downdraft

It's been many years since I lived in an apartment, but I do remember the frustration that goes along with not being able to incorporate an appliance that needed ductwork. Fortunately, Jenn-Air recognizes that high-rise dwellers don't necessarily want to compromise on their cooking, so it has created a duct-free downdraft cooktop that lets cooks fry, sear, and even burn their food without filling the air with smoke.

The system uses a new filter that captures smoke and steam, which means no ducting is necessary. Hello, open-plan kitchen and island cooktops! A side effect, if you will, of … Read more