USE & CARE GUIDE Induction Cooktops
Contents Important Note Wolf Induction Cooktops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 To ensure the safe and efficient use of Wolf equipment, please take note of the following types of highlighted information throughout this guide: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Induction Cooktop Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Induction Cooktop Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Induction Cooktop Care . . . . . .
Wolf Induction Cooktops 3 wolfappliance.com Thank You We know you are eager to start cooking, but before you do, please take some time to read this use & care guide. Whether you are a beginning cook or an expert chef, it will be to your benefit to familiarize yourself with the safety practices, features, operation and care recommendations of the Wolf induction cooktop. If service should become necessary, you will need the model and serial numbers of the induction cooktop.
Safety Instructions 4 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE: Read all safety instructions before using this appliance. • Read this use & care guide carefully before using your new cooktop to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons. • Ensure proper installation and servicing. This appli- ance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse so that you know where to turn off power.
Safety Instructions 5 wolfappliance.com IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS • Never use your cooktop to warm or heat a room. • When using the cooktop, do not touch the glass surface directly above or adjacent to the induction elements. The glass surface may become hot enough to cause burns after removing a pan with hot contents. • Never heat an empty pan. It may damage the cooktop or cookware and overheat the unit. • Do not heat cookware with water droplets on the outside of the pan.
Induction Cooktop Features 6 Framed Induction Cooktop Features • Induction elements heat iron and other magnetic cookware instantly, while cooktop surface stays cool. • Illuminated touch controls with graduated control lighting. • Framed models with stainless steel trim. • Lock mode. • Ceran glass-ceramic surface for scratch resistance and easy cleaning. • Hot-surface indicator light. • High-efficiency induction elements deliver power and control.
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Induction Cooktop Features 8 Unframed Induction Cooktop Features • Induction elements heat iron and other magnetic cookware instantly, while cooktop surface stays cool. • Illuminated touch controls with graduated control lighting. • Unframed models can be mounted flush with countertop. • Lock mode. • Ceran glass-ceramic surface for scratch resistance and easy cleaning. • High-efficiency induction elements deliver power and control.
Induction Cooktop Operation 9 wolfappliance.com Induction Cooking Control Panel Induction cooking has been used in Europe for decades by professionals and homeowners demanding the best in performance. The control panel of your induction cooktop is illuminated for instant visual indication that one or more elements are in use. The control panel features touch controls with graduated control lighting. A power bar indicator in each control will display the heat setting level for the element.
Induction Cooktop Operation 10 Cooktop Operation LOCK MODE INITIAL START-UP If the cooktop remains idle for more than 5 minutes, it automatically enters lock mode. In lock mode, all touch pad operations on the control panel are disabled and all induction elements are turned off. A steady glowing light within the “key” symbol indicates that the cooktop is locked. Refer to the illustration below.
Induction Cooktop Operation 11 wolfappliance.com Cooktop Operation ELEMENT ACTIVATION ELEMENT ACTIVATION To activate an induction element, touch the OFF ON touch pad that corresponds to the element you wish to use. The power bar indicator will begin to blink and show a halfpower status.
Induction Cooktop Operation 12 Cooktop Operation HI-POWER MODE HOT SURFACE INDICATOR Hi-Power mode boosts power on one induction element by diverting power from an adjacent element. This mode is suitable for frying foods or boiling water rapidly. As a safety precaution, a hot-surface indicator light will illuminate when the surface temperature of any one of the induction elements rises above 150°F (65°C). ‘HOT’ will illuminate in the control panel display.
Induction Cooktop Operation 13 wolfappliance.com Cooktop Operation UNIVERSAL OFF SOUND ADJUSTMENT To turn off all induction elements at the same time, touch the universal OFF touch pad on the control panel. Refer to the illustration below. The volume and frequency, or tone, of the touch controls can be adjusted through the user option, activated through the timer controls. COOLING FAN • To activate the user option, the cooktop must be unlocked.
Induction Cooktop Operation 14 Cooktop Operation Care Recommendations TEMPERATURE SETTING GUIDE • SETTING MELT 1 Bar SIMMER 2–4 Bars LOW to MEDIUM 10–12 Bars MEDIUM to HIGH 12–14 Bars USES Melting, holding chocolate Melting butter Heating, holding delicate sauces Warming foods Melting large quantities Simmering sauces Steaming rice Frying eggs Heating milk, soups, cream sauces, gravies and puddings Panfrying Simmering large quantities Boiling vegetables in water Sautéing Browning Braising Quick f
Induction Cooktop Care 15 wolfappliance.com Care Recommendations CLEANING MAINTENANCE • Lock the cooktop before cleaning by touching and holding the key symbol for 3 seconds. The Wolf induction cooktop is a sealed system that does not require internal maintenance. The cleaning and care recommendations outline necessary maintenance for the glass-ceramic surface. All other maintenance must be performed by Wolf factory certified service.
Induction Cooktop Care 16 Cookware Selection Cookware selection is crucial in the performance of induction cooking. Use the following guidelines when selecting cookware: • Magnetic stainless steel or cast iron cookware is required for induction cooking. To test, a magnet must stick to the bottom of the cookware. Aluminum, copper, glass and certain stainless steel cookware will not function with induction elements.
Troubleshooting Guide 17 wolfappliance.com Troubleshooting If your Wolf induction cooktop is not operating properly, use the following troubleshooting guide before calling Wolf factory certified service. This guide will save you time and trouble and may help you avoid the expense of a service call. Cooktop does not operate. • Cooktop is in lock mode. Touch and hold the key symbol for 5 seconds to unlock the control panel. • Cooktop is in lock mode and displays an error code.
Service Information 18 Service Information When requesting information, literature, replacement parts or service, always refer to the model and serial numbers of your induction cooktop. Both numbers are listed on the product rating plate, located on the underside of the cooktop. Refer to the illustration on page 3. Record the rating plate information below for future reference.
Wolf Appliance Products Limited Warranty FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY* For two years from the date of original installation, your Wolf Appliance product warranty covers all parts and labor to repair or replace, under normal residential use, any part of the product that proves to be defective in materials or workmanship. All service provided by Wolf Appliance under the above warranty must be performed by Wolf factory certified service, unless otherwise specified by Wolf Appliance, Inc.
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