Wolf 381 User manual

INSTALLATI N GUIDE

Electric Cooktops

Important Note

To ensure the safe and efficient use of Wolf equipment,

please take note of the following types of highlighted

information throughout this guide:

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important.

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damage may occur if instructions are not followed.

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death if precautions are not followed.

Contents

WolfElectricCooktops.........................3

Electric Cooktop Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Electric Cooktop Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

ServiceInformation...........................15

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up-to-date information.

IMP RTANT N TE: Throughout this guide, dimensions in

parentheses are millimeters unless otherwise specified.

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Electric Cooktop Installation

IMP RTANT N TE: This installation must be completed

by a qualified installer or Wolf authorized service center

technician.

Read this entire installation guide prior to installation and

save for the local inspector’s reference. The homeowner

should keep this installation guide for future reference.

This appliance must be installed in accordance with

National Electrical Codes, as well as all state, municipal

and local codes. The correct voltage, frequency and

amperage must be supplied to the appliance from a dedi-

cated, grounded circuit which is protected by a properly

sized circuit breaker or time delay fuse. The proper

voltage, frequency, and amperage ratings are listed on the

product rating plate.

Record the model and serial numbers before installing the

electric cooktop. Both numbers are listed on the product

rating plate, located on the underside of the cooktop.

Refer to the illustration below.

Wolf Electric Cooktop

Model Number

Serial Number

SIMHIGH

OFFON

SIMHIGH

OFFON

SIMHIGH

BRIDGE

ZONE2

ZONE3

HIGH

MEL

TOFFON

Location of rating plate.

RATING P ATE

Electric Cooktop Specifications 4

Overall Dimensions

11/4"(32) 7/8"(22)

ALL SIDES

33/4"(96)

CONDUIT

21" (533)

15"

(381)

15" (381) FRAMED

30" (762)

21" (533)

11/4"(32) 7/8"(22)

ALL SIDES

33/4"(96)

CONDUIT

30" (762) FRAMED

36" (914)

11/4"(32) 7/8"(22)

ALL SIDES

33/4"(96)

CONDUIT

21" (533)

36" (914) FRAMED

30" (762)

41/4"(108)

11/4"(32) 7/8"(22)

ALL SIDES

CONDUIT

21" (533)

30" (762) UNFRAMED

36" (914)

41/4"(108)

11/4"(32) 7/8"(22)

ALL SIDES

CONDUIT

21" (533)

36" (914) UNFRAMED

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Installation Requirements

IMP RTANT N TE: Installation of the electric cooktop

must meet location requirements shown in the installation

illustration for your specific model on the following pages.

All dimensions listed are minimum requirements for safe

operation.

Wolf electric cooktops are intended for indoor use. For

ease of installation, Wolf recommends using 33" (838)

wide cabinets with 30" (762) cooktops and 39" (991)

cabinets with 36" (914) cooktops. They are designed to fit

a standard 24" (610) deep base cabinet with a 25" (635)

deep countertop. Before making the countertop cut-out,

verify that the cooktop will clear the side walls of the base

cabinet.

A minimum height clearance of 61/4" (159) is required from

the top of the countertop to any combustible surface

directly below the cooktop.

Clearance is required for the conduit located at the right

rear of the cooktop. Refer to the illustration below for

dimensions.

Failure to locate the cooktop without proper clearances

will result in a fire hazard.

11/4"(32)

(51)

Conduit dimensions.

Unframed electric cooktops can be mounted flush with the

top of the countertop or as a frameless installation with

the glass-ceramic top mounted on top of the countertop

surface. In either installation the countertop cut-out

dimensions are the same. If the cooktop is to be mounted

flush with the countertop, a recessed area surrounding the

countertop cut-out must be provided.

IMP RTANT N TE: Flush mount installations are intended

for granite, solid surface or stone countertop surfaces only.

It is recommended that you use a Wolf cooktop ventilation

hood, pro hood or hood liner with the electric cooktop.

Framed electric cooktops can accommodate a Wolf

downdraft ventilation system. Refer to the Wolf design

guide.

Electric Cooktop Specifications 6

Electrical Requirements

Wolf electric cooktops have a 4' (1.2 m) flexible conduit

and require a separate, grounded 3-wire electrical supply

with its own circuit breaker. ocate the electrical supply

within the shaded area shown in the installation illustration

for your specific model on the following pages.

M DEL CT15E/S

•Power supply: 240/208 V AC, 60 Hz, 20 amp service.

•Max connected load: 3.7 kW at 240 V, 2.8 kW at 208 V.

M DEL CT30E-208/S

•Power supply: 208 V AC, 60 Hz, 40 amp service.

•Max connected load: 7.9 kW.

