I am in my new home, surrounded by unpacked boxes of books cds whatevers, but...the Wolf dual fuel 36" 6 burner range is in place and has already fed many folks (with my help). The appliance guys arrived at 10 and left at 3...did a real fine job of installation.
new Wolf DF366
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stinemates
Senior Cook
Very nice. Congrats 
bethzaring
Master Chef
I would like to hear more about this range, and maybe pictures too?? I am in the market for some new kitchen equipment; range, frig and dish washer, but I am most interested in ideas about ranges. I only have a 30 inch space. I think you said a while back that yours is a dual fuel? How is that working?
Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
Congratulations! I'm officially filled with envy.
Beth...tonight I had a dinner for 6 ... baked a Harrington's corn cob smoked ham, roasted tomatoes with basil and garlic, made a gratin of potatoes parsnips celeriac and leeks, and roasted asparagus with caramelized fennel and onion. I've burner and oven space to use. A top quality range is gentle and forgiving. the heat is even without hot bursts. your food is carressed and if you leave it for a minute, it doesn't burn. I also have top quality copper cookware which spreads the heat very well indeed.
The range is well insulated, and features differing modes for roast bake broil convection etc...more choices than a household range. (even has a specific Sabath mode rated Star K) Yes 30" models are available and in fact a buddy of mine has one which is where I first encountered Wolf ranges. I was planning a cooktop but had a cabinet left out instead and put this in. . .very pleased.
Yes it is a major piece of equipment, pricey and requires some work...the burners are sealed etc, but you still got to clean 'em, and it's made of real metal...heavy. However, your pot sits still when you stir it! It requires proper exterior ventilation, and your gas and electric hookups need to be located as specified by the diagrams...no empty space in back. But it takes a regualr oven circuit and houshold gas (1/2" flex hose) ng or lp.
I will post pics as soon as we unpack the dig camera! yikes!
The range is well insulated, and features differing modes for roast bake broil convection etc...more choices than a household range. (even has a specific Sabath mode rated Star K) Yes 30" models are available and in fact a buddy of mine has one which is where I first encountered Wolf ranges. I was planning a cooktop but had a cabinet left out instead and put this in. . .very pleased.
Yes it is a major piece of equipment, pricey and requires some work...the burners are sealed etc, but you still got to clean 'em, and it's made of real metal...heavy. However, your pot sits still when you stir it! It requires proper exterior ventilation, and your gas and electric hookups need to be located as specified by the diagrams...no empty space in back. But it takes a regualr oven circuit and houshold gas (1/2" flex hose) ng or lp.
I will post pics as soon as we unpack the dig camera! yikes!
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bethzaring
Master Chef
Robo410 said:
wow, this is interesting. I am very interested in its baking characterists.
I just checked out the prices for a Wolf
, gave me pause to say the least. I am not in a rush to make these purchases and will look forward to any future comments on cooking/baking with your Wolf.Thanks for the comments so far!!
Well, of the top ranges out there...things like Aga and Le Cornue are way up there (9 to 15 K) Wolf runs a little more than Viking, but gets better ratings by users (people who really cook). And these are mid range (5 to 8 K) in line with Dacor, DCS, Thermadore etc. There are low end items too like GE profile, Kenmore pro and Frigidaire pro (1 to 2 K) And there are ways to get the product more cheaply...a wall oven and cooktop from Wolf would be less than a range for example. But certainly no top end appliance should be an impulse buy.
As for baking, the Wolf has two convection fans so you can load up the oven and get even results. (I had a full ham, a 12" diameter round pan of asparagus, and a loaf of bread in the oven at the same time. I also have a second wall oven.)
As for baking, the Wolf has two convection fans so you can load up the oven and get even results. (I had a full ham, a 12" diameter round pan of asparagus, and a loaf of bread in the oven at the same time. I also have a second wall oven.)
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bethzaring
Master Chef
sure is. I've lived in a Brit house for a month w an Aga and got very accomplished with its methods. But for the mid atlantic area here, I'd rather not have a constant heat source...now if I lived way north, for sure. THe other issue with the Aga is as it is vented outside by an oven flue, you never smell the food cooking...I want to smell the Turkey on T-giving !
bethzaring
Master Chef
the picture of the AGA was taken in a rural village in Derbyshire England. I was there on other tasks and could not devote my full attention to the stove, my real interest!! I also do not understand plumbing and heating systems in the UK. But Derbyshire is like other places in the UK, damp, coolish, windy, etc.......
Thanks for mentioning other potential quality ranges, I have much homework to do
Thanks for mentioning other potential quality ranges, I have much homework to do
Michelemarie
Executive Chef
The AGA is beautiful - I just wish it could clean itself. Robo - I can't wait to see the pictures - you are so fortunate!
fortunate? dunno about that...just figured the cost of the fancy appliances into the mortgage. I'll be paying for it, "I owe, I owe, it's off to work I go!" lol. I figure we'll be unpacking for another month at least before we find the camera. But you'll know when the pics get posted cause i'll have to ask someone how to do it!
going to try to post pic here
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p286/Robo410/wolf1.jpg
well I didn't get the pic to come up ... need better directions I guess, but you can all go click it and see for yourselves. THe url does work.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p286/Robo410/wolf1.jpg
well I didn't get the pic to come up ... need better directions I guess, but you can all go click it and see for yourselves. THe url does work.
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Robo410 said:
Niiiice! Very impressive, Robo!
thanks for making it work MJ
Cre8tiveCook
Assistant Cook
Great kitchen! What a great area to cook in! I am building a new kitchen also and "just have to have" a 48" freestanding range... Was going to choose gas, but, now leaning toward the dual fuel. Feedback that I've gotten seems to point that this is the way to go. Any suggestions or opinions would be appreciated. Also, the size of the smaller oven is important in that some that I've seen won't accomodate a pan larger than a pie plate!
