We step into the world of Sub-Zero Wolf, a luxury appliance brand that maximises your culinary experience at the heart of your home. They have led the line in home refrigeration and cooking for over 70 years. Every one of their appliances is meticulously crafted and expertly engineered, bringing professional quality to the home.
Do you have a love for cooking or consider yourself a kitchen pro? In this blog, we particularly look at the Wolf Range Cooker which we have just recently installed in our brand-new showroom. Regarding top-performing kitchen appliances, Wolf is a brand that cannot be left out of the conversation.
It all started in 1934, when two brothers AI and Hyman set up a shop repairing and reconditioning household kitchen ranges. Keeping up with the demand from customers’ specifications and preferences, the two brothers soon developed the skill of modifying these appliances and even large restaurants would use their expertise. After the demand, the Wolf brothers soon launched a commercial enterprise where they would build their professional range of kitchen supplies for restaurants and industrial cooking.
They then would create a separate line of home kitchen ranges engineered to provide customers with the identical high-quality, efficiency, performance, and durability found in their commercial products. While their size was scaled down to accommodate home kitchens, their performance was maintained at the same level as their commercial line.
Fast forward to a new millennium (2000) where an exciting new chapter begins for Wolf, where they converge with Sub-Zero, to create a brand identity that defines luxury, design, and professionalism. Sub-Zero was impressed with the Wolf brand and discovered that their equipment would complement their existing products.
Throughout Wolf’s history, Wolf ranges have consistently boasted trademarked red control knobs, a distinctive feature synonymous with the brand. The red knobs serve as a universal indicator to both casual observers and culinary connoisseurs that this range offers unparalleled cooking capabilities and cutting-edge features. While alternative options such as black or stainless steel knobs are available, the question remains: why opt for anything other than the iconic red?
The Dual convection system found in the Wolf Range Cooker sets it apart from other ranges on the market. Built with two fans and multiple heating elements, this system enables precise control over heat and airflow around the cooking elements. Exclusive to Wolf, this technology empowers cooks to achieve unparalleled consistency in their baking, roasting, and grilling techniques. Every dish receives the precise heat and airflow necessary for mouth-watering results.
Investing in a Wolf range cooker allows you to effortlessly bake flawless batches of cookies without needing to rotate trays, achieve golden perfection in your quiches, and cook tender beef using the temperature probe.
Operating the Wolf Range Cooker is simple as it has a flip-down display that can be changed from Fahrenheit to Celsius, you can set a cooking time and even set the temperature probe for precise cooking. Get full control via the iconic red knobs and scroll through 10 cooking modes. These include Bake, Broil, Convection, Convection Roast, Dehydrate, Gourmet, Proof, Roast, Stone, and Warm. All of these cooking modes were developed by Wolf chefs to maximise the performance of your oven.
If you’re looking to create the best-performing handmade kitchen with our handsome cabinets and a Wolf Range Cooker, book a showroom appointment today. Let our designers design you the perfect space to entertain and have fun for many years to come.
Every kitchen is handmade in our Hertfordshire workshop and installed across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Bedfordshire, London and the wider Home Counties. Explore the other appliances we design into our kitchens.
The Short Answer
A Wolf range cooker is a professional-style range from Sub-Zero Wolf, recognisable by its signature red control knobs and cobalt blue oven interior. Wolf offers 11 ranges from 759mm to 1521mm wide, in dual fuel and transitional induction versions, with configurations including chargrills and griddles. Its dual convection system, with two fans and multiple heating elements, bakes evenly without rotating trays, and pyrolytic cleaning turns residue to ash at 400°C.
The History of Wolf
It all started in 1934, when two brothers AI and Hyman set up a shop repairing and reconditioning household kitchen ranges. Keeping up with the demand from customers’ specifications and preferences, the two brothers soon developed the skill of modifying these appliances and even large restaurants would use their expertise. After the demand, the Wolf brothers soon launched a commercial enterprise where they would build their professional range of kitchen supplies for restaurants and industrial cooking.
They then would create a separate line of home kitchen ranges engineered to provide customers with the identical high-quality, efficiency, performance, and durability found in their commercial products. While their size was scaled down to accommodate home kitchens, their performance was maintained at the same level as their commercial line.
Fast forward to a new millennium (2000) where an exciting new chapter begins for Wolf, where they converge with Sub-Zero, to create a brand identity that defines luxury, design, and professionalism. Sub-Zero was impressed with the Wolf brand and discovered that their equipment would complement their existing products.
