Vancouverguy
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We decided to purchase the floor model (about 10% off msrp) of the WOLF by subzero 36" range top. This is for a family of 5 people. The unit looks more commercial than other units. We were looking for a range top that was 36" and had elements that shoots straight up rather than the sides.
Model number : SRT362W
Heating comparison
After cooking Lunar New Year dinner with it wow. The wok burner has a 35k btu that shoots it up from the center. I can't be using a lower btu unit!! I have upgraded from a Bosch NGMP655UC. Although this is a 20k BTU unit in the middle the flame dissipates and spreads on the metal compared to the wolf unit which goes straight up and focuses on the center of the wok. The previous unit was spreading the heat to the side and did not heat the center of the wok. The difference in oil smoking times using the same oil was about 30 seconds faster! The previous wok while cooking with the Bosch was sticking due to the lack of heat.
Still not as much wok hay as I expected vs commercial kitchens! Can't compare to those jet engines. But you can definitely see things are getting crisper faster!
Another note because the wolf heats the center more, the sides of the metal grate does not get hot as fast as the bosch where the heat was spreading.
Cleaning
The brushed stainless steel on the bosch looked nice new but after time the metal is scratched and wears out easily. Stainless steel does not look scratched. After cleaning, the elements spark and ignite after awhile.
Wiping the sealed wolf unit is fast and easy. The grates are much heavier. We have yet to clean it yet.
For cooking:
Must have your mise en place ready! And ingredients!
Curious what kind of range tops do you folks have at home?
Here is a clip of it turning on! ignore the background noise lol
Model number : SRT362W
Heating comparison
After cooking Lunar New Year dinner with it wow. The wok burner has a 35k btu that shoots it up from the center. I can't be using a lower btu unit!! I have upgraded from a Bosch NGMP655UC. Although this is a 20k BTU unit in the middle the flame dissipates and spreads on the metal compared to the wolf unit which goes straight up and focuses on the center of the wok. The previous unit was spreading the heat to the side and did not heat the center of the wok. The difference in oil smoking times using the same oil was about 30 seconds faster! The previous wok while cooking with the Bosch was sticking due to the lack of heat.
Still not as much wok hay as I expected vs commercial kitchens! Can't compare to those jet engines. But you can definitely see things are getting crisper faster!
Another note because the wolf heats the center more, the sides of the metal grate does not get hot as fast as the bosch where the heat was spreading.
Cleaning
The brushed stainless steel on the bosch looked nice new but after time the metal is scratched and wears out easily. Stainless steel does not look scratched. After cleaning, the elements spark and ignite after awhile.
Wiping the sealed wolf unit is fast and easy. The grates are much heavier. We have yet to clean it yet.
For cooking:
Must have your mise en place ready! And ingredients!
Curious what kind of range tops do you folks have at home?
Here is a clip of it turning on! ignore the background noise lol
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