Wolf Appliance Announces New Cooktop Models and Upgrades
May 8, 2008
Wolf Appliance, Inc., a leading manufacturer of premium cooking appliances, has introduced new 30-inch and 36-inch induction cooktop models and announced electric cooktop upgrades in its 15-, 30- and 36-inch models, underscoring Wolf’s continued commitment to industry innovation and leadership. “We are dedicated to providing our customers with a full range of cooking equipment that combines exceptional cooking performance with professional style at home,” said Jim Bakke, president and CEO of Sub-Zero, Inc. and Wolf Appliance, Inc. “We feel that these new and updated products allow for a more complete and diversified kitchen, specially outfitted to suit the needs of our customers.”
In 2005, Wolf was one of the first manufacturers to reintroduce induction cooktops to the American market. Induction cooking uses the transfer of magnetic energy rather than flames or electric elements to generate heat. When an iron or magnetic pan is placed on the cooktop, electricity passes through coils beneath the glass surface to produce a magnetic field that heats the pan directly. Within this magnetic field, molecules in the pan vibrate at very high frequencies, and the friction creates instant heat. The result: the cookware is the heating element.
This year, the company has expanded on its induction line to include increased efficiency, new size and style options, key features and design elements. For example, the new induction models incorporate cookware-sensing technology that automatically turns off a cooking zone after 30 seconds if an induction-compatible pot is not detected.
The 15-inch induction cooktop integrated module, as well as the new 30- and 36-inch induction cooktop models, boast the following features:
Speed: Because heating and adjustments are immediate, cooking can be up to 50 percent faster than traditional cooking methods.
Controllability: With more than 10 levels of power on every element, homeowners can keep sauces and melt chocolate at 50 watts of power or, with the touch of a finger, activate the “Hi-Power” feature to boil water in half the normal time. The even distribution of heat also ensures that there are no hot or burn spots.
Safety: Since less heat is released into the room with an induction cooktop, this means a cooler kitchen and cooler cooktop. This, in turn, leads to increased safety, since heat is generated only when cookware is present. Nearby spoons and forks will not be heated, and there are fewer risks of burned fingers. The controls include a lock feature and a singular “hot” indicator to help ensure child safety.
Simplicity: The surface does not heat up, so overflows and spills do not stick or burn, and the glass top can easily be wiped down. Also, with a timer countdown, enhanced diagnostics and easier installation options, the new 30- and 36-inch and updated 15-inch models are all effortlessly functional.
The upgraded electric cooktops incorporate several new features that make for sleeker design and ease of use, such as a new bridge element; updated ceramic cooktops on which the element surfaces are no longer outlined in off-white circles, but instead are subtly implied; countdown timers with a one- to 99-minute range; and improved diagnostics. All control panel key presses result in a confirmation tone that can be adjusted in both volume and frequency. Triple heating elements, standard on existing 36-inch models, will now be available on 15- and 30-inch models. These concentric rings deliver even, consistent temperature control for pots and pans of all sizes. The new bridge element has been incorporated on 30- and 36-inch models. This bridge element heats – or bridges – the space between elements to accommodate large pots and griddles.
New electric cooktop models will still incorporate Wolf’s True Melt and True Simmer settings for the utmost in temperature control. With the True Simmer feature, standard on all elements, sauces or stews can be simmered for hours at 200 degrees without boiling or scorching. The True Melt feature comes standard on one element and allows the user to melt items such as butter or chocolate at 120 degrees.
For more information about Wolf, visit wolfappliance.com or call 1-800-332-9513.
Wolf Appliance Debuts New Cooktop Hoods at K/BIS
May 8, 2008
Wolf Appliance, Inc., the industry leader in luxury cooking equipment, is debuting a new line of Cooktop Hoods at K/BIS in Chicago. The new hoods, which will become available in fourth-quarter 2008, underscore Wolf’s commitment to design flexibility and expert craftsmanship.
The new cooktop hoods come in four sizes: a 30-inch wall hood, a 36-inch wall hood, a 45-inch wall hood and a 42-inch island hood. Each stainless steel cooktop hood boasts a comprehensive set of features including an electronic control panel with a filter clean indicator, halogen lighting to illuminate the cooking surface and a dishwasher-safe filter.
These hoods may be ducted to the outside or non-ducted using a remote blower. Internal and in-line blowers are also available. Additionally, for spaces where ducting is not available, these hoods can be non-ducted using an internal blower that accepts a replaceable charcoal filter. “When we acquired Wolf in 2000, we knew we would continue to build out the line for years to come,” said Jim Bakke, president and CEO of Sub-Zero, Inc. and Wolf Appliance, Inc. “By adding these new hoods, we’re offering more options for designers to better equip the kitchens they build.”
The new hoods include a Heat Sentry Feature that automatically engages the hood and adjusts the blower speed when heat is sensed, and a Delay-Off Mode that automatically turns the unit off.
For more information about Wolf, visit wolfappliance.com or call 1-800-332-9513.
