Gaggenau AT400700 Broschüre

At the onset of a project, builders and architects

should immediately start thinking about the

ventilation question. In fact, the question should

be addressed when the decision for an open

or closed kitchen is made. The best solution

requires advanced planning. Without it, there

are often regrets later.

If the building requirements allow it, you will

probably choose a traditional

air extraction system,

which directs cooking fumes outside either

directly or via a ventilation duct. Extraction also

eliminates odors effectively, but it is important

to design the exhaust air lines as straight as

possible, without any deflection.

If, for constructional reasons, air extraction

is not possible,

air recirculation,

meaning the

recirculation of clean air into the kitchen, is

definitely an option. Today’s recirculation appli-

ances offer nearly the same performance as

extractors. With the innovative backsplash

ventilation, a highly efficient recirculation venti-

lator is now on the market. Most Gaggenau

ventilation hoods can be used for both air ex-

traction and recirculation.

In both cases, kitchen odors are conducted

through a highly effective stainless steel grease

filter, which retains the grease particles and

prevents the inside of the hood and the exhaust

air ducts from deposits. In recirculation mode,

an additional activated charcoal filter eliminates

odor particles. All Gaggenau grease filters can

be easily cleaned in the dishwasher. Activated

charcoal filters need to be exchanged in just a

few easy steps approximately twice a year.

Once the decision of air extraction versus recir-

culation has been made, there is a variety of

attractive, highly individual and very quiet venti-

lation appliances from which to choose. All are

perfect in design and function, matching any

kitchen style.

When moving into a new house or apartment,

the topic of kitchen ventilation is rarely high on

people’s agenda – but that is exactly where it

belongs!