The Bosch DWQ66DM50B Series 4 60cm Chimney Cooker Hood is designed for home cooks who need powerful, versatile ventilation to keep their kitchen clear of steam and cooking odors. Its key win is the flexible Ducted/Recirculating system combined with easy-to-use TouchSelect controls and a highly effective washable grease filter. A key consideration is the need for occasional filter cleaning to maintain optimal performance.
Ducted and Recirculating Flexibility: This cooker hood offers dual extraction types, allowing it to vent cooking fumes and odors either externally (ducted) or internally after filtration (recirculating), making it adaptable to various kitchen setups.
High Extraction Rate: With a powerful extraction rate of 644.7 m3/h, it efficiently removes steam, smoke, and cooking smells, ensuring a fresh kitchen environment even during intensive cooking.
Advanced Grease Filtration: The integrated grease filtration system is highly effective, capturing over 85% of grease from kitchen air, which helps keep your kitchen surfaces cleaner and reduces build-up inside the hood.
TouchSelect Control: The intuitive TouchSelect control panel allows for quick and easy selection of desired settings, including fan speeds and lighting, with a simple touch.
Integrated LED Light: A bright, energy-efficient LED light illuminates your cooking area, providing clear visibility over your hob while you prepare meals.
Three-Speed Settings: Choose from three distinct fan speeds to match the intensity of your cooking, from simmering to high-heat frying, ensuring optimal ventilation as needed.
Washable Grease Filter: The metal grease filter is easily removable and washable. Simply rinse it under a hot tap to clean, ensuring simple maintenance and consistent performance.
Versatile Installation: Supports both ducted and recirculating extraction.
Powerful Performance: High extraction rate effectively clears cooking odors and steam.
Easy to Use: TouchSelect controls offer intuitive operation.
Low Maintenance: Washable grease filter simplifies cleaning and upkeep.
Effective Illumination: Integrated LED light provides clear visibility of the cooking area.
Energy Efficient: Rated A for energy efficiency.
Regular Cleaning Required: The washable filter needs occasional cleaning to maintain efficiency.
Fixed Width: At 60cm, it's specific to certain hob sizes and kitchen layouts.
Installation Considerations: May require professional installation, especially for ducted setups.
Versatile Installation: Supports both ducted and recirculating extraction.
Powerful Performance: High extraction rate effectively clears cooking odors and steam.
Easy to Use: TouchSelect controls offer intuitive operation.
Low Maintenance: Washable grease filter simplifies cleaning and upkeep.
Effective Illumination: Integrated LED light provides clear visibility of the cooking area.
Energy Efficient: Rated A for energy efficiency.
Regular Cleaning Required: The washable filter needs occasional cleaning to maintain efficiency.
Fixed Width: At 60cm, it's specific to certain hob sizes and kitchen layouts.
Installation Considerations: May require professional installation, especially for ducted setups.
The Bosch DWQ66DM50B is engineered to perform effectively in a busy kitchen. Its 644.7 m3/h extraction rate means it can quickly clear steam from multiple boiling pots or strong odors from frying. When preparing a quick meal, the lowest fan speed might be sufficient. For more intense cooking, like searing meats or stir-frying, activating the higher speed settings via the TouchSelect control will rapidly remove airborne grease and smoke, preventing them from spreading throughout your home.
The integrated LED light is not just for aesthetics; it provides crucial illumination directly over your hob, making it easier to monitor cooking progress and ensuring safety. The light's placement minimizes shadows, allowing you to see true food colors.
Thanks to its grease filtration level filtering over 85%, you'll notice a significant reduction in grease build-up on nearby kitchen surfaces. This not only keeps your kitchen cleaner but also helps prolong the life of the hood's internal components. The washable grease filter design means you don't need to worry about purchasing replacements frequently; a quick rinse is all it takes to restore its filtering capability, making it a sustainable and cost-effective choice for daily use.
This cooker hood offers two primary setup options:
Ducted Extraction: In this setup, the hood connects to an external ducting system that vents cooking air directly outside your home. This is generally the most effective method for removing odors and moisture. Installation will require access to an external wall or roof vent.
Recirculating Extraction: If external venting is not possible, the hood can be set up to recirculate air. In this mode, air is drawn through the grease filter, then through an additional carbon filter (often sold separately, Info needed: confirm if carbon filter is included or separate) to remove odors, and then released back into the kitchen. This setup is simpler as it doesn't require external ducting.
For optimal performance and safety, professional installation is recommended, especially for ducted setups.
The Bosch DWQ66DM50B is a 60cm wide chimney cooker hood, designed to be installed above a standard 60cm wide hob. Its flexible extraction type means it can be comfortably integrated into almost any kitchen layout, whether you have external venting available or not. Product Dimensions (HxWxD): 582-1022 mm (height adjustable via chimney section) x 600 mm x 500 mm.
Washable Grease Filter: The primary maintenance for this hood involves cleaning the washable grease filter. The frequency depends on your cooking habits, but for regular use, cleaning it monthly is a good practice. Simply detach the filter according to the manual's instructions, rinse it under hot soapy water, or place it in a dishwasher (Info needed: confirm dishwasher safety), then dry it thoroughly before re-inserting.
Exterior Cleaning: Wipe the silver exterior surfaces with a soft, damp cloth and a mild detergent. Avoid abrasive cleaners or scouring pads, as they can scratch the finish.
LED Light: The LED light should have a long lifespan. If it requires replacement, consult the user manual for specific instructions on accessing and replacing the LED module.