Kitchen flavors foreshadow the meal, but many such a "call" do not like. Therefore, without a hood, almost no kitchen is now. How to choose such a desired device and what should be aware when you go to the shop for the purchase?
Kitchen flavors foreshadow the meal, but many such a "call" do not like. Therefore, without a hood, almost no kitchen is now. How to choose such a desired device and what should be aware when you go to the shop for the purchase?
A large selection of hoods presented on the market will delight the most demanding buyer. They produce such major manufacturers of household appliances as AEG-Electrolux, Bosch, Kronasteel, Siemens (all - Germany), Hotpoint-Ariston (Italy) Idre. Some companies specialize in extracts, such as Elica (Italy), CATA (Spain), Elikor (Russia) IDR.
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2. Aged extractor FTL 905 BD (Franke) with an umbrella 90cm wide has a capacity of 530m3 / h. Thanks to the bright color, the model will revive the kitchen interior.
3. The EFA9673X device (Electrolux) is characterized by the presence of a touch control panel and horizontal illumination.
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4. Built in the KSET610X (SMEG) extractor cabinet is supplemented with a retractable screen for air intake.
5. Mounted in the worktop model DOWNDRAFT 1000 90 (Falmec). When starting the umbrella extends from the tabletop. You can control the instrument using the remote control.
6. The AT400101 device (Gaggenau) is embedded in the worktop. Its performance - 750m3 / h.
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7. Increasingly, the hoods of a conventional kitchen device turn into an element of design, such as the homeier model in the kitchen Nolte Kuchen.
8, 9. Hood KHC9959X (KORTING) (8) With the Clean Air function: Each hour the device will be turned on for 10 minutes. Model TWIST (Faber) (9) with remote control.
Price range is quite wide: from 1500 rub. For simple models of flat, embedded and fireplace hoods of small power up to several tens of thousand rubles for premium-class devices (usually fireplace and "island") with a set of various additions, both necessary and optional. The cost of the built-in exhaust is approximately 2-3 thousand rubles. The fireplace extract of the average price category with a capacity of about 400m3 / h can be bought in 4-5 thousand rubles, and more powerful models (600-700m3 / h) cost approximately 7 thousand rubles. The premium-class device with a variety of additional features will cost 20 thousand rubles.
Everything has its place
First of all, decide with the type of your future helper. The most popular hoods are embedded and fireplace. The first is mounted in the mounted cabinet above the stove, which saves space in the kitchen. There are flat hinged hoods that are attached to the wall under the hinged cabinet (or without it). It and others, as a rule, work only in recycling mode and differ in low power.Fireplace hoods attach to the wall. They can function in air removal and recirculation modes. Less often encounter "island" models that are assembled over the kitchen zone of the same name. Corners are suitable, respectively, for installation over corner desktops. Actually, choosing the type of drawing is not always - often it is determined by the peculiarities of your kitchen, its workplace. There is also such an interesting variety of hoods, like embedded in the worktop. If necessary, they "leave" from the table, and after the end of operation, they can be "hide" again. But note that the widest range of the most sought -led models - fireplaces, and the design of them is much more diverse.
Kkaku would have treated the hood, it should correspond to the plate: the umbrella should not be narrower than the cooking surface. In the opposite, the device does not catch all the flavors. If the hood umbrella is located too high above the slab (higher than recommended), it is desirable that it is wider it. Exhaust umbrellas, like cooking surfaces, have a standard width - 50, 60, 90 and 120 cm.
A little about material
Housings of extracts are made of various materials. One of the most popular - polished stainless steel. Such extracts look very impressive. However, this material of roads is rather complicated in care, since any contamination is well noticeable, including traces of fingers (although to protect against the latest, many manufacturers are treated with a special composition. Glass and wood are used only as a decorative finish. Usually apply matte or tinted glass - it gives the design lightness and airiness. The tree informs the external appearance of the device solidity. In addition, this material is often lined with hoods in the style of country.
Count?
One of the most important characteristics of the drawing is productivity. This is the volume of air that the device passes through itself per unit of time. According to the recommendations of Western specialists, the air in the kitchen is working in the kitchen should be changed 10-12 times for 1. To determine the desired drawing performance you will help you as the following formula: productivity = room volume. The multiplicity of air exchange (10-12). (Room size = dx shxv, m3.)
But still, the figures obtained in this way will be approximate, since the efficiency of the device is able to influence even what the floor is located on the floor, not to mention the length of the air duct, air pollution, the intensity of cooking IT.P. If there are many adverse factors, to the value obtained by calculation, it is better to add 10-20%.
By the way, the drawing performance is measured in two ways: at the instrument not connected to the air duct (with free air outlet), and with an attached duct of a certain size (according to IEC 61591). In the second case, the performance is smaller, but this indicator more corresponds to reality. Large manufacturers indicate both numbers, as well as performance values in recycling mode when they are minimal.
