3 Gaggenau Induction Cooktops with Downdraft Ventilation: CVL 420 vs CVL 410 vs CVL 282

Looking for the best solution when it comes to kitchen ventilation?

How about an induction cooktop with downdraft ventilation? As you may probably intuit, the downdraft ventilation, with its location directly on the cooktop, uses proximity ventilation to capture smoke, steam, and odors at the cooking surface, whisking them down and out for a fresher, cleaner kitchen.

Such an option for removing smoke, steam, and odors can be completely invisible, except when in use.

With a simple push of a button, you can make the vent rise and fall. Those looking for a sleek, minimal kitchen vibe will enjoy this feature. Also, pop-up vents take up less space. In a small kitchen, they can make room for more upper cabinets.

So, consider the fact that downdraft cooktops are great for small kitchens lacking space or for people who spend little time cooking.

They are a nice alternative if you are looking for something less bulky than a typical range hood. We present you 3 models of Gaggenau induction cooktops with downdraft ventilation: they are definitely a must-have in any modern cooking space.

1. Gaggenau CVL 420

1. Gaggenau CVL 420 Flex induction cooktop with downdraft ventilation

Meet Gaggenau CVL 420 model! You are going to discover a flex induction cooktop that comes with downdraft ventilation.

This ventilation system is characterized by frameless and flush with the countertop. An interesting part refers to the fact that the two cooking zones have situated either side of the ventilation.

If you choose to purchase such a unit, you should know that each cooking zone comprises of two flex induction cooking areas which can be combined to make two large cooking areas 38 cm by 24 cm.

In order to operate the cooktop, you have solid stainless steel control knobs that are set discretely below the cooktop on the vertical surface, but also the white and orange user interface very clear and intuitive.

For controlling the ventilation, you have 3 electronically controlled power levels and 1 intensive mode. The ventilation system provides a ventilation efficiency class A, a grease filter efficiency class C and a sound level min. 56 dB / max. 68 dB at normal mode.

It is an efficient ventilation system that offers you the possibility to combine it with other appliances, such as Gaggenau BLDC remote fan units.

The 4 flex induction cooking areas measure 19×24 cm and have an output power of 2200 W, that with booster, reaches 3700 W; but, linked together, their total dimension is 38×24 cm with an output power of 3300 W that with booster, reaches 3700 W.

For using the ventilation, you have a manual opening of the ventilation element with metal grease filter, dishwasher-safe. The closing element is made of stainless steel and is dishwasher-safe.

2. Gaggenau CVL 410

2. Gaggenau CVL 410 Flex induction cooktop with downdraft ventilation

The next induction cooktop with downdraft ventilation is Gaggenau CVL 410 model featuring an innovative kitchen and home design that calls for new solutions also in the area of ventilation systems.

If you consider that a good ventilation system is more important than ever for your kitchen, try this flex induction cooktop with downdraft ventilation.

With such an alternative, you can forget about odors and moisture, kitchen vapours and tiny particles of grease. Purchasing this unit, apart from eliminating odors, your ventilation system is going to trap these vapors, the most challenging tasks for any effective ventilation unit.

You can control the ventilation system with 3 electronically controlled power levels and 1 intensive mode.

Regarding the induction cooktop, this time you have only three cooking areas: there are 2 flex induction cooking areas of 19×24 cm (2200 W, with booster 3700 W) that linked together, provide a cooking surface of 38×24 cm (3300 W, with booster 3700 W) and 1 induction cooking zone with a diameter of 21 cm (2200 W, with booster 3700 W) that automatically switches to ø 26 cm (2600 W, with booster 3700 W) and to ø 32 cm (3300 W, with booster 3700 W).

In order to control this cooktop, there are knobs with illuminated ring, cooking zone, and output level markings.

It provides electronic power control of the cooking zone in 12 output levels and user-friendly control of cooktop functions with bicolored display (white/orange).

Some safety features refer to the operation indicator, pot detection, individual residual heat indicators and safety shut-off.

3. Gaggenau CVL 282

3. Gaggenau CVL 282 Flex induction cooktop with downdraft ventilation

Our last recommendation is Gaggenau CVL 282 unit, an induction cooktop with a sturdy stainless steel frame. As you may intuit, it provides a flex function for combining the rectangular cooking areas.

The ventilation system with automatic function is highly efficient and integrated into the cooktop.

The ventilation system includes a large-scale metal grease filter with high grease absorption. With odor reduction air recirculation of 89 %, this ventilation system can be controlled using the 3 electronically controlled power levels and 1 intensive mode.

The adjustment of the ventilation system is done automatic and controlled by sensors as well as the activation of the ventilation system when a cooking zone is used.

The cooktop is designed with 2 flex induction cooking areas of 19×23 cm (2200 W, with booster 3700 W) that can be linked together forming a surface of 38×23 cm (3300 W, with booster 3700 W), and other 2 flex induction cooking areas of 19×23 cm (2200 W, with booster 3700 W), with the same dimension 38×23 cm when linked together (3300 W, with booster 3700 W).

This Gaggenau CVL 282 Flex induction cooktop with downdraft ventilation has a lot of features for you in order to help you when cooking: some example may refer to automatic pot detection when the cooktop is switched on, cooking sensor function (in use with cooking sensor CA 060 300), frying sensor booster, keep warm memory functions, and power management.

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