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Southbend (Middleby) 4481AC-2CL Ultimate Gas RangesUltimate 48" Gas Restaurant Range 4 Open Burners 24" Charbroiler (Left) Convection Oven & Cabinet Base Built for kitchens that never slow down, the Southbend Ultimate Series model 448 AC gives you the power of four clog free burners, the flavor of a cast iron charbroiler, and the even bake of a full size convection oven all in just 48 inches of line space. Heavy gauge stainless steel, a front mounted shut off, and 228,000 total BTU make this range a
Ultimate 48" Gas Restaurant Range
4 Open Burners • 24" Charbroiler (Left) • Convection Oven & Cabinet BaseBuilt for kitchens that never slow down, the Southbend Ultimate Series model 448-AC gives you the power of four clog-free burners, the flavor of a cast-iron charbroiler, and the even bake of a full-size convection oven — all in just 48 inches of line space. Heavy-gauge stainless steel, a front-mounted shut-off, and 228,000 total BTU make this range a long-term workhorse for high-volume restaurants, hotels, and institutional foodservice.
Why You’ll Love It
- 4 × 33,000 BTU non-clog burners with cast-iron grates — keep large stock pots in the rear without losing front-side productivity.
- 24" charbroiler (left) features removable, cast-iron grates for authentic grill marks and easy cleaning (64,000 BTU).
- 32,000 BTU convection oven with battery spark ignition, 3 chrome racks & 5 position rails for full-size pans both ways.
- 18" stainless cabinet base on the right keeps sheet pans, skillets, or spices within arm’s reach.
- 22.5" flue riser with heavy-duty shelf — perfect for holding plated dishes or smallwares.
- Front-mounted manual gas shut-off and factory-installed pressure regulator for safer, faster service calls.
- 6" adjustable stainless steel legs (casters available) meet health-code clearance on combustible floors.
- Fully welded stainless front, sides, and rail withstand daily spray-downs and the toughest rushes.
- Certified CSA & NSF; ships with 1-year parts & labor warranty.
At-a-Glance Specifications
| Overall width | 48 ⅝" (1235 mm) |
|---|---|
| Overall depth | 34" (864 mm) |
| Work height | 37" cooking surface |
| Flue riser | 22 ½" with stainless utility shelf |
| Total input | 228,000 BTU/hr (Natural gas) |
| Open burners | 4 × 33,000 BTU non-clog cast-iron |
| Charbroiler | 24" cast-iron, 64,000 BTU |
| Oven type / output | Convection, 32,000 BTU |
| Oven interior | 14" H × 26" W × 24" D, 3 racks / 5 positions |
| Cabinet base | 18" stainless storage (right side) |
| Gas connection | ¾" NPT (opposite charbroiler side) |
| Min. inlet pressure | Natural 7" W.C. | LP 11" W.C. |
| Electrical (oven fan) | 115 V / 5.9 A, 6' cord & 3-prong plug |
| Certifications | CSA, NSF |
| Warranty | 1-year parts & labor |
Engineered for Heavy-Duty Kitchens
- Porcelain-enamel oven cavity with coved corners prevents hot spots and wipes clean fast.
- Removable drip trays under the burner & charbroiler sections keep grease where it belongs.
- Spring-assisted oven door closes smoothly, minimizing wear on hinges and seals.
- Front rail holds serve-ware safely with a 4" deep stainless landing edge.
- Field-install options: doors for cabinet, casters, salamander/cheesemelter mounts, quick-disconnect hose, and more.
Cleaning Tip: Do not cover the charbroiler grates with a sheet pan while burners are on. Reflected heat can damage the unit and is not covered under warranty.
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★★★★★ 5
Warning: You will want to read the classics after you read this book!
Format: Hardcover
This book beautifully captures what I didn’t realize was possible until I got to college: That the Lord can speak through great literature. When I was younger I largely avoided reading any fiction books because I felt guilty for not reading my Bible (but for some reason my apologetic books were ok? Lol). However, this book seeks to show (and I think accomplishes quite well) that great literature isn’t a hinderance to the Christian life but actually serves to cultivate a deep and thoroughly Christian imagination. Great literature has the capacity to convict you of your sins, to invoke worship and prayer, and to cultivate our desire to live lives of virtue. Great literature is a mirror through which you can examine your own way of life, but it also acts as a lens through which you can see with fresh eyes the world around you.
The author presents a lot of helpful practical advice in here too. Like how to know if a book is worth reading, different ways to approach reading books, as well as a thoughtful critique of the bad logic often used in Christian circles to avoid reading great literature.
“In a world that tries to convince us that we are computers or animals, that treats us like automatons or worker bees, what better protest than the reading life? If we are to be fully human, we must practice human acts— civility, creativity, contemplation, charity.”
All four of these acts are intertwined with reading great books! So let’s get to it!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2023
★★★★★ 5
A Book to Read and Read Again
Format: Hardcover
I finished this book a few days ago and have been obsessing over it in my mind ever since. Hooten Wilson (which is a delightfully fun name) is a brilliant scholar, excellent guide/teacher, and lover of Christ and the written word and all of that shows on every page.
