{"product_id":"luxair-90cm-downdraft-cooker-hood","title":"90cm Downdraft Cooker Hood","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLuxair 90cm downdraft cooker hood\u003c\/strong\u003e rises directly from your worktop to extract steam, smoke, and cooking odours at source — with no overhead hood, no chimney stack, and no disruption to the open sightlines of your kitchen. Available in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel with black glass\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003efull matt black\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's the premium extraction choice for kitchen islands, open-plan living spaces, and any kitchen where an overhead hood would compromise the design. Backed by a \u003cstrong\u003e7-year parts and labour warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e and available for next-day UK delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Only Downdraft Cooker Hood in the UK That Rises to 500mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost downdraft extractors rise to around 300–350mm enough for standard pan depths, but limiting with larger pots, woks, and high-sided cookware. The Luxair 90cm downdraft rises to a full \u003cstrong\u003e500mm above the worktop surface\u003c\/strong\u003e — 40–60% taller than comparable models on the UK market. That extra height means the extraction panel sits closer to where steam actually forms during high-heat cooking, capturing it before it disperses into the room. For serious cooking with large pans, it's the difference between an extractor that works and one that struggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 850 m³\/hr — The Extraction Rate This Style of Cooking Demands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsland cooking is inherently harder to extract than wall-mounted hob cooking — there's no surrounding cabinetry to contain rising steam, and the open space around an island allows cooking vapours to spread in all directions. The Luxair downdraft counters this with \u003cstrong\u003e850 m³\/hr of extraction power\u003c\/strong\u003e, drawing steam and odours downward through the unit before they have a chance to rise and spread. At full power it clears a kitchen's worth of heavy cooking vapours in minutes. Three adjustable speeds let you dial back for lighter use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePulls Air Down, Not Up — Why Downdraft Works Differently\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA conventional overhead cooker hood waits for rising steam to reach it before extracting. A downdraft extractor catches that steam as it rises, pulling it downward through the extraction panel at worktop level — a fundamentally more efficient capture method for high-output cooking. The Luxair system ducts air outward through \u003cstrong\u003efloor-level or underfloor ducting to an external wall\u003c\/strong\u003e, or recirculates through a \u003cstrong\u003ecarbon filter kit\u003c\/strong\u003e (sold separately as a ceramic plinth kit) for kitchens where external ducting through the floor isn't possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Finishes — Both Designed to Be a Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel with black glass\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a two-tone, architectural finish that reads as a design feature rather than an appliance — particularly effective in kitchens with mixed material worktops, marble surfaces, or professional-style cooking setups. \u003cstrong\u003eFull matt black\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a bold, monolithic look that suits dark kitchens, matte lacquer cabinetry, and islands where every surface is intentional. Both finishes use the same stainless steel construction and deliver identical performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTouch Controls, LED Lighting, Optional Remote\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etouch control panel\u003c\/strong\u003e manages fan speed and lighting from the front face of the unit — responsive and easy to wipe clean. \u003cstrong\u003eLED lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e illuminates the hob and worktop surface directly, providing task lighting without a separate fitting above. An \u003cstrong\u003eoptional remote control\u003c\/strong\u003e is available for kitchens where the island positioning makes reaching the panel less convenient. One important installation note: if the hood is positioned at \u003cstrong\u003e200mm or less above a gas hob\u003c\/strong\u003e, the LED lighting may be affected by heat — factor this into your installation clearance planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsland or Wall-Side — Flexible Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Luxair 90cm downdraft installs in \u003cstrong\u003eisland configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e with underfloor ducting routed to an external wall, or in \u003cstrong\u003ewall-side setups\u003c\/strong\u003e where ducting runs through the kickboard or floor cavity. The recirculating option using Luxair's \u003cstrong\u003eceramic plinth kit\u003c\/strong\u003e (available separately) provides an alternative for kitchens where floor ducting isn't feasible. Luxair's home survey engineers can advise on the optimal ducting route for your specific kitchen layout before purchase — book a survey directly from your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant — Gas Hob Installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rise height automatically stops at \u003cstrong\u003e200mm as a safety position\u003c\/strong\u003e, but can be continued manually to any height between 200mm and the maximum \u003cstrong\u003e500mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you have a gas hob, the hood \u003cstrong\u003emust be used at the full 500mm rise height only\u003c\/strong\u003e — operating it at lower heights exposes the unit to heat levels that will damage the LED lighting and may affect performance. 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