Wolf CT15I Owner's manual

USE &CARE INFORMATION
INDUCTION COOKTOP

CONTENTS
Introducing the Wolf Induction Cooktop 3
Safety Instructions and Precautions 4
Wolf Induction Cooktop Features 6
Wolf Induction Cooktop Use & Care 8
Troubleshooting Guide 13
Service Information 14
Wolf Warranty 15
As you read this Use & Care Information,
take particular note of the CAUTION and
WARNING symbols when they appear.
This information is important for safe and
efficient use of the Wolf equipment.
In addition, this Use & CareInformation may
signal an IMPORTANT NOTE which highlights
information that is especially important.
signals a situation where minor injury or
product damage may occur if you do not
follow instructions.
states a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if precautions are not
followed.
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THANK YOU
Your purchase of a Wolf induction 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 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 Information. Whether you are
abeginning 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.
INTRODUCING THE WOLF INDUCTION COOKTOP
We appreciate your choice of a Wolf Appli-
ance product and welcome any suggestions
orcomments you may have. To share your
opinions with us, please call 800-332-9513.
Your Wolf induction cooktop is protected by a
warranty that is one of the finest in the
industry. Take a moment to read the warranty
statement on page 15 and refer to it should
service become necessary.

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WHAT TO DO
IMPORTANT NOTE: Read all
instructions before using this
appliance.
Read this Use & Care Information
carefully before using your new
cooktop to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock or injury to persons.
Insure proper installation and
servicing. This appliance must be
properly installed and grounded by
aqualified technician. Have the
installer show you where the fuse
box is located so that you know
where to turn off power.
Wear proper apparel. Never let
loose clothing or other flammable
materials come in contact with the
cooking surface while in operation.
Fabric may ignite and result in
personal injury.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS
Use only dry pot holders when
removing pans from the cooktop.
Wet or damp pot holders on hot
cooking surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let pot holders
touch hot cooking surfaces.
Select cookware of the proper size,
material and construction for the
particular type of cooking being
done. This unit is equipped with one
or more surface units of different
sizes. Refer to the Cookware
Selection Guide on page 11.
Always turnpan handles inwardso
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 are easily hit.

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WHAT NOT TO DO
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 after removing a saucepan
with hot contents.
Never heat an empty pan. It may
damage the cooktop or cookware
and overheat the unit.
Do not heat cookwarewith water
droplets on the outside of the pan.
The droplets may begin to boil and
splatter.Cookwareshould always be
dry.
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 servicing should be
referred to a Wolf Factory Autho-
rized Service Center technician.
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 and/or ignite.
Do not operate the cooktop if the
ceramic glass top is broken or
severely pitted. Call a Wolf Factory
Authorized Service Center technician
to repair the appliance.
Do not store flammable materials
near hot components or let grease
or other flammable substances
accumulate on the cooktop.
Do not clean the cooktop surface
while it is still hot. If using a damp
sponge or cloth, wait until the
surface has cooled sufficiently to
prevent steam burns. Also, some
cleaners can provide noxious fumes
when applied to hot surfaces.
Refer to the Cooktop Caresection
on page 12.
Do not use aluminum foil on the
top of the cooktop.

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INDUCTION COOKTOP FEATURES
Integrated design allows for use with
multiple cooktop units
Classic stainless steel trim finish
Easy-to-clean black ceramic glass surface
is resistant to scratching, staining, impact
and heat
Induction elements heat cookware, not the
glass, for a cooler, safer cooking surface
Cookware sensing—elements will not be
energized without a pan on the cooktop
surface
Illuminated touch controls with graduated
control lighting
High-efficiency elements deliver power and
control
Hi-Power mode boosts power on rear
element to 2200 W maximum power output
bydiverting power from front element
Simultaneous operation of both elements at
1800 W power output each
True Simmer setting on both elements
Melt setting on both elements
Temperature limiter to ensure that safe
operating temperature of ceramic glass is
never exceeded
Child safety lock key and universal off
CSA certified for US and Canada
Two and five year residential warranty—
exclusions apply—see warranty at the end
of this guide
WOLF INDUCTION COOKTOP FEATURES
Model CT15I/S
SIMHIGH
OFF ON
OFF ON
MELT HIGH
HI-POWER
OFF
O
Illuminated touch
controls
Two induction
elements
Classic stainless
steel trim finish
True Simmer and melt
on both elements
Child safety lock key
and universal off
MODEL CT15I/S

