Customer Reviews for Kucht - 30 inches - Externally Vented - Wall Range Hood - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
5
Absolutely beautiful and functional
on December 28, 2022
Posted by: Corka754
from Chicago
I had a vision years ago to install red range hood. When I found this one online I decided to go for it. It’s the center piece of my kitchen. No more cooking odors and it’s very easy to keep clean.
Only had it for about a week, but it seems to do a good job, and is significantly quieter than our previous fan (although ductwork also changed, so not sure if that's related). Wish it didn't have the huge Kucht log displayed so prominently.
The manual is atrocious. Firstly, it reads like it was written by a non-english speaker. For example, after cleaning the filter, "install it as what it is as before." More importantly, it has exactly zero detail on operation. OK, I can figure out in general how to turn it on and use it, but so much detail is needed and missing, such as: - how to set the clock - I can't figure this out - there is a timer, which I think I've figured out, but definitely should have had instructions - doesn't mention whether baffles can go in the dishwasher
Also, the LCD display (clock, etc.) is difficult to read from my height (5' 5"). For a product which is inherently going to be mounted high, they should have designed a display that could be read from a lower angle. If I were 6' it would look fine!
Seriously, well worth it. Sucks all the smoke and smell from cooking right up. This thing is a beast. I cook with cast iron on a gas range. My whole living area and kitchen are an open concept. Definitely not quiet but I didn't expect it to be. Easy to install for my husband but he is a tradesman and thought the instructions would not be easy for the layman.
I purchased this range hood about two weeks. With my previous one, my kids would often have to run to our smoke alarm to fan it out as it would go off while frying on the stove. With this Kucht brand, you can literally see the suction power as it draws the smoke in. My smoke alarm hasn't gone off yet, while frying the same type foods. I love it, and so do my kids lol.