M DELS CT30E/S AND CT30EU

•Power supply: 240/208 V AC, 60 Hz, 40 amp service.

•Max connected load: 8.1 kW at 240 V, 6.1 kW at 208 V.

M DELS CT36E/S AND CT36EU

•Power supply: 240/208 V AC, 60 Hz, 50 amp service.

•Max connected load: 10.5 kW at 240 V, 7.9 kW at 208 V.

IMP RTANT N TE: You must follow all National Electrical

Code regulations. In addition, be aware of local codes and

ordinances when installing your service.

IMP RTANT N TE: Except for model CT30E-208/S,

performance may be compromised if the electrical supply

is less than 240 volts.

IMP RTANT N TE: For electrical installation, attach the

conductors to the residence wiring in accordance with

National Electrical Codes and all state, provincial, munici-

pal and local codes.

This appliance must be installed in accordance with

National Electrical Codes, as well as all state, municipal

and local codes. The correct voltage, frequency and

amperage must be supplied to the appliance from a dedi-

cated, grounded circuit which is protected by a properly

sized circuit breaker or time delay fuse. The proper

voltage, frequency and power ratings are listed on the

product rating plate, located on the underside of the

cooktop. Refer to the illustration on page 3 for location of

the rating plate.

The complete appliance must be properly grounded at

all times when electrical power is applied.

Do not ground the appliance with the neutral (white)

house supply wire. A separate ground wire must be

utilized.

If aluminum house supply wiring is utilized, splice the

appliance copper wire to the aluminum house wiring

using special connectors design and agency certified

for joining copper and aluminum. Follow the connector

manufacturer's recommended procedure carefully.

Improper connection can result in a fire hazard.

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36" (914)

FLOOR TO

COUNTERTOP

30" (762) min

COUNTERTOP

TO COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIALS

SEE COUNTERTOP

CUT-OUT BELOW

133/8"(340)

CUT-OUT

WIDTH

COUNTERTOP CUT-OUT

FRONT

191/4"(489)

CUT-OUT

DEPTH

21/2"(64) min

2" (51) TO

COMBUSTIBLE*

2" (51) TO

COMBUSTIBLE*2" (51)*

SIDE

CABINET

13" (330)

max

*Minimum clearance from cooktop cut-out to combustible materials up to 18" (457) above countertop.

NOTE: Application shown allows for installation of two 15" (381) modules side by side.

15" (381)

15"

(381)

41/2"(114)

18" (457) min

15" (381) Framed Electric Cooktop

STANDARD INSTALLATI N

Electric Cooktop Specifications 8

18" (457) min

36" (914)

FLOOR TO

COUNTERTOP

30" (762) min

COUNTERTOP

TO COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIALS

30-INCH OVEN OPENING

41/2"(114)

10" (254)

31/2"(89) E

SEE COUNTERTOP

CUT-OUT BELOW

33/4"(95)min

2" (51) TO

COMBUSTIBLE*

2" (51) TO

COMBUSTIBLE*2" (51)*

SIDE

CABINET

13" (330)

max

283/8"(721)

CUT-OUT WIDTH

COUNTERTOP CUT-OUT

FRONT

191/4"(489)

CUT-OUT

DEPTH

21/2"(64) min

*Minimum clearance from cooktop cut-out to combustible materials up to 18" (457) above countertop.

NOTE: Electrical location applies only to installation with built-in oven.

30" (762) Framed Electric Cooktop

STANDARD INSTALLATI N

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18" (457) min

36" (914)

FLOOR TO

COUNTERTOP

30" (762) min

COUNTERTOP

TO COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIALS

36-INCH OVEN OPENING

41/2"(114)

10" (254)

31/2"(89) E

SEE COUNTERTOP

CUT-OUT BELOW

343/8"(873)

CUT-OUT WIDTH

COUNTERTOP CUT-OUT

FRONT

191/4"(489)

CUT-OUT

DEPTH

21/2"(64) min

33/4"(95)min

2" (51) TO

COMBUSTIBLE*

2" (51) TO

COMBUSTIBLE*2" (51)*

SIDE

CABINET

13" (330)

max

*Minimum clearance from cooktop cut-out to combustible materials up to 18" (457) above countertop.

NOTE: Electrical location applies only to installation with built-in oven.

36" (914) Framed Electric Cooktop

STANDARD INSTALLATI N

Electric Cooktop Specifications 10

18" (457) min

36" (914)

FLOOR TO

COUNTERTOP

30" (762) min

COUNTERTOP

TO COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIALS

30-INCH OVEN OPENING

41/2"(114)

10" (254)

31/2"(89) E

SEE COUNTERTOP

CUT-OUT BELOW

283/8"(721)

CUT-OUT WIDTH

COUNTERTOP CUT-OUTRECESS FOR FLUSH INSTALLATION

FRONT

193/8"(492)

CUT-OUT

DEPTH

27/16"(62) min

211/8"(537)

RECESS

FOR FLUSH

INSTALLATION

19/16"(40)

4" (102)min

2" (51) TO

COMBUSTIBLE*

2" (51) TO

COMBUSTIBLE*2" (51)*

SIDE

CABINET

13" (330)

max

*Minimum clearance from cooktop cut-out to combustible materials up to 18" (457) above countertop.

