Commercial Cooking Hi-Limit Thermostat fits Southbend, Stemco, CHLM685-36R

Manual High‑Limit Thermostat | Compatible with Southbend® & Stemco® | CHLM685‑36R / 1161998 / 351‑254476 / 481148

Keep your commercial kitchen equipment operating safely with this brand‑new replacement Manual High‑Limit Thermostat. Designed for compatibility with select Southbend® and Stemco® restaurant ovens, this thermostat helps prevent overheating by cutting power when temperatures exceed safe operating limits.

Ideal for restoring proper temperature protection when the original thermostat fails, trips prematurely, or no longer resets.

⚙️ Product Features

• Compatible replacement for Southbend® & Stemco® high‑limit thermostats
• Direct replacement for part numbers: CHLM685‑36R, 1161998, 351‑254476, 481148
• Manual reset design for added safety
• Durable, commercial‑grade construction
• Condition: Brand New – Unused

Fits Commercial Oven Models

CG/12SC, CG/22SC, EB/10CCH, EB/20CCH, EB/20SC, ES/10CCH, ES/10SC, ES/20CCH, ES/20SC, TVES/10WC, V15, V25, VS‑15, VS‑25
Always verify your model number before ordering.

Common Fixes

• Oven overheating or failing to regulate temperature
• High‑limit tripping frequently or not resetting
• Oven shutting down during preheat or high‑temp cycles
• Burnt, damaged, or unresponsive thermostat
• Safety shutdowns caused by faulty high‑limit control

️ Installation Tips

• Disconnect power before servicing any commercial oven
• Locate the high‑limit thermostat near the oven’s upper heat path
• Remove mounting screws and disconnect wiring from the old thermostat
• Install the new thermostat using existing hardware
• Ensure wires are firmly connected to avoid intermittent shutdowns
• After installation, reset the thermostat and test oven operation

Restore safe, reliable temperature protection with this commercial‑grade manual high‑limit thermostat — the correct replacement for Southbend® and Stemco® part numbers CHLM685‑36R, 1161998, 351‑254476, and 481148.