AEG DKB4651M 5000 Series 60cm ExtractionTech Chimney Cooker Hood in Stainless Steel Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
This AEG DKB4651M cooker hood is a 60cm stainless-steel chimney cooker hood offering ducted extraction rates from 290m³/h to 600m³/h. It can also be used in recirculation mode with the included MCFB97 charcoal filter. Three push-button fan speeds, two dishwasher-safe aluminium grease filters and two LED stripe lights give it a useful, uncomplicated feature set for everyday cooking.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Strong stated maximum ducted extraction of 600m³/h
- ✓ Supports both ducted and recirculating installation
- ✓ Two dishwasher-safe aluminium grease filters reduce routine maintenance
- ✓ Practical illumination over the hob
- ✓ Simple mechanical push-button controls are easy to understand
Key Specifications
- Finish
- Stainless steel
- Lighting
- Two 3000K LED stripe lights
- Dimensions
- 1180 x 598 x 460mm (H x W x D)
- Fan speeds
- 3
- Product type
- 60cm chimney cooker hood
- Grease filters
- Two dishwasher-safe aluminium mesh filters
- Charcoal filter
- MCFB97 included for recirculation
- Noise level range
- 52dB to 69dB
- Installation modes
- Ducted or recirculation
- Air outlet diameter
- 150mm
- Manufacturer product code
- DKB4651M
- Lighting efficiency rating
- A
- Maximum ducted extraction rate
- 600m³/h
- Minimum ducted extraction rate
- 290m³/h
- Grease filter efficiency rating
- C
- Minimum clearance above gas hob
- 65cm
- Minimum clearance above electric hob
- 50cm
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A good fit for kitchens with a 60cm cooking area.
- ✓ Suitable for households that need either external extraction or recirculation.
- ✓ Useful for buyers who want washable grease filters rather than disposable metal filters.
- ✓ A sensible choice for shoppers who prefer conventional controls over connected functionality.
Extraction and installation flexibility
The AEG DKB4651M cooker hood offers stated ducted extraction from 290m³/h up to 600m³/h, giving it useful capacity for clearing cooking vapours and odours. The hood can be connected to external ventilation or operated in recirculation mode when outside ducting is unavailable.
For recirculating installation, the included MCFB97 charcoal filter is designed to help filter odours before air is returned to the room. The supplied information states that this charcoal filter requires periodic replacement, while the two aluminium grease filters can be washed by hand or in a dishwasher.
Controls, lighting and everyday usability
Operation is deliberately straightforward, with three mechanical push-button speeds rather than touch or connected controls. That makes the main functions quick to access, although the available product information does not indicate automatic extraction or smart connectivity.
Two 3000K LED stripe lights illuminate the cooking area and are supported by an A-rated lighting efficiency rating. The stainless-steel 60cm chimney format should suit standard-width cooking spaces, subject to the stated installation clearances of 50cm above an electric hob or 65cm above a gas hob.
Research note: this BestBuysUK assessment is based on the manufacturer's published specifications and other reputable technical sources. Specifications and retailer availability can change, so verify critical details before purchase.