Throughout Wolf’s history, Wolf ranges have consistently boasted trademarked red control knobs, a distinctive feature synonymous with the brand. The red knobs serve as a universal indicator to both casual observers and culinary connoisseurs that this range offers unparalleled cooking capabilities and cutting-edge features. While alternative options such as black or stainless steel knobs are available, the question remains: why opt for anything other than the iconic red?
The Wolf Range Cooker
In Wolf’s line of impressive range cookers, there are 11 to choose from to meet the unique needs and preferences of home cooks and professional chefs alike. With its classic professional look, eye-catching cobalt blue interior and iconic, famous red knobs, this beautiful bit of kit will be the chef’s best friend for many years to come.Why is the interior a beautiful cobalt blue?
The interior of the Wolf range cooker is a beautiful cobalt blue for a reason. Engineered to reflect the oven lights during cooking, this feature provides a clearer view of your food as it cooks. Additionally, it withstands the higher temperatures necessary for pyrolytic cleaning.Features
Pyrolytic cleaning has transformed oven maintenance. It means that there is no reason to scrub and get covered in grime anymore, as the oven will reach a maximum temperature of 400°C, turning any food residue and grease to a fine ash powder which can then be simply wiped away with a cloth.
The Dual convection system found in the Wolf Range Cooker sets it apart from other ranges on the market. Built with two fans and multiple heating elements, this system enables precise control over heat and airflow around the cooking elements. Exclusive to Wolf, this technology empowers cooks to achieve unparalleled consistency in their baking, roasting, and grilling techniques. Every dish receives the precise heat and airflow necessary for mouth-watering results.
Investing in a Wolf range cooker allows you to effortlessly bake flawless batches of cookies without needing to rotate trays, achieve golden perfection in your quiches, and cook tender beef using the temperature probe.
Operating the Wolf Range Cooker is simple as it has a flip-down display that can be changed from Fahrenheit to Celsius, you can set a cooking time and even set the temperature probe for precise cooking. Get full control via the iconic red knobs and scroll through 10 cooking modes. These include Bake, Broil, Convection, Convection Roast, Dehydrate, Gourmet, Proof, Roast, Stone, and Warm. All of these cooking modes were developed by Wolf chefs to maximise the performance of your oven.
911mm Transitional Induction Range, 5 Burner
759mm Transitional Induction Range, 4 Burner
1521mm Dual Fuel Range, 6 Burner, Infrared Dual Griddle
1521mm Dual Fuel Range, 6 Burner, Chargrill & Griddle
1216mm Dual Fuel Range, 4 Burner, Chargrill & Griddle
1216mm Dual Fuel Range, 4 Burner, Double Griddle
1216mm Dual Fuel Range, 6 Burner & Griddle
1216mm Dual Fuel Range, 8 Burner
911mm Dual Fuel Range, 4 Burner & Griddle
911mm Dual Fuel Range, 6 Burner
759mm Dual Fuel Range, 4 Burner
Seen in our Kitchen Showroom
We have the pleasure of introducing the Wolf Dual Fuel Range, 4 Burner, Chargrill & Griddle to you when you come and visit us in our Hitchin showroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do Wolf range cookers have red knobs?
The red control knobs are a trademarked Wolf feature and have been part of the brand throughout its history. They signal a range built for serious cooking. Black or stainless steel knobs are available as alternatives.
Why is the inside of a Wolf oven blue?
The cobalt blue interior is engineered to reflect the oven lights, giving a clearer view of your food as it cooks. It also withstands the high temperatures needed for pyrolytic cleaning.
What sizes do Wolf range cookers come in?
Wolf ranges come in widths of 759mm, 911mm, 1216mm and 1521mm, in dual fuel and transitional induction versions. Depending on the width, you can choose four, five, six or eight burners, with options including a griddle, chargrill or infrared dual griddle.
What is Wolf dual convection?
Dual convection uses two fans and multiple heating elements to control heat and airflow precisely around the oven. It gives consistent results when baking, roasting and grilling, so batches of biscuits cook evenly without needing to rotate the trays.
How do you clean a Wolf range cooker oven?
Wolf ovens use pyrolytic cleaning, heating to a maximum of 400°C to turn food residue and grease into a fine ash that can simply be wiped away with a cloth.
Can I see a Wolf range cooker at Planet Furniture?
Yes. A Wolf Dual Fuel Range with four burners, a chargrill and a griddle is installed in our Hitchin showroom, built into our handmade cabinetry, so you can see it in a working kitchen.