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WOLF
WARRANTY
Wolf products are
covered by a two
and five year
residential
warranty (exclu-
sions apply). See
warranty details
at the end of this
guide.
INDUCTION COOKING
Induction cooking has been used in Europe for
decades by professionals and homeowners
demanding the best in performance. Now Wolf
is pleased to introduce this sleek, 15-inch
powerhouse.
In induction cooking, the electricity flows
through a coil to produce a magnetic field
under the ceramic cooktop.
When a cast iron or magnetic stainless steel
pan is placed on the ceramic glass surface,
currents are induced in the cooking utensil and
instant heat is generated due to the resistance
of the pan. Induction only works with cooking
vessels made of magnetic materials like stain-
less steel and cast iron (it will not work with
aluminum or copper pots).
BENEFITS OF INDUCTION COOKING
Speed. Heating is immediate. Adjustment is
immediate. No slow change from heating up to
cooling down. Heats up to 50% faster than gas
orelectric cooktops.
Controllability. Homogeneous cooking to
distribute the heat perfectly (no hot or burned
spots). You can keep sauces and chocolates
melted at 50 watts of power, or with the touch
of a finger, activate Hi-Power mode and boil
water in half the time you normally do.
Energy efficiency. Energy is supplied directly
to the cooking vessel so 85% to 90% of the
electric energy gets used to cook. This means
acool kitchen and a cool stovetop.
Easy to clean. The surface remains relatively
cool, so overflows and spills do not stick or
burnonto the element. The surface will be
warm after removing a saucepan with hot
contents. Wait until the surface cools to clean
with soapy water.
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WOLF INDUCTION COOKTOP USE & CARE
MODES OF OPERATION
LOCK MODE
In Lock mode ,all touch pad operations on the
control panel are disabled and both of the
heating elements are deenergized. A steady
glowing light within the ”
key ”symbol indi-
cates that the unit is locked.
To lock the control panel, touch and hold
”
key ”for 3 seconds. The unit will beep
three times and the light within the ”
key ”
symbol will illuminate. The control unit is
now in
Lock mode .
To unlock the control panel, touch and hold
”
key ”for 3 seconds. The unit will beep
twice and the light within the ”
key ”symbol
will go out. The control unit is now in
Idle
mode
.
NOTE: If there has been a power outage, the
cooktop will default to
Lock mode .
SIM HIGH
OFF ON
OFF ON
MELT HIGH
HI-POWER
OFF
O
Lock mode ”key” touch pad
Lock ”key”
touch pad
IDLE MODE
After unlocking the control panel as described
in Lock Mode, the unit enters the
Idle mode of
operation. The only valid touch pad operations
are
OFF ON for each element and the Lock
mode
” key ”.
HI-POWER MODE
Hi-Power mode boosts power on the rear
element to 2200 W by diverting power from the
front element. This mode is suitable for frying
foods or boiling water rapidly.
Toactivate
Hi-Power mode ,touch the
OFF ON touch pad for the rear element, then
touch
HI-POWER .Power from the front
element will automatically be diverted to the
rear element, and the total output of the front
element on
HIGH power will be reduced. This
reduction in power will be displayed in the
control panel.
SIM HIGH
OFFON
OFF ON
MELT HIGH
HI-POWER
OFF
O
Hi-Power mode touch pad
Hi-Power
touch pad

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RESIDUAL HEAT INDICATORS
As an additional safety precaution, residual
heat indicator lights will illuminate when the
surface temperature of the glass is above 150˚F
(65˚C). Each heating element has an independ-
ently controlled light located to the right of the
element as shown in the illustration. Even if
the cooktop controls are turned off, you are
alerted to any area of the cooktop that remains
hot.
INITIAL START-UP
Before operating the cooktop, please read the
entire Use & Care Information.
Clean the cooktop surface as outlined in the
Ceramic Glass Top Cleaning section on page
12. The cooktop surface must be free of any
foreign substance, especially those that could
melt and permanently adhere to the glass.
During the first uses of your new induction
cooktop, you may smell a slight burning odor
or see light smoke. Both of these conditions
are normal in new ceramic glass cooktops.
NOTE: A sound may be detected when the
cooktop begins operation. This is normal.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When the cooktop is
powered up for the first time, the unit will
default to
Lock mode . Tounlock the control
panel, refer to the Lock Mode section on
page 8.
Do not set griddles or oversized pans on
residual heat indicator lights.
SIM HIGH
OFF ON
OFF ON
MELT HIGH
HI-POWER
OFF
O
Residual heat indicators
Make sure that the cooktop surface is
clean and dry before operating.
Location of
indicators
Do not place hot cooking utensils directly
over control panel.
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To change the power level setting—the
element is activated and the power bar graph
remains steadily lit:
Touch ”
+ ”to increase the power level by
preset one or two bars on the power bar
graph.
Touch ”
– ”to decrease the power level by
preset one or two bars on the power bar
graph.
Touch HIGH to increase the power level
directly to full power.
Touch
MELT to decrease the power level
directly to the lowest power.
Touch
OFF ON to turn the element off.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If no cookware is placed
on a heating element after activating the
element, the control will blink for 30 seconds,
then the element will automatically shut off.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To quickly deenergize
both heating elements, use the universal
OFF
touch pad located in the lower area of the
control panel.
COOKTOP OPERATION
To activate a heating element, touch the
OFF ON touch pad that corresponds to the
element you wish to use. The power bar
indicator graph will begin to blink and show
ahalf-power status.
To complete the element activation, touch one
ofthe following symbols or touch pads of the
element control while the bar graph is still
blinking:
Touch the ”
+ ”or ” – ”symbol to set power
output to 25% and complete the activation.
Touch
HIGH to set the power output to full
power and complete the activation.
Touch
MELT to set the power output to the
lowest power and complete the activation.
WOLF INDUCTION COOKTOP USE & CARE
SIM HIGH
OFF ON
OFF ON
MELT HIGH
HI-POWER
OFF
O
SIM HIGH
OFF ON
OFF ON
MELT HIGH
HI-POWER
OFF
O
SIM HIGH
OFFON
OFF ON
MELT HIGH
HI-POWER
OFF
O
MELT touch padHIGH touch pad Universal OFF touch pad
HIGH
touch pad
Universal OFF
touch pad
MELT
touch pad

