Wolf Contemporary CE304C/B

Electric Smoothtop Cooktops / 30-Inch Smoothtop Cooktops

This 30-inch radiant-electric smoothtop has the following:

4 elements
Among elements, 2 high-power element(s).
Touch controls.
Elements can be set to turn off with a countdown timer.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model incorporates our expert lab test results, as well as ratings for that brand’s reliability and owner satisfaction from our annual product owner survey of members.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

OWNER SURVEYS

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High heat

/ 5

Low heat

/ 5

Color

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

High heat: This model had Very Good performance in our test of how quickly the highest-powered burner or element heated a large pot of water to a near boil.
Low heat: This model had Excellent performance in our test of how well the lowest-powered element or burner kept a low temperature as for melting chocolate and how well the highest element or burner, set on low, held tomato sauce below a boil.

About

The Wolf Contemporary CE304C/B is part of the Cooktops test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Electric Smoothtop Cooktops models like the Contemporary CE304C/B are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

High heat: A high score means the cooktop boils water quickly using its highest burner. With a top-scoring model, you can expect faster boiling times compared to other models, saving you time in the kitchen.

Low heat: A high score means the cooktop can maintain a low, even temperature on its lowest burner. With a top-scoring model, you can gently cook delicate foods, like melting chocolate or simmering sauces, without overheating.

Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

This brand has insufficient data to rank.

Did the brand perform consistently well over time?

PREDICTED RELIABILITY SCORE

/ 100

Insufficient survey data to receive a brand-level rating. Brand gets a weighted category average for this attribute.

Would our members recommend this brand?

OWNER SATISFACTION SCORE

/ 100

Insufficient survey data to receive a brand-level rating. Brand gets a weighted category average for this attribute.

Source: Consumer Reports' 2023, 2024, and 2025 Spring Surveys

Features & Specs

Style

Electric Smoothtop Cooktops

Exterior Dimensions

30 in. wide

Features

Child lock for controls

Specs

High-power elements

Medium-power elements

Low-power elements

Expandable elements

Yes

Touch controls

Yes

Cutout Height (in.)

Cutout Depth (in.)

Cutout Width (in.)

Wolf Contemporary CE304C/B

CR Expert Take

Overall Score

What goes into the Overall Score?

Detailed Test Results

About

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