Sub-Zero and Wolf Appliances Showcased in Meredith Design Idea Center at K/BIS
April 20, 2008
Sub-Zero, Inc. and Wolf Appliance, Inc., the industry leaders in refrigeration, wine storage and cooking equipment, has partnered with Meredith Corporation and the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) to incorporate its products into the 2008 Design Idea Center at the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference (K/BIS), April 11-13 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
The 10,000-square-foot Design Idea Center (Booth S4058 in the South Hall) features kitchen and bath designs from five of Meredith’s consumer magazine titles – Kitchen and Bath Ideas, Better Homes and Gardens, Traditional Home, Country Home and Midwest Living.
In the 2008 Design Idea Center titled “Your Kitchen. Your Bath. Your Way. Designs for Every Lifestyle and Life Stage,” each magazine brand has created a fresh and unique look that addresses the needs of women as they progress through life. Whether she’s a young professional, a new mother, a mom-onthe- go or an active empty nester, this year’s Design Idea Center provides useful and stylish spaces for her life, her way. Other trends include eco-friendly design, spaces to entertain, aging- in- place, indoor/outdoor living, technology, organization and storage.
“At Sub-Zero and Wolf, we manufacture the highest-quality and reliable kitchen appliances designed to complement any home and any lifestyle,” said Paul Leuthe, Sub-Zero and Wolf’s corporate marketing manager. “We are pleased to have been chosen to be part of the Design Idea Center. It is an ideal venue to showcase just how versatile our products are and how they can be seamlessly integrated into any kitchen and home design.”
Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances are integrated into four of the five varied design spaces within the Design Idea Center (the fifth is bath-focused and does not contain appliances):
Hostess Extraordinaire – Kitchen and Bath Ideas
The kitchen is often the hub of a busy household with teenage kids, and Kitchen and Bath Ideas has designed a space to fit this center of activity. Recognizing that a mother of teenagers is part chauffeur, part chef, part counselor, and yet someone who also loves to entertain friends in her “spare” time, Kitchen and Bath Ideas’ teen-friendly kitchen can morph into an ideal entertainment space where adults enjoy gathering. With a functional mudroom/laundry room, butler’s pantry for serving, and banquette for ample seating near the prominent flat-screen television, this kitchen can handle “teen central” and more.
This space includes a Sub-Zero 736TC Refrigerator/Freezer, 700BR Refrigerator Drawers and a 424 Wine Storage unit (in the butler’s pantry), plus a Wolf 30-inch Double Oven, 30-inch Warming Drawer, 36-inch Gas Cooktop, 36-inch Ventilation Hood, and Wolf Microwave.
Organizer-in-Chief – Better Homes and Gardens
Better Homes and Gardens’ “Everyday Easy” kitchen is designed to help make life easier for busy families. This super-organized and eco-friendly kitchen helps make it easier to get dinner on the table, keep everyday tasks and clutter under control, and spend time together in a space that’s as much family room as it is kitchen. Innovations include a recycling center, recycled-content countertops and flooring, and a mudroom with customizable pullout cabinets for everyone’s stuff.
In this design space, Sub-Zero features a 736TC Refrigerator/Freezer, and Wolf features a 30-inch Induction Cooktop, Ventilation Hood, 30-inch Single Oven, and Microwave. Also in the pantry is a Sub-Zero 700BC Refrigerator Drawer.
Mother Starting Out – Country Home
Country Home’s kitchen, mudroom and laundry/multi-task room work hard for the young family without sacrificing style. Easy-living Corian countertops take on the feel of marble and soapstone, laminate floors look like reclaimed wood, and glass front cabinets featuring a new “lace-look” pattern, make for easy organization. A technology station, flexible built-in seating, and an island with a second tier of countertops that doubles the work space, offer solutions for the woman balancing her growing family and her taste for beautiful surroundings.
The kitchen in this design features a Classic Stainless glass door Sub-Zero 650G Refrigerator/Freezer (650G), and a Wolf 30-inch Dual Fuel Range, with 15-inch Steamer, along with a Wolf Microwave.
Future Thinker – Midwest Living
As 78 million baby boomers head toward new phases in their life journey, many are looking to stay in their homes for years of cooking, entertaining and active living – and Midwest Living has created the ideal space. This kitchen and bath offer thoughtful conveniences for future needs through a design aesthetic that combines both comfort and style. Integrated wider traffic patterns – accommodating cabinet design, sit-down workspaces and lever controls, among other amenities – are all ideal design choices for the smart woman planning this new, exciting chapter of her life.
A Sub-Zero 736TC Refrigerator/Freezer completes this design, along with a Wolf 36-inch Induction Cooktop, Wolf Single Oven, Wolf Warming Drawers, and Wolf Microwave.
Wolf Appliance Features New E Series Oven
April 20, 2008
Wolf Appliance, Inc., a leading manufacturer of premium cooking appliances, features its new E Series oven line. The E Series offers consumers greater design flexibility and cooking confidence while still incorporating the impressive technologies that consumers have grown accustomed to with Wolf.
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