Extras working only in one power mode, little. It is usually provided for at least three modes, and you can choose the most suitable depending on how much dishes are you preparing at the moment. The maximum power is recommended to be used only with very intense evaporations from the plate (for example, when something has burned). Power ocellies Manufacturers say differently: "power steps", "speed" IDR.
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10. Device LC 968BA90 (Siemens) with three speeds and intensive mode. Supplemented by a backlit switch, DIMM function and Soft Light system.
11. The NCE-90 model (TEKA) with "wings" of bent glass is suitable for rooms up to 27m2. For two speeds, two halogen lamps are built in 20V.
12. HKQB 9 X / HA hood (Hotpoint-Ariston) with sensory control is ready to operate in removal and recirculation mode, its capacity is 780 m3 / h.
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13. Elegant modern Pandora exhaust (Franke) with air intake around the perimeter. FER electronic control, filter - aluminum cassette.
14. Model HDC6A90TX (Samsung) with removable washable aluminum filters.
15. Rialto exhaust (Falmec) is made of stainless steel. Lighting is carried out using LED strips.
16. The Tekna Isola (Faber) model is made in the style of High-tech.
The best couple
The air taken by extractor is always cleaned. The function of cleaning in devices is performed by filters of two types - coarse and fine cleaning. The first is delayed large fat particles, gas combustion products Idr., Therefore, they are also called girling. The main purpose of these devices is the protection of the internal details of the drawing, the walls of the duct and the ventilation mine channel from the dirt. Coarse filters are single and reusable. Disposable are made of synthetic material, and as they are contaminated, they will have to be replaced with new ones. But more often in hoods set reusable filters that will work during the entire service life of the device. They consist of several layers of perforated aluminum. Holes in sheets are made so as to skip more air with minimal noise. These filters are easy to wash in warm water with a detergent, and some can be placed in the dishwasher.Fine cleaning filters (coal) are usually disposable. They delay small particles and neutralize the unpleasant smell. They should be replaced with new as contamination (depending on the frequency of the exhaust and the intensity of cooking). If you do not wash it in time or not to replace the filter, the load on the engine increases and the productivity of the device is reduced. Most modern models automatically
Everyone should know
With a strong smell of Gary (for example, if something has burned), it is not worth covering the door to the kitchen - in this case the air flow will stop, there will be a vacuum and the extract will be pulled out. It is better to open the window, but not in the kitchen, but in another room, otherwise the device will turn the air from the street.
Light over stove
The control panel at the hoods is a push-button, slider (slider) or sensory. By specifying a variety of its advantages: the buttons are convenient and reliable; The slider easily moves from one position to another; And the touch is easy to care for the touch, because the dirt just nowhere to accumulate. Even things are important as the location of the panel - on the right, on the left or in the middle. This can be a decisive factor when choosing an exhaust, because one or another option will be more convenient for you to use. Having bought a model with the remote control, you will get the opportunity to control the device without getting out of the table. There are exhaust with the LCD display, which will tell about the mode of operation, performance.
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17. Spectacular "island" hood Luce (Hotpoint-Ariston).
18. The "Island" model Luxia (Faber) resembles a chandelier, crystals used when it was used.
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19, 20. The "cosmic" hood of DA 7000 (Miele) is made of black and white glass. The device is attached to the ceiling with four thin cables, and the feeling is created that it is soaring in the air.
21. Modern Futuro model (Kronasteel) with perimetric air absorption.
22. The main feature of the exhaust Vision (Falmec) with perimetric air absorption is a built-in TV with a diagonal of 19 inches. The housing is made of stainless steel and tempered glass.
Ease of use is largely determined by both illumination, because the hood is in addition to cleaning the air also performs the function of lighting the hob. Therefore, comfortable work in the kitchen depends on the type of lamps, their power and location. Daily models are more often used halogen. Compared with standard incandescent lamps, they have larger light flow and less power consumption. Sometimes it is better to purchase a device with two halogen lamps than with four incandescent lamps. Often, LEDs are used in extracts - they are even more economical than halogen lamps. Choosing a hood in the store, turn on the lamps and see how they illuminate the cooking surface, all the burners are clearly visible or the light falls only on the first two.
Useful additional features
one. Residual fan running - The extractor continues to work at the minimum speed for 10-15 minutes after the slab is turned off.2. Soft Light - Smooth regulation of light intensity.
3. Dim Allows you to change the brightness of the lighting.
four. Automatic shutdown function - Through the predetermined time, the hood sama stops working.
five. Timer Turns off the hood in the time you have.
6. Moving visor Frequently used in embedded hoods to increase the air suction area.
Road of aromas
Buying a hood, decide in what mode it will mostly work - recirculation or removal of air. From this, the features of the installation of the device are largely dependent. Note that the design of most hoods allows them to function in mode and recycling, and the air removal. However, to work in the second mode, you need to install air ducts.
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24, 25, 26. Hoods have long ceased to be luxury. We offer the most affordable models.
One of the rather cheap retro style hoods is Gretta CPB (Kronasteel) with a wooden baguette (24). Its cost is about 4.5 thousand rubles.
