Beware - CDA cooker hood over induction hob

xyz123

philbostavros wrote: »

Well - the replacement CDA EVP61SS arrived and I fitted it last weekend. It is certainly of a better standard of construction than the ECP. (expected, as it is £50 dearer). It works a treat and although the extraction rate is higher than the ECP, the biggest difference is the size of the metal intake grill.

The EVP has two grills, each of which is the same size as the single one on the ECP. So, twice the capture area, which was my theory on why the ECP wasn't clearing the stem from the pans on the induction hob!

So, high praise for Ship it Appliances, who have gone out of their way to resolve our problem. I will definitely be using them again.

I can't say the same for CDA though - they failed to mention on their website (or in the product documentation) that the ECP61 may not be suitable for use with induction hobs (BUYERS BEWARE!!). Having taken over 2 weeks following their engineer's visit (at which he agreed that the issue seemed likely to be due to the small area of intake), they wiped their hands of the matter.

I am just about to get new kitchen and was looking at the chimney for our new induction hob. thanks for the info you posted here. I will probably end up buying the EVP61SS.

One question, is the finish very shiny steel which will be nightmare to clean or is it more brushed steel where finger prints dont appear too obviously?
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philbostavros

Hi xyz

it is a brushed SS finish and doesnt appear to mark too easily - though when installing, I left the protective film in place where I needed to handle, until finished.

(It is ducted out through the wall, bye the way). For recirculating, it comes with an adapter that fits inside the chimney section, this holding the charcoal filters - (not supplied).

Phil

xyz123

philbostavros wrote: »

Hi xyz

it is a brushed SS finish and doesnt appear to mark too easily - though when installing, I left the protective film in place where I needed to handle, until finished.

(It is ducted out through the wall, bye the way). For recirculating, it comes with an adapter that fits inside the chimney section, this holding the charcoal filters - (not supplied).

Phil

Thanks. just for my clarity, it comes with adapter but charcoal filter is not included. or even the adapter is not included.

and one more thing, is the height easily adjustable? i couldnt download manual from their website but there was a drawing which showed minimum and maximum length!

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philbostavros

It comes with the adapter but notethe filters. The adapter clips onto the "bracket" that secures the upper section of the chimney. This aligns the filter outlets with the slots on either side. You will need a suitable length of ducting (flexible ducting or something suitable) to connect the extractor output to the adaptor (worth enquring with whichever supplier you use or with CDA).

I found it easy to adjust the length of the chimney, though it is fiddly to get the 2 small screws in, as they are at the top and near to the wall (marginally easier with someone helping).