Wolf CT15E User manual

USE & CARE 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:
IMPORTANT NOTE highlights information that is
especially important.
CAUTION signals a situation where minor injury or product
damage may occur if instructions are not followed.
WARNING states a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if precautions are not followed.
Contents
WolfElectricCooktops.........................3
SafetyInstructions ............................4
Electric Cooktop Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Electric Cooktop Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ElectricCooktopCare.........................15
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
ServiceInformation...........................18
WolfWarranty ...............................19
Features and specifications are subject to change at any time
without notice. Visit our website, wolfappliance.com for the
most up-to-date information.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Throughout this guide, dimensions in
parentheses are millimeters unless otherwise specified.

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Thank You
Your purchase of a Wolf electric 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 electric 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.
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 electric cooktop.
Your Wolf electric cooktop is protected by a warranty that
is one of the finest in the industry. Take a moment to read
the warranty statement at the end of this guide and refer
to it should service become necessary.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Performance may be compromised if
the electrical supply is less than 240 volts. This excludes
model CT30E-208/S which was specifically engineered to
function with a 208-volt electrical supply.

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. ave the installer show you the
location of the circuit breaker or fuse so that you
know where to turn off power.
• Warranty service must be performed by a Wolf
authorized service center.
• Before performing any service, disconnect the power
supply to the cooktop by switching off the circuit
breaker or removing the fuse.
GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
• Wear proper apparel. Never let loose clothing or
other flammable materials come in contact with the
elements while in operation. Fabric may ignite and
result in personal injury.
• Use only dry pot holders when removing pans from
the cooktop. Wet or damp pot holders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
pot holders touch hot heating elements.
• Select cookware of the proper size, material and
construction for the particular type of cooking being
done. This unit is equipped with heating elements
of different size. Refer to cookware selection on
page 16.
• Always turn pan handles inward so they do not
extend over adjacent work areas, heating elements
or edges of cooktop to reduce the risk of burns,
ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to
unintentional contact with pan. Do not turn handles
toward the room, where they may be bumped or
easily hit.
• Always use a setting of eight bars or less on the
bridge element when cooking on a griddle. igher
settings are not needed and can damage the
cooktop and cookware. Refer to bridge-zone
element on page 12.

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•
Do not operate the cooktop if the glass-ceramic
surface is broken or severely pitted. Call a Wolf
authorized service center to repair the cooktop.
• Do not store flammable materials near hot compo-
nents or let grease or other flammable substances
accumulate on the cooktop.
• Do not clean the cooktop while it is still hot. If using
a damp sponge or cloth, wait until the cooktop has
cooled sufficiently to prevent steam burns. Also,
some cleaners give off noxious fumes when applied
to hot surfaces. Refer to care recommendations on
page 15.
• Do not use a griddle, open roaster or fish poacher
across two heating elements unless the bridge
element is turned on. This type of use without the
bridge element turned on could damage or crack the
glass. Refer to bridge-zone element on page 12.
• Do not block the cooling fan exhaust or intake vents.
The cooling fan automatically turns on to cool
internal parts. It may continue to run even after the
cooktop has been turned off.
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 heating
elements. The glass surface may become hot
enough to cause burns.
• Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area
where the cooktop is in use. Never allow children to
sit or stand on the appliance. Do not let children play
with the cooktop.
• Do not store items of interest to children above or at
the back of the cooktop, as they could climb on the
appliance to reach items and be injured.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance
unless it is specifically recommended in literature
you received. All service should be referred to a Wolf
authorized service center.
• Do not use water on grease fires. Smother the flame
or use a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
• Never leave the cooktop unattended when using
high heat settings. Boilovers and greasy spillovers
may smoke or ignite.

