Southbend S36A
#9 in 36 inFull review
A heavy-duty convection range for kitchens that bake on several racks at once and want Southbend support.
Amazon $5,951$5,951
628,000 BTUOne convection
2.7/5
A heavy-duty convection range for kitchens that bake three racks at once and will pay for it.
- 36 inWidth
- 6Burners
- 32,000 BTUPer burner
- One convectionOven
Check price at Amazon$6,611
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Convection oven with three racks and electronic ignition
- 32,000 BTU burners, strong for the convection group
- Countdown timer built into the oven
Cons
- About $6,600, the most expensive range here
- Needs a 120 V outlet for the oven fan
The Imperial Pro Series family
Every Imperial Pro Series model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own width.
| Model | Width | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial IR-6 | 36 in | 3.0/5 | $4,235 |
| Imperial IR-6-C (this one) | 36 in | 2.7/5 | $6,611 |
| Imperial IR-10 | 60 in | 2.7/5 | $6,859 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its width. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | IR-6-C |
|---|---|
| Cooktop | |
| Width | 36 in |
| Open burners | 6 |
| Each burner (natural gas) | 32,000 BTU |
| Cooktop total | 192,000 BTU |
| Total input | 222,000 BTU |
| Oven | |
| Ovens | One convection |
| Each oven | 30,000 BTU |
| Interior | 26.5 W x 22.5 D x 14 H in |
| Racks per oven | 3 |
| Gas and build | |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Casters standard | No |
| Certifications | AGA, CGA, NSF |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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