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Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.
Item Details
A Buyers Guide - Rangehoods
ILC Reference NO 81:20:600
Item sourced from ILC ACT database
Short Description
A rangehood is installed above a stove or cooktop to remove cooking
fumes, grease, heat and steam via an exhaust fan. Units are
electrically operated and generally have lights to illuminate the cooking area. Ducted or recirculating designs with filters are available and models can have retractable or fixed hoods.
Caution
These are general suggestions - if you experience considerable difficulty in performing activities of daily living, consult an occupational therapist or the ILC.
More Details
Consider
Location and space available
The manufacturer's guidelines must be followed to set the range hood at the appropriate height above the cooktop or stove. A minimum height of 600mm and a maximum of 800 mm is often recommended, but requirements for gas and electric ranges can vary.
The width of the rangehood required
This relates directly to the width of the cooktop. Manufacturers give guidelines as to range hood size and suitability
Efficiency of exhaust
Lighting effectiveness
Noise level
Features
Variable fan speed or a number of set fan speeds
Indicator lights
Safety feature - fire cut out at 80 degrees centigrade
Slimline - designed to fit in a cupboard
Glass visor
Fan delay off option
Filter clean indicator
The following factors should be considered
Ducting to outside wall or recirculating models requirements.
Cost to purchase, install and run.
Warranty length and conditions.
Controls
Because of the height requirements of rangehoods, they may be difficult to reach when sitting. The use of an 'easireacher' and a retractable model rangehood with an automatic setting that turns it on / off when it is pulled out / in may assist.
Controls should be able to be viewed and reached easily.
Soft touch pads, rocker type switches and dials are available.
Controls are located in a variety of positions - at the front and the rear of the hood.
Automatic programming to cut off / switch on while sliding in / out can assist - this must be preset initially.
For further information check choice magazine, the Yellow Pages of the telephone book or talk to a retailer. We are interested to receive feedback on the information we provide. If there is something we should add or need to change, please let us know.
Models
ON THE WALL MODELS
Freestanding design over cook top. Easy installation. Can also be built underneath cabinets as an appealing feature of the kitchen design.
SLIDE OUT MODELS
Under cupboard design with interchangeable front fascia to suit kitchen decor.
INTEGRATED MODELS
Designed to be built into the kitchen cabinet so the rangehood is unseen.
Cleaning Requirements
. Cleaning requirements - grease filters should be easily reached, removed and replaced. Some are suitable for washing in the dishwasher, otherwise washing by hand is required. Recirculating designs can have charcoal filters that require replacing.
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