Customer reviews from cafeappliances.com
Caf - 36 inches - Convertible - Wall Range Hood - Matte Black
Average customer rating
4
(9 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 9 reviews
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83%of customers recommend this product.
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5 out of
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Customer Reviews for Caf - 36 inches - Convertible - Wall Range Hood - Matte Black
Customer Rating
4
Great look
on May 17, 2026
Posted by: Steve33145
from Delaware
Great look matches the Cafe products very well. Lights could be brighter.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
Nice Unit, Poor Lighting
on January 19, 2026
Posted by: Joesi
from Bothell, WA
Nice looking unit with quiet, good ventilation. The only drawback is the design of the lighting. It is not bright enough and does not wash the back wall much at all. It would be nice if the light covered both the cooktop and the back splash behind the cooktop. As it is now, we have uneven lighting. In a world of creative LED lighting options, this unit's lighting seems behind the times. We purchased it because it went well with the other Cafe appliances we purchased as a package. If I have known about the lighting issue, we would have gone a different direction on the hood.
The attached image was taken during the day, when it is light, and yet you can see the shadow line on the back splash. In the evening this is drastically pronounced and we often check to see if the light on the vent is turned on because it is so dim on the cooktop and backsplash compared to the rest of the lighting in the kitchen. It would be great if they offered a brighter bulb option for replacement and perhaps a retrofit for broader light pattern.
Response from cafeappliances.comBy Julia, Cafe, January 21, 2026
We appreciate you providing your feedback on this vent hood's lighting. We will be sure to share your thoughts with the proper teams for further review.
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Customer Rating
5
Stylist and mighty
on July 4, 2025
Posted by: MommaCass
from Selbyville, De
I love the simple sleek design. Airflow is strong and not overly noisy. I have been impressed with this smallish yet powerful vent.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
2
Description is wrong
on August 16, 2024
Posted by: Bdieter
Be aware the description on the website is wrong, they changed the build of the hood recently and did not update the website. GOOD JOB GE . This hood can not be vented out the rear like the website says. I will say it is really nice looking sitting in a box in my living room, wish we could have used it.
Response from cafeappliances.comBy Charlie, Cafe_Appliances, August 20, 2024
The vent hood can be vented from the top. We apologize for any confusion. We recommend referring to page 9 of the installation manual at this link here:
https://products-salsify.geappliances.com/image/upload/s--e1VaIDeW--/s4fqtcjjqlbgx9wjlhte.pdf?_ga=2.21048827.1793909802.1724161232-7431730.1722259264
https://products-salsify.geappliances.com/image/upload/s--e1VaIDeW--/s4fqtcjjqlbgx9wjlhte.pdf?_ga=2.21048827.1793909802.1724161232-7431730.1722259264
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Customer Rating
5
Easy to use and clean!
on March 5, 2024
Posted by: Dmc12
from Delaware
Sleek, easy to use, easy to maintain and it works. Love how it looks in our kitchen!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cafeappliances.com
Customer Rating
4
Large Hood Matching Range
on February 4, 2024
Posted by: RGNH
from New England
Pretty - purchased to match the stove and it does. Wish the lighting was a bit stronger and the buttons a bit larger to accommodate larger print. Brightens up the room because it's white. Does give some light to the cook top but it could be better.
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Customer Rating
3
Looks great - mediocre performance.
on January 15, 2024
Posted by: JasonD
from Pennsylvania
We went with this hood instead of a custom fabricated wood hood with insert because it looked perfect for our kitchen remodel. Functionally, however, it leaves a lot to be desired.
We have it installed above the coordinating CAFE 36" gas rangetop. The distance between the rangetop body and bottom of the hood is 36" which is the max recommended but within spec. The actual cooking surface is higher. The installation is wall mounted, exhausting directly outside using the optional damper piece. There are no restrictions that would otherwise block flow.
The issue is that on the front 3 burners, which are the most powerful and the ones used for frying/boiling, half of the smoke or steam doesn't get captured by the vent fan, even on the maximum CFM mode. pushing the pan to the back burners fixes this, but ruins cooking functionality.
It's almost like the hood should stick out another 6" past the wall, or the installation limitation should be 6" lower. Either way, it's disappointing that this doesn't work as intended. We will be searching for a better solution as to not have smoke and steam ruining our new kitchen.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cafeappliances.comBy Lauren, Café_Appliances, January 25, 2024
Hi there - thank you for providing detailed feedback about your experience with our hood. We appreciate your thorough review and apologize for any inconvenience. To address the issue you're facing, we recommend checking the "Fan fails to circulate air" troubleshooting tips section on page 25 of the manual: https://products-salsify.geappliances.com/image/upload/s--CJB8EQte--/kh0kujdnbf3sirwibvpt.pdf -- Additionally, you can perform the tissue test by turning the vent fan on high and holding a tissue under the vent area. If the suction doesn't hold the tissue, please ensure proper installation of the fan ductwork. If the vent is installed properly and is still not drawing, we recommend scheduling service by calling 1-800-432-2737 or schedule online at https://www.cafeappliances.com/support/schedule-service -- We hope these steps help improve your kitchen ventilation and if there is anything we can assist with please don’t hesitate to reach out. Take care. Lauren@Café
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Customer Rating
5
Cafe Hood
on March 20, 2023
Posted by: LD007
It’s so beautiful we love the way it looks in our kitchen above the cooktop.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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