Built-in/Insert Range Hoods 900 CFM Ducted / Ductless Stainless Steel Kitchen Vent Hoods IKB02

Very happy with features, power, noise level and aesthetic. I originally purchased because it indicated that this unit could be ventless. My contractor told me that it would not work well with the ventless setup, so be cautioned if you are purchasing for a ventless setup.

Quality unit.

The unit is easy to install (we exhaust through a 6in round aluminum flex pipe converted to a rectangular 3 1/2 x 10in ducting to our garage roof. Total length about 15ft of pipe+duct). The gesture function is really practical and easy to use. Amazingly quite on max speed 4. Lighting is bright and a warm white colour (slightly yellowish) which is easy on the eyes.

It easily sucks a Kleenex tissue to the filters. The steel filters (baffles) go on easily, so it should be a breeze to remove them and regularly wash them in the dishwasher.

Solid construction with no issues. The motor seems well built out of aluminum so minimal heat retention.

Cons:
Instructions were relatively complete, however, I would have appreciated a clearer picture of how the filter baffles bar gets installed. Had to spend 10 minutes trying to figure it out. Still not sure if I installed it correctly. But everything works great.

Next, there is a clear plastic tray type of component that I have no idea where to install this. What is its purpose?

Conclusion:
After one day of use, we love it! The house air seems fresher and the sound is really not loud. On full speed 4, we could keep it running and not have to raise our voices or drive everyone nuts!
Great buy so far! Well worth the $400 cdn.

Very stylish, very well built solid gourmet style hood vent. It's really cool senses steam and turns itself on when high. Love the motion hand sensing. Only small wish was that the lighting was brighter. It doesn't light up nearly as well as the under cabinet tape lighting does.

This unit was purchased because of the positive reviews and because my condo's HOA forbids venting to the outside. So, the range hood was built with this unit and two slots were cut on either side of the hood near the ceiling to allow the filtered air to escape. When boiling water on the front burners, half the steam is not pulled into the hood but, instead, condenses on the outside of it. The unit is louder than expected and the lights are dimmer than I would prefer.
When I contacted customer service about the weak draw, the rep suggested using only the back two burners.