Southbend 170 General Manual

INFRARED BROILERS

A Middleby Company

Used by the World’s Top Steakhouses!

Standard Features

- Faster broiling times with 1/3 less time

- Blower delivers fresh, filtered air to prevent smoke and
vapors from affecting broiling efficiency.

- 104,000 BTU Schwank infrared burners (per deck)

- Stainless steel front and sides

- 90 second preheat with no waiting between loads

- Rugged grid height adjustment mechanism with four
positions

- Roll-out broiling area is 24 1/2” wide and 27 1/2” deep,
with a reduced heat holding area in the front 3”

- Fully insulated lining and burner boxes

- Removable grids with a round pattern for branding

- 6” adjustable stainless steel legs

- Washable metal mesh air filter

(FREE STANDING)

170 (Single Deck); 171 (Single Deck with

Warming Oven); 270 (Double Deck)

Job Item#

- 24/7 NO QUIBBLE Warranty

Warming Oven

- Model 171 has a warming oven that is heated by broiler
flue gases (25” wide x 25” deep). Electric heating
element optional.

STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

Exterior Finish: Top, front, and sides are 430 stainless steel

#3 polish. Aluminized steel back.

Broiler: Infrared broiler (single and double deck). 104,000
BTU (per deck) Schwank broiler burners with separate
controls. Constant-burning pilot lighters. Equipped with 115
volt, 60 cycle blower for pressurized primary air, filtered by a

9.5” x 19.5” washable metal mesh air filter. Fully insulated
lining and burner box.

Broiler Grid: Roll-out broiler grid is 24 1/2” wide and 28”
deep (rolls out to 17 1/4”), with four height positions. The front
3” receive less heat so can be used as a holding area.

Legs: Stainless steel 6” adjustable legs standard.

Warming Oven: 25” wide and 25” deep oven, located on top

of broiler, is heated by the broiler flue gases.

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A Middleby Company

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Models:

170 171 270

Gas connection is 12"
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4-1/4" (108)

37"

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60-1/4"

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47-3/4"

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62-1/4"

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45-1/2"

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UTILITY INFORMATION

GAS: Each unit has a 3/4” rear

gas connection with a male NPT
connector. Minimum supply
pressure is 7” W.C. for natural
gas and 11” W.C. for propane.

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hose must not be smaller than
the connector on the unit and must comply with ANSI Z21.69, providing an adequate
means of restraint to prevent undue strain on the gas connection.

ELECTRICITY: All models have a 7-foot power cord with a grounded plug to supply
50 Hz or 60Hz single-phase 120VAC electric power.

NOTE: An optional electric element rated at 3000 watts, 208/236V, is available in the warming
oven. A separate electric supply, 208/236V single phase, 20 AMP must be connected to the leads
in a terminal box at the rear, near top of broiler. Installation must conform with local codes.

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OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES

Electronic Ignition

Stainless steel stand

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MISCELLANEOUS

- If casters are used with flex hose, a restraining device
should be used to eliminate undue stain on the flex
hose.

- Minimum clearance from noncombustible construction
is zero. Minimum clearance from combustible
construction is 10” on sides and 6” on rear.

- Install under vented hood.

- Check local codes for fire and sanitary regulations.

NOTICE:

Southbend has a policy of continuous product
research and improvement. We reserve the right to
change specifications and product design without
notice. Such revisions do not entitle the buyer to
corresponding changes, improvements, additions or
replacements for previously purchased equipment.

Stainless steel plate shelf with or without

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cutting board

Casters for stand

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Grooved griddle plates

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2” high insulator base for mounting on

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refrigerated base

INTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY.

NOT FOR HOUSEHOLD USE.

1100 Old Honeycutt Rd., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

www.southbendnc.com