I've only used it a few times and did manage to knock over and crash a ceramic utensil holder when I lowered the vent, but I guess that's my problem. I did use it with a grill pan on the burner doing some small steaks with the fan on high and the smoke was definitely wafting to the ceiling, not being totally sucked in by the vent. But it has definitely solved a design problem since we have a very high cathedral ceiling in our kitchen which made an overhead vent impossible. But I must say, it looks so cool and makes me feel very Jetsons space age!
Pros: Design, easy to use, Innovative
Cons: not sure yet how well it sucks in all the smoke
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
2
Will not properly recess after use
on July 3, 2015
Posted by: Brad
from The Woodlands, Texas
Verified Purchase:No
We bought this unit a couple years ago, along with the KitchenAide cooktop, refrigerator, oven, warming drawer & microwave. The motor that pulls the vent fan back down does not work properly to recess the unit back to the non-use position. Ours sticks about 4" above the cooktop & locks up. Can't get it to move at all. Also just scheduled technician thru KitchenAide to have the "3rd" ice maker installed in the fridge. KitchenAide not what they used to be.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from kitchenaid.comBy October 1, 2017
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Customer Rating
5
Love this downdraft!!
on November 9, 2017
Posted by: Anonymous
from Washington, United States
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought this downdraft, and had it installed a few weeks ago, and really like it!! It works great, and is so much taller than our last one, so it doesn't such the burner flame out!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Great for our space!
on April 17, 2018
Posted by: KBevins
from Illinois
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought this for our remodeled kitchen and it looks great and is fairly quiet and fits great into our island.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Not too loud
on June 7, 2018
Posted by: cjg77
from Washington State
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was afraid I wouldn't use a load venting system, but this one is not overpowering.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Downdraft Review
on May 13, 2019
Posted by: Wonderdog
from B.C.
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Happy with the product. Works well with the cooktop burners closest to the downdraft. Not as well with the burners further away unless fan on high.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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