Topics:

• What are the differences between the Legacy Dual Fuel (DF) Range and R Series Gas Range?
• What are the similarities between the DF range and R range?
• Why would someone select a DF range over an R Series Gas Range or vice versa?

Answer:

Range Options:

• Legacy Dual Fuel Ranges and R Series Gas Ranges are available in 30", 36", 48", and 60" widths.
• Depending on the size selected, Legacy Dual Fuel Ranges and R Series Gas Ranges can be ordered with charbroiler, griddle, double griddle, or French top (30” ranges always have four burners).

• Wolf exclusive spring and damper door hinge system.
• Legacy Dual Fuel Ranges and R Series Gas Ranges have a spring and damper system, which allows the door to open smoothly with ease. (If the door is opened and you let go, it will continue to full open position smoothly.)
• The hinge has changed over time on R Series Gas Ranges.
  • Starting with serial number 17000000, products use a damper door hinge to provide a slower and gentler door opening.
  • Prior to serial number 17000000, the door dropped open more quickly. This is normal.
  • The damper door hinge system is not retrofitable on units prior to serial number 17000000.

• All burners have automatic reignition at all settings on both Legacy Dual Fuel Ranges and R Series Gas Ranges.
• Legacy Dual Fuel Range pressed steel top is sealed into position.
• R Series Gas Range pressed steel tops are removable.
• Legacy Dual Fuel Range grates are porcelain-coated cast iron continuous grates cover two burners.
  • R Series Gas Range grates are porcelain-coated cast iron spider grates for each individual burner.

• Legacy Dual Fuel Ranges have an electric oven with 10 cooking modes.
• R Series Gas Ranges have Bake and Broil Modes.
• Racks:
  • Legacy Dual Fuel Ranges include 3 racks: one full extension oven rack, on full extension door rack, and one standard rack. There are six different rack positions.
  • R Series Gas Ranges include 3 standard oven racks. There are five different rack positions.