Benck
I needed a hood to suck grill smoke out of my outdoor kitchen area. It is under a flat roof section against a window into kitchen. So very important to NOT have a lot of smoke as the wind will push it into any opening on this side of house. Everything I read said to get a 1200+ cfm fan, but I found none with such a nice low profile as this one, although it is 900 cfm. It does an adequate job of removing most smoke, but not all of it as is probably to be expected. To further reduce effectiveness, It would have blocked our views if set the recommended 33" above grill surface, so we are quite a bit higher.
The fan is truly quiet and no issues with gesture controls or using remote. The lighting is more than adequate. My biggest challenge was having to mount closer to the roof than the included square duct covers would allow. I had to cut metal brackets and shrouds down with a metal cutoff saw, which turned out being much easier than it sounds. So if you are at all handy or have a handy person assisting, do NOT let this factor stop you from buying. It can be done!
I feel this is ideally suited for over a standard range, but also works okay for over a grill. Problem is when grill lid is closed, the smoke comes out the back well behind the vents and when grill lid is open, the smoke comes out well in front of the vents. I added Plexiglas to divert the smoke from back up into vents that I remove after cooking. (not shown). I am working on a more permanent solution for basically expanding the hood wider and lower with plexiglass to not block window AND capture more smoke.
Bottom line is I would buy this again. It is beautiful and well made and great stainless steel. It gets 65% of the smoke out of the area and my wife loves it. The latter being very important! Oh, and the price was right too.
| Air Flow Capacity | 900 Cubic Feet Per Minute |
|---|---|
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Noise Level | 65 dB |
| Mounting Type | Island Mount |
| Included Components | Remote Control, 6" Air Outlet, Charcoal Filter, installation Parts and Screws, User manual, 3-Prong Plug |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Number of Speeds | 4 |
| Item Weight | 83 Pounds |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Wattage | 230 watts |
| Filter Type | Baffle |
| Item Form | Hanging" or "Mounted |
| Specification Met | NFPA 96 |
| Ventilation Type | Ducted |
| Manufacturer | IKTCH |
| UPC | 695510602433 |
| Brand Name | IKTCH |
| Model Info | IKIS02-36 |
| Item Weight | 83 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 23.62 x 35.23 x 50.15 inches |
| Item model number | IKIS02-36 |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 20 Kilowatt Hours |
| Part Number | IKIS02-36 |
| Special Features | Stainless Steel,Energy Efficient,Adjustable,Led Lights,Lighting,Durable,Touch Control,Heavy-duty Cooking |
| Airflow Displacement | 900 Cubic Feet Per Minute |
| Cooling Vents | 1 |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
