What kind of hood over your Wolf Range top with griddle?
adamcatum
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Wolf 36" range: griddle on top of grill?
Comments (5)If you have a built in griddle, they are usually steel and may be thicker than an overlay and will take some time to heat up. With an overlay grill and you would have several options. cast iron- poor heat transfer so has hot spots but holds a lot of heat. Some people like that it has cooler spots and leave cooked foods there to stay warm. It takes a long time to heat up and cool down so adjusting heat up and down takes longer. They are very heavy. Lodge and those that are newer have a grainy finish that may take longer to season. If you can find an older one, it might have a machined smooth surface. steel like "Chef King"- The cooking properties are similar to cast iron but they are smooth. They will season nicely. Many on this forum have these and like them. There might be a few stainless griddles but they would tend to stick more. aluminum griddles--They are lighter weight and conduct heat very well so the surface heats very evenly. They will adjust quickly to turning the heat up and down. They will "season" to become nonstick, but it takes a little longer. I just gave my old well seasoned one to my sister. I used it over one burner and it still heated evenly but finally bought a big one. Most aluminum griddles are coated with nonstick. This is the one I have and it comes either coated or uncoated. Some appliance manufacturers make griddles that fit the range. These may seat and be more stable. If you choose an aluminum griddle, the burner won't matter. I can grill sandwiches and they are the same color top to bottom and side to side. If you choose steel or cast iron, the configuration of the burner would matter. If the heat is directed to the "center of the pan" as is considered by some to be a "superior" burner, that would mean more of a hot spot over the burner. A wider burner or the built in would provide a more even heat. The griddles are 14-15 inches wide. Hopefully you have read about the chipping blue interiors in Wolf ranges and ovens....See MoreWolf 48" DF Range--8 burners or griddle?
Comments (15)A few thoughts: - In addition to pancakes, steaks, and other griddle things we use ours as a warming plate and pseudo french top. This works great for both cooking and keeping things like sauces warm. We've currently a Wolf 36" AG w/ 12" griddle + 4 burners that we've been very happy with. Will likely do a 48" AG BS w/ 24" griddle + 4 burners in new house. - A built-in thermostatically controlled griddle is massively easier to use than a plate on top of burners. - We've not found cleaning a problem. After use we scrape it with a spatula and then wipe some peanut oil on after it cools but is still warm. This has worked well for 15 or so years. It's a bit of a splotchy bronze patina but works great. My wife will sometimes put the SS cover on it. - If a second oven is the key driver then think about an AG range + separate electric oven. Gas and electric cook different and we're glad we have both. The wall mount oven is also at a more convenient height that lessens stooping. - I am very much function over form. Our kitchen is primarily a workshop. Bad functionality will frustrate us far more than bad aesthetics. OTOH, a kitchen that looks like it functions good and is well used has it's own aesthetic appeal....See MoreRecommendations for island range hood over 36" bluestar range top?
Comments (3)Hoods that try to mimic actual commercial hoods while retaining a more modest size, practical aspect, and decent aesthetics are widely available from many sources that can be found on the Internet. For example, you can download the Wolf Design Guide and look at the pro island hoods to get an idea. There are others fabricating similar designs. While this is a necessary exercise, the first step is characterizing the parameters of the hood, blower, and make-up air system. To do this, it is necessary to start with the size of the cooktop. If you have already done all the math and know your necessary hood size, then a tour of hood makers' wares is next. Please keep in mind that of performance, aesthetics, and affordability, generally only two out of three can be maximized. Most hoods are compromises within these factors....See MoreWolf 36” induction range vs 36” DF 4 burners with a griddle
Comments (5)>>>"any induction owners have regrets . . ."<<< Numbers of threads here on the exact question. The two most detailed ones are probably "Anyone w Induction Who'd Go Back To Gas" which ran from 2007 to 2015 and "Does Anyone Here Who Went Induction Regret Your Choice" which started in 2012 and is still getting posts. You can find some more threads (albeit shorter ones) by typing "induction + regret" in the search box at the top of this web page....See Moreadamcatum
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