USE & CARE GUIDE Gas Cooktops
Contents Important Note Wolf Gas 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 Gas Cooktop Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Gas Cooktop Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Gas Cooktop Care . . . . . . . . . . .
Wolf Gas Cooktops 3 wolfappliance.com Thank You Your purchase of a Wolf gas cooktop attests to the importance you place upon the quality and performance of your cooking equipment. We understand this importance and have designed and built your gas cooktop with quality materials and workmanship to give you years of dependable service. We know you are eager to start cooking, but before you do, please take some time to read this use & care guide.
Safety Instructions 4 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: If the information in this guide is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury or death. • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch. • Do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s IMPORTANT NOTE: Read all safety instructions before using this appliance.
Safety Instructions 5 wolfappliance.com IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS • Read this use & care guide carefully before using your new gas cooktop to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons. • Ensure proper installation and servicing. This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. • Have installer show you where the gas supply shut-off valve is located in your home. Learn how and where to turn off the gas to the cooktop.
Safety Instructions 6 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS • Do not repair or replace any part of the cooktop unless specifically recommended in literature accompanying this appliance. All service should be referred to a qualified technician. • Do not obstruct the flow of air. Your kitchen must have an adequate supply of fresh air to ensure proper combustion and ventilation. • Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the cooktop. • Never use the cooktop to warm or heat the room.
Safety Instructions 7 wolfappliance.com SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A COOKTOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: Smother flames with a close-fitting lid, baking sheet or other metal tray; then turn off the gas burner. Be careful to prevent burns. If the flames do not go out immediately, evacuate and call the fire department.
Gas Cooktop Features 8 Gas Cooktop Features • Crafted of heavy-duty stainless steel. This appliance is certified by Star-K to meet strict religious regulations in conjunction with specific instructions found on www.star-k.org. • Dual-stacked sealed burners with flame recognition and automatic reignition for safety and ease of use. • Illuminated control panel with two-tiered control knobs. • Low-profile, porcelain-coated, cast iron continuous burner grates. • Seamless burner pan for easy cleanup.
Gas Cooktop Features 9 wolfappliance.com Gas Cooktop Features Burner Rating 15" (381) GAS COOKTOP Medium Small OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Optional accessories are available through your authorized Wolf dealer. For local dealer information, visit the find a showroom section of our website, wolfappliance.com. HIGH SIMMER 950 (.3) 300 (.1) HIGH SIMMER 15,000 (4.4) 12,000 (3.5) 9,200 (2.7) 950 (.3) 950 (.3) 300 (.1) HIGH SIMMER 15,000 (4.4) 12,000 (3.5) 9,200 (2.7) 950 (.3) 950 (.3) 300 (.
Gas Cooktop Operation 10 Control Panel Surface Burners The control panel of your gas cooktop is illuminated for instant visual indication that any one or more surface burners are in use. It is a safety signal reminding you that a flame is on and active. A spark electrode ignites each surface burner. This control eliminates the need for continuous open flame pilots. For added safety and convenience, each burner is designed with an electronic reignition system.
Gas Cooktop Operation 11 wolfappliance.com Surface Burners SEALED BURNER ASSEMBLY FLAME HEIGHT AND APPEARANCE The unique dual-stacked, sealed burner design of your gas cooktop combines all of the burner parts in one assembly. Select a flame that is just high enough to maintain the desired cooking speed and is sized to fit the base diameter of the pan. Never extend the flame beyond the base of the pan. Refer to the illustration below.
Gas Cooktop Operation 12 Burner Grates Cooktop Operation The low-profile, cast iron continuous grates of your gas cooktop are designed for a close fit. This enables you to move pans easily from one burner to another without having to lift the pan or have it tip over between the grates. Each burner grate sets securely on dimples on each corner of the burner pan. Refer to the illustration below.
Gas Cooktop Operation 13 wolfappliance.com Cooktop Operation BURNER OPERATION TEMPERATURE SETTING GUIDE Each surface burner has full flame and full simmer capabilities. Control knobs are designed as two-tiered “push-to-turn” knobs. One tier is used for HIGH through LOW flame settings; the second tier controls SIMMER settings. Refer to the illustration below. Although this is a child-safe design, children should never be left unattended in the kitchen when the cooktop is in use.
Gas Cooktop Care 14 Care Recommendations COOKTOP CLEANING TIPS STAINLESS STEEL EXTERIOR • Wait until surfaces are cool before cleaning. Cooktop exterior and trim. • For best results, wipe up spills and spatters as they occur and immediately after the cooktop has cooled. If splatters are allowed to cook on, they may permanently damage or stain the finish. • Do not use abrasive cleaners; they will permanently scratch stainless steel surfaces. Salt and some cooking liquids may pit and stain the surface.
Gas Cooktop Care 15 wolfappliance.com Care Recommendations GENERAL CLEANING Control knobs. Burner pan. • To remove, slip the edge of a dish towel under the knob; pull edges together. Using the towel for leverage, lift up, pulling the knob off the valve stem. • Do not use abrasive cleaners; they will permanently scratch porcelain enamel surfaces. Use a clean cloth or sponge and wipe the surface with warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse and dry immediately.
Gas Cooktop Care Cookware Selection For best results, we recommend medium- to heavy-weight cookware. Pans should have a flat base, metal handle and good-fitting cover. Look for pans that are made of materials with good heat conductivity, such as aluminum and copper. Use the following guidelines when selecting cookware: • Select deep pans with high sides rather than ones with wide bases and low sides to avoid boilovers. • Cover pans while cooking to improve cooking efficiency.
Troubleshooting Guide 17 wolfappliance.com Troubleshooting If your Wolf gas 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. Food boils or burns more in one area of a pan. • Pan is not centered above the burner or base of pan does not rest flat on the burner grate. • Pan does not conduct heat evenly. Cooktop does not operate.
Service Information 18 Service Information When requesting information, literature, replacement parts or service, always refer to the model and serial numbers of your gas 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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