“Best In Class” Cooking Options. With 5 elements and 5 bridging options, the 36 Wolf induction cooktop offers 10 different cooking configurations to accommodate the widest available variety of pan sizes and dish preparation. So you can use even hard-to-fit cookware like grills, griddles and fishpans – all at the same time! In induction cooking, the electricity flows through a coil to generate a magnetic field under the glass ceramic surface. When an induction-compatible pan is placed on the cooktop, currents are induced in the pan and instant heat is generated. Delivers lightning fast high heat or very low lows, with a melt setting for gentle heat and a true simmer setting to prevent scorching. Low-end finesse other induction cooktops may not be capable of. Almost no heat is wasted or lost into the air during cooking because energy is supplied directly and only to the cooking vessel. With magnetic induction, the cooktop stays relatively cool, while the cookware heats up, fast and with perfectly distributed heat. Safe to operate, and easier to clean. Turn an element up or down, and the temperature response is instantaneous – up to 40% faster than gas or electric. Think of the fast boils! No worries about leaving a hot burner on, because elements can’t be energized without an induction-compatible pan on the surface (such as cast iron or magnetic stainless steel). Wolf exclusive induction elements sense pan size to focus power for optimum performance. Ceran glass-ceramic surface for scratch resistance and easy cleaning. Bridge zone connects two elements front-to-back or side-to-side, or all four to create a 17″ x 17″ cooking area. Boost mode boosts power by diverting power from an adjacent element. Wolf exclusive melt setting for gentle heat, and true simmer setting prevents scorching. Touch controls display an intuitive power scale for precise control. Indicators including boost mode, illuminate on the control panel. Independent timer up to 99 minutes.