The grandeur of clarity
The 400 series represents the height of clean air management. A bold design aesthetic is maintained throughout, while highly efficient filters ensure professional performance and integrated dimmable lighting adds ambiance. From statement hoods to discreet cooktop-level options, this ventilation is capable of clearing vapors and odors from the largest of kitchens.
Retractable Downdraft ventilation
Rising from the surface, the retractable downdraft removes vapor and odor while offering dimmable illumination. Able to extract or recirculate the air, it complements many of the 400 series cooktops: gas, induction, Teppan Yaki and grill. And once finished, it submerges out of sight.
Vario downdraft ventilation
The Vario downdraft elegantly sits alongside any of the Vario 400 series. The latest update provides a wealth of performance, design integration options increadible benefits to the professional chef at home. View the film and learn more about how the Vario downdraft can revolutionize your kitchen.
Vario downdraft ventilation
The Vario downdraft elegantly sits alongside any of the Vario 400 series, including the framed or frameless flex induction options. Particularly useful next to pan-free cooking appliances such as Teppan Yaki and the electric grill, the downdraft also blends in seamlessly when interspersed between flex induction and gas cooktops.
Aesthetically pleasing, supremely effective
Our 1976 innovation, the downdraft ventilation, fits flush into any Vario cooktops 400 series arrangement, offering effective odor and vapor removal at the source, utilizing the same stainless steel controls as the cooktops.
Removing unwanted odors at the source
Its wide aperture, powerful motors and new inner housing ensures high airflow even at its lowest setting, and minimal noise even at its highest. By activating its automatic function, the private chef can concentrate on creating or entertaining. The hyper-sensitive air quality sensor detects vapors, allowing the downdraft to immediately react and adjust the power level. The automatic function uses the lowest power level necessary, making it extremely quiet in operation.
Cleaning and maintenance
The internal redesign has improved the maintenance aspect as well. With ergonomic handles for ease of removal of the dual grease filter and tank, which can be placed upright on the counter to eliminate contact with grease. The filter can be washed in the dishwasher, the smooth anodized aluminum internal surface is easily wiped clean, ensuring unrivaled hygiene, while its symmetrical shape facilitates easy reinsertion.
Wall-mounted hoods
At 48" wide, the large, professional angled baffle filters and powerful motor ensure that these hoods offer highly efficient odor and vapor removal. Illuminate your cooking area via unseen, dimmable LEDs. These impressive hoods match the scale of your Gaggenau cooktops beneath.
400 series Ventilation: the details
Comprehensive specifications on the range of 400 series ventilation systems are available, including key features, accessories, downloads, planning notes and CAD drawings.