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COOKWARE SELECTION
Cookware selection is crucial in the perform-
ance of induction cooking. Choose your
cookware according to the following guide-
lines:
The bottom surface of the cookware must
be a ferrous material (containing iron).
Aluminum, copper, glass and certain stain-
less steel cookware will not work.
Magnetic stainless steel or cast iron
cookware is required for induction cooking.
Select cookware with a diameter to match
the diameter of the heating element. When
apan is placed on the element, it should
not extend more than 1" (25 mm) beyond
the ring around the element. Refer to the
Cookware Selection Guide for recommen-
dations.
Avoid pots and pans with uneven or
rounded bottom surfaces. Some specialty
cookware such as woks, pressure cookers,
canning modules and deep fat fryers must
be carefully selected to meet induction
cooking criteria.
See your local fine cookwaredealer for
induction-appropriate cookware.
TEMPERATURE SETTING GUIDE
SETTING USES
MELT Melting, holding chocolate
1Bar Melting butter
Heating, holding delicate sauces
Warming foods
SIMMER Melting large quantities
2–4Bars Simmering sauces
Steaming rice
LOW to MEDIUM Frying Eggs
10–12 Bars Heating milk, cream sauces, gravies,
puddings and cream soups
Panfrying
Simmering large quantities
Boiling vegetables in water
MEDIUM to HIGH Sautéing
13–15 Bars Browning
Braising
Panfrying
Fast boiling large quantities
Quick frying
HIGH Boiling water
All Bars Heating broth soups, stocks
Deep fat frying (to heat oil only)
HI-POWER Rapid boiling
Rear Element Frying at high temperatures
COOKWARE SELECTION GUIDE
ELEMENT POWER OUTPUT DIAMETER
Front Element 1800 W 6" (152 mm)
recommended
Rear Element 2200 W Maximum 81/2"(216 mm)
recommended
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COOKTOP CLEANING
CERAMIC GLASS TOP
Clean the top surface thoroughly before
operating the cooktop for the first time. Apply
about 1 teaspoon of nonabrasive cleaner
such as Elco Cook Top Cleaning Creme, to the
surface of the ceramic glass with a lightly
dampened clean cloth. Use a second clean
cloth to remove any remaining cleaner residue.
Wipe the cooktop surface with a dry cloth to
completely eliminate any remaining moisture.
The cooktop should be cleaned after each use.
Be careful not to wipe or clean any hot areas
to avoid personal injury. It will be safe to clean
each element area whenever the correspond-
ing residual heat indicator light has gone out.
COOKTOP FRAME
For general cleaning after each use, apply a
nonabrasive cleaner to the stainless steel
cooktop frame and gently wipe with a clean
towel or cloth. Be sure to remove any cleaner
residue from the frame and ceramic glass
surface before using the cooktop.
COOKTOP CARE
CERAMIC GLASS TOP CARE
Do not use cooktop as a cutting board.
Do not slide rough-bottom cookware
across the glass surface. Remove any
resulting marks immediately using the
method mentioned in the cleaning section.
Do not allow any item that could melt to
come in contact with the hot ceramic glass
surface. If such a condition occurs, remove
it immediately from the hot element with a
razor blade.
Do not place food directly on cooktop
surface when it is warmor hot.
Do not operate the unit if the ceramic glass
surface is broken. Contact a Wolf Factory
Authorized Service Center technician.
Do not place a trivet, wok support ring or
other metal stand directly onto the cooktop
surface.
Do not apply chlorine bleach, ammonia or
other strong chemicals or cleaners on the
cooktop surface.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or applica-
tors.
Do not wipe the cooktop surface with a
sponge or dish cloth that may leave a film
of detergent that will discolor during the
next heating cycle.
MAINTENANCE
The induction cooktop is a sealed system that
does not requireinternal maintenance. The
cleaning and care information outlines the
necessarymaintenance for the ceramic glass
surface. A Wolf FactoryAuthorized Service
Center technician must perform all other
maintenance.
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Follow these guidelines to avoid injury
and prevent permanent damage to the
cooktop.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Cooktop does not Cooktop is not connected to Have an electrician verify that
function at all aproper electrical circuit. the proper voltage is being
applied to the cooktop.
Fuse is blown or circuit Have an electrician replace the
breaker is tripped. fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
No electricity is being Have an electrician check the
supplied to the cooktop. house power supply.
Cooktop is in Lock mode. Touch and hold the "key"
symbol for 3 seconds to unlock
the control panel.
Cooktop is connected to a Have an electrician connect the
120 V power supply. cooktop to the properly rated
voltage.
Heating elements do not Power supply connection Have an electrician tighten
heat properly is loose. connections at the junction box.
Improper cookware is Select the proper cookware as
being used. outlined in CookwareSelection
on page 11.
Control panel blinks and Improper cookware is Select the proper cookware as
cooktop will not heat being used. outlined in Cookware Selection
on page 11.

