Wolf Induction Cooktop: Access & Removal

COMPONENT ACCESS AND REMOVAL

This section explains how to access and remove components from a Wolf Induction cooktop. Depending on which component you are going to access or remove in the following sections, you may have to remove some components first. Refer to the appropriate section in this manual that explains how to access and remove those various components. When reassembling, reverse the steps that were used to access and remove the components.

NOTE: Before attempting to access or remove any components from a Wolf appliance, take note of the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS below.

Major Serviceable Components

• Glass Ceran top includes Keypad
• Control Board
• Fan Assembly
• Inductor Plate support components
• Generator Assembly / Inductor Plate

Glass Top Assembly Removal

The cooktop will need to be removed from its installation in order to remove the glass top assembly.

NOTE: Refer to the installation section of this manual or the Installation Guide included with the cooktop for additional information needed.

1. Extract screws that secure the glass top and trim to burner box. (See Figure 4-1)
2. Next, carefully lift glass top up until access to control board cable connection is obtained.
3. Locate cable connector on glass top, gently disconnect from control board. (See Figure 4-2)

NOTE: There is a clip that needs to be depressed in order to disconnect the cable from the display board.

NOTE: Care must be taken to protect glass surface from scratches or damage. Place on protective surface.

Figure 4-1 Glass Top Removal

Figure 4-2 Disconnect Cable from Control Board to Display Board.

Control Board Removal

Glass top must be first removed - consult removal procedure in this section.

1. Disconnect the ribbon cables that connect the control board to the inductor plate / generator board.
2. Disconnect the J6 connector that provides power to the cooling fan.
3. Depress the tabs which mount the control board to the pan assembly. NOTE: Applying a small amount of pressure under the board with your finger will help in dislodging the board from the pins. (See Figure 4-3)
4. Next remove the nut (11/32") that connects the ground wire to the induction pan assembly. (See Figure 4-4)
5. Lift control board straight up and off of tabs and remove.

NOTE: Care must be taken to ensure connector pins are not bent.

Figure 4-3 Depress Tabs with a needle nose pliers.

Figure 4-4 Remove nut using 11/32” socket or nut driver.

Inductor Plate (Generator) Removal

The cooktop will need to be removed from its installation in order to service the inductor assembly.

NOTE: Refer to the installation section of this manual or the Installation Guide included with the cooktop for additional information needed.

NOTE: Care must be taken not to apply pressure to the ribbon cables as the inductor plate is lifted.

1. After the unit has been removed from its mounting the glass top must be removed. (See glass top removal above)
2. The inductor plate rests on springs that set over the alignment pins. Once the glass top is removed the inductor plate can be lifted off the pins.
3. Disconnect the ribbon cable/s for the inductor plate from the control board. NOTE: Depress the connector tab when unplugging or you could damage connector or board. (See Figure 4-5)
4. Disconnect molex connector/s that provide power to the inductor plate. (See Figure 4-6).
5. Disconnect the molex plug that provides filtered power to the control board. (See Figure 4-7).
6. Lift the inductor plate out of the unit.

NOTE: If you are replacing ribbon cable to the inductor board the orientation (at plate connector) will always require the ribbon extend toward the outer edge of the board.

Figure 4-5 Disconnect the ribbon cable running to the Control Board.

Figure 4-6 Disconnect Molex Plug/s that supply Inductor Plate Power.

Figure 4-7 Disconnect Molex for Filtered Power.

Pin Support Bracket Removal

To gain access to the pin support bracket the inductor plate/s must be removed. (See Inductor Plate Removal above)

1. Remove the Phillips Screw that secures the bracket to the side of the inductor pan assembly. (See Figure 4-8)
2. Remove the nut that secures the bracket to the bottom of the inductor pan. (See Figure 4-9)
3. The bracket can now be lifted out of the pan assembly.
4. When reinstalling you will need to secure the Phillips screw to the side before tightening the nut on the bottom of the pan.

Figure 4-8 Remove the support screw.

Figure 4-9 Remove the 11/32" nut.

Cooling Fan Removal / Replacement

The fan is serviceable from the bottom of the cooktop if space allows. If space does not allow, you will need to remove the cooktop from its installation.

NOTE: Refer to the installation section of this manual or the Installation Guide included with the cooktop for additional information needed.

NOTE: Care must be taken to protect glass surface from scratches or damage. Place on protective surface.

1. After the unit has been removed from its installation access to the fan is gained from the bottom of the unit.
2. Remove the three mounting screws from the fan bracket using a Phillips Screw Driver. (See figure 4-11)
3. The fan can now be removed from the inductor pan assembly by carefully lifting up on the fan bracket and sliding the tab from the slot in the bottom of the pan.
4. Next you will need to disconnect the Molex plug that supplies power to the fan for operation. (See Figure 4-12)

Figure 4-10 Remove the nut from the support bracket.

Figure 4-11 Remove Screws that fasten fan bracket.

Figure 4-12 Disconnect Molex for fan power supply.