Wolf CT15G, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...USE CARE GUIDE Gas Cooktops ...

Page 2: ...wed WARNING states a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if precautions are not followed Contents Wolf Gas Cooktops 3 Safety Instructions 4 Gas Cooktop Features 8 Gas Cooktop Operation 10 Gas Cooktop Care 14 Troubleshooting 17 Service Information 18 Wolf Warranty 19 Features and specifications are subject to change at any time without notice Visit our website wolfappliance com for the mo...

Page 3: ...nefit to familiarize yourself with the safety practices features operation and care recommendations of the Wolf gas cooktop Your Wolf gas 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 Wolf gas cooktops are manufactured for use with natu...

Page 4: ...n the vicinity of this or any other appliance A ventilation hood or downdraft is recommended for use with the Wolf gas cooktop If the information in this guide is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch Do not use any phone in your building I...

Page 5: ...ktop is off when you are finished cooking Wear proper apparel Never let loose clothing or other flammable materials come in contact with the burners while in operation Fabric may ignite and cause personal injury Always use dry pot holders when removing pans from the cooktop Wet or damp pot holders can cause steam burns Do not use a towel or bulky cloth in place of pot holders When deep fat frying ...

Page 6: ...15 Do not allow aluminum foil plastic paper or cloth to come in contact with a hot burner or grate Do not allow pans to boil dry 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 kit...

Page 7: ... within the state province or region where this appliance is being installed A flexible gas connector when used must not exceed 3 9 m SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 ...

Page 8: ...eignition 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 Individual spark ignition system only the burner in use will spark True simmer setting on all burners CSA certified for US and Canada Two and five year residential warranty exclusions apply see warranty at ...

Page 9: ... 3 2 Small 9 200 2 7 300 1 36 914 GAS COOKTOP HIGH SIMMER Large 15 000 4 4 950 3 Medium 12 000 3 5 950 3 3 Small 9 200 2 7 300 1 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 Two burner wok grate wok covers one burner only models CT30G and CT36G Filler strip...

Page 10: ...F HIGH SIMMER LOW HIGH LOW OFF HIGH SIMMER LOW CONTROL PANEL Control panel CT36G shown Control Panel 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 CONTROL KNOBS Each control knob is positioned to correspond to the surface burner regulated Each knob ...

Page 11: ...n 11 wolfappliance com BURNER CAP IGNITER SEALED BURNER Burner assembly Surface burner on HIGH Manual lighting FLAME HEIGHT AND APPEARANCE 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 A natural gas flame should be blue with a deeper blu...

Page 12: ...are assembled correctly The use of proper cookware is very important Refer to cookware selection on page 16 for recommendations Burner Grates 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...

Page 13: ...when cooking food in fat or grease It can become hot enough to ignite Cooktop Operation BURNER OPERATION 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...

Page 14: ...ntrol knobs or igniters Refer to care recommendations for specific care instructions for cooktop components STAINLESS STEEL EXTERIOR Cooktop exterior and trim Do not use abrasive cleaners they will permanently scratch stainless steel surfaces Salt and some cooking liquids may pit and stain the surface Remove these spills immediately Use a spray degreaser to remove fingerprints and greasy spatters ...

Page 15: ...abrasive cleaners may be used Burner cap Wash in warm water and liquid detergent or mild abrasive cleaner Rinse and dry Never wipe a warm or hot porcelain surface with a damp sponge it may cause chipping or crazing tiny hairlike cracks Spark igniters Keep dry never spray water or cleaner directly on the igniter When cleaning surface burners avoid contact with the igniter Control knobs To remove sl...

Page 16: ...ides to avoid boilovers Cover pans while cooking to improve cooking efficiency Water boils faster using less fuel and the kitchen stays cooler Select lower flame settings when using pans made of cast iron enameled steel or glass ceramic or pans coated with a nonstick finish High heat may cause hot spots scorching and burning Pans with oversize bases that extend beyond the cooktop frame should not ...

Page 17: ... more than one large pan simultaneously Good gas combustion requires the correct amount of airflow to maintain the flame Using two oversized pans simultaneously restricts air movement Food boils out of the pan and overflows Heat setting is too high or pan is too small for its contents 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 fl...

Page 18: ...e enclosed Wolf product registration card If you provide us with your e mail address we will send you exciting new product updates and recipes as they become available along with information on special events Model Number Serial Number Installation Date Wolf Factory Certified Service Phone Authorized Wolf Dealer Phone The information and images in this guide are the copyright property of Wolf Appl...

Page 19: ...es 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...

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