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Induction Cooktop General Information Warranty Information This page contains a summary of the 2 & 5 Year Warranty that is supplied with every Wolf product, followed by details and notes about the warranties. TWO & FIVE YEAR Warranty Summary • Two year TOTAL PRODUCT warranty, *parts and labor.
Induction Cooktop General Information MODEL NUMBER KEY Refer to this key for an example of the model numbers. Model: CT 15 I U / S Product Type Size Fuel Feature (If Applicable) Finish Product Type Cooktop Integrated Gas Multifunction Cooktop...
Induction Cooktop General Information MODEL CONFIGURATIONS Model Number: CT15I/S Description: 15” with Stainless Steel Trim Model Number: CT30I/S Model Number: CT30IU Description: 30” With Stainless Steel Trim Description: 30” Without Stainless Steel Trim Model Number: CT36I/S Model Number: CT36IU Description: 36” With Stainless Steel Trim Description: 36”...
This section of the manual covers some of the installation issues a service technician may need to know when servicing a Wolf Induction Cooktop. If additional information is needed after reviewing this section of the manual, please refer to the Installation Guide or contact the Wolf Appliance Customer Service Department.
Codes and all state, provincial, municipal and local Ground codes. Figure 2-1 Terminal Connections (International Units) Site Preparation NOTE: Installation of the Wolf induction cooktop must meet the following location requirements. All dimensions listed are minimum requirements for safe operation. Location In Counter top See Figure 2-2 for the location of the following letter call outs.
Induction Cooktop Installation Information Counter top Cut-out Dimensions (CT15I ) 13-3/8” (340) COOKTOP CUT-OUT This cooktop is designed to fi t a standard 24” (610 mm) WIDTH width base cabinet with a 25” (635 mm) deep counter top. Before making the counter top cut-out, verify that the cooktop will clear the side walls of the base cabinet below.
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Before making the counter top cut-out, verify that the cooktop will clear the side walls of the base cabinet below. A Wolf 30” (762mm) or 36” (914mm) built-in 19-1/4” (489) single oven may be installed below Model CT30I. For COOKTOP this installation, unless the cabinets are deeper than 24”...
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Before making the counter top cut-out, verify that the cooktop will clear the side walls of the base cabinet below. A Wolf 30” (762mm) or 36” (914mm) built-in single oven 19-1/4” (489) may be installed below Model CT36I. For this installation, COOKTOP 2-1/2”...
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21 1/8” ** (537) " (11) RADIUS RECESSED AREA 19 3/8” (492) will clear the side walls of the base cabinet below. A Wolf FOR FLUSH MOUNT COOKTOP INSTALLATION ONLY 30” (762mm) built-in single oven may be installed below CUT-OUT DEPTH Model CT30IU.
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" making the counter top cut-out, verify that the cooktop (11) RADIUS 19 3/8” (492) RECESSED AREA will clear the side walls of the base cabinet below. A Wolf FOR FLUSH MOUNT COOKTOP INSTALLATION ONLY CUT-OUT DEPTH 36” (762mm) built-in single oven may be installed below "...
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Ventilation Options NOTE: It is recommended that you operate the Wolf induction cooktop with either a Wolf cooktop ventilation hood, downdraft system or Pro ventilation hood. Contact your Wolf dealer for details. The following is a list of ventilation units that can be used with the induction cooktops.
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Countertop If the ceramic glass top of the cooktop is Bracket broken, turn off power to the unit. Do not operate until glass has been replaced by a Wolf authorized service center. Bracket 3-1/2” (89) Screws Clamping Screw...
Induction Cooktop Electronic Control SECTION 3 ELECTRONIC CONTROL...
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ELECTRONIC CONTROL TERMINOLOGY & COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Wolf Induction cooktops utilize an electronic control system. The electronic control system monitors, regulates and controls a variety of functions. The control system also displays error codes to identify possible problems with the unit.
The fl exibility of the quick response time and increased safety due to the glass staying cool are not the only advantages to the induction cooktop. The energy effi ciency of an induction cooktop is up to 90% and cleaning is easy due to the...
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PRINCIPLES OF INDUCTION (continued) Operational Principles An induction cooktop operates thanks to the electromagnetic properties of most containers used on the traditional cooktop. You can compare this cooktop with a transformer of which the secondary winding would be shorted. A signifi cant internal current arises and causes quick heating.
Induction Cooktop Electronic Control 1800 Watt with OFF ON HIGH 4000 Watt Boost MELT OFF ON HIGH OFF ON HIGH 1200 Watt CLEAR MELT OFF ON HIGH CLEAR 15” Inductive Glass / Controls Layout MELT OFF ON HIGH MELT OFF ON...
Induction Cooktop Electronic Control 1200 Watt 1800 Watt with 3000 Watt Boost 3000 Watt with 4000 Watt Boost 1800 Watt with 3000 Watt Boost 1200 Watt MELT OFF ON HIGH OFF ON HIGH OFF ON HIGH CLEAR OFF ON HIGH...
Induction Cooktop Electronic Control Hot Surface LED CLEAR As an added safety precaution, a hot surface indicator Hot Surface light will illuminate when the surface temperature of the glass is above 65°C. Even if the cooktop controls are turned off, the indicator light will illuminate to show the Lock user that the cooktop surface remains hot.
