Cooktop answers
Why Does My Wolf Induction Cooktop Buzz?
The answer
If the hum changes when you swap the pan or turn the level down, the pan is the source and nothing needs fixing. A whirr after switch-off is the cooling fan, which Wolf says can keep running once the top is off. A new rattle or grinding from inside is a job for Redmond Wolf Repair, (425) 905-2822.
| If you see | And | Then | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| A hum or faint buzz while a zone is heating | It shifts or fades with another pan or a lower level | The cookware is making the sound. Carry on cooking, or try a different pan on high. | Safe to wait |
| Rattling, grinding or a whine from under the glass | It is new, and changing the pan or the level does not alter it | A part inside, such as the fan, may be failing. Keep the vents clear and book a visit. | Call today |
Sounds that belong to the pan
Cookware varies: one pan can sit silently on a zone where another hums. So slide a different pan onto the same zone, or bring the level down a few steps, and listen. A note that moves with the pan or the setting comes from the cookware.
The cooling fan
Wolf builds a fan into its induction cooktops that switches on to cool the parts inside, and the current guide says it may keep running after the top is off. The older CT guide adds that it stops once the inside has cooled. Keep its intake and exhaust vents unblocked, as Wolf asks.