. This model enhances operational efficiency by providing consistent heat and reliable performance, making it a superior choice in high-traffic restaurant environments compared to less durable options.

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The Imperial IHR-PL36-M_NAT Spec Series Heavy Duty Range Gas, a 36-inch commercial cooktop designed for high-performance foodservice environments, features a durable stainless steel front and sides with a versatile modular base. Equipped with a 1/2-inch thick steel plate plancha top, this gas range delivers consistent heat distribution ideal for heavy-duty cooking operations. With a nominal input of 30,000 BTU (9 kW), it supports demanding culinary workflows in professional kitchens requiring precise temperature control and reliable performance. Its robust construction ensures longevity and ease of maintenance, making it suitable for moderate to high-volume kitchen environments. This model combines technical reliability with functional design to meet rigorous commercial cooking standards.

Top Imperial IHR-PL36-M_NAT Features

The Imperial IHR-PL36-M_NAT heavy-duty range offers a modular gas cooktop with a plancha surface and a 1/2-inch steel plate, supporting consistent heat for versatile cooking tasks. Crafted with stainless steel exterior, it provides durability and ease of cleaning, while its 30,000 BTU input ensures efficient heat delivery for busy foodservice operations. Designed for commercial kitchens, it enables precise temperature control and seamless workflow integration. The 36-inch width accommodates multiple cooking zones, optimizing space and throughput in moderate workload environments.

  • Modular design: supports flexible setup for commercial kitchen layouts
  • Stainless steel construction: enhances durability and simplifies cleaning
  • Plancha top with 1/2" steel plate: promotes even heat transfer for precise cooking
  • 30,000 BTU output: provides ample power for high-volume tasks
  • Heavy-duty 36"W size: optimized for mid-volume restaurant settings

Ideal for restaurant kitchens requiring durable, high-capacity gas ranges with versatile cooking surfaces.

Imperial IHR-PL36-M_NAT Technical Specs

The Imperial IHR-PL36-M_NAT heavy-duty gas range operates with a 36-inch width, 38-inch depth, and 17-inch height, fully constructed from stainless steel front and sides for strength and sanitation. It features a 1/2-inch thick steel plate plancha top, providing consistent heat distribution for robust cooking applications. With an overall weight of 352 lbs, this model is designed for stable installation in commercial kitchens. It is powered by a 30,000 BTU (9 kW) gas input, delivering reliable performance for moderate to high-volume foodservice operations. Certification includes cETLus and NSF standards for safety and sanitation. Its construction allows straightforward cleaning and maintenance, with disassembly compatible with standard kitchen protocols. The unit requires appropriate ventilation and clearance for optimal operation.

  • Electrical Requirements: Not applicable (gas-powered)
  • Cooling Method: Not applicable
  • Construction & Finish: Stainless steel front & sides, with a stainless steel plancha
  • Dimensions: 36" W x 38" D x 17" H
  • Weight: 352 lbs
  • Plate Thickness: 1/2 inch steel plate
  • Performance: 30,000 BTU (9 kW) gas input for reliable heating
  • Electrical compatibility and clearance: Requires proper ventilation and clearance for safe operation
  • Gas connection: Standard gas line hookup for 30,000 BTU supply
  • Installation considerations: Must be benchtop mounted with proper ventilation
  • Cleaning routine: Wipe down stainless surfaces; easy disassembly for maintenance
  • Power/utility needs: Gas connection only, no electrical requirements
  • Durability traits: Heavy-duty steel plate top, corrosion-resistant stainless steel exterior

What is a commercial heavy-duty range?

A commercial heavy-duty range is a robust cooking appliance designed for high-demand foodservice environments, combining durable construction with high power output. It typically features a stainless steel exterior, a heavy-duty steel plate cooktop, and extensive BTU ratings to withstand continuous use. The Imperial IHR-PL36-M_NAT model, equipped with a 36-inch plancha top and 30,000 BTU gas input, is ideal for restaurant kitchens requiring versatile, reliable cooking equipment capable of high-volume throughput and precise temperature control, often installed in moderate-volume food preparation settings such as busy restaurant lines or institutional kitchens.

Top Gas Ranges for Moderate-Volume Foodservice Settings

This high-capacity gas range from Imperial IHR-PL36-M_NAT is crafted for commercial kitchens with moderate throughput needs, blending build quality and performance. Designed for operation in restaurants and cafeterias, it supports continuous cooking with a durable stainless steel finish and versatile plancha surface. The model is optimized for medium-volume food production, ensuring efficient workflow and consistent results in commercial foodservice applications.

  • Operation Type — moderate-volume restaurant kitchens
  • Kitchen Setting — commercial cafes and institutional foodservice
  • Foodservice Category — versatile gas cooktop with plancha surface
  • Workload Qualifier — supports consistent, reliable cooking across multiple zones
  • Use Case — ideal for multi-dish preparation in busy kitchens

Why Choose Imperial IHR-PL36-M_NAT?

Designed with a focus on durability, performance, and ease of maintenance, the Imperial IHR-PL36-M_NAT heavy-duty range offers a substantial steel plancha top, high BTU output, and stainless steel construction suited for demanding commercial kitchens. Its modular design allows flexible installation, while the robust materials withstand rigorous daily use. This model enhances operational efficiency by providing consistent heat and reliable performance, making it a superior choice in high-traffic restaurant environments compared to less durable options.

  • Robust stainless steel for long-term durability in busy kitchens
  • Heavy-duty 1/2-inch steel plate ensures even heat transfer
  • Modular design enhances workspace flexibility and workflow
  • High 30,000 BTU output caters to demanding culinary tasks
  • Constructed for easy cleaning and routine maintenance

Certifications

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ETL US & Canada Listed

The item meets or exceeds ETL safety standards as well as those set by Canada and the U.S.

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NSF Listed

The item meets the standards imposed by NSF International. These standards relate to health, public safety and the environment.

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Imperial IHR-PL36-M_NAT Spec Series Heavy Duty Range Gas 36"W
Imperial (Middleby)

Imperial IHR-PL36-M_NAT 36 Inch Gas Range with Plancha Top 30000 BTU

$8,444.52 $18,766.00

Imperial (Middleby), IHR-PL36-M_NAT, Spec Series Heavy Duty Range, gas, 36"W, modular, plancha top, 1/2" thick steel plate, stainless steel front, sides, 5"D landing ledge, & backguard, 30,000 BTU, 9kW, cETLus, NSF