Discover what fits your needs regarding the induction cooktops with 4 cooking zones: now you have the possibility to choose between four new products for a wonderful cooking experience!
Here you have all the details about these induction cooktops together with some similarities and differences for a better choice.
In this way, you will know for sure that you have consulted all the necessary information before upgrading your cooking space.
1. Wolf 30 inch Induction Cooktop: CI304C/CI304T
CI304C/B Contemporany is a 30-inch induction cooktop with 4 cooking zones that guarantees you a versatile cooking with its features: a bridge zone, boost mode, pan sensing, melt setting, independent timer, indicators and control panel lock.
With a contemporary design and unframed edge, there is nothing more perfect for an upgraded or new kitchen than the sleek surface of the Wolf 30” induction cooktop.
Wolf CI304C
It delivers lightning fast high heat or very low lows, with a melt setting for gentle heat and a true simmer setting to prevent scorching.
CI304C/B is known as a highly efficient, exceptionally safe and easy-to-clean product; the main advantage is that the cooktop stays relatively cool.
The frameless contemporary induction cooktops of Wolf can be mounted flush with the top of a countertop or sitting on top of the countertop surface.
Having flexible cooking configurations, you will be happy to know that these four elements accommodate a wide variety of pan sizes and dish preparation: the black ceramic glass surface resists scratching, staining, impact and heat and the illuminated white LED sliding touch controls are crisp and easy to read.
You must have no worries about leaving a hot burner on because elements cannot work without an induction-compatible pan on the surface (cast iron or magnetic stainless steel).
No heat is wasted or lost into the air during cooking because energy is supplied directly and only to the cooking vessel.
Built with superior-quality materials, Wolf products are designed to last a minimum of 20 years under far heavier use than any home cook will ever subject them to.
You may also consider CI304T/S – Transitional model, same as CI304C/B Contemporany, but with a few differences.
It also has four elements and bridging option to accommodate different pan sizes and incredible cooking control, with lightning fast high heat and very low lows.
It can be installed flush with countertop for smooth, continuous surface; the incorporated magnetic induction technology provides fast and perfectly distributed heat.
Wolf CI304T/S – Transitional
If you are going to turn an element up or down, you will see that the temperature response is instantaneous (up to 40% faster than gas or electric).
The bridge zone connects two elements to create an 8″ x 17″ cooking area. Being safer to operate, and easier to clean, the cooktop stays relatively cool, while the cookware heats up, fast and with perfectly distributed heat.
When an induction-compatible pan is placed on the cooktop, currents are induced in the pan and instant heat is generated. Cookware made of magnetic materials, such as cast iron or magnetic stainless steel is required for induction cooking.
2. Miele 30 inch Induction Cooktop: KM 6360/6365
On the other hand, you have Miele KM 6360 30-inch, an induction cooktop with touch controls and with PowerFlex cooking area for maximum versatility and performance.
The glass ceramic cooking zone is equipped with electronic sensor but‐tons that react to finger contact.
Miele KM6360
During activation, the On/Off sensor button must be pressed somewhat longer than the other buttons for safety reasons.
Each reaction of the buttons is acknowledged with an acoustic signal.
The cooking zones are equipped with a booster or TwinBooster: you can use the booster for a maximum of two cooking zones at the same time.
When activated, the power is boosted for a maximum of 15 minutes so that large quantities can be heated quickly, for example, pasta water.
Two cooking zones are connected so the power for the booster can be achieved. The connected zone will operate at reduced power while the booster is on.
It is a versatile and fast induction cooktop with 4 cooking zones included: it provides communication with the hood (automatic function) using the wireless USB stick included with selected ventilation hoods (Con@ctivity) and broad performance spectrum (keeping warm function and TwinBooster).
With an attractive design (30 5/8 (775) in.(mm) wide with stainless steel frame), you are going to have an induction cooktop with an induction coil located under each cooking zone: when a zone is turned on, this coil creates a magnetic field that impacts directly on the base of the pan and heats it up.
Or you may choose Miele 6365 30-inch, another Induction cooktop with touch controls with PowerFlex cooking area for maximum versatility and performance.
PowerFlex technology combines two zones into a unique large zone (9″ x 15″), up to 7,700W. As Miele 6360 30-inch, it also has 4 cooking zones with keeping warm function (and your food is always cooked to perfection) and shortest heating-up times (Twinbooster).
This flush mounted black ceramic glass induction cooktop from the Miele KM63 series offers the sleekness and ease-of-use that consumers have come to rely on from the Miele brand.
Certainly, you will enjoy 4 cooking zones, Con@ctivity 2.0 communication between the cooktop and hood, and Direct Selection Plus control.
