Out of sight, out of mind

Miele’s new DA 2900 ceiling extractor is perfect for open-plan kitchens. Due to be launched at the end of March, the extractor boasts a streamlined in-ceiling design, offering design freedom to turn the kitchen into a bona fide living room.

 In modern kitchens, a cooking island often represents the transition from kitchen to dining room or living room. A giant extractor hood above the island can be unsightly and obstruct the view into the next room. Miele’s new DA 2900 ceiling extractor therefore sets a new standard in terms of discreet design and energy efficiency.

Unlike a conventional extractor hood, a ceiling extractor is positioned much further away from the hob unit below. In most cases, this requires a suspended ceiling or an alternative method of concealing ducts and technical components. To achieve acceptable solutions in rooms with a standard ceiling height, the modular DA 2900 caters for a variety of installation options. The most elegant method of installation is to use an external fan, fitted in an outside wall for example, to keep the build-in height of the ceiling extractor with a top ducting connection down to only 117mm. Even in rooms of normal height, this will not make the space looked cramped.

Miele has deliberately opted for multi-zone edge extraction. This approach conceals the maximum possible extraction area behind four individual panels to ensure optimum air flow. Cooking vapours are drawn in along the edges of the unit and the gaps between the panels before passing through hidden metal grease filters. The four panels, which come in stainless steel or alabaster glass, are individually removable and can be conveniently cleaned in a dishwasher.

When it comes to energy efficiency, the DA 2900 ceiling extractor uses significantly less power than conventional extractor motors. Four high-power LED downlights shed bright, warm-white light on the hob below and, overall, this achieves energy savings of up to 70% compared with conventional technology. As with all Miele appliances, the DA 2900 ceiling extractor hood is designed, built and tested to last for a minimum of 20 years, which further reduces its carbon footprint.

The new Miele DA 2900 ceiling extractor will be available from March 2012 and will retail for R32 999. The price of the stainless-steel panels is R2 299 and the alabaster glass is R2 999.

More information: www.miele.co.za