•ot-surface indicator light.
•Universal off turns all elements off.
•Countdown timer with 1 to 99 minute range and
adjustable volume.
•Temperature limiter to ensure that safe operating
temperature of glass-ceramic surface is never
exceeded.
•CSA certified for US and Canada.
•Two and five year residential warranty—exclusions
apply—see warranty at the end of this guide.
CLEAR
OFF
O
SIMHIGH
OFFON
OFFON
SIMHIGH
OFFON
SIMHIGH
BRIDGE
ZONE2
ZONE3
HIGH
MELTOFFON
Illuminated touch
controls
Bridge-zone
element
ot-surface
indicator light
Countdown timer
Triple-zone
element
Stainless steel
trim
Lock key
MELTHIGH
OFFON
OFFON
SIMHIGH
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
OFF
O
CLEAR
Illuminated touch
controls
Triple-zone element
Lock key
ot-surface
indicator light
Countdown timer
Stainless steel
trim
Electric Cooktop Features 6
15" (381) FRAMED ELECTRIC COO TOP
Model CT15E/S
This appliance is certified by Star-K to meet
strict religious regulations in conjunction with
specific instructions found on www.star-k.org.
30" (762) FRAMED ELECTRIC COO TOP
Model CT30E/S
Framed Electric Cooktop Features
•Framed models with stainless steel trim.
•Ceran glass-ceramic surface for scratch resistance
and easy cleaning.
•Elements operate with high-frequency pulsation
technology for consistent heating.
•eating elements with multiple zones to customize
heat for pans of all sizes.
•Bridge-zone element connects two elements to create
a larger cooking area (CT30E/S and CT36E/S).
•Wolf exclusive melt setting for gentle heat and true
simmer setting prevents scorching.
•Illuminated touch controls with graduated control
lighting.
•Lock mode.
Universal off
Universal off

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MELTHIGH
OFFON
OFFON
SIMHIGH
OFFON
SIMHIGH
BRIDGE
OFFON
SIMHIGH
ZONE2
CLEAR
OFF
O
ZONE2
ZONE3
HIGH
SIMOFFON
Electric Cooktop Features
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Optional accessories are available through your Wolf
dealer. To obtain local dealer information, visit the locator
section of our website, wolfappliance.com.
•Filler strip (framed models).
•Bracket supports for installation of two modules with
downdraft (model CT15E/S).
36" (914) FRAMED ELECTRIC COO TOP
Model CT36E/S
Maximum Element Power Watts
15" (381) ELECTRIC COO TOP
10" (254) Triple 900 / 1800 / 2500
61/2"(165) Single 1200
30" (762) ELECTRIC COO TOP
10" (254) Triple 900 / 1800 / 2500
10" (254) Triple (CT30E-208/S) 900 / 1800 / 2300
(2) 8" (203) Single 1800
61/2"(165) Single 1200
Singles with Bridge—8" (203) x 17" (432) 4400
36" (914) ELECTRIC COO TOP
12" (305) Triple 1050 / 2200 / 2700
9" (229) Dual 700 / 2200
(2) 8" (203) Single 1800
61/2"(165) Single 1200
Singles with Bridge—8" (203) x 17" (432) 4400
Triple-zone
element
Bridge-zone
element
ot-surface
indicator light
Countdown timer
Dual-zone
element
Stainless steel
trim
Lock key
Universal off
Illuminated touch
controls

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Unframed Electric Cooktop Features
•Unframed models can be mounted flush with
countertop.
•Ceran glass-ceramic surface for scratch resistance
and easy cleaning.
•Elements operate with high-frequency pulsation
technology for consistent heating.
•eating elements with multiple zones to customize
heat for pans of all sizes.
•Bridge-zone element connects two elements to create
a larger cooking area.
•Wolf exclusive melt setting for gentle heat and true
simmer setting prevents scorching.
•Illuminated touch controls with graduated control
lighting.
•Lock mode.
•ot-surface indicator light.
•Universal off turns all elements off.
•Countdown timer with 1 to 99 minute range and
adjustable volume.
•Temperature limiter to ensure that safe operating
temperature of glass-ceramic surface is never
exceeded.
•CSA certified for US and Canada.
•Two and five year residential warranty—exclusions
apply—see warranty at the end of this guide.
MELTHIGH
OFFON
OFFON
SIM HIGH
OFFON
SIM HIGH
BRIDGE
OFFON
SIMHIGH
ZONE2
CLEAR
OFF
O
ZONE2
ZONE3
HIGH
SIMOFFON
CLEAR
OFF
O
SIMHIGH
OFFON
OFFON
SIMHIGH
OFFON
SIMHIGH
BRIDGE
ZONE2
ZONE3
HIGH
MELTOFFON
Illuminated touch
controls
Bridge-zone
element
ot-surface
indicator light
Countdown timer
Triple-zone
element
Unframed edge
Lock key
30" (762) UNFRAMED ELECTRIC COO TOP
Model CT30EU
36" (914) UNFRAMED ELECTRIC COO TOP
Model CT36EU
Universal off
Triple-zone
element
Bridge-zone
element
ot-surface
indicator light
Countdown timer
Dual-zone
element
Unframed edge
Lock key
Universal off
Illuminated touch
controls
This appliance is certified by Star-K to meet
strict religious regulations in conjunction with
specific instructions found on www.star-k.org.

