Cooker hoods differ in appearance, installation method and equipment. We have prepared the TOP of the best Elica models for 2019, which differ in size, performance, control method and other functions. The pros and cons are described based on customer reviews.
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Elica Eliplane LX IX F / 60
Fully built-in silver-colored hood with dimensions 60x30.2 cm with 120 mm air outlet. Made of metal. Equipped with one motor, which protects from the ingress of fat by a special grease filter, like all hoods in the rating. Has a charcoal filter. All Elica models work for drainage and circulation. It is controlled by mechanical slide switches. There are three rates of air removal. Illumination is performed by one 11 W neon lamp. Productivity 800 cubic meters m / h. Noise level 71 dB.
Benefits:
- fits perfectly;
- full power adjustment;
- easy to use;
- convenient control;
- good job;
- easy to clean;
- acceptable cost.
Disadvantages:
- noisy;
- no retractable screen;
- poor quality carbon filter;
- The backlight does not light up immediately, as stated in one review.
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Elica Elibloc 9 LX SILVER F / 80
The 80x28.9 cm model with a 120 mm branch pipe is similar in appearance and design to the one described above. Powered by two engines. Controlled by slide switches. Has 3 speeds. The light is given by two incandescent bulbs of 28 watts. Productivity is 500 cubic meters / h. Power 256 watts. Noise 63 dB.
Benefits:
- works quietly;
- good choice in terms of price-quality ratio;
- simple control;
- good heat dissipation.
Disadvantages:
- dim lighting.
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Elica ELITE14 LUX GRIX / A / 90
Model 18x90x28 cm with 120 mm bend. The body is metal, gray. Has one engine. Switching is done with buttons (three speeds). Illumination with two 28 W halogen lamps. Productivity 650 cubic meters / h. Power 206 W. Noise level 65 dB.
Benefits:
- nice view;
- displays well;
- wide, large suction volume;
- ease of care;
- bright backlight;
- inexpensive.
Disadvantages:
- the grease filter does not save (some buyers noticed fat on the engine);
- noisy;
- many cracks in the case.
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Elica HIDDEN IX / A / 60
Silver model 34x60x29 cm with 150 mm tube. Powered by one motor. The choice of modes is made by sensors. Air outlet is perimeter at three powers, there is a turbo mode. Illuminated by LED. Productivity is 1200 cubic meters / h. Power 262 W. Noise 69 dB.
Benefits:
- compact;
- reliable assembly of the manufacturer;
- lack of sliding parts;
- ideal for embedding;
- powerful;
- high-quality stretching.
Disadvantages:
- very noisy.
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Elica Glide 60 IX
Another model (60x35 cm) that can be built in has a pull-out design. Pipe 120 mm. The body is metal, the panel and edging are made of glass. Has one engine. Controlled by electronic buttons. There are three suction modes.Illumination with two 20 W halogen lamps. Productivity is 1200 cubic meters / h. Power 260 W. Noise 67 dB.
Benefits:
- chic design;
- good power;
- high performance;
- easy to mount;
- convenient switching;
- works quietly;
- easy to clean.
Disadvantages:
- takes up quite a lot of space;
- filter is not easy to find;
- the instructions do not clearly describe the management;
- expensive.
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Elica SHIRE WH / A / 60
White metal hood (71x60x32.50 cm) with a 150 mm pipe. Has a grease filter, like all models in the review. The choice of one of the three modes is carried out by sensors, there is a turbo suction. Has perimeter suction. The panel has an informative screen. Equipped with a timer. Illumination with two 1W LEDs. Productivity is 1200 cubic meters / h. Power 270 W. Noise 60 dB.
Benefits:
- beautiful appearance;
- high performance;
- modern management;
- ease of care.
Disadvantages:
- very noisy, especially at third speed;
- the lighting is not very bright.
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Elica Class 90 / A / IX / BL
Black model (90x38 cm) inclined type for wall mounting. Elbow with a diameter of 150 mm. Powered by one engine. The speeds are switched by sensors. Illumination from two 3W LEDs. Has similar power characteristics.
Benefits:
- good design;
- solid assembly;
- ease of use;
- perfectly fulfills its function.
Disadvantages:
- very noisy;
- easily soiled surface;
- cost.
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Elica STONE IX / A / 33
Wall-mounted model in silver color 115x33x33 cm with 150 mm air duct. Has one engine. Switching of three speeds is carried out by electronic switches. Illumination with two 20 W halogen lamps. Productivity is 900 cubic meters / h. Noise 64 dB.
Benefits:
- excellent appearance;
- small dimensions;
- sufficient power;
- simple control.
Disadvantages;
- noisy;
- easily soiled case;
- expensive.
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