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PERFORMANCE & AIRFLOW REQUIREMENT

During cooking the volume of air in the kitchen must be renewed on average 10 to 12 times each hour. The De Dietrich Hood Collection has appliances which range in power from 450m3/h to 1200m3/h so there is something to suit every requirement.

A simple calculation can be done to establish the necessary airflow: volume of the room multiplied by 10. For fast cooking which produces a lot of cooking fumes, an extra reserve should also be allowed for. For example: a room with a volume of 18m3 (9m2 of surface and 2m height) requires a 80m3/h hood.

SILENCE INSIDE

De Dietrich offers a complete range of ultra quiet appliances. The sound levels will vary according to the design of the hood, its installation and airflow. The models indentified by the trademark "Silence Inside" have insulated motors mounted on shock absorbers, with sound levels which may be as low as 34dB(A); quieter than the sound of a baby breathing!

EXTRACTION OR RECIRCULATION

The most effective way to use a hood is in extraction mode with the hood connected to an external wall so all steam and cooking fumes are extracted outside through the ducting.

For those kitchens where outside extraction isn't an option, most De Dietrich hoods can be supplied to operate in recirculation mode. Air flow is passed through carbon filters which absorb the cooking fumes before recycling clean air back into the kitchen.

FILTERS

Metal Grease Filter: all De Dietrich grease filters are stainless steel and contain a special mesh which captures and locks away the grease from cooking fumes. Once saturated, they can be easily removed and cleaned in a dishwasher.

Carbon Filter: carbon filters are used in recirculation mode only and should be removed from any hood with outside extraction. They work by drawing cooking fumes and odours into the carbon filter and neutralising the air through carbon particles before recycling clean air back into the kitchen. Periodically the carbon filters require replacing.

Saturation Indicator: a warning light indicates when the filter is saturated and in need of cleaning in order to be restored to full efficiency.

PERIMETER EXTRACTION

This simple technology delivers better extraction with less noise, using less energy. When warm air touches the large cooler glass or steel surface of the hood, the air contracts allowing quicker and more efficient extraction into the surrounding vent.

DELAYED STOP

Once cooking has finished and the hood has been switched off, De Dietrich hoods continue to operate to remove the last of cooking fumes or steam from the kitchen. Depending on the power level selected, the hood will continue to operate for up to fifteen minutes.

LIGHTING

All De Dietrich hoods feature halogen lights. This bright white light provides illumination to the work surface below which is natural, powerful and well diffused. The hood lights also create a soft, ambient and atmospheric look to a kitchen when used alone.