Name: Smeg KATE600EX - Stainless Steel - Cooker Hood
Brand: Smeg

Smeg KATE600EX – Stainless Steel Cooker Hood arrives as a stylish and functional wall-mounted extractor designed to refresh your kitchen air with reliable performance.

This Smeg KATE600EX model offers a maximum extraction power of 590 m³/h and ducted extraction, making it suitable for medium to large kitchens where efficient ventilation is essential. The unit is constructed in stainless steel, giving it a modern finish that resists daily wear.

The hood features three selectable speeds with noise levels of 47 dB on low, 56 dB on medium and 68 dB on high, while delivering an airflow of 240 m³/h on low and a pressure of 334 Pa at full power. Its motor power is 175 W and the connected load is 180 W, with an annual energy consumption of 77 kWh and an energy efficiency class C.

Lighting is handled by two front-positioned 2.5 W LED bulbs (3500 K) that produce 381 lx and a lighting efficiency of 76.1 lux/W, ensuring clear illumination of the cooking area. Controls are simple mechanical buttons and the unit includes a top exhaust connection with a 15 cm diameter and an integrated check valve.

Maintenance is straightforward thanks to two removable, washable aluminium grease filters (GFE 76%), which capture cooking residues effectively. The unit’s fluid dynamic efficiency is class C and its fluid dynamic efficiency (FDE) metric is 20.2, offering dependable extraction performance for everyday use.

Dimensions are practical for most kitchens: width 598 mm, depth 450 mm and adjustable chimney height between 54 cm and 109 cm (height without chimney 6 cm). Minimum installation clearances are 50 cm above electric hobs and 65 cm above gas hobs.

Use cases: install the Smeg KATE600EX above a busy family cooker to reduce odors and grease, or fit it in an open-plan kitchen where strong ducted extraction is needed to protect furniture and fabrics. Its stainless steel housing and compact footprint also suit modern apartment kitchens.