With Con@ctivity 2.0 capabilities, this cooktop communicates directly with the Miele hood to provide proper ventilation catered specifically to your cooktop activity.
Offering 4 variable zones, different sized pans can be placed anywhere on the cooktop. All of the cooktop’s functions are easy to navigate and control with Miele’s high-resolution Direct Selection Plus touch controls.
3. Differences
Miele induction cooktops guarantees you 4 cooking zone as it follows: 1 vario zone of 4 – 6″, 2 vario zones of 6 – 9″ and 1 vario zone of 7 – 11″, while Wolf induction functions also have 4 cooking zone: a large one of 10 1/2″ with 2,600/3,150 Boost Watts, 2 medium ones of 8″ with 2,100/3,000 Boost Watts and a small one of 6″ with 1,400 Watts.
With Wolf and Miele induction cooktops, you are going to discover the boost mode that boosts power by diverting power from an adjacent element.
In terms of safety features, a Miele induction cooktop incorporates safety lock and safety shut-off with an overlong cooking time, but a Wolf induction cooktop is designed with control panel lock.
The bridge zone of Wolf cooktops connects two elements to create an 8″ x 17″ cooking area, while PowerFlex technology of Miele cooktops combines two zones into a unique large zone (9″ x 15″), up to 7,700W.
Wolf’s 30″ induction cooktop is the perfect companion to a larger cooktop or range, or combines with other smaller modules to create your own custom cooking array but does not have the necessary technology for hood connection: with Con@ctivity 2.0 of Miele induction cooktops, as soon as you switch on the cooktop, the ventilation hood’s lighting automatically turns on.
Miele induction cooktops come with various functions as cookware stop&go function, pan size recognition, keep warm function, overheating function, auto-heat-up, child safety lock and safety switch-off, while Wolf products provide boost mode, control lock panel.
4. Conclusion
With few differences between Miele and Wolf induction cooktops, certainly, you will be more than happier with one of these products.
Miele induction cooktops have smaller dimensions that Wolf cooktops, in case you consider this aspect.
For a versatile cooking, you may consider Miele induction cooktops with numerous cooking features as Con@ctivity 2.0 that allows you to communicate directly with the Miele hood to provide proper ventilation catered specifically to your cooktop activity, while Wolf products can be a choice for daily cooking.
The stainless steel trim of Wolf cooktops matches Wolf transitional products and with Miele’s high-resolution Direct Selection Plus touch controls, all of the cooktop’s functions are easy to navigate and control.
Transform your cooking in a safe, easy and simple task with such induction cooktops!
5. Comparison Table
CI304C/B Contemporary/ CI304T/S – Transitional |
Miele 6360 30 inch/ Miele 6365 30 inch |
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Destination Use |
Home |
Home |
Design |
black ceramic glass surface and brushed stainless steel frame |
flush mounted black ceramic glass induction cooktop |
Power Source |
3-Wire, 240/208 VAC, 60 Hz, 40 Amp Circuit |
240/208V, 60Hz, 40A |
Output Power |
Large: 10 1/2″ with 2,600/3,150 Boost Watts Medium: (2) 8″ with 2,100/3,000 Boost Watts Small: 6″ with 1,400 Watts |
Normal Wattage: 1,250/1,450 Booster: 1,700/1,900 (208/240V) |
Power Levels |
N/A |
N/A |
Temperature Levels |
N/A |
N/A |
Programmable Timer |
Yes, independent timer up to 99 minutes. |
Yes |
Function Lock |
Yes, child safety lock |
Yes, control panel lock |
Warranty |
two years warranty on all parts and labor |
N/A |
Acoustic Warnings |
Yes, when activating auto-heat up and safety shut-off |
Yes, each reaction of the buttons is acknowledged with an acoustic signal. |
Weight |
49.0 Lbs. |
53 Lbs. |
Dimensions |
Overall Width: 30″ Overall Depth: 21″ Overall Height: 2″ Cutout Width: 29″ Cutout Height: 19 1/2″ |
Width: 30 5/16″ Depth: 20 3/16″ Height: 5 1/16″ Cut-Out Width: 29 7/16″ Cut-Out Depth: 19 5/16″ |
Cord Length |
4 Ft. Flexible |
3 ft. 11 1/4 in. |
Glass Cooktop Size |
5mm thick tempered glass cook top |
N/A |
Safety Sensors |
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Induction Cookware Sensor |
Yes, pan size recognition |
Yes, pan size recognition |
Induction Overheat Sensor |
Yes, overheating protection |
Yes, overheating protection |
Glass Cooktop Overheat |
N/A |
N/A |
Free pan |
N/A |
N/A |
Price |
$1995/$2295 |
$2499/$2599 |
