Where does a downdraft range vent to?

The important and characteristic difference, however, is that downdraft vents are located behind the cooktop, rather than above it. They pull the air horizontally away from the cooktop, and the vents send the collected contaminated air to be filtered down below the countertop.

Downdrafts. Discover the Bosch downdraft vent, which stands 13′ tall and lowers out of sight when not in use, featuring multiple power levels to control the ventilation.

While a range hood is best when cooking with fuels, it is still important to ventilate when using an electric cooktopespecially for those who cook regularly. But if a range hood does not fit in your kitchen, many companies now offer downdraft systems incorporated into the cooking surface.

A: It does not have the option for a downdraft, you can just use a hood on top even if you don’t have ventilation on top you can use a recirculating Hood that’s what I use.

Viking Rear Downdrafts work quietly behind cooktops and rangetops to eliminate smoke and odors, then conveniently hide away when the job is done.

GE Profile 30″ Downdraft Electric Cooktop – PP9830SJSS – GE Appliances.

Downdraft ranges have built-in vents between the burners, and suck smoke and steam through an exhaust pipe or filtration system. That means they don’t need an external vent hooda trait that makes them popular in open kitchens, and kitchens with cathedral ceilings.

Downdraft-vent ducts don’t have to go straight down through the floor; they can go into a cabinet on either side of the range and then through the floor or toward the back of the range, into the wall and then either up or down.

In general, downdraft ranges get a lot of complaints because it’s impossible for a downdraft’s airflow to be as effective as traditional ventilation. For one thing, they can’t move much air without extinguishing gas burners. As it stands, customers often complain of flickering flames when the fan is on.

The Wolf Cooktop Downdraft rises from the countertop to whisk away odors and smoke into the easy-to-clean, five-layer mesh filter. For ease in matching your cooktop, the remote mounted control module and top cover are available in classic, platinum or carbon stainless steel finish.

A downdraft range or cooktop integrates the ventilation system directly into the cooking surface, eliminating the need for an overhead vent. These systems help capture smoke, steam, grease particles and odors at the cooking surface, pulling them down and out of the kitchen before they can escape into the air.

Advantages of Downdraft Venting An integrated downdraft may increase the cost of a cooktop by $400-$800.

Soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted. Wipe clean or wash in the sink: Use nonabrasive scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth. Dishwasher: Use mild detergent.

Jenn-Air and Kitchen Aid are the only brand that makes a downdraft range in electric, gas or dual fuel and only a few brands make a center downdraft cooktop.

OVERVIEW. Featuring downdraft ventilation, the original Jenn-Air brand innovation, this electric range offers a variety of element sizes, a true convection oven for optimal heat distribution and an optional duct-free filter kit that allows for installation virtually anywhere.