Elica Downdraft Extractors

Shop Elica downdraft extractor hoods designed to rise from the kitchen worktop when needed and retract out of sight after cooking. The Getup and Pandora ranges provide an alternative to overhead cooker hoods for kitchen islands and other layouts where clear sightlines are important.

Compare Elica Getup and Pandora downdraft extractors in black, stainless steel and specialist finishes. Choose between connected controls, customisable panels and different motor configurations, while checking the worktop cut-out, cabinet space and ducting requirements for your installation.

Elica Getup vs Pandora: Which Downdraft Extractor Should You Choose?

Elica Getup and Pandora are both retractable downdraft cooker hoods that provide extraction at worktop level rather than above the cooking area. Although their purpose is similar, the two ranges differ in controls, appearance, motor arrangements and available features.

Choose Getup if connected controls, lighting and a customisable worktop appearance are priorities. Choose Pandora if you prefer its simpler extraction design or need one of its available motor configurations.

Neither range is automatically suitable for every hob or cabinet. Always compare the manufacturer's installation drawings and the exact model reference before ordering.

Elica Getup Downdraft Extractor Hoods

Elica Getup is designed to remain largely hidden in the worktop when extraction is not required. During cooking, its motorised section rises to position the extraction inlet behind the hob.

The range includes black, stainless-steel and cast-iron-effect finishes, alongside a customisable version designed to accommodate a suitable kitchen-surface finish.

Getup also offers Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing compatible voice-assistant and Elica app control. Depending on the functions being used, the app can operate extraction and lighting and provide filter-maintenance information.

The integrated LED strip is another practical distinction, particularly in kitchens where a conventional overhead hood and its lighting have been removed.

For the customisable Getup version, check the permitted finishing material, panel dimensions and installation requirements. The additional kitchen-surface material should not be assumed to be included with the extractor.

Elica Pandora Downdraft Extractor Hoods

Elica Pandora provides retractable extraction in black-glass and stainless-steel finishes. The range offers straightforward electronic controls, grease filtration and maintenance reminders.

An important distinction within Pandora is the choice between versions with an onboard extraction motor and GME versions designed for a separate remote motor.

Pandora with an Onboard Motor

Standard Pandora versions include an onboard motor, allowing the extractor and motor arrangement to be planned together. These versions support ducted extraction and compatible recirculating configurations according to the manufacturer's instructions.

They are worth considering where the available cabinet space can accommodate the required extraction housing and motor.

Pandora GME with a Remote Motor

Pandora GME models are designed to operate with a compatible remotely positioned extraction motor. This provides an alternative motor arrangement for installations where the motor position needs particular consideration.

The compatible remote motor is not supplied with the Pandora GME extractor and must be specified separately. Check the required motor reference, its installation position, ducting and electrical connections before comparing the total purchase cost with a standard Pandora model.

Pandora GME versions are intended for external ducted extraction. They should not be assumed to offer the same recirculating installation options as Pandora models supplied with an onboard motor.

Airflow, noise, energy rating and electrical specifications can also differ between the versions. Compare the exact combination of extractor and compatible motor rather than treating every Pandora model as technically identical.

Will an Elica Downdraft Fit Your Worktop and Cabinets?

Installation space is one of the most important considerations when choosing an Elica downdraft extractor. Both Getup and Pandora are installed separately from the hob, so the worktop must accommodate the extractor opening as well as the cooking appliance.

The moving extractor body, motor and ventilation connections also require space beneath the worktop. This can affect cupboard depth, drawers, shelves and the position of nearby services.

Before purchasing, confirm:

• The precise worktop cut-out dimensions for the extractor.
• The required spacing between the hood and the chosen hob.
• The height and depth of the extractor mechanism below the worktop.
• Space for the supplied motor or a compatible remote motor.
• The required ducting diameter and outlet direction.
• Whether cabinet drawers, shelves or support panels need alteration.
• Access for grease-filter removal, cleaning and servicing.

Although these appliances are commonly described as 90cm downdraft extractors, their actual body dimensions and installation openings differ. Use the exact installation drawing rather than treating the advertised width as the required worktop cut-out.

Ducted or Recirculating Elica Downdraft Extraction?

The extraction configuration affects the installation, required accessories and how cooking moisture is managed.

Ducted extraction carries captured cooking air outside through suitable ventilation ducting. This removes extracted moisture and odours from the room.

Recirculating extraction filters the captured air before returning it to the kitchen. It requires compatible odour filters and a suitable return-air route, but does not remove moisture outside.

Selected Getup and standard Pandora configurations support recirculation with compatible components. Pandora GME remote-motor versions are intended for ducted installation.

For more information about ventilation methods and filter requirements, read our Elica Ducted vs Recirculating Cooker Hoods guide.

Extraction Performance, Noise and Maintenance

When comparing Getup and Pandora, consider airflow in m³/h and operating noise in dB(A) at equivalent fan settings.

Maximum extraction figures do not tell the whole story. The position of the rising extraction inlet, height of cooking pans, cabinet arrangement and duct route all influence performance.

Remote motor installation can change where motor noise is experienced, but it does not automatically guarantee a quieter kitchen. Ducting design and the exact motor selected remain important.

Both ranges require regular cleaning of their removable grease filters. Recirculating configurations also require appropriate odour-filter maintenance. Selected models provide maintenance reminders to help identify when filters need attention.

Keep the moving extractor mechanism and surrounding worktop opening clear of objects and cooking residue, and follow Elica's operating and cleaning instructions.

Elica Downdraft Extractor FAQs

What is the difference between Elica Getup and Pandora?

Both are standalone retractable downdