Atosa ATCM-36 36-Inch Infrared Cheese Melter, Range Mount, 43,000 BTU

Atosa ATCM-36 36-Inch Infrared Cheese Melter, Range Mount, 43,000 BTU

The Atosa ATCM-36 is a 36" infrared cheese melter with two 21,500 BTU ceramic infrared burners (43,000 BTU). Each side has its own control, and it ships with a mount kit for an Atosa 36" range.

At a Glance

• Size: 36" W x 18" D x 17-1/3" H
• Burners: two (2) 21,500 BTU ceramic infrared burners with standby pilots, 43,000 BTU total
• Controls: dual valves for independent left and right sides
• Rack: removable broiler rack and crumb catcher
• Mounting: range mount kit included (Atosa 36" ranges only); wall mount kit optional
• Gas: natural gas (5" W.C.) or propane (10" W.C.) per the Atosa sheet
• Certifications: cETLus, ETL-Sanitation
• Warranty: 1 year parts and labor (US only)

Most units ship within one business day from our warehouse with free freight to the lower 48.

A 36" Commercial Cheese Melter

This commercial cheese melter has two 21,500 BTU ceramic infrared burners with 43,000 BTU in total and a separate control for each side. It ships with a mount kit for an Atosa 36" range.

Is the ATCM-36 Enough, or Do You Need a Salamander?

For melting cheese on enchiladas, nachos and open-faced sandwiches, or browning the top of a pasta bake, a cheese melter covers the job. The ATCM-36 uses the same two 21,500 BTU ceramic infrared burners (43,000 BTU) as the ATSB-36 salamander, with a removable broiler rack and crumb catcher.

At 95 lb (119 lb shipped), it is 48 lb lighter than the salamander, which makes it the easier unit to put on a wall with the optional 21208001048 kit. The included range mount kit fits Atosa 36" ranges, such as the AGR-36G griddle range or the AGR-4B36GR. Confirm the fit with us if you are not sure about your range.

Step up to the ATSB-36 if you sear steaks or broil at different heights: it adds a 4 position chrome rack and a 1 minute preheat on Atosa's spec sheet. With its separate left and right valves, the ATCM-36 can run one side for a few plates and leave the other off.

Good For

• Mexican restaurants: melting cheese on enchiladas, nachos and fajita plates
• Pizza and Italian kitchens: browning baked ziti, lasagna and garlic bread
• Burger and sandwich shops: melting cheese on open-faced sandwiches and patty melts
• Bars: loaded fries and nachos, on a lighter 95 lb unit

Built for Daily Commercial Use

• Stainless steel exterior and interior
• Dual valve controls for independent left and right side operation
• Two (2) 21,500 BTU high efficiency ceramic infrared burners with standby pilots, 43,000 BTU total
• Removable broiler rack and crumb catcher
• Range mount kit ships with the unit (fits Atosa 36" ranges only)
• Optional wall mount kit 21208001048

Salamander or Cheese Melter?

Want a 4 position chrome rack and a 1 minute preheat? See the Atosa ATSB-36.

Shop all commercial charbroilers, including cheese melters and salamander broilers.

Specifications

Before You Order

• Gas: Atosa lists 5" W.C. for natural gas and 10" W.C. for propane.
• The range mount kit fits Atosa 36" ranges only. The optional wall mount kit 21208001048 is also available.
• Check your space: the ATCM-36 is 36" wide, 18" deep and 17-1/3" tall. It weighs 95 lb.
• Atosa's installation overview says the wall must be flat, solid and able to hold the unit's weight, and to follow local building and fire codes.
• For a wall mount, the wall must hold the ATCM-36's 95 lb.

Atosa ATCM-36 FAQ

What size is the Atosa ATCM-36?

36" wide, 18" deep and 17-1/3" tall, the same frame as the ATSB-36 salamander. It weighs 95 lb, or 119 lb shipped.

How many BTU is the ATCM-36?

43,000 BTU from two 21,500 BTU ceramic infrared burners, the same as the ATSB-36.

Can I run each side of the ATCM-36 separately?

Yes. Dual valves control the left and right sides, so a slow period can run on one side.

Can the ATCM-36 mount on my range?

Yes, on an Atosa 36" range, such as the AGR-36G or AGR-4B36GR. The range mount kit ships with it and fits Atosa 36" ranges only.

Can the ATCM-36 mount on a wall?

Yes, with the optional Atosa wall mount kit 21208001048. At 95 lb, it is 48 lb lighter than the ATSB-36, but the wall still has to be flat, solid and able to hold it, per Atosa's installation overview.

What gas does the ATCM-36 use?

Atosa lists it for natural gas (5" W.C.) and propane (10" W.C.).

What certifications does the ATCM-36 have?

cETLus, ETL-Sanitation; conforms to NSF/ANSI 4 and ANSI Z83.11b; certified to CSA 1.8b.

What warranty comes with the ATCM-36?

1 year parts and labor (US only) on the ATCM-36.

Can the ATCM-36 sear steaks like a salamander?

It has the same 43,000 BTU, but it does not have the ATSB-36's 4 position chrome rack or its 1 minute preheat spec. If you sear or finish proteins at different distances from the burners, the ATSB-36 is the better fit. For melting and browning, the ATCM-36 does the job at 48 lb less.

Spec Sheet and Manual

Download the Atosa ATCM-36 spec sheet (PDF, Rev. 08/24)

Download the Atosa ATSB-36 / ATCM-36 installation overview (PDF)