Bold & BEAUTIFUL

With stainless steel construction, heavy-duty handles, and Wolf's iconic knobs and bezels, complemented by the sleek ceramic glass induction surface, the newly launched Professional Induction Range will make a striking statement in home kitchens. 

This innovative model of the already popular Induction Range came about because the design engineering team at Wolf was keyed into both trends in cooking and their customers’ needs and interests. 

“Customers said they wanted the iconic Wolf red knobs on our Induction Range," says David Oudenhoven, manager of the consumer product design team. “We know people enjoy their induction cooktops, but they also want the tactile experience of controlling the appliance with knobs.”

“Our team identified how we could merge that strong brand identity with the technology and efficiency of induction,” says Oudenhoven.

Induction cooktops generate a magnetic field that induces heat directly in the pan. The surface is no longer the direct heat source; the cookware is. Induction offers a precise, nearly instantaneous temperature response.

Now, with the Professional Induction Range, Wolf’s sturdy knobs mimic the experience of cooking with gas, with precision across the temperature range.

“There's a certain feeling you get with the Wolf knob,” says Brent Keller, director of design engineering for the Wolf brand. “It is a feeling of quality and smoothness of control. We knew we wanted to mimic the experience of a gas valve control in the Induction Range, but from an engineering standpoint, it is completely different.”

Keller explains that, with induction, you're changing an electrical signal, which then goes into a controller, which then changes the magnetic field that is delivered to the pan. This, in turn, generates heat. “So, the real challenge was taking the heft, precision, and reliability of a Wolf gas valve and putting that into an electrical device and providing a similar customer experience.” 

His team expended considerable effort in creating a solution that would meet Wolf’s high standards. “We wanted to provide what the customers wanted and ensure it would be durable over the 20-year-plus life of our products.”

Along with the iconic knobs and a ceramic glass surface that resists scratching, staining, and impact, the Wolf Professional Induction Range features a high-performance Dual VertiFlow™ convection electric oven with 10 different cooking modes developed by Innovation Center chefs to maximize the performance of your oven and create precisely the right cooking environment. 

This magnificently designed range coordinates elegantly with similarly styled Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove appliances. Homeowners can personalize the Professional Range with three widths, three colors, and 10 combinations of knobs and bezels, to fit seamlessly into any kitchen design and make a sophisticated statement as the focus of the cooking space.

“We're very conscious of differentiating between our professional, transitional, and contemporary products,” says Oudenhoven. “We make sure that there are common design details within each family. The professional family of products has a higher proportion of stainless steel, larger design features such as handles and borders, and a Wolf badge,” he says. “If you're pairing the Professional Induction Range with a Sub-Zero 48” PRO Series Refrigerator or other professional products we offer, it complements that kitchen well. The Professional Induction Range broadens the breadth and depth of our product line.”

Customers outfitting their homes and choosing electricity for their kitchen appliances will find seamless cohesion with, for example, their Wolf Outdoor Gas Grill. “I've had the pleasure of having a Professional Induction Range in my home for nearly a year already,” says Keller, “and we also have a Wolf Grill outside. When I walk back and forth, I have a similar experience in terms of both aesthetics and performance.”

Both men agree that this new product is bound to be a popular addition to the Wolf line. “I think customers are going to love it,” says Keller. “My wife has been blown away by the control and ease of use. It is so responsive.”

“My team views this as a great combination of style and engineering,” says Oudenhoven. “We are truly excited about offering the Professional Induction Range to our customers.”