Installing a Kobe Rangehood

Wow- I can't believe how much better the kitchen looks without the microwave being the focal point, Now, it is time to install a beautiful, super powerful rangehood by Kobe. I learned about the brand on iVillage's website the Kitchen forum under Garden web

Kitchen Web

Great Website!! I never would have thought to look at that brand, or online for that matter. Even my local appliance guy thought the Kobe was an outstanding value and product.

It was not easy to install, just due to the weight of the thing. Plus, my husband had to cut a hole in the side of the house to vent the thing to the outside (our current microwave vent system was recirculating, so that my house always smelled like what I was cooking for hours and hours). We opted to vent straight back which allowed a short path with no bends (which is supposedly quieter).

The hardest part was figuring out how to hold the thing to the underside of the cabinets while screws were being attached to hold it in place. We finally came up with a combination of a wire shelf, plus books plus blankets to hold it in place so that it did not need to be held in place by either one of us. It was HEAVY!

The only problem that happened was that the glass cover to the halogen light shattered after being on for a few minutes- luckily we went through a good vendor (ventingdirect.com) and they were super helpful, and Kobe called us directly and the part is on its way. Their customer service is awesome!

The system works very well- we are pleased.