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Best D49M36SB 36 Inch Downdraft Ventilation with 18 Inch Height
Designing a dream kitchen doesn’t have to include compromises. With Cattura, the groundbreaking new downdraft from BEST, you can design confidently, knowing it will pair with a broad range of cooktop appliances – aesthetically and mechanically – in virtually any installation configuration.
Designing a dream kitchen doesn’t have to include compromises. With Cattura, the groundbreaking new downdraft from BEST, you can design confidently, knowing it will pair with a broad range of cooktop appliances – aesthetically and mechanically – in virtually any installation configuration.
Easy One Button Activation
- Touch one button, and the Cattura quickly rises to a height of 18 inches to strongly reach even the front burners.
Self-Closing Cap
- The self-closing cap hides the lowered downdraft completely, leaving your counter unobstructed and clear.
Convertible Ducting
- Multiple blower options provide flexibility for either ducted or non-ducted installations
The Cattura easily accomodates:
- Free-standing range
- Gas or electric cooktop
- Rangetop
- Slide-in range
- Built-in oven with a cooktop
Vertex Complete
- Cattura’s VERTEX Complete Capture Design technology provides capture that’s equal to comparable chimney island hoods.
Quiet Operation
- Up to one-third quieter operation than other downdrafts on the market.
- Long-lasting two-level LED task lighting provides impressive cooktop illumination, even on the front burners.
4-Speed Glass Touch Controls
- Four-speed glass touch control is easy to clean, and includes convenient 10-minute time-delay shut-off feature and filter maintenance reminder light.
Heat Sentry
- Heat Sentry detects excessive temperature and adjusts speed to high automatically to prevent the damaging effects from heat and increase the life of the product.
Remote Control (Optional)
- Optional remote control raises or lowers downdraft from another location.
- Works with optional Automatic Make-Up Air Dampers.
Additional information
| Width | 36 Inch |
|---|---|
| Depth | 2 1/2 Inch |
| Height | 18 Inch |
| Duct Size | 10 Inch |
| Number of Fan Speeds | 4 |
| Lighting Levels | 2 |
| Amps | 15 |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
by Gary
After 20+ years with a weak GE Monogram downdraft, I set out to find a more effective replacement for my new cooktop. Downdrafts are a compromise to hoods and will probably never be as effective but my installation could not support a hood. At 18″, this is about the tallest you can find. I used the 1500CFM External bower with huge a 10″ duct. OK – this may be overkill but I wanted to be sure the cooking orders were pretty much contained in the kitchen. The manufacturer recommended only a 600 CFM blower for my cooktop BTU but I do not think that would have been adequate if you wanted some efficiency from the front burners. I also purchased the Makeup Air damper to keep this powerful blower from sucking air out of the chimney and other areas where there are air leaks. The 4 speed blower position 2 and 3 takes care of 95% of the need . But if you have 3 or 4 burners going whipping up a Thanksgiving feast, setting 4 will definitely do the job in my opinion – but the rush of air is a little noisy. The cosmetic cover lid had to be replaced during installation – the manufacturer provided excellent support and fast shipping. Also AJ Madison was johnny on the spot and helped me order the correct accessories (i.e makeup air damper ) that I could not easily get locally.
by Jerry
This Best Downdraft Ventilator exceeded my expectations with it’s ease of operation, installation, efficiency, and quietness. Great product that I would recommend to anyone needing this type of installation usage.
by Ryan
We replaced an old Best unit that had served it’s time. Love the new height of this model. The controls are simple touch activated and are easy to see with the illumination. My overall favorite feature though may be the light, love having a light for morning or evening use. Overall a very good product and we are happy with the purchase. Only thing to note is we had to really change how the down vent exhaust exited, cutting into our cabinets base to accommodate the new position of the exit vent. Had hoped since buying the same brand it would have been easier to swap out. In the end it didn’t really matter as it was professionally installed by local business in our area and they took care of everything.
by Linda
When we switched out our electric stovetop for gas, I looked for a downdraft system that would ventilate out the cooking steam. The salesman recommended Best. I have been pleased with this downdraft performance. The high location of the ventilation ducts takes steam from whatever is cooking on my five burner stovetop and removes most of the odors out of the kitchen. I also like the notice provided when it is time to clean the filters. The lighting is an added bonus.