ᐅ Which downdraft vent system would you recommend for a new kitchen? Any suggestions?
Created on: 15 Oct 2018 19:58
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blaupuma
Hello, we are about to order a kitchen but cannot decide which downdraft extractor to choose.
The options are:
Bora Basic
Miele ....
Both cost around 3000 euros (approximately 3200 USD).
The Miele looks nicer, but for me it is more important that it works well and reliably.
Are there any long-term experiences?
Any recommendations with reasons?
I would really appreciate it.
The options are:
Bora Basic
Miele ....
Both cost around 3000 euros (approximately 3200 USD).
The Miele looks nicer, but for me it is more important that it works well and reliably.
Are there any long-term experiences?
Any recommendations with reasons?
I would really appreciate it.
We have the Bora Classic 2.0 with full-surface induction and a convection system. The system is a bit pricey but works excellently, and the cooktop has plenty of power.
For cleaning, simply remove the grate and drip tray and put them in the dishwasher – it doesn’t get any easier than that.
For cleaning, simply remove the grate and drip tray and put them in the dishwasher – it doesn’t get any easier than that.
xxsonicxx schrieb:
So, we decided on the Oranier KFL 2094 bc exhaust system and are currently satisfied.
The advantage here is that the ventilation is located behind the cooktop, not in the center above it. We like that, and my wife didn’t want it centered anyway.
It reminds me of those impressive pool marketing images where the people are always made much smaller. There are only tiny pots on it.
I also find the center option more practical; the layout simply works better than the elongated style like the Oranier. We also considered the Neff model (including the automatic ventilation control), which we liked best. Bora would have been our second choice.
Exhaust right under the ceiling is the least favorable... Most of the cooking fumes already drift left and right before they reach that high up.
I can’t physically understand why everything “to the right and left” should already be gone before the ceiling extractor fan. The fans have plenty of power and create a strong airflow.
I’m not claiming that systems from market leaders like Bora work poorly. However, the kitchen planner’s statement that people who cook a lot tend to accumulate grease on the ceiling over time, because 100% of the grease vapors are not extracted, seemed plausible to me. Grease is a tough challenge; in our previous apartment, we had a decent range hood, yet we still found considerable grease buildup on the kitchen cabinets when we moved out.
As soon as we have the unit running, I’ll take some photos and report back.
I’m not claiming that systems from market leaders like Bora work poorly. However, the kitchen planner’s statement that people who cook a lot tend to accumulate grease on the ceiling over time, because 100% of the grease vapors are not extracted, seemed plausible to me. Grease is a tough challenge; in our previous apartment, we had a decent range hood, yet we still found considerable grease buildup on the kitchen cabinets when we moved out.
As soon as we have the unit running, I’ll take some photos and report back.
That is incorrect. I am speaking as a forum user about a ceiling hood installed at an appropriate height with sufficient capture area for cooking fumes.
Bora or, generally, downdraft extractors are often simply a matter of personal preference. Personally, I want to be able to choose my cooktop independently in terms of layout, size, etc., without being constrained by an integrated cooker hood. I also prefer good base cabinet storage with drawers over any other solution and therefore want to minimize the amount of technology installed there.
Bora or, generally, downdraft extractors are often simply a matter of personal preference. Personally, I want to be able to choose my cooktop independently in terms of layout, size, etc., without being constrained by an integrated cooker hood. I also prefer good base cabinet storage with drawers over any other solution and therefore want to minimize the amount of technology installed there.
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hampshire12 Jul 2020 09:52Good and functional extraction systems are available both from above and below—poor systems also exist in both types. It makes no sense to pit these systems against each other technically.
We felt the same way, and the greatest flexibility was offered by the so-called "Siemens free induction" cooktops, which allow up to five adjustable zones that can be freely positioned across the entire surface.
kbt09 schrieb:
Personally, I want to be able to choose my cooktop’s layout, size, etc., independently of an integrated extractor hood.
We felt the same way, and the greatest flexibility was offered by the so-called "Siemens free induction" cooktops, which allow up to five adjustable zones that can be freely positioned across the entire surface.
Well, the Siemens full-surface cooktops also only operate at 7.4 kW (7.4 kW), like any other cooktop. That’s somewhat misleading. A Miele full-surface cooktop offers 11 kW (11 kW), so it has more power and different coils. If I could choose, I would go for a 90 cm (35 inch) Miele with 5 zones, one of which is very large, and the whole unit with a multi-slider. I find Miele’s sliders work a bit smoother than the rest.
A few people have reported errors on their full-surface cooktops, mostly overheating issues. They expect functions that aren’t really feasible, such as boosting multiple zones at the same time. Since full-surface cooktops basically differ from standard cooktops only by allowing the pots to be moved across 5 zones, it means the electronics have an extra layer and are therefore more prone to faults. Repairs are correspondingly more expensive.
If I really wanted a downdraft extractor, it would only be the BORA X Pure, with 4 zones of either 24 cm (9.5 inch) or 23 cm (9 inch), which also works well with larger cookware.
A few people have reported errors on their full-surface cooktops, mostly overheating issues. They expect functions that aren’t really feasible, such as boosting multiple zones at the same time. Since full-surface cooktops basically differ from standard cooktops only by allowing the pots to be moved across 5 zones, it means the electronics have an extra layer and are therefore more prone to faults. Repairs are correspondingly more expensive.
If I really wanted a downdraft extractor, it would only be the BORA X Pure, with 4 zones of either 24 cm (9.5 inch) or 23 cm (9 inch), which also works well with larger cookware.
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