NOTE: Electrical location applies only to installation with built-in oven.

5/16"(8)

7/8"

(22) max

COUNTERTOP

PROFILE

15/16"(33)

RADIUS

7/16"(11) RADIUS

301/8"(765)

RECESS FOR FLUSH INSTALLATION

30" (762) Unframed Electric Cooktop

FLUSH M UNT INSTALLATI N

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18" (457) min

36" (914)

FLOOR TO

COUNTERTOP

30" (762) min

COUNTERTOP

TO COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIALS

36-INCH OVEN OPENING

41/2"(114)

10" (254)

31/2"(89) E

SEE COUNTERTOP

CUT-OUT BELOW

343/8"(873)

CUT-OUT WIDTH

COUNTERTOP CUT-OUTRECESS FOR FLUSH INSTALLATION

FRONT

193/8"(492)

CUT-OUT

DEPTH

27/16"(62) min

211/8"(537)

RECESS

FOR FLUSH

INSTALLATION

19/16"(40)

4" (102)min

2" (51) TO

COMBUSTIBLE*

2" (51) TO

COMBUSTIBLE*2" (51)*

SIDE

CABINET

13" (330)

max

*Minimum clearance from cooktop cut-out to combustible materials up to 18" (457) above countertop.

NOTE: Electrical location applies only to installation with built-in oven.

5/16"(8)

7/8"

(22) max

COUNTERTOP

PROFILE

15/16"(33)

RADIUS

7/16"(11) RADIUS

361/8"(918)

RECESS FOR FLUSH INSTALLATION

36" (914) Unframed Electric Cooktop

FLUSH M UNT INSTALLATI N

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Multiple Cooktop Installation

IMP RTANT N TE: Unframed electric cooktops are not

designed to be installed in combination with other

cooktops.

If the framed electric cooktop is to be used with any

combination of additional cooktops or modules with a filler

strip, the dimensions provided in the chart below are

derived by adding 11/4" (32) additional space for each

additional unit, to give you the total countertop cut-out

width. Dimensions include the filler strip.

IMP RTANT N TE: For model CT15E/S, the cut-out width

should be increased from 133/8" (340) to 14" (356) when

installed with multiple cooktops.

When multiple cooktops are installed side by side, each

unit must have its own separate recommended electrical

circuit.

When two or more modules are installed together, an

integrated module filler strip is recommended. If a 30"

(762) downdraft ventilation system is also installed, an

integrated module support for downdraft ventilation is also

required.

The filler strip and other accessories are available through

your authorized Wolf dealer. To obtain local dealer informa-

tion, visit the find a showroom section of our website,

wolfappliance.com.

Multiple Cooktops

C UNTERT P CUT- UT WIDTH

2 Modules 291/4"(743)

3 Modules 441/2"(1130)

4 Modules 593/4"(1518)

30" (762) Cooktop / Module 441/4"(1124)

30" (762) Cooktop / 2 Modules 591/2"(1511)

36" (914) Cooktop / Module 501/4"(1276)

Unframed Installations

Unframed electric cooktops can be mounted flush with the

top of the countertop or as a frameless installation with

the glass-ceramic top mounted on top of the countertop

surface. In either installation the countertop cut-out

dimensions are the same. If the cooktop is to be mounted

flush with the countertop, a recessed area surrounding the

countertop cut-out must be provided. Refer to the installa-

tion illustrations on pages 10–11.

IMP RTANT N TE: An installation kit and additional

instructions required for a flush mount installation are

provided with the unframed electric cooktop.

Flush mount installations are intended for granite, solid

surface or stone countertop surfaces only. Contact

with hot cookware may cause damage to countertop

surfaces that are not resistant to high heat.

FLUSH M UNT INSTALLATI N— PTI N 2

For this flush mount installation, the countertop cut-out

will be the same size as the outer edge of the glass-

ceramic top. It is recommended that unframed cooktop

itself be used as the template for the cut-out. Turn the

cooktop over and mark the opening using the glass-

ceramic top as a template.

It will be necessary to attach -shaped cleats to the inner

perimeter of the countertop cut-out to support the

unframed cooktop. The top edge of the cleat can be no

wider than 7/8" (22) and will be attached 5/16" (8) below the

surface of the countertop. Refer to the illustration below.

