Miele adds momentum to full integration of kitchen appliances with new downdraught model

Miele is promoting the concept of full integration of kitchen appliances with its new 'Levantar' extractor (DA 6890). This is a so-called downdraught model and is a viable alternative for use in island installations if there are objections to or more pragmatic reasons for not installing a ceiling canopy.

When switched off, the Levantar is almost fully concealed in its base unit. All that remains is a narrow piece of glass trim to hint at the high tech behind the scenes. This glass trim contains a set of controls which are a perfect match in terms of both design and functionality for the other built-in units from the Miele's Generation 6000 range. When the 90 cm wide unit is switched on, a motor-driven canopy rises from the surface of the worktop.

The ideal partner for the Levantar downdraught extractor is Miele's KM 6379 panoramic induction hob. The four rings on this model almost form a straight line, allowing rising steam and vapours to be captured by the edge-extraction panel of the extractor to the rear. Visually, too, the two 90 cm wide built-in units fuse into a single elegant-looking unit.

The Levantar is fitted with dimmable LEDs to illuminate the cooking area. A further practical detail is not obvious to the observer but is nevertheless relevant to base unit installation: The motor casing can be connected in various positions to the canopy, giving a wide range of installation options.
The Levantar can be operated alternatively in recirculation or vented mode.

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Company profile: Miele is the world leader in the field of premium domestic appliances including cooking, baking and steam-cooking appliances, refrigeration products, coffee makers, dishwashers and laundry and floorcare products. This line-up is augmented by dishwashers, washer-extractors and tumble dryers for commercial use as well as washer-disinfectors and sterilisers for use in medical and laboratory applications (Miele Professional). The company, founded in 1899, has 8 production plants in Germany and one plant each in Austria, the Czech Republic, China and Romania. 2012/13 turnover amounted to approx. EUR 3.15 bn, with sales outside Germany accounting for 70%. Miele is represented with its own sales subsidiaries and via importers in almost 100 countries. The Miele company, now in the fourth generation of family ownership, employs a workforce of around 17,250 with two-thirds in Germany. The company headquarters are located in Gütersloh/Westphalia, Germany.