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SERVICE INFORMATION
When requesting information, literature,
replacement parts or service, always refer to
the model and serial number of your cooktop.
This information is found on the rating plate
located on the bottom side of the cooktop.
Record the rating plate information below for
future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Installation Date
Factory Authorized Service Center and Phone
Wolf Dealer and Phone
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Before calling your Wolf Factory Authorized
Service Center, refer to the Troubleshooting
Guide on page 13. Check the household fuse
or circuit breaker to see if it has been blown or
tripped and that the electrical connection to
the appliance has not been disconnected.
Apower outage may also have caused a
disruption in service.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Register your new Wolf product today so that
we may ensure your satisfaction. You may
register by one of the following options:
1) Mail in the completed Wolf Product
Registration Card.
2) Register online at wolfappliance.com .
3) Register by phone by calling the Wolf
Customer Service Department at
800-332-9513 .
The model and serial numbers of your appli-
ance are printed on the enclosed Wolf Product
Registration Card. Your registration informa-
tion will allow us to send you exciting new
product updates and recipes as they become
available, along with information on special
events.
SERVICE INFORMATION
CONTACT
INFORMATION
Wolf Customer
Service:
800-332-9513
Website:
wolfappliance.com
E-mail Address:
customerservice@
wolfappliance.com
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©Wolf Appliance Company, LLC all rights
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WOLF APPLIANCE PRODUCTS
LIMITED WARRANTY
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 any part of the product that proves to be defective in materials
or workmanship. All service provided by Wolf Appliance Company under the above warranty must
be performed by a Wolf Appliance authorized service center, unless otherwise specified by Wolf
Appliance Company. Service will be provided in the home during normal business hours.
LIMITED THIRD THROUGH FIFTH YEAR WARRANTY
From the third through fifth year from the date of original installation, Wolf Appliance Company will
repair or replace the following parts that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. Labor to
remove and replace defective parts is not covered. Wolf Appliance Company recommends that you
use a Wolf Appliance authorized service center to perform such service.
Gas Burners(excluding appearance), Electric Heating Elements, Blower Motors (vent hoods),
Electronic Control Boards, Magnetron Tubes and Induction Generators
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
For the life of the product, Wolf Appliance Company will repair or replace any BBQ body or BBQ hood
that rusts through due to defective material or workmanship. Labor to remove and replace defective
parts is not covered. Wolf Appliance Company recommends that you use a Wolf Appliance author-
ized service center to perform such service.
TERMS APPLICABLE TO EACH WARRANTY
The warranty applies only to products installed for normal residential use. The warranty applies only
to products installed in any one of the fifty states of the United States, the District of Columbia or
the ten provinces of Canada. This warranty does not cover any parts or labor to correct any defect
caused by negligence, accident or improper use, maintenance, installation, service or repair.
THE REMEDIES DESCRIBED ABOVE FOR EACH WARRANTY ARE THE ONLY ONES THAT WOLF
APPLIANCE COMPANY
,LLC WILL PROVIDE, EITHER UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY
WARRANTY ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW. WOLF APPLIANCE COMPANY, LLC WILL NOT BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR
STATUTORY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may also have other legal rights that vary from state to state.
Toreceive parts and/or service and the name of the Wolf Appliance authorized service center
nearest you, contact Wolf Appliance Company, LLC, P.O. Box 44848, Madison, Wisconsin 53744;
call 800-332-9513; or check our website, wolfappliance.com.
*Stainless Steel (classic,platinum and carbon) doors, panels and product frames are covered by a
limited 60 day parts and labor warranty for cosmetic defects.

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