Here is an excerpt from Qasair brochure. Westmore Rangehoods are made to overcome the problem associated with induction hot plates. Induction hot plates are becoming more popular in modern kitchens due to the fact that they are quicker and cleaner than traditional cooking appliances and far more controllable. On the other side, there is no heat in the hot plate as all the heat is in the base of the cookware. Consequently, when water boils vapour is formed and is clearly visible and that will condensate on the filters of the rangehood. The droplets formed will drop back on to the hot plate and into the cooking appliance. With the WESTMORE rangehood this problem is overcome. When water boils, steam will form as water vapour comes in contact with a cooler environment and the vapour is clearly seen rising from the heat source. This vapour will condensate on splash backs and on metal rangehoods but particularly on the filters as it is drawn into the centre by air movement from the fan motors. With the Westmore Rangehood the filter area has been enlarged and raised on an increased angle thus solving the problem. Another excerpt from Schweigen FAQS. Why can condensation form on the rangehood filters while using induction cooktops? The induction cooktop is designed to provide rapid heating, improved thermal efficiency and greater heat consistency. For some customers with an induction cooktop, condensation can form on their rangehood filters while using their cooktop. The immediate and contained heat source of an induction cooktop can produce vapours rapidly. This prevents the filters from gradually warming up and increases the chance of condensation forming. There are many variables that can contribute to the condensation problem associated with induction cooktops and rangehoods. Some of these variables include, but are not limited to: The Country or State you live in (example, WA versus VIC, and the variables in daily temperatures) The position of your home and kitchen (morning/afternoon sun) The quality of pots and cookware you are using Height of rangehood Rapid heating Ducting angle Filter size If induction, vitro-ceramic hobs and the like are not used correctly, they can lead to problems with the condensation of liquids due to temperature differences. After some time in use, these condensed liquids can build up and possibly appear on the metal filters or the bottom of the rangehood and cupboards. It is important to understand that neither the rangehood nor the induction cooktop are faulty. In some circumstances, the combination of the rangehood, the induction cooktop, and the many variables within your home can lead to condensation forming on your rangehood filters. For user advice on how to reduce the chance of condensation forming on your rangehood please read our user guides. We just had a high flow whispair range hood installed with induction cooktop and haven't seen any condensation issue.

I'm about to put a cooktop on the 2.3 x 900 peninsular (island with only one free end ( in my new galley kitchen. I am using an induction top so it can be fitted flush with the benchtop surface, allowing me to use the whole area as benchtop when not in use. I intend to have bar stolls on the living room side for entertaining. My joiner has suggested making a beautiful, thin timbercover to go over the glass induction surface for added protection. I just need to decide on down draft induction hob or a ceiling casette. My main aim is to remove the smelly cooking smells from my unit. The smell from one evening of cooking indian chicken curry currently lasts at least a week! Any advice?

I like my induction cooktop in front of my window. I don't find it that difficult to keep clean. I do tend to cook anything I think could splatter at the front though. I guess it would be determined by the sort of food you like to cook. If it's not slot of stir frys or deep frying I think you'd be right.

keep the big rangehood, it will do a better job and look better, but try and have it centred over the cooktop