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
| Model |
ARCM-72 |
| Heat source |
2 atmospheric infrared burners |
| Total output |
70,000 BTU/hr | 21.0 kW |
| Controls |
Manual valves with standing pilots |
| Rack system |
1 chrome rack, 3 positions |
| Exterior construction |
Stainless steel (front, sides, top) |
| Overall dimensions |
72" W × 19-3/16" D × 15" H (1829 × 487 × 381 mm) |
| Gas connection |
3/4" NPT (rear), pressure regulator included |
What our Experts Think
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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.
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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.
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Precision infrared heat control — Atmospheric infrared burners provide direct radiant heat that melts, browns, and finishes dishes quickly without drying out food underneath.
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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.
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Flexible rack positioning for consistency — Adjustable multi-position rack system allows chefs to fine-tune browning intensity depending on dish type and service speed.
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Designed for workflow efficiency — A full-width removable drip pan simplifies cleaning and helps maintain hygiene during continuous service operations.
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Simple, reliable operation — Manual controls with standing pilots provide fast ignition and dependable day-to-day performance without complex electronics.
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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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