Induction hobs with built in ventilation - advice needed

5 years ago

We are looking at purchasing an induction hob with built-in ventilation/extraction for our new kitchen peninsula, which will also have a breakfast bar with 3-4 barstools.

We’re currently looking at three models:
- Miele KMDA 7774 FL
- Siemens EX875LX34E
- BORA Basic

We would love to hear your experience with any of these, or hear about other high quality models that we should be considering.

How effective are they? Also how quiet and easy to clean?

There aren’t many reviews out there, so any advice would much appreciated, as they are a significant investment.

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Craighead & Woolf - Kitchen Interior Design

5 years ago

Hi Susanna, our designers received some training from Bora just yesterday and without a doubt the brand is far superior than others. It is often more expensive than others but we always advise our clients that a good extractor is worth the extra pennies in a new kitchen especially if you are creating a large living / kitchen space. It is also very easy to clean as are most induction hobs. The extractor filter can be lifted out of place and popped into the dishwasher...simple! If you do decide to purchase the Bora model its incredibly important that you or your designer ensures that the correct ducting is put in place to ensure the best efficiency of the appliance. Bora provide their own which we always recommend to use. Assuming that the correct duct etc is put in place the Bora will be a very quiet appliance to run. Good luck with your kitchen!

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Luke BORA ASM London
5 years ago
Hi Susanna, I work for BORA - if you have any questions about the BORA Basic please let me know. You can message me here or drop me an email l.salter@bora.com thanks.
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Evan
5 years ago
Hi Susanna - I'm in the process of making the same decision. Any insights would be appreciated as there's still not much information out there about the new-ish models by some of the more traditional manufacturers.
Susanna Kalitowski
Original Author
5 years ago
Hi Evan,

In the end we went for the Miele version, as it was significantly cheaper than Bora (purchased from the Midle outlet near Oxford), and we liked it better than the Samsung version. However, we haven’t used it yet, as our kitchen is still being built! It should be installed in a few weeks.

Good luck with your decision!
smshawe
5 years ago
Hi Susanna,

Would love to know how you have been getting on with your Miele induction hob, with the integrated extraction. Are you happy with it? Many thanks.
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Luke BORA ASM London
5 years ago
Take a look at this article from a kitchen tech blogger https://medium.com/@thekitchenguy_/bora-steps-ahead-of-the-competition-91f120cc76e0
Susanna Kalitowski
Original Author
5 years ago
Hi smshawe,
We love it! We’ve been using it since early September and have no complaints. It is really easy to clean and looks great. The extraction is quiet and effective. Would definitely recommend.
smshawe
5 years ago
Thank you so much for the update Susanna, that‘s really useful feedback. Do you have it to extract outside or recirculate inside? We want to install on an island and have concrete floors and ceilings, but concerned about it not clearing smells. Any insight you can offer would be very much appreciated, thank you.
smshawe
5 years ago
Hi Luke, thank you for providing the link to the recent review of the Bora product range. Bora certainly gets the thumbs up from The Kitchen Guy, it’s a great review. Can you let me know when the newer model of the classic will be available in the UK please, which he refers to in his article, as that is currently my preferred model? We are more than happy to hold off our purchase, if there’s a newer/improved model on the way.
Susanna Kalitowski
Original Author
5 years ago
Hi smshawe, ours is extracted outside, as it is installed on a peninsula rather than an island. It works perfectly in terms of clearing smells etc. Unfortunately I can't comment on how it works without an external vent.
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Luke BORA ASM London
5 years ago
smshawe - can you drop me a message or email me at l.salter@bora.com thanks.
HU-910146065
5 years ago
We have just ordered this one from Novy http://www.novy.com/products/detail/1821-novy-panorama we tested it in the kitchen showroom and it did work really well. It looks beautiful too.
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User
5 years ago
I agree look at Novy.com - amazing quality - happy to give you the my contact at Novy in the UK - also we fitting a Miele one in Jan - you can always come to Abingdon to the Miele centre and use the product in their showroom. ( they also have a clearance part where items are returned from the likes of John Lewis damaged box! so gets rejected ) My customer saved 40% on the REAL selling price - they were very happy - Hopes that helps - will up date once we have fitted the Miele one in Jan
smshawe
5 years ago
Luke I’ve sent you an email, thanks.

HU-910146065, looks a sleek system, but would prefer not to have something moving up and down.

Thinkdoors - Quality Kitchen Doors, would be interested to hear how the Miele performs once installed, will it be recirculation? Thank you for the tip about the Miele showroom and sell off. Do they actually cook food on the hob or just demonstrate steam being extracted, definitely worth a trip across there to see it in action?
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User
5 years ago
At Miele u can bring u own food and cook - yes we filtering will be into the room - thanks
Hiral Patel
5 years ago
Hey thinkdoors would you recommend the novy one? Hob and Extractor?
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User
5 years ago
Hi both are quality products - we fitting the Miele one at the end of the month so soon will see how good it is from the customers point of view. Only thought Novy have been making over 50 years and offer 5 year warranty - everything they do is quality. What I do like its easy to clean - very simple which I think is great these days. I think you would be happy with both - so will be down to price and how it looks for your kitchen. Hope this helps a bit. Thanks Simon
Apul Shah
5 years ago
Hi Hiral Patel, did you end up buying the Novy 1821 with built in Extractor Fan, if so, what do you think of it?

