The hood doesn’t suck in air from above, it does its job directly where the steam is created. This means that it is not only very effective - it is also economical in terms of energy consumption. After use, it gently sinks back down into the counter top. It works according to the downdraft principle: The engine and exhaust hoses are installed out of sight under the worktop. To function, the hood moves gently upwards and sinks down again after use, until it is almost flush with the worktop surface. Its chic design gives the cooking hood an elegant appearance. Its highly functional retractable design makes this hood ideal for cooking islands in open plan kitchens, cooking surfaces in front of windows or under sloping roofs and, of course, for retrofitting in existing kitchenettes.