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KitchenAid Range Hood Review: A 36-Inch Under-Cabinet Vent Hood
Under-cabinet stovetop vents can be premium, too. Read our KitchenAid range hood review to learn about a top-quality, high-tech range hood.
Most people, when they hear the name KitchenAid, immediately think of its famous versatile electric mixers. Others have much love for the brand’s affordable cookware and cutlery. But it’s worth noting they also have an extensive line of larger appliances. Let’s take a look at one in this KitchenAid range hood review.
KitchenAid Range Hood Review: Main Features of the KVUB606DSS
The KitchenAid 36-inch kitchen hood KVUB606DSS is a high-end, high-tech, unit with top quality materials and craftsmanship.
- High suction rating
- Stainless steel construction
- Flexible configurations
- Touchscreen control
- Heat Senor
- Filter clean/change reminder
- Timer
- Expensive
- One size
600 CFM Fan
KitchenAid’s powerful fan is made to handle 600 cubic feet per minute (CFM) worth of air. This far exceeds the Home Ventilation Institute’s minimum recommendations for a 36-inch-wide stovetop.
The inlet is an innovative perimeter-draw system that theoretically improves efficiency. By limiting the airway to the perimeter instead of across the whole hood, the alters the flow rate of the intake air.
Flexible Setups
The KitchenAid KVUB606DSS comes as a ventilation hood and goes under the cabinet above the stove. It has ports for up-venting and rear-venting. Up-venting takes the pipes through the ceiling, while rear-venting penetrates the back wall.
The hood works best with a rectangular duct of 3¹⁄₄ by 10 inches or a 6-inch round duct. In the package, you will find one connection converter/adapter for the top port; the adapter for the rear is sold separately.
What’s more, you can also configure the unit so it may operate as a recirculation kitchen hood if you don’t or can’t set up exterior ductwork. Using charcoal filters, the hood will cleanse the air before recirculating it away from the cooking spot. The filters are sold separately
Stainless Steel Construction
This hood is made of premium stainless steel from the outside in. This makes it heavier and more expensive but incredibly long-lasting, resistant to rust, and easy to clean. Its upkeep solely includes wiping with a damp cloth once in a while.
The unique removable grease filters are stainless steel and dishwasher-safe. Its smooth surface not only makes the underside look sleeker and more refined but also simplified the cleanup.
Electronic Controls and LED Display
KitchenAid has added four fan speed settings to this range hood. You control them through the LED touchscreen panel. The screen displays the four speeds, a timer, a filter clean and change alarm, an automatic heat sensor, and lighting.
The programmable off timer comes in handy when you have to step away right after you’re done. Choose how long you want the fan to run, hit start, and let the hood take care of the air. The hood will switch itself off when the timer expires.
More info and instructions on the filter alarm settings are in the manual, but to sum up, the hood will notify you through the display that it’s time to clean the grease filter or to replace the charcoal filter. Keep in mind that you need to register the carbon filter to the hood before the charcoal alarm can work.
The heat sensor is a high-tech smart function that is designed to deal with sudden bursts of heat. When there’s excessive heat, the hood will automatically boost the speed of the fan, and it cannot be turned down until the sensor detects a safe temperature again.
