{"product_id":"american-range-aecb-36-gas-charbroilers-1","title":"American Range  Gas Charbroilers - AECB-36","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"pd-title\"\u003eAmerican Range  Gas Charbroilers - AECB-36\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-subtitle\"\u003e36\" Wide • 105,000 BTU • Gas (Natural or LP)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pd-lead\"\u003eBring unmistakable steakhouse flavor to your menu with the AECB-36. Three robust cast-iron “H” burners heat natural volcanic lava rocks, creating sizzling flames and savory smoke that seal in juices and boost every bite with authentic char-broiled taste—all from a compact, easy-to-clean countertop package that’s built in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"pd-section-title\"\u003eFeatures                    \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pd-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue char-broiled flavor—juices vaporize on the lava rocks for intense smoky aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(3) Individually controlled cast-iron “H” burners, 35,000 BTU\/hr each (105,000 BTU total).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStanding pilots and smooth-turn manual gas valves for instant, reliable ignition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty reversible cast-iron grates with built-in grease runners; position flat or sloped to tame flare-ups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-length grease channel drains to a removable stainless steel pan for fast clean-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel front \u0026amp; sides with a fully insulated double-wall chassis for durability in high-volume kitchens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4\" chrome-plated legs lift the broiler for airflow and easy countertop sanitation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField-convertible for Natural or Propane gas—simply specify at time of order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecETLus \u0026amp; ETL-Sanitation listed; designed and built in the USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"pd-section-title\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;}\n.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  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19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\" style=\"width: 36.7495%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCooking Surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\" style=\"width: 59.1434%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e36\" × 24\" (914 × 610 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\" style=\"width: 36.7495%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNumber of Burners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\" style=\"width: 59.1434%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e3 cast-iron “H” burners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\" style=\"width: 36.7495%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTotal Heat Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\" style=\"width: 59.1434%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e105,000 BTU\/hr (30.0 kW)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\" style=\"width: 36.7495%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eGas Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\" style=\"width: 59.1434%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e3\/4\" NPT, rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\" style=\"width: 36.7495%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eManifold Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\" style=\"width: 59.1434%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNatural Gas 5.0\" W.C. • Propane 10.0\" W.C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\" style=\"width: 36.7495%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLava Rock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\" style=\"width: 59.1434%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNatural volcanic rock included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\" style=\"width: 36.7495%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eGrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\" style=\"width: 59.1434%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eReversible heavy-duty cast iron, removable in sections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think  \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:a2344065-f00b-4e0e-9124-3bcc698bdb20-9\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:a2344065-f00b-4e0e-9124-3bcc698bdb20-9\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:a2344065-f00b-4e0e-9124-3bcc698bdb20-9\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-20\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"9ea0c87f-fbf6-4b85-a098-4bb8760f5f42\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kx5iqd\" data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"324\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eHeavy-duty 36\" commercial charbroiling power\u003c\/strong\u003e — The American Range AECB-36 delivers \u003cstrong data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"185\"\u003eapproximately 105,000 BTU total output across 3 cast-iron burners\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving strong, consistent heat for steaks, burgers, chicken, and seafood in high-volume kitchens. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q5k4fu\" data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"576\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"365\"\u003eAuthentic lava-rock flavor system\u003c\/strong\u003e — Natural volcanic lava rocks vaporize drippings to create smoke and flare-up char, producing the classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eopen-flame restaurant-style grilled flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e customers expect. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"25ryaq\" data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"821\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"624\"\u003eEven heat distribution for full coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e — Individually controlled “H”-style burners spaced across the 36\" width ensure balanced heat zones, allowing multitasking across different proteins at once. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13sfadx\" data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eBuilt for rugged commercial durability\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stainless steel front and sides plus a reinforced chassis are engineered for nonstop restaurant use, resisting warping under high heat and grease exposure. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cca668\" data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eProfessional grate system for better sear marks\u003c\/strong\u003e — Heavy-duty reversible cast iron grates help create strong branding marks while improving heat retention and food contact consistency. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13ruw5i\" data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eReduced flare-up design for safer operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Angled grates and grease channels direct drippings into a removable pan, helping control flare-ups and improving kitchen safety. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ymoyvw\" data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eEfficient cleaning and maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Full-length grease trough and removable components simplify end-of-day cleanup, making it practical for busy grill stations. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u5yhsg\" data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003eIdeal for high-output grill stations\u003c\/strong\u003e — The AR\/AECB-36 is a strong fit for restaurants needing a dedicated charbroiler line that can handle continuous service without performance drop-off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eQ\u0026amp;A  \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What is the American Range AECB-36 used for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: The American Range AECB-36 is a commercial 36-inch countertop gas lava rock charbroiler designed for restaurants, steakhouses, and foodservice kitchens that need authentic chargrilled flavor for meats, seafood, and vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: How powerful is the AECB-36 charbroiler?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: It delivers approximately 105,000 BTU total heat output across three high-performance burners for strong, even grilling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What type of cooking system does it use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: It uses a lava rock system where drippings hit heated rocks to create smoke and flame, enhancing flavor and producing classic charbroiled results. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: How many burners does the AECB-36 have?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: It features three individually controlled heavy-duty burners spaced across the 36-inch cooking surface for flexible heat zones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What kind of grates does it use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: It includes heavy-duty cast iron grates that can be positioned flat or sloped to manage fat runoff and reduce flare-ups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Is the AECB-36 suitable for high-volume kitchens?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: Yes, it is built for continuous commercial use with stainless steel construction and heavy-duty internal components designed for durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Does it offer individual heat control?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: Yes, each burner has its own manual control valve, allowing precise temperature zoning across the grill surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e                 \u003cbr\u003eMaintenance Tips  \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" 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@w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"54286efe-3ad5-4087-b18f-4c394dab624f\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"712\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1awkzd2\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eClean cast iron grates and radiants after each use to prevent grease and carbon buildup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ovqxvp\" data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eEmpty and sanitize grease tray daily for safe, efficient operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k3zely\" data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eUse a non-abrasive brush or scraper to maintain burner ports and consistent flame flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q23x1f\" data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eWipe stainless steel surfaces regularly to preserve hygiene and professional appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15aa3xe\" data-start=\"350\" 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