Southbend Range 1178049 Center Door Seal

Product Description

The SOUTHBEND RANGE 1178049 is a center door seal designed as a replacement part for commercial range equipment manufactured before February 15, 2001. This seal fits along the center door assembly and maintains the thermal barrier between the oven cavity and the surrounding structure, helping the unit retain heat during cooking cycles. It is a direct OEM-style replacement intended for use by commercial kitchen technicians and foodservice equipment service professionals who perform preventive maintenance or restore heat retention performance on aging units.

This center door seal applies to SOUTHBEND RANGE commercial cooking equipment produced prior to February 15, 2001. It is a common wear item on high-cycle commercial ranges and is typically replaced when the original seal shows cracking, compression set, or heat damage that allows heat to escape around the door perimeter. Correct fitment depends on the manufacture date of the unit being serviced.

Key Features

• OEM-style center door seal for pre-February 2001 SOUTHBEND RANGE commercial units
• Restores the thermal barrier at the center door interface
• Direct replacement for worn, cracked, or heat-damaged original seals
• Intended for commercial foodservice range applications

Compatibility

Compatible with SOUTHBEND RANGE commercial range units manufactured before February 15, 2001. Verify the manufacture date of the unit before ordering to confirm correct fitment.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified commercial kitchen equipment technician or appliance service professional. Before replacing the door seal, shut off and allow the range to cool completely to prevent burns. Remove the existing seal carefully to avoid damaging the door frame or mounting channels, and confirm the replacement seal seats fully and evenly around the door perimeter before returning the unit to service.

Technical Specifications

• Application: Center Door Seal
• Compatible Unit Date Range: Units manufactured before February 15, 2001

Standard Information

• Brand: SOUTHBEND RANGE
• Manufacturer Part Number: 1178049