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Modes of Operation
LOC MODE
In lock mode, all touch pad operations on the control
panel are disabled and all heating elements are turned off.
A steady glowing light within the “key” symbol indicates
that the cooktop is locked. Refer to the illustration below.
•To lock the control panel, touch and hold the key
symbol for 3 seconds. Three chimes will sound and the
light within the key symbol will illuminate. The cooktop
is now in lock mode.
•To unlock the control panel, touch and hold the key
symbol for 3 seconds. Two chimes will sound and the
light within the key symbol will go out. The cooktop is
now in idle mode.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When the cooktop is powered up for
the first time or if there has been a power outage, the
cooktop will default to lock mode.
IDLE MODE
After unlocking the control panel as described in lock
mode, the cooktop enters the idle mode of operation.
Available touch pad operations include OFF ON for each
element, lock mode and timer functions.
Control Panel
The control panel of your electric 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.
Refer to the illustration below.
Wolf electric cooktops operate by using high-frequency
pulsation, cycling the heating elements between zero
power and full power. As the heat is increased on the
control panel, the element will stay at full power for longer
periods and have shorter periods of zero power.
When using the dual-zone or triple-zone elements, all
sections of the element will cycle at the same rate. For
safety reasons, the outer elements cannot be turned on
independently from the center section.
Do not place hot cookware directly over the control
panel.
OFF
O
SIM
HIGH
OFFON
OFFON
SIMHIGH
Z
O
N
E
2
OFFON
MEL
THIGH
OFFON
BRIDGE
SIMHIGH
Z
O
N
E
2
Z
O
N
E
3
OFFONHIGH
SIM
CLEAR
Control panel (CT36E/S
shown).
Lock mode.
OFF
O
SIM
HIGH
OFFON
HIGH
Z
O
N
E
2
OFFONHIGH
OFFON
BRIDGE
SIMHIGH
Z
O
N
E
2
Z
O
N
E
3
OFFONHIGH
SIM
CLEAR
KEY SYMBOL
TOUC PAD
POWER BAR
INDICATOR

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SINGLE ELEMENT AND INNER ZONE
To activate a heating 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 half-
power status.
To complete the activation, touch one of the following
symbols or touch pads of the element control while the
power bar indicator is still blinking:
•Touch the +or –symbol to set the heat setting at
half-power output and complete the activation.
•Touch IG to set the element at the highest heat
setting and complete the activation.
•Touch SIM or MELT to set the element at the lowest
heat setting and complete the activation.
To change the heat setting—the element is activated and
the power bar indicator remains steadily lit:
•Touch the +or –symbol to change the heat setting
incrementally up or down.
•Touch IG to increase the setting directly to the
highest heat.
•Touch SIM or MELT to decrease the setting directly to
the lowest heat.
•Touch OFF ON to turn the element off.
Cooktop Operation
INITIAL START-UP
Before using your electric cooktop for the first time, clean
the glass-ceramic surface as recommended in the
cleaning section on page 15. The cooktop surface must
be free of any foreign substances, especially those that
could melt and permanently adhere to the glass-ceramic
surface.
When the cooktop is powered up for the first time it will
default to lock mode. To unlock the control panel, touch
and hold the key symbol for 3 seconds.
IMPORTANT NOTE: A small amount of smoke and odor
may be noticed during the initial break-in period.
O
SIM
HIGH
OFFON
OFFON
SIMHIGH
Z
O
N
E
2
OFFON
MEL
THIGH
OFFON
BRIDGE
SIMHIGH
Z
O
N
E
2
Z
O
N
E
3
OFFONHIGH
SIM
CLEAR
Element activation (CT36E/S
shown).
Heat settings.
O
SIM
HIGH
OFFON
OFFON
SIMHIGH
Z
O
N
E
2
OFFON
MEL
THIGH
OFFON
BRIDGE
SIMHIGH
Z
O
N
E
2
Z
O
N
E
3
OFFON HIGH
SIM
CLEAR
OFF ON
TOUC PAD
+AND –
SYMBOLS
SIM
TOUC PAD
IG
TOUC PAD