Frequently Asked Questions
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A chimney is fitted right above the cooking appliance. When turned on it sucks all the oil, smoke, spices etc generated during cooking. The oil gets trapped into the modular filters and the odor/smoke is either filtered or re circulated into the room or they are thrown out of the room through the duct.
Yes a chimney is very effective. It not only throws/ purifies the air but it also traps the oil , spices. This not only keeps the kitchen air clean it also prevents the blackening of the walls/ furniture which can’t be does by the exhaust fan.
It can be fitted in ducting or recycling mode. In the ducting mode, heavier particles of Oil/grease/spice are trapped in the baffle / mesh filter, and the smoke/fumes are ducted out of the house. In case ducting is not feasible, the chimney can also be fitted in a re-cycling mode. In this mode, heavier particles of Oil/grease/spice are trapped in the baffle / mesh filter and the smoke/fumes are filtered through the activated charcoal filter. The clean, deodorized air is then re-circulated into the room.
A Skilled Technician should be called to install the chimney.
No, but it is always advisable as the efficiency and the suction capacity of the chimney increases, and there is no recurring cost of the charcoal filters.
Yes and No. Some models can be used in both modes of installation and some not.
It depends on the individual models. This can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, so please check with them.
Please check with the manufacturer for these specifications. There is a norm which has to be followed to ensure proper operation and reliability. Things to check are pipe diameter and ducting length. Also please check the maximum number of bends your ducting pipe can have.
No. Using a smaller diameter pipe causes a backpressure to act on the motor. This may void the warranty!
One manufacturer wants the users to mount the chimney at a height of not less than 65 cms from the burners and ideally not more than 75 cms. This can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, so please check with them.
The Mesh filters have to be cleaned in warm detergent water every 8-10 days, and the Baffle filters have to be cleaned in warm detergent water every 15-20 days depending on usage. In case of re-cycling the charcoal filters have to be replaced every 3-4 months, depending on the usage.
Chimneys are available in a range of suction capacities, from 300m/Hr to 1250m//Hr. The suction requirements of the chimney depend on a lot of parameters like the cooking habits & kitchen size.
No, this depends on the speed of operations and suction capacity of the kitchen chimney. This can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, so please check with them.
Before, every chimney is said to be in the usual steel silver color. But, today the manufacturers have launched chimneys with multicolor choice for the customers. There are also customized colors and designs, from where they can choose based on their taste and preferences.
These basic FAQs would have given you a clear view of modular chimneys and their functionality. As there are various brands and shapes available, you can pick the right one that suits your modular kitchen design.