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New appliances: Wolf Drawer Microwave Oven

March 23, 2009 · 2 Comments

Just when you thought the only micro drawers on the block were from Sharp , Dacor and Viking….here comes Wolf Appliances!

Available in a 24″ or 30″ model, the new microwave drawers have a classic stainless steel finish and is built to match Wolf E Series ovens. The drawer microwave oven can be built into the cabinetry on its own or under a Wolf E Series oven, in either a standard or flush inset installation. The 24” width is available with unframed trim, while the 30” width model has unframed and framed trim options.

The drawer microwave oven has 950 watts of power and an ample 1 cubic foot of interior drawer space, able to fit a 9” X 13” pan with ease. Open and close the drawer with a push of a button, and use the easy to operate control panel to use the 11 programmable power levels, sensor cooking, and the micro warm setting, allowing you to keep food warm for up to 30 minutes.

Wolf MWD24-2U/S

Wolf MWD30-2U/S

Wolf Microwave Drawers - Appliancefetish.com

Wolf Microwave Drawers - Appliancefetish.com

Categories: Wolf Appliances · microwaves

New Wolf Appliance Outdoor BBQ Grills

March 23, 2009 · 5 Comments

As the King of the Road for high-end cooking, I could never understand Wolf Appliances strategy with their outdoor grills. No one ever talked them up, it was if they were just….there. Times are changing now as Wolf prepares to offer a revamped line of outdoor cooking products. Features include:

  • 25,000 btu sear zone provides a deeper and faster way sear and seal in your juices.
  • LED lights
  • Hexagonal grates which provide more contact with for even grilling
  • Rotisserie

Accessories will include an 25k btu module which can be attached as a side burner or attached the cart.  Storage doors are also available.

Model numbers are:

OG30 – 30″

OG36 – 36″

OG42 – 42″

New grills will be available in April 2009.

Wolf outdoor grills - Appliancefetish.com

Wolf outdoor grills - Appliancefetish.com

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Wolf Range Buying Guide Part 2 – Do I Need a Riser?

February 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment

I am not going to tell you that the decision on what riser to use on your Wolf range is mission critical to acing the design on your kitchen. What I will say is that the questions  “what’s a riser?”, or “why do I need a riser?” are asked of me so often that I thought we might as well knock this topic off early.

The first thing to discuss is what exactly is a riser?

Your gas range will come with a hole in the back portion, right behind the back burners.

This should be filled with either “island trim” or a “riser”. The dual fuel ranges ship with island trim on them already.

Island trim is going to be slightly  over an inch high.

Risers will literally “rise” off the back of the range and come in increments of 5″, 10″ and 20″.

The 20″ version has a shelf.

Top to Bottom - Wolf 5" riser, Wolf 10" riser, Wolf 20" riser with shelf - Curtos.com

Top to Bottom - Wolf 5" riser, Wolf 10" riser, Wolf 20" riser with shelf - Curtos.com

For the gas ranges a 5″ riser is the minimum requirement for the R366 – 6 burners – installed against a combustible surface.

If you are using a 36″ with a griddle R364G or charbroiler R364C against a combustible surface, the minimum is a 10″ riser.

Most of the time, the riser decision boils down to what treatment you are using behind the range. If it’s a beautiful tile pattern or you have a pot filler, you go with either the island trim or 5″ riser.

So the long and short of it is, yes you need one because at the least your range will look ridiculous with a gaping hole behind it!

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Wolf Range Buying Guide – Part 1 – Intro

February 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment

I get so many questions from people shopping for Wolf  ranges that I figured I would try and get some info on the screen here to help facilitate your research.

What I’m going to do is chunk this down to a multi-part series with each one tackling key questions that I keep getting hit with by customers. I’ll also drum up a few facts that you may be overlooking in your quest for a Wolf.  Some of these are going to be very, very straightforward – “What’s the difference between a Wolf gas and Wolf dual fuel range”, while others will focus on some very narrow and rarely touched upon subjects. Hopefully this will help you in your shopping quest.

Even though the economy is in the tank, this is a great opportunity to buy high-end or pro  appliances because the manufacturers are tossing so many incentives out there. Wolf is doing this as well, and it’s not a practice that they are typically involved with…so take advantage of it!

Buying something like a Wolf gas or Wolf dual fuel range is an investment in your home. It’s not cheap, so due diligence has to be done to see if this is the right purchase for you, but I will say that in all of the Wolf ranges I have sold in the last 4-5 years, I have NEVER received a complaint. And I’ve sold alot of them folks.

48" Wolf Range with French Top - Curtos.com

48" Wolf Range with French Top - Curtos.com

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