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Downdraft Ventilation

Hidden Design, Powerful Performance

Thermador Downdraft Ventilation removes smoke, steam, and cooking odours while preserving the clean lines of your kitchen. Rising up to 18 inches when needed and disappearing when not in use, it delivers powerful airflow without interrupting the design of your space.

Industry-Leading Features

Redefining culinary precision with innovation, these Downdraft Ventilation appliances deliver a seamless blend of performance and style for the modern home chef.
Stainless steel gas stovetop with multiple burners and integrated pop-up vent on a white marble countertop.
Engineered for Performance. Designed to Disappear.Downdraft Ventilation rises from the countertop to capture smoke, steam, and cooking odours at the source, then retracts completely when not in use to maintain the clean aesthetic of your kitchen.
Modern kitchen cooktop with a telescopic downdraft ventilation system extracting steam from a pan of asparagus, illuminated by integrated lighting.
Telescopic RiseA telescopic design extends up to 18 inches to effectively capture smoke and steam from the cooking surface, providing powerful Ventilation exactly when it’s needed.
Woman cooking on a gas cooktop in a modern kitchen, using a telescopic downdraft ventilation system with built-in lighting to capture steam from a frying pan.
Quiet PerformanceNoise Control Technology™ minimizes sound while maintaining strong airflow, helping keep the kitchen comfortable for conversation and gathering.
Close-up of a hand adjusting the touch control panel of a telescopic downdraft ventilation system, selecting fan speed level 3.
Tailored VentilationChoose the perfect power level with three adjustable fan speeds for any cooking situation. Whether simmering delicate sauces, sautéing vegetables, or searing meats, Downdraft Ventilation provides precise airflow control.
Top view of a gas cooktop with a stainless steel telescopic downdraft ventilation system, cooking vegetables in a pot and seared scallops in a frying pan, surrounded by fresh ingredients on a kitchen countertop.
Freshness That LastsThe delay shut-off feature continues running for 10 minutes after cooking, effectively removing lingering odours—ensuring your kitchen stays clean and fresh long after the meal is finished.
Close-up of a stainless steel telescopic downdraft ventilation system control panel showing fan speed levels and auto mode active.
Automated IntelligenceAutomatic Mode senses heat from the cooking surface and adjusts the fan speed in real time, providing optimal Ventilation with minimal effort.
Close-up of a hand lifting a pot lid with a cloth over a cooktop, illuminated by the integrated LED lights of a stainless steel telescopic downdraft ventilation system.
Brilliant IlluminationMulti-level LED lighting provides vivid, adjustable brightness, delivering even visibility across the cooktop for precise cooking and a beautifully lit kitchen.

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