Smeg KBT600XE 60cm Chimney Wall Hood Stainless Steel Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
This Smeg KBT600XE cooker hood is a 60cm decorative wall-mounted cooker hood in stainless steel. It supports either ducted extraction or recirculation, with three standard speeds plus an intensive setting. A washable filter, LED lighting, automatic switch-off and a 24-hour clean-air function add practical convenience for everyday cooking.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Flexible ducted or recirculating operation suits different kitchen layouts
- ✓ Intensive extraction is useful when cooking creates strong odours
- ✓ The 24-hour clean-air function is designed to refresh kitchen air with low energy use
Key Specifications
- Width
- 60cm
- Filter
- Washable filter
- Finish
- Stainless steel
- Lighting
- LED
- Fan speeds
- 3 standard speeds plus 1 intensive speed
- Noise rating
- 71dB(A)
- Energy rating
- A
- Installation type
- Chimney wall-mounted
- Clean-air function
- Runs for 10 minutes every hour over a 24-hour period
- Extraction options
- Ducted or recirculating
- Automatic switch-off
- Available for extraction and lighting
- Manufacturer product code
- KBT600XE
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A good fit for kitchens designed around a standard 60cm wall-mounted hood.
- ✓ Suitable for cooks who want intensive extraction for strongly scented or high-temperature dishes.
- ✓ Useful for households that prefer flexible ducted or recirculating installation.
- ✓ Appeals to buyers who value integrated lighting and automatic operating functions.
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Extraction and everyday performance
The Smeg KBT600XE cooker hood offers three standard extraction speeds and a separate intensive setting, giving it flexibility for routine cooking as well as stronger odours from stir-fries and aromatic dishes. The choice between ducted and recirculating operation makes it adaptable to different installation requirements.
Its 24-hour clean-air function runs the hood for 10 minutes every hour at very low speed. This provides an automatic background air-refreshing option without requiring regular manual activation.
Design, lighting and maintenance
The stainless steel finish and chimney wall-mounted design give this hood a conventional focal point above a 60cm cooking area. LED lighting can be used independently of the fan to illuminate the work surface or provide ambient light.
A washable filter helps simplify routine maintenance. Automatic switch-off can turn off both extraction and lighting after a predefined period, adding convenience when the hood is left running after cooking.
Installation flexibility
Ducted operation expels cooking fumes outside, while recirculating operation passes air through active charcoal filters before returning it to the room. The available product information identifies the charcoal filters and venting accessories as optional, so installation requirements should be checked before purchase.
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.