Wolf Appliance Company CT15E User Manual

E LECTRIC C OOKTOPS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CONTACT
INFORMATION

Wolf Customer
Service:
800-332-9513

Website:
wolfappliance.com

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notice WARNING and CAUTION symbols.
This blocked information is important for the
safe and efficient installation of Wolf equip­ment. There are two types of potential
hazards that may occur during installation.

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injury or death if precautions are not
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Save these Installation

Instructions for the local inspector’s use.

Please read the entire Installation Instruc-

ions prior to installation.

t
This installation must be completed by a

qualified technician.

Installer:

please retain these instructions
for local inspector’s reference, then leave
them with the homeowner.

Homeowner:

please read and keep these
instructions for future reference and be sure
to read the entire Use & Care Information
prior to use.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This appliance must be
installed in accordance with National Electrical
Codes, as well as all state, municipal and local
codes. The correct voltage, frequency and
amperage must be supplied to the appliance
from a dedicated, grounded circuit which is
protected by a properly sized circuit breaker or
time delay fuse. The proper voltage, frequency,
and power ratings are listed on the product
rating plate.

Record the model and serial numbers before
installing the cooktop. Both numbers are on
the rating plate, located on the underside of
the cooktop. Refer to the illustration below.

BEFORE YOU START

Proper installation is your responsibility.
Have a qualified technician install this

ooktop. You must also assure that electri-

c
cal installation is adequate and in compli­ance with all local codes and ordinances.

Installations and repairs must be performed

y a qualified or licensed contractor or

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electrician qualified or licensed by the state,
province, or region where this appliance is
being installed.

Make sure you have everything necessary
for correct installation. It is the responsibil­ity of the installer to comply with the
installation clearances specified in this book
and on the product rating plate. The rating
plate is located on the underside of the
cooktop. Refer to the illustration below.

Electrical ground is required; see Electrical
Requirements on page 14.

Warranty service must be preformed by a
Wolf authorized service center.

This cooktop is intended for indoor use.

RATING PLATE
INFORMATION

Model Number

Serial Number

Location of rating

plate under cooktop

Rating plate location

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SITE PREPARATION

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Installation of the Wolf

electric cooktop must meet the following

ocation requirements. All dimensions listed

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are minimum requirements for safe operation.
Refer to the illustration below.

To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by
reaching over heated surface units,
cabinet storage space located above the
surface units should be avoided. If
cabinet storage is to be pr
can be reduced by installing a ventilation
hood that projects horizontally a
minimum of 5" (127) beyond the bottom
cabinets.

ovided, the risk

LOCATION IN COUNTERTOP

inimum flat countertop surface. Must be

A)M

equal to or greater than cooktop width.

B)

Minimum 1" (25) wide clearance from the
cooktop side edge to any combustible
surface up to 18" (457) above the cooktop
(noted by shaded area).

OVERHEAD CABINET DIMENSIONS

C)

Minimum spacing between overhead side
cabinets must be greater than or equal to
the nominal width of the cooktop unit(s).

D)

Minimum 18" (457) vertical distance from
the countertop to the bottom of side
cabinets within minimum side clearance.

E)

Minimum vertical distance between the
countertop and combustible materials
above the cooktop must be 30" (762).

F)

Minimum 1" (25) from rear wall.

G)

Maximum 13" (330) depth of overhead and
side cabinets directly above and within side
clearance.

Minimum clearances for installation

4

Failure to locate the cooktop unit
without the proper clearances will result
in a fire hazard.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

11/4" (32)

2"

(51)

2"

(51)

INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS

The illustrations on pages 6–11 provide the
overall dimensions, installation specifications

nd countertop cut-out for each of the Wolf

a
electric cooktop models.

These cooktops are designed to fit a standard
24" (610) deep base cabinet with a 25" (635)

eep countertop. Before making the counter-

d
top cut-out, verify that the cooktop will clear
the side walls of the base cabinet below.

Clearance is required for the conduit located at
the right rear of the cooktop. Refer to the illus­tration below for dimensions.

FRAMED ELECTRIC COOKTOPS

For framed models, a minimum 53/4" (146)
clearance is required between the countertop
and any combustible surface directly below
the cooktop.

Wolf framed electric cooktops are designed to
be installed in combination with other cooktop
units.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

When multiple cooktop
units are installed side by side, refer to the
countertop cut-out dimensions on page 9.

UNFRAMED ELECTRIC COOKTOPS

For unframed models, a minimum 61/4" (159)
clearance is required between the countertop

nd any combustible surface directly below

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the cooktop.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Unframed electric
cooktops are not designed to be installed in
combination with other cooktops.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Unframed electric
cooktops cannot be installed with a downdraft
ventilation system.

For installation options of the unframed
electric cooktops, refer to Unframed Installa­tions on pages 12–13.

Wolf framed electric cooktops can accommo­date a Wolf downdraft ventilation system.
Refer to installation instructions provided with
the downdraft for additional specifications.

Conduit dimensions

Dimensions in parentheses are in
millimeters unless otherwise specified.

5

E

4" (102)

15"

(381)

15"

(381)

2"*min (51)

CUT-OUT TO

COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIALS

(BOTH SIDES)

133/8" (340)

COOKTOP CUT-OUT

WIDTH

133/8" (

340)

COOKTOP CUT-OUT

WIDTH

33" (838)

RECOMMENDED

CABINET WIDTH

18"

(457)

NOTE: Application shown allows for installation of two 15" (381) modules side-by-side with 33" (838) recommended cabinet width. 18" (457)
recommended cabinet width for installation of single 15" (381) cooktop or module. *Minimum clearance from both side edges of cooktop cut-out
to combustible materials up to 18" (457) above countertop. **Minimum clearance from rear edge of cooktop cut-out to combustible materials up
to 18" (457) above countertop.

191/4" (489)

COOKTOP CUT-OUT

DEPTH

21/2"min

(64)

36" (914)

STANDARD

FLOOR TO

COUNTERTOP

HEIGHT

13" max

(330)

30" (762)

COUNTERTOP TO

COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIALS

ABOVE COOKTOP

FRONT OF COUNTERTOP

21/2"min

(64)

191/4" (489)

COOKTOP

CUT-OUT DEPTH

2"**

(

51)

21"

(533)

OVERALL

DEPTH

15" (381)

OVERALL WIDTH

5" (127)33/4" (96)

CONDUIT

WOLF ELECTRIC COOKTOPS

FRAMED

MODEL CT15E

The illustrations below provide installation
specifications for Model CT15E.

If Model CT15E is installed above cabinets, the

lectrical placement is not critical. A grounded

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electrical box should be located within 4'
(1.2 m) of the right rear of the cooktop.

For installation above an oven, unless you are
using cabinets deeper than 24" (610), it is
recommended that the electrical supply be
placed in the base cabinet to the right of the
oven.

INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS – MODEL CT15E

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Do not block the cooling

fan located at the bottom of the cooktop.

Overall Dimensions

MODEL CT15E

Overall Width 15" (381)

Overall Height 33/4" (96)

Overall Depth 21" (533)

Minimum Cabinet Depth 223/4" (578)

Minimum Height Clearance*

Cut-Out W

idth 13

3

Cut-Out Depth 191/4" (489)

*Minimum 53/4" (146) clearance is required

between countertop and any combustible
surface directly below the cooktop.

For detailed conduit dimensions, refer to

4" (102)

/8" (340)

Countertop Cut-Out

the illustration on page 5.

1

Dimensions may vary to

6

±

/8" (3).