This book is a call to look up from our screens and dive deep into the written word, both Scripture and literature. It is equal parts inspiring and practical. The robust and rich writing of the author is still easily accessible.
As one who grew up in love with books and reading, I moved to almost exclusively non-fiction in my adult years. This book inspired me to return to the beauty of fiction once again and to see the value of the written word as a way to love God, not just to gather and process information.
I will definitely be reading this one again.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2023
★★★★★ 4
Rich Academic Insight
Format: Hardcover
Near the beginning of "Reading for the Love of God," Jessica Hooten Wilson addresses why we should read fiction, responding to arguments in some Christian circles that we should only read the Bible. Other topics that she covers include the difference between using and enjoying books, how reading can help us develop greater virtue, and how we can rightly interpret books through the "trinity" of rightly balancing the text, the author's intent, and our own takeaways, instead of forcing the text to mean whatever we want. She also shares "bookmarks" between chapters about the reading lives of Augustine of Hippo, Julian of Norwich, Frederick Douglass, and Dorothy L. Sayers. These sections are thoughtful and encouraging, and the latter two are my favorite parts of the book.
There is a recommended reading list at the end that offers many wonderful selections, but I want to offer one quick warning. She includes the graphic novel adaptation of Octavia Butler's "Kindred" in her list for school-age readers, and although she mentions that it's more for the 10-12 age range, it is an adult book. The main character is an adult, and the graphic novel includes vivid on-page depictions of racial violence, attempted rape scenes, and a lot of talk about rape. Some older kids can handle that, but it would terrify others and was never intended for that age group.
Reading and the Bible
Hooten Wilson emphasizes that enhancing our reading skills through literature will help us better read, understand, and appreciate the Bible. She makes excellent points about how learning to read different literary genres will help with biblical interpretation, and she makes a convincing case for how practicing our interpretive skills and becoming more fluent with metaphor and other literary devices will enhance our experience with the Bible.
However, I felt that she sometimes went too far, making it sound like Bible-reading is an activity for the well-educated and well-practiced. God intended the Bible for everyone regardless of their socioeconomic class, abilities, or educational level, and even though reading the Bible badly can have negative consequences, this book focuses more on our own literary skills than the power of the Holy Spirit to reveal truth to us, convict us, and comfort us through Scripture. Hooten Wilson provides excellent next steps for people who want to deepen their relationship with the Bible, but I wished that she had articulated additional vital context around this.
Audience
This book is highly academic in content and tone, and even though I enjoyed this book and found it very enriching, it is only for serious readers. Hooten Wilson writes about highly abstract concepts in complex ways, and she often uses specialized vocabulary without explaining what she means. She also makes lots of references to monastic practices and obscure literary works that even highly bookish Christians are unlikely to be familiar with. This book shares rich scholarly perspectives, but it is not for reluctant or casual readers, especially since Hooten Wilson only acknowledges the worth of popular-level books in the special section on Dorothy L. Sayers.
It disappoints me that Christian books about reading are almost always written at such a lofty level that they are inaccessible to the people who need them most. I read hundreds of books every year, including dozens of academic ones, but I still felt that parts of the book were beyond me. If someone wants to begin getting more serious about reading, I would recommend Karen Swallow Prior's "On Reading Well" as a more accessible alternative with similar themes.
My other concern is that Hooten Wilson was always the expert in the anecdotes she shared, never the person learning something new. Only one anecdote bothered me in and of itself, and that is the chapter-opening illustration about a time when she set up an undergrad student for embarrassment to make a point during class. The other anecdotes don't involve power differentials and were perfectly fine, but taken together, they give the impression that the author needs to feel superior. I am sure this was unintentional, but I wish she had given examples of times that she lost an argument and learned something new.
Conclusion
Overall, I enjoyed "Reading for the Love of God," appreciating Hooten Wilson's unique insights and her scholarly perspective on the spiritual importance of reading. This book is deep and thoughtful, and there are a lot of important messages about reading great books to expand your mind, enhance your understanding of Scripture, and become closer to God. However, this book is so dense and academic that it is only for scholarly readers. I wish that this book could be an on-ramp for people who want to get more serious about reading, but it will probably just make them feel judged, lectured at, and so overwhelmed that they give up. This book has great value for people who inhabit the author's literary world or are so well-read that they can make the leap, but I hope that the she will consider ways to effectively reach popular audiences in the future.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Inspiration and affirmation of the richness of a reading life
Format: Hardcover
I listened to Hooten Wilson give a talk about the book and immediately pre-ordered it. It did not disappoint. I haven’t binge read a book like I did this one since last year with Abolition of Man. It was a delight to learn more about some extraordinary and diverse readers such as Julian of Norwich, Frederick Douglas, Dorothy Sayers and others. Hooten Wilson does an excellent job make a case for the ways reading both the Word and literature expands our capacity for living rightly and for reflecting God.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Reading as worship?
Format: Hardcover
Dr. Wilson inspires us to see and appreciate reading with new eyes and hearts. This is a book I’m planning to add to my college literature syllabus and even my book club!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2024