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Robinhood RHWC1600B review

Robinhood RHWC1600B Ducted

CHOICE Expert Rating

66%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent controls.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Noisy operation in ducted mode.
  • Lights provide very poor visibility over the cooking area.
  • Grease filter can only be removed via screwdriver and can only be cleaned by hand.
  • The lights are not user-replaceable.
  • Model is heavy (~30kg) and requires multiple people and careful installation to make sure it's safe to use.

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
66%
Mode tested
Ducted
Performance score
80%
Ease of use score
43%
Noise score
45%
Noise, low/high (dBA)
62/69

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Size (cm)
90
Dimensions (cm, HxWxD)
630-1000 x 90 x 51
Control location
Front panel
Number of light globes
1
Type of light
LED
Filter type
Metal anti-grease
Ducting pipe diameter recommended (mm)
180
Minimum installation mounting height above stove (mm)
650
Maximum installation mounting height (mm)
700
Items supplied
Rangehood, 150mm ducting adaptor, rubber liner, screws and wall plugs, mounting bracket, sealing tape and instruction manual
Material
Stainless steel-glass
Website
robinhood.com.au

Cost

Price
$589.00
Running cost per 100 hours with lights off
$9.73
Running cost per 100 hours with lights on
$9.87
Running cost difference – lights on vs lights off
$0.13

Features

Filter dishwashable
Number of fans
1
Speed settings
3
One-way exhaust valve supplied

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