A downdraft unit like the DA5100 extracts from beside the cooktop rather than above it, which suits kitchens where an overhead hood is impossible or unwanted. Its distinguishing service issue is the lift mechanism: a motorised panel that rises and retracts every use, and which spills can reach. Keeping the surround clean is directly related to how long that mechanism lasts.
Key Features
- Downdraft ventilation unit rising from behind the cooktop
- Motorised extending panel
- Metal grease filtration
- Electronic controls with a run-on function
Most Common Issues on This Model
Lift mechanism jamming or stalling part-way
Panel seals letting spills into the mechanism
Lower capture efficiency with tall stockpots