Who is a venting hob for?

Households planning a cooking island

An integrated extractor lets you create an island without an overhead extractor hood. However, you’ll need to allow enough space beneath the worktop for the hob and its installation.

Households without a planned external vent

Recirculation can avoid the need to install ducting to the outside, if the model supports this mode. Check which kit is required, the air path and access to the filters.

People replacing an existing hob

Before choosing a venting hob, compare its cut-out and the space it takes up beneath the worktop with your current installation. UFC-Que Choisir notes that models measuring 70 to 80 cm wide are better suited to a first-time installation than to a replacement.

What should you check before choosing?

Venting hob with extraction

Consider this if: you can confirm that an external vent, a duct route and enough space beneath the worktop are all suitable for the model you’ve chosen.

Things to allow for: extraction also requires an adequate air supply, particularly if you have a combustion appliance.

Venting hob with recirculation

Consider this if: an external vent isn’t practical and the model explicitly supports recirculation.

Things to allow for: an odour filter, possibly a compatible kit, and access for maintenance.

Separate hob and extractor hood

Consider this if: your existing cut-out or cabinetry can’t accommodate the venting hob you want, and a separate extractor hood suits your kitchen.

The trade-off: the extractor hood needs its own space above or near the cooking area.

Priority What to check My needs
Fitting Compare the cut-out, cabinet width and available height beneath the worktop with the diagram for the exact model. Also check the drawers and the route for the extractor components. I’m replacing an existing hob: I want to know whether the new installation will fit the worktop and cabinetry without blocking my drawers.
Ventilation Check which mode the hob supports. For extraction, have the external vent, duct and air supply checked; for recirculation, check the kit, filters and air path. I want my island to remain free of an overhead extractor hood, but I need to choose a ventilation mode that works in my kitchen.
Filters Identify the grease filters and, for recirculation, the odour filter. Check which parts are included, the maintenance instructions and whether you’ll be able to access the filters once the hob is installed. I want to maintain the filters without having to dismantle the cabinetry.
Cooking and extraction Compare results obtained using the same installation mode, then compare noise levels using similar speeds and measurement methods. Check that the cooking zones suit your pans. When I use large pans, the cooking zones matter just as much as the extraction. A single airflow figure doesn’t tell me what I need to know about both.

What mistakes should you avoid?

  • Assuming a venting hob will fit the same space as your old hob

    A venting hob may need a different cut-out and more space beneath the worktop. UFC-Que Choisir notes that models measuring 70 to 80 cm wide are better suited to a first-time installation than to a replacement.

    Measure the worktop, cabinet and drawers, then compare them with the fitting diagram for the exact model before you order.

    You may need to alter the worktop, cabinetry, drawers or plinth.

  • Choosing recirculation without checking the accessories

    Recirculation requires an odour filter that’s compatible with the model; the installation kit may be sold separately from the hob.

    Check the kit reference, what it contains, the filter type and whether you’ll be able to access it after installation. For the CIARRA ONE hob featured below, the Joybuy France listing states that CBEHKIT installation accessories are sold separately.

  • Comparing appliances based only on their stated airflow rate

    UFC-Que Choisir’s testing protocol explains that grease capture can vary considerably between extraction and recirculation. An airflow figure on its own also won’t tell you how noisy an appliance is under comparable conditions.

    Compare measurements taken using the same method and in the mode you plan to use. Check the conditions that apply to the noise figures.

  • Forgetting about the air supply when using extraction

    An installation that vents air outside removes air from the room. Electrolux warns that without replacement air, extraction can affect the operation of a stove.

    Before work begins, have your existing ventilation and any relevant combustion appliances checked, then follow the installation instructions for your chosen model.

A few brands to compare

These brand examples can help you identify the documents and accessories to compare; they don’t guarantee that a particular model will be compatible with your kitchen.

Bosch

Bosch offers separate accessories for installing venting hobs in recirculation or extraction mode.

  • According to Bosch Home Appliances France, the 17007181 recirculation kit is designed for worktops at least 70 cm deep, while the 17007182 extraction kit specifies a minimum depth of 60 cm.
  • Check the required depth and kit compatibility for the exact hob and installation.

Electrolux

Electrolux publishes product details for venting hobs, along with installation documents.

  • The Electrolux France product sheet for model KCC83443 describes an 80 cm venting hob with four cooking zones.
  • The stated width doesn’t replace the cut-out measurements or the installation instructions for that model.

Elica

The NikolaTesla range includes venting hobs, with fitting requirements that vary between models.

  • Elica describes the NikolaTesla Fit as suitable for 60 cm cabinets. For the 72 cm Fit 3Z, Elica specifies a 56 × 49 cm cut-out.
  • These details apply to specific models: check the version you’re ordering and its installation diagram.

Siemens

Siemens provides detailed dimensions for some inductionAir venting hobs.

  • The Siemens France product sheet for the ED611BS16E gives overall dimensions of 223 × 592 × 522 mm.
  • These dimensions alone aren’t enough to confirm the cut-out, cabinet space or air route.

A venting hob available from Joybuy

This hob combines induction cooking with an integrated extractor for a kitchen without an overhead extractor hood. Check its installation documents to see whether it suits your cabinetry and planned ventilation mode.

CIARRA ONE CBBEH594BBFF 59 cm venting induction hob

CIARRA ONE CBBEH594BBFF, 59 cm venting hob

This induction hob with an integrated extractor lets you cook without an overhead extractor hood. Its product title lists four cooking zones, Boost and Flex functions, and Plasma⁺. The Joybuy France listing states that CBEHKIT installation accessories are sold separately. Before choosing this model, check what the kit contains, which ventilation mode you plan to use and the clearance required beneath the worktop.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a venting hob directly replace my induction hob?

Not necessarily. UFC-Que Choisir notes that venting models measuring 70 to 80 cm wide are better suited to a first-time installation than to a replacement. Compare your existing cut-out, cabinetry, drawers and the space beneath the worktop with the diagram for the model you’re considering.

Should you choose recirculation or extraction for an island?

Consider extraction if an external vent, duct and suitable air supply can all be confirmed. If an external vent isn’t practical, check that the hob supports recirculation and find out which odour filter and any additional kit you’ll need, as well as the maintenance requirements.

Why check the air supply before installing an extractor?

Extraction removes air from the room. Electrolux warns that without replacement air, it can affect the operation of a stove. Have the ventilation and any relevant combustion appliances checked before work begins.

When should you maintain a venting hob’s filters?

Follow the instructions for the model you’ve installed: requirements vary depending on the filters and ventilation mode. For recirculation, check whether the odour filter needs replacing or can be regenerated, and make sure you can access it after installation.

Can you directly compare performance in recirculation and extraction modes?

Compare the modes separately and take the test conditions into account. UFC-Que Choisir explains in its testing protocol that grease-capture efficiency can vary considerably depending on the installation mode. A measurement taken in one mode therefore doesn’t, on its own, describe performance in the other configuration.