Electronic Control INDUCTION COOKTOP OPERATION Control Operation The Wolf Induction cooktop operates by adjusting the current to the induction coils. As the power level is increased on the control panel, the induction coils will output more power. Modes of Operation Lock Mode: All keypad operation on the control panel is disabled and all of the induction coils are de-energized.
Induction Cooktop Electronic Control Operation Mode: Touch the “OFF ON” pad to enable the corresponding element. The left side eight LED’s of the Power Level Indicator light up and blink on the corresponding Control Zone. (See Figure 3-9) After the “OFF ON” pad is touched, the following touch pads are valid for the corresponding Control Zone.
Induction Cooktop Electronic Control Timer Mode OFF ON HIGH The timer can be used in any mode except Lock Mode. When the timer is not in use the display will be blank. The timer sets minutes only. During countdown of minutes, when the timer reaches 1 minute, timer will switch to seconds and then display 59, 58, etc.
Induction Cooktop Electronic Control Showroom Mode This mode deactivates the induction coils while still giving the user complete functionality of the controls at either OFF ON HIGH 120V or 240V power. To activate Showroom Mode From LOCK MODE, Press and hold the front element “MELT”...
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Induction Cooktop Electronic Control Annunciator The Annunciator is volume adjustable. The volume is adjusted through the timer controls as a User Option. OFF ON HIGH The cooktop must be in Idle Mode in order to adjust either the volume or frequency.
Induction Cooktop Electronic Control Diagnostics Mode The diagnostics mode will be engaged from Lock Mode of the controls. When the “OFF” keypad sensor is touched and held for 5 seconds, the controls will enter Diagnostics mode 1. A beep will sound after 5 sec. to let the user know that they can lift their fi...
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Induction Cooktop Electronic Control NOTES 3-14...
COMPONENT ACCESS AND REMOVAL This section explains how to access and remove components from a Wolf Induction cooktop. Depending on which component you are going to access or remove in the following sections, you may have to remove some components fi...
Induction Cooktop Access and Removal TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, POWER TO THE UNIT MUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE GLASS TOP. Glass Top Assembly Removal The cooktop will need to be removed from its installation in order to remove the glass top assembly.
Induction Cooktop Access & Removal TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR DAMAGE TO ELECTRONIC BOARDS, POWER TO THE UNIT MUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE INTERNAL CONTROL COMPONENTS. Inductor Plate (Generator) Removal The cooktop will need to be removed from its installation in order to service the inductor assembly.
Induction Cooktop Access and Removal To avoid Injury from sharp edges, always wear gloves when handling sheet metal components. Support Pin Removal In order to replace a defective pin you must fi rst remove the Pin Support Bracket from the Inductor Pan Assembly.
Induction Cooktop Troubleshooting Guide Diagnostics Mode The diagnostics mode will be engaged from the Lock Mode of the controls (see OFF ON HIGH Section 3 for a description of Lock Mode). When the “OFF” keypad sensor is touched and held for 5 seconds, the controls will enter Diagnostics Mode 1. A beep will sound after 5 sec.
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Induction Cooktop Troubleshooting Guide COOLING FAN TEST (2nd Test) 1. To enter Cooling Fan Test, touch the “+” keypad of the 3000W inductor. The bar lights will show 2 LEDs and fl ash at the rate of .75 seconds ON and .25 seconds OFF.
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Induction Cooktop Troubleshooting Guide ERROR CODE INDICATOR (continued) 6. Pressing the “+” & “-” keys of the 3000W will allow you to step through any of the recorded error codes. If there are not additional error codes, pressing the “+” key will advance you to the Power Cycling Information Data.
Induction Cooktop Troubleshooting Guide LAST KNOWN STATE (Eighth Test) Defi nition of this test: All priority 1 errors will take precedence over priority 2 errors If there are no known priority 1 errors recorded, the software will record the LKS of the last recorded priority 2 error.
Induction Cooktop Troubleshooting Guide Error Displayed Error Notes Possible Source(s) of Failure Priority Error # Condition / Action Required Power loss The control will turn off the display and Indicator shut off the burners. Ambient If the ambient temperature exceeds the 1.
Induction Cooktop Troubleshooting Guide Error Displayed Error Notes Possible Source(s) of Failure Priority Error # Condition / Action Required Generator 1: Burners associated with generator 1 will be 1. Faulty cable connection Comm. Error disabled if the communication between the Action: Check (J1, J2, or J3) com board and generator1 fails.
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Induction Cooktop Troubleshooting Guide Error Displayed Error Notes Possible Source(s) of Failure Priority Error # Condition Generator 1: Effected burner is not available. LED board failure. Burner Action: Perform the LED test #1 (F,FR,FC) ‘ON and if all LEDs work reset error.
Action: Change affected sink thermistor. generator board Generator 3: Shorted heat sink thermistor. PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH INDUCTION COOKTOP PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TEST/ACTION “HOT” indicator stays on Glass Surface too warm Verify Glass Temp Below 50 °C Check for other heat sources (e.g. Sun, warm pans setting on surface …)
Induction Cooktop Technical Data SECTION 6 TECHNICAL DATA...
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Induction Cooktop Technical Data THIS 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 DESIGNED AND CERTIFIED FOR JOINING COPPER AND ALUMINUM.
Induction Cooktop Parts List w/Exploded Views CT15I PARTS LIST Ref # Part # Description 811095 Glass and Keypad Assy. - Induction 15 811098 Generator Assy, 2-Hob - Induction 15 811102 Control PCB Assy. - Induction (Com Board) 811109 Spring (Support)
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