Classic models are also available. Thus, the fireplace exhaust "Sigma" (Elikor) of stainless steel colors with a three-speed push-button switch costs about 5.5 thousand rubles. (25).
The cheapest - embedded models. So, the price of the device S4 60 INOX (Ardo) is about 3 thousand rubles. Sanidator, performance - 490m3 / h (26).
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27. The KLIMA (Faber) model of cubic shape is suitable for "island" mounting. It is equipped with a timer of auto discontinuity.
28. Executive (Faber) will create an optimal climate, as it performs two functions at once - the exhaust fan with perimetric absorption of air and air conditioning.
When recycling, the removable air takes place through the filters in which it is cleared and then returns back to the room. This method is convenient because the installation works are simplified as much as possible. Now, the time to change the filters will have more often, and in general, in recycling mode, cleaning occurs not as effective as in the air removal mode, that is, the performance of the device is low.
Therefore, users basically prefer to set an extract so that it worked in the air removal mode, and if necessary, it was possible to switch to recycling (for example, in winter, when it is undesirable to remove warm air beyond the placement). There are two ways to remove unpleasant evaporation: right outside or in a ventilation mine. In fact, in most cases in apartment buildings both of these methods contradict housing standards. The fact is that the connection to the general with the neighbors of Ventkanal is unfulbitating due to the high drawing performance. The channel is designed for natural ventilation and is able to skip through itself on average 140m3 / h, while the extractor will direct there on average 200-700m3 / h. Perhaps the neighbors will be unhappy with it, since the powerful stream of air will bring "fragrance" from your kitchen in their home. There will be no problems only in those new homes where there is a separate ventilation channel for each apartment. There are certain difficulties and with a tap of air to the street: for this, the hole will have to cut into the capital wall, which should be coordinated in the relevant instances.
Subtleties of mounting
Despite all the prohibitions and difficulties, many mount the exhaust to work in the air removal mode. If you decide to it, when connecting to a shared ventilation channel, do not chase at high device performance - remember the neighbors. In addition, the overload of the channel will cause an ineffective work of your device: there is nowhere to throw out the exhaust, so it will hardly take it to take it, which means that it is badly cleaned. Thus, given the small bandwidth of Ventshacht, it makes no sense to acquire a high-performance extract.
The video key also needs to install the check valve, which are opened when the exhaust is turned on and closed when it is turned off. It will not allow dirty air to return to the apartment, and when weaning into the street, the valve will not give the cold air to penetrate the room if the device is disabled.
Note that if the ventilation channel is closed with an exhaust air duct, it will violate the natural air exchange in your apartment. The fact is that in the removal mode of fresh air enters the room due to the pressure drop created by the air outflow outside the room. Since the device will throw out from the apartment to the street 200-700m3 / h, the deficit of air inflows (especially during sealed windows) is formed, there will be a vacuum and the extractor will stop pulling. Therefore, remember that you need to restore air loss. The easiest way is to open the window, but not in the kitchen (in this case, the extractor will take and filter the air rather from the street), and in the next room. True, in the winter this option is inappropriate: the extract will turn out the warm air and contribute to the influx of cold. A reliable way to establish a trim valve (window or wall) in one of the rooms adjacent to the kitchen.
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29. Hood in retro-style KC90PO (SMEG). The productivity of the device is 700m3 / h, it has three stages of power, halogen lamps.
30. The minimum noise level of the Alisa model (Kronasteel) is 46DB. The adipose filter is included in the kit, and the coal is purchased separately.
31. The umbrella of the device DWW063461 (Bosch) is made of enameled steel. On the sides there are holders for various kitchen trifles. The extract is ready to operate in air removal and recycling mode.
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32. Hoods with perimetric suction are gaining popularity due to strict design and efficient work.
33. Model D39M55N0 (NEFF) with electronic control and three power steps, there is an option "Intensive stage".
34. Street Hood Hood (aegelectrolux) speed does not need to be adjusted, the built-in Activeheat sensor sets it automatically depending on the intensity of cooking in the kitchen zone.
Size is important
There are several parameters to which special attention should be paid when mounting the hood. Thus, the distance from the latter to the surface of the electric stove should be at least 70cm, and from the umbrella of the device to the gas cooking surface - 80-85 cm. The fact is that fat particles are settled on grease filters, and at high temperatures it is possible fire. Hospital, even installers from major firms sometimes ignore these requirements. Therefore, it is better to check the correctness of the exhaust location.
Note that the umbrella does not limit the plates visibility, complicating the work with the rear burners (sometimes it is possible to accidentally touch the umbrella's head). When mounting starts, make sure that you will be comfortable cooking on the stove.
As for air ducts, they must have a large diameter. When installing them, it is better not to narrow. Try so that the air ducts have as few bends as possible, as they reduce the actual performance of the drawing. Pay attention to the material of the air ducts. Metal noisy when air passes on them, and corrugated creates resistance to it. Therefore, the optimal version is flexible PVC boxes.