Hi Thinkdoors, have you fitting any more Novy 1821's and what has been the feedback.

I went to the Ideal Home Exhibition on 24.03.19 and Cooks & Company based in Nottingham gave the a prime space on the showcase and the product does look great and very clean in amodern kitchen, ony issue is I cannot find anything about it in the UK interms of independant reviews. Any help would be great.

Thanks

Apul
Susanna Kalitowski
Original Author
5 years ago
Just a update on the Miele model. We’ve been using it for 6 months now and absolutely love it. No regrets! Wouldn’t go for another type of extraction.
Apul Shah
5 years ago
Hi Susanna, thanks for the update. How do you find the exctrator with taller Pots and Pans? Does it still work effectiently to remove fumes, steam and smells ?
Apul Shah
5 years ago
Also how load is it?
Hiral Patel
5 years ago
I didn't go for the novy.
Apul Shah
5 years ago
Hi Hiral, you were asking about the Novy earlier in the thread, what did you go for in the end and why did you not go for the Novy ? did you find any bad reviews about it? Thanks Apul
Jay
2 years ago
Hi ,
Just jumping onto this thread … Jan 2022 and we are in very similar position and dilemma or will be soon , has there been any developments or new products or even different brands we should be looking at .. it still seems to be limited to info as to pricing and what is out there … I do know there are now much cheaper generic brands and similar products but I also know some of these will no way be good as what has been described on here

For us it’s getting a good product at a mid range price …

I suspect the bora product maybe out of our price range though it has a very good rep.

I heard seimen are now doing one .. anyone out there own one ?

Can anyone please tell me where the Miele demo showroom is exactly to view their product ?

On the a40 near Oxford somewhere ? ..

Thank you in advance
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User
2 years ago
Fairacres, Marcham Rd, Abingdon OX14 1TW
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User
2 years ago
tel number 0330 160 6600
Jay
2 years ago
Thank you thinkdoors Q K!

That’s great !
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Luke BORA ASM London
2 years ago
Hi Jay, great to hear that Bora has a good rep!! Just to confirm the price point of Bora is the same or possibly less than the other brands you mentioned.
Jay
2 years ago
Thanks Luke. .. I take it you work or rep for bora .. is there any opportunity to look at the product anywhere west. ?? Cheers
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Luke BORA ASM London
2 years ago
Yes I look after North London, herts, Essex, Bucks and a few other Counties for Bora. If you have any questions just let me know. You can find local dealers via this link https://www.bora.com/gb/gb/service/find-a-distributor/
Susanna Kalitowski
Original Author
2 years ago
Just to update everyone we are still very happy with the Miele model 3 years later. We bought it from the Miele outlet in Abingdon so it was significantly cheaper than the sticker price.
Jay
2 years ago
Thanks susanna ,

That’s great to hear … is it reasonably quiet and do they actually do what say on the tin so to speak … you have had for 3 years so a good guide as you no doubt have put it through it paces

we are having to go down this route because of various restrictions we have and design hurdles with installing

Cheers
Susanna Kalitowski
Original Author
2 years ago
It’s not silent by any means but it’s not as loud as a lot of extractors we’ve heard. It does suck steam and cooking odours away, and it looks really nice. The fan comes on and increases power as pans get to cooking temperature, but if you’re not fond of that it’s easy enough to turn back down. The vent and filter are east to remove and pop in the dishwasher and it’s as good as new after three years.
Hiral Patel
2 years ago
I went for the Bora classic 2.0 in the end. Highly recommended. No issues, although the after service has been good.

100% go and have a demo
Jay
2 years ago
thanks Hiral,

is the ease of cleaning the filter and vents as described by Susanna the same with your bora.. any comments on the noise for your bora ?
Hiral Patel
2 years ago
Yes easy to clean, can put the filter in a dishwasher. The noise comes from underneath, it's not quite, but I wouldn't say the noise is too much
Jay
2 years ago
thanks Hiral ..

appreciate your heads up
morsenet
last year
Hi. A year on…we have just had a novy easy recirculating 1861 put in. It’s pretty impressive. Our dilemma is that the installation manual says you should have a grille type exit point in the plinth ( as does the German help line) but our kitchen company has said we don’t need one. They do have it on email record from the novy rep that actually you don’t need one so now we don’t know what to do. The design line would be ruined by cutting a grille into the plinth and anyway there is a gap above the plinth everywhere so air gets out. However, we wonder if not putting one in would invalidate the five year warrantee. Any advice please?
kayte99
last year
Hi Morsenet! I’m considering getting the Novy 1861 too and supplier also said no grill required for the outgoing air. I wonder did you ever find out anything definitive about the guarantee if there is no grill outlet?? Also, do you still love it??? It’s a big investment and is it really as quiet and effective as they say it is?? Any lingering kitchen smells???
Isla Cherry
last year
Hi I have the Novy Panorama 1841. I am not sure about the grille type exit point but we don't have one. The previous owners had the kitchen fitted. The unit is less than 3 years old. The right side of the hob is flashing errors and it has taken over 7 working days to get an engineer to come and replace the board. The hob is brilliant when working and really quiet. I think the aftersales service (through Aga Rangemaster) is far from efficient. With the Brexit delays you would think they might stock a few spart parts to mitigate the delays. Its been two weeks without a hob. A five year guarantee is excellent. I could recommend the product but not the aftercare.

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