Kitchen Hood FAQ - Know More About your Hood

Cooker hood keeps your kitchen looking clean and fresh all the time. Here’s a list of four things you need to know about cooker hood. To get more information, browse Electrolux kitchen hood available in different types.

What is the range of cooker hood Electrolux offers?

In Electrolux, we offer Island Hood, Chimney Hood, Slim Line Hood and Telescopic Hood.
What is the term used to measure or define the air flow rate (suction power) of Electrolux cooker hood?
Meter cubic per hour, i.e. 1400m3/hr
How do you explain the difference between ducting and recirculation mode in cooker hood?
When ducting mode is selected for the cooker hood, there is a need to open a hole on the wall above the hood and install a ducting hose to evacuate what is being extracted up by the hood. Whereas there is no need to install a ducting hose for using the cooker hood with recirculation mode. The air which is extracted up by the hood is being filtered using the grease filter and active carbon filter and recycled back into the kitchen.
What is the minimum and maximum allowance you should give when installing cooker hood from the counter top?

a. For installation of cooker hood match with gas hob :
(i) Minimum height 650mm
(ii) Maximum height 750mm

b. For installation of cooker hood match with electric hob:
(i) Minimum height 500mm