I absolutely love my Wolf 36" cooktop and have had no problems for the 4 years I have had it. As far as the safety lock, your manual will tell you how to turn that feature off. The controls are sensitive to your touch but it didn't take me long to get use to the correct pressure needed. I tended to push too hard, like pushing a button, but the controls need a very light touch. It didn't take me long at all to get used to the feel. The above reviewer is correct that you need a "dry" finger on the controls for them to work best but I always have a drying towel tucked in my waist or very near by to quickly take care of this. Good luck with your purchase.

Hi, vstock. I have been using my cooktop since we moved in in May and I really love it. The install was kind of a mess, though, as stated above. Here's how we ended up -- not completely satisfactory, but there you go. They removed the silicone and the foam strip that was supplied by the factory, to have a second go at installation. I called Thermador and they said that although the foam strip was not mentioned or pictured in their installation instructions, the cooktop always ships with the foam attached because of the need for some air circulation under the cooktop. They also said there is a very great chance of cracking the cooktop glass if the foam is not used. There are clamps that attach the cooktop under the countertop. My counters have a leathered finish that is not smooth, it has slight variations. The installer was particularly concerned because of these variations. So, my builder sourced a much thinner strip of foam (sorry, don't know where he got it), and that was used instead of the factory supplied. My cooktop still doesn't sit directly on the counter, and I have a small paintbrush to clean the crumbs out of the gap, but it is not the giant gap that the factory foam would have left me with. No silicone at all, because of the air circulation issue. Not ideal, but livable. No one but me ever notices the gap. Certainly, no one but me ever, ever cleans it! : - )))

Haley - I see you have found my comparison between the two in an older thread. Both are excellent units, but both have different hob layouts and user interfaces. I have now had the Wolf for almost 3 years and still love it - have not yet seen a cooktop I would trade for in the US. I would suggest you go to a showroom where they have these live and see how you like the controls and burner layout. That made my decision very easy. Take some of you pans with you. I found this review on AJ Madison’s website - it may be helpful to you: “so many induction cook top reviews are more about the induction method which is great and less about the actual cook top and I hope my 3 years experience with one brand will help you discern some things to look for. I installed a Bosch 30' induction for a few years ago, now moved to a 36" I decided to go with the Wolf 36" 'Transitional" instead of the Bosch Benchmark and here is why -- 1) burner placement and flexibility. wolf's large burner is on the right, this to me is very handy as the big pan needs most attention I don't want to reach over another pot to get to the 12" skillet or have my elbow over a open pot while I stir fry. If you are left handed - maybe not so good 2) Wolf's other 4 burners can be bridged in any format including all 4 together, giving you a huge cooking area. Bosch and most others divide the other burners into left and right zones. 3) Wolf's individual controls for each burner vs Bosch select the burner first then the heat setting - even after years I sometimes forget to do this Or if two of you are sharing duties you forget the other person changed the control to their burner and we end up boiling over the rice or turning a stir fry to simmer. 4) Wolf's stainless trim is beveled from the glass to the trim which is also beveled and sealed with a tiny gasket on all 4 sides. This is what sold me!! Virtually every other cook top has a raised edge for the stainless. If you boil over it goes under the edge. If you wipe up grease and rice it can go under the edge. Thermador is worse at this - the metal 'frame' around the cook top also surrounds the controls. The Bosch is slightly better in that they leave the sides open so you can wipe to the side. If you are thinking you don't want a frame and prefer that clean look (I did when I bought my 30") you will find yourself occasionally picking particles from between the cook top and the counter. And to be really picky - the Bosch stainless trim does not match their hood fan stainless - if that matters to you 5) it is hard to see the burner outlines on the Bosch (same as on the Wolf model that is sold without the stainless frame - the 'Contemporary'). With the Bosch I find myself lifting the pot to double check that it is centered. The final benefit is the price of the Wolf - I was surprised it was less than the Bosch. The list price is on their site. Two Bosch benefits 1) timers for each burner -- Wolf just has a kitchen timer not tied to the burners. 2) Bosch requires a 40 AMP circuit which most homes already have if you have an electric cook top. Wolf and many other brands call for a 50 AMP. Get advice from your dealer/installer on this topic. Don't get me wrong - my Bosch has been great never gave me any problems, boils water in a flash." Enjoy!

OK. Thanks. As I understand your explanation, the installation and fabrication was correct unless I wanted to get really specialized. That wouldn't have been worth it to me - I'm fine with it as installed - assuming that it actually works once I get to use it :-). I am moving in tomorrow so I have no idea whether toilets will actually flush etc. It's still a work in progress but I will at least have a shower and a toilet - fingers crossed. Hopefully I will be able to figure out how to turn on my shower which has a three way diverter and multiple valves :-).