A: Ductless / Recirculating range hood does not require ductwork, it is designed for non-ducted / duct-free residential. It includes charcoal filters to help filtering and recirculating the smoke and odors. However, it cannot remove the smoke our of your home.
Warning: The answer below is generalized and may not apply to certain models. For more accurate product information, please see the product spec sheet or the product manual.
Premium and Deluxe lines represent the top of the line of KOBE Range Hoods. Models from these lines typically include more functions and features such as 4-6 fan speed, multi-level lighting, LED display, electronic buttons, 3 minute delay shutoff, and ECO Mode. Despite having the same material quality, Brillia line is more economical because it offers limited, basic functions.
The difference between Premium and Deluxe models lies in the CFM (cubic feet per minute). Premium models have higher CFM due to a more powerful blower while Deluxe models have lower CFM. Premium models also come with a 2 Year Parts & Labor warranty while Deluxe models come with a 2 Year Parts & 1 Year Labor warranty.
QuietMode™ feature allows the range hood to operate on the lowest CFM at a reduced sound level of 40 Decibels (1 Sone). Allowing the user to effectively vent the kitchen without the noise a typical range hood generates.
ECO Mode promotes a cleaner kitchen air quality without the work of manually turning the range hood on or off. KOBE’s Eco Mode features an automatic mechanism that runs the range hood on QuietMode™ setting for 10 minutes every hour to remove excess moisture, microscopic particles and odor.
Multi-Style hood can be installed as an under cabinet or a stand alone wall mount. This versatile feature gives the freedom to install the range hood in any kind of kitchen setting without limitation. (Duct cover is included in wall mount hood only)
A parametric panel increases static air pressure by limiting airflow space. Panel may be opened or removed to access the filters for cleaning purposes. Parametric panel apply to KOBE Brillia CHX30 Series only.
KOBE uses 2 types of blower systems to maximize CFM and filtration while minimizing noise and power consumption. The types of blower systems used are Twin Vertical Turbine Impeller and Single Horizontal Squirrel Cage.
1) For optimal performance, clean the range hood surface and baffles regularly.
2) NEVER USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS, PADS, OR CLOTHS.
3) To Clean Hood Surface:
4) To Clean Baffle Filter/Spacers (for Baffle Filter models only):
5) To Clean Oil Containers, Safety Screens and Impellers (for Oil Container models only)
A: The recommended distance from the bottom of the range hood to the cooking surface is 26″~30″ for under the cabinet and wall mount style hoods, 30″~36″ for island hoods and 30″~36″ for Dual Blower (1200 CFM) hood (accept Built-In hoods).