Started in 1955 by Professor Abramo Galassi, Faber has established itself as a global brand. The company’s first product was an extraction hood and was created in 1963. Extraction hood is another term for electric chimney. Today Faber is present in around 14 countries spanning 3 continents.

Faber is present in India too and manufacturers/sells the following products:

• Hoods
• Hobs
• Cook tops
• Ovens
• Cooking ranges
• Dishwashers
• Kitchen sinks

Hoods

Hoods are nothing but electric chimneys. We have covered about this here and here.

Faber has 18 models listed on their website. Clearly hoods are their USP.

Hobs

Hobs are devices which are fitted into the kitchen surface (for example granite slab). The slab is first cut out and the hob fits into this space. The advantage of this is that there is no space under the cooking device (as it would be with a conventional stove) and gives a clean and aesthetic look to one’s kitchen. A sample image is shown below.

Image Courtesy: betterdiy.com

Faber has 6 models listed on their website.

Cook Tops

Cook tops are traditional stoves. Just like hobs they also will operate using LPG gas. The only difference is that they sit on top of the counter and not fixed into it. They can be moved around quite easily.

Faber has 3 models listed on their website.

Ovens

If you like to indulge in baking, roasting and other such activities for which a simple microwave oven wont do the job, then the traditional oven is the device for you. Care has to be taken to plan the installation of these ovens into your modular kitchen.

Faber has 3 models listed on their website.

Cooking Ranges

These are still a preferred choice for people who do not want to do too much rework for their kitchen. Cooking ranges offer a 3/4/5 burner cooking top with a oven built below it. They offer convenience of both devices in one unit. Sometimes they have wheels with which they can be moved around. They also need a LPG connection. A sample image is shown below.

Image Courtesy: Faber India

Faber has 9 models listed on their website.

Dishwashers

This needs no further introduction. Faber has 4 models listed on their website.

Kitchen Sinks

This needs no further introduction. Faber has 0 models listed on their website!

The official web site for Faber India is :

http://www.faberheatkraft.in/faber-in/en/homePage.html

Toll Free Number for Faber India is : 1-800-233-4595

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1. How does a chimney work?

A chimney is fitted right above the cooking appliance. When turned on it sucks all the oil, smoke, spices etc generated during cooking. The oil gets trapped into the modular filters and the odor/smoke is either filtered or recirculated into the room or they are thrown out of the room through the duct.

2. Does a chimney really work?/How does it differ from an exhaust fan?  

Yes a chimney is very effective. It not only throws/ purifies the air but it also traps the oil , spices. This not only keeps the kitchen air clean it also prevents the blackening of the walls/ furniture which can’t be does by the exhaust fan.

3. How is it fitted?

It can be fitted in ducting or recycling mode. In the ducting mode, heavier particles of Oil/grease/spice are trapped in the baffle / mesh filter, and the smoke/fumes are ducted out of the house. In case ducting is not feasible, the chimney can also be fitted in a re-cycling mode. In this mode, heavier particles of Oil/grease/spice are trapped in the baffle / mesh filter and the smoke/fumes are filtered through the activated charcoal filter. The clean, deodorized air is then re-circulated into the room.

4. Who will fit the chimney? 

A Skilled Technician should be called to install the chimney.

5. Is Ducting compulsory? 

No, but it is always advisable as the efficiency and the suction capacity of the chimney increases, and there is no recurring cost of the charcoal filters.

6. Are there separate models for re-cycling and ducting?

Yes and No. Some models can be used in both modes of installation and some not. 
 
7. What should be the size of the duct pipe, length of ducting and the number of bends for effective suction? 

Please check with the manufacturer for these specifications. There is a norm which has to be followed to ensure proper operation and reliability. Things to check are pipe diameter and ducting length. Also please check the maximum number of bends your ducting pipe can have.

8. Can a smaller diameter pipe be fitted?

No. Using a smaller diameter pipe causes a backpressure to act on the motor. This may void the warranty!

9. At what height should the chimney be fitted?

One manufacturer wants the users to mount the chimney at a height of not less than 65 cms from the burners and ideally not more than 75 cms. This can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, so please check with them.

10. How to maintain the chimney?

The Mesh filters have to be cleaned in warm detergent water every 8-10 days, and the Baffle filters have to be cleaned in warm detergent water every 15-20 days depending on usage. In case of re-cycling the charcoal filters have to be replaced every 3-4 months, depending on the usage.

11. Life and cost of charcoal filter?

Typically, the charcoal filters last around 3-4 months. However, this period may become vary depending on the usage. Cost should be confirmed with the local service center.

12. What is the suction capacity available?

Chimneys are available in a range of suction capacities, from 300 m³/Hr to 1000 m³/Hr. The suction requirements of the chimney depend on a lot of parameters like the cooking habits & kitchen size.

13. Is it true that the chimney makes a lot of noise?

No, this depends on the speed of operations and suction capacity of the kitchen chimney. This can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, so please check with them.

14. What is the electric consumption?

It depends on the individual models. This can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, so please check with them.

Portions on this article were taken from Faber’s website.

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People asked us here  and here about electrical chimneys. We mentioned briefly in our article Hob placement in kitchen - User Query what an electric chimney is supposed to do.

It is a vacuum cleaner kind of a device which has a motorized way of creating an air turbulence. Somewhat similar to an exhaust fan, a chimney throws air out of the cooking area creating a low pressure/suction effect near the cooking media.

However, an electric chimney is far more sophisticated in nature. For starters, it has a duct mechanism which serves to channel the air flow in an efficient manner.(Compact chimneys do not have the duct). While the exhaust fan has a powerful suction at it’s rear end, the smoke does not have to get guided all the way to the fan which is situated at the top end of the room.

The electric chimney is therefore located just above your cooking stove/hob and the smoke which logically rises above, enters the chimney automatically. Further the surface area is quite large which makes escaping of the smoke no longer an issue. (an exception here would be steam from the whistle of a pressure cooker which would escape sideways and not to the top. However it is more or less pure steam so less harm is done.)

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When turned on, a constant low pressure and flush out effect is created in the Chimney which sucks the smoke into the hood and expels it outside the kitchen.

Most chimneys have buttons with which you can control the speed of operation. Further they have illumination so that you can see what you are cooking. This is really a good feature.

Chimneys are available with or without hood. We will cover some details in the next post, so keep reading. Predominantly, chimneys need a duct pipe to expel the gases, so please plan this in advance.

As with any electric appliance, there are criteria to choose the electric chimney. The most important one is the suction power. It is measured in cubic meter per hour (m3/hour)

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