I think the Monogram cost a lot less. (That's what I got.)

if that's what you want! but, imo, it's not an oven in the traditional sense. i would think that since it's merely used to keep things warm you could easily get away with a more cost effective option. i nixed my WD since we will have three ovens (48" range + turbo chef). it was an easy choice. good luck and do what you want unless you'll be getting another new kitchen soon. ;^))

If I had been looking at a warming drawer that cost $1700 I wouldn't have one. I am not familiar with the Wolf one -- is there something super fantabulous about it? If it's just a warming drawer as others are, it seems to me the reason for having a Wolf would be to match other appliances -- something a lot of folks get hooked into. If you are going to cover the front of it, you just lost that reason for getting one.

I don't remember the price of mine now, but I think it was near half of that. Look at Dacor - even Miele for integrated options that cost less.

plllog-
I was looking at the GE one. Do you like yours?

kateskouros-
I don't really care what the name of the WD is as long as it works. I want my Wolf range, but don't care if the WD is another brand. I would rather use the money I am saving for something else. We use our current WD almost everyday, so a WD is a must.

Lascatz-
The DH is totally hooked on everything must match. I could really careless as long as everything works well. Awwww....I totaly forgot that once it is coverd no more'Wolf', I can't wait to tell the DH! I have not been able to come up with a good answer as to why the Wolf WD vs another brand, ie I don't think it does any thing super fabulous! The only really cool thing are the inserts, but I'm fairly sure you could put them in any 30' WD.

I will look at the Dacor!

Thanks !!!

You can also tell DH that we got Wolf rangetop and ovens, but did not go with Wolf for the WD (mine is Dacor 24" -- the only one that would fit my 21" deep cabinet) or micro (Sharp drawer). I would tell him that all matching appliances in a modest or old kitchen look like you'e replaced tired appliances one at a time, but in an upper end kitchen look like your builder picked the brand he liked or though would give him the biggest return. If you want to look like someone who really knows and cares about your appliances, chances are they will not all match. I have 5 brands of major appliances in my kitchen and I think that all look great (ok, 3 are covered by panels and only 3 are not -- one brand has both).

SF, I don't know!! It's due for installation sometime soon... I was going to get one to match my ovens because of features, but they raised the price out of all consideration, and I found the Monogram had the same features, and it was a trade, integrated (gain) for open sides (lost), and well worth the price difference.

If you want flush integrated, make sure you go over the specs with your cabinet maker.

Lascatz-

The DH is slowly coming around. I was able to convince him the Sharp MW drawer is the exact same thing as the $2000 Wolf MW drawer. I also brought up the WD being paneled so who cares if it is a Wolf, and sure enough he agreed. Now I just need to figure out which WD I want! The main feature we are looking for is that the controls are not visible.

Plllog-
HAHAHAHA. Thanks for my morning laugh! We are dealing with so much 'house' drama today, that I needed it!

What do you mean about open sides?

Love my Monogram WD!

Oh, dear! I hope your drama isn't about the cabinet maker! And that it's resolved.

Open sides are just that. When you pull the drawer out there are no sides. There's a gripper mat in the bottom to keep things from moving as you move the drawer, and you can slide things in from the sides, etc. Miele is the best known, and does take a panel, but specifically says the panel stands out from the cabinet. It can be mounted flush integrated with a slightly deeper cabinet, a slight recess to the unit, or a thinned panel front (I've heard of all being done successfully). Check the specs for what you end up with to make sure you'll be able to mount it for the appareance you want.

Almost all warming drawers, nowadays, at least at the higher end, have hidden controls. I learned here that that makes them good bread boxes. :)

Other features to look for are moist/dry adjustment, and specific temperature range and number of temperature levels. The Miele, which is otherwise lovely, has too high a lowest setting for my purposes (warming plates with gold trim).

But with all these features, all you really need from a warming drawer is that it be able to hold foods at a safe temperature without overcooking. That means 140-185 degrees, depending on the food. Usually lower than an oven's keep warm setting goes. You can manage moisture by leaving it open a crack (instead of having a fancy vent) or putting a little container with water in.

Thanks for the clarification on 'open sides'. I'm not sure open sides appeal to me. Also, thanks for the info regarding the settings. I will have to scour the spec sheets of brands I'm considering.