Attach the cleats wherever enough countertop material is

present.

For additional support in the cut-out area, adhere scrap

countertop material to the bottom side of the countertop.

Consult your countertop supplier for the proper methods

of attachment.

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Unframed Installations

FLUSH M UNT INSTALLATI N— PTI N 1

For this flush mount installation, a recessed area

surrounding the standard countertop cut-out is required.

Fabrication of the recessed area must take place before

the final countertop installation. A template of the counter-

top cut-out is provided with the unframed cooktop for

fabrication purposes.

IMP RTANT N TE: This option is not recommended for

molded backsplash style countertops (triple cove).

In order to rout the required recessed area for this flush

mount installation, a second template must be made from

1/2" (13) plywood. The template will be used as a guide for

a top-bearing router bit.

Make the wood template wide enough so that clamps

used to hold the template to the countertop do not inter-

fere with the router base. The cut-out dimension of the

wood template should match the outer perimeter of the

template supplied with the cooktop.

Center the wood template over the existing cut-out in the

countertop and clamp. Use double-sided tape to adhere

the template to the countertop to keep the template from

shifting during routing. Make sure that the adhesive can

be easily removed by testing it on a scrap piece of the

countertop. Using a top-bearing router bit with the wood

template as a guide, rout out a 5/16" (8) deep recessed

area in the countertop cut-out.

7/8"(22)

5/16"(8)

L-SHAPED

CLEATS

Support cleats.

Verify Cooktop Operation

Before operating the electric cooktop, be sure to read the

entire use & care guide included with the cooktop for

important safety, operating and warranty information.

Clean the glass-ceramic surface as recommended in the

electric cooktops use & care guide. The cooktop surface

must be free of any foreign substances, especially those

that could melt and permanently adhere to the glass-

ceramic.

Turn on the electrical supply to the cooktop. Check opera-

tion of the controls and verify that each of the heating

elements is coming up to temperature.

IMP RTANT N TE: A small amount of smoke and odor

may be noticed during the initial break-in period.

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Install the Cooktop

Attach the foam strip to the underside of the cooktop

frame. Refer to the illustration below. For unframed

cooktops, be sure to adhere the foam strip to the outer

edge of the glass-ceramic top, not the support frame.

Gently lower the unit into the cut-out area in the counter-

top and center. Check that the front edge of cooktop is

parallel to the front edge of the countertop. Check that all

required clearances are met.

Attach the brackets to the bottom of the cooktop, as

shown in the illustration below. Install clamping screws

into the brackets and tighten until the screws contact the

underside of the countertop. Do not overtighten screws.

IMP RTANT N TE: Do not seal the cooktop to the coun-

tertop. It must be removed if service is necessary.

FOAM

STRIP

COOKTOP FRAME

Foam strip. Installation brackets.

COUNTERTOP

BRACKET

SCREWS

BRACKET

4" (102)

CLAMPING

SCREW

Do not operate the cooktop if the glass-ceramic surface

is broken. Call a Wolf authorized service center.

Cooktop Removal

IMP RTANT N TE: Cooktop removal should only be done

by a Wolf authorized service center technician.

If it is necessary to remove the cooktop for cleaning or

service, disconnect the electrical supply. Remove the

mounting brackets and remove the cooktop. Reinstall in

the reverse order.

For flush mount installations, use a razor blade to carefully

cut around the perimeter seal. A new RTV installation kit

will be required to reinstall the cooktop. This kit and other

accessories are available through your authorized Wolf

dealer. To obtain local dealer information, visit the find a

showroom section of our website, wolfappliance.com.

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Troubleshooting

IMP RTANT N TE: If the electric cooktop does not

operate properly, follow these troubleshooting steps:

•Verify that electrical power is being supplied to the

cooktop.

•Check the electrical connections to ensure that the

installation has been completed correctly.

•Refer to the troubleshooting guide in the electric

cooktops use & care guide.

•If the cooktop still does not operate properly, contact a

Wolf authorized service center. Do not attempt to repair

the cooktop yourself. Wolf is not responsible for

service required to correct a faulty installation.

Service Information

If service is necessary, maintain the quality built into your

electric cooktop by calling a Wolf authorized service

center.

To obtain the name and number of a Wolf authorized

service center, check the contact & support section of our

website, wolfappliance.com or call Wolf customer service

at 800-332-9513.

When calling for service, you will need the model and

serial numbers of the electric cooktop. Both numbers are

listed on the product rating plate, located on the under-

side of the cooktop. Refer to the illustration below.

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SIMHIGH

OFFON

SIMHIGH

OFFON

SIMHIGH

BRIDGE

ZONE2

ZONE3

HIGH

MEL

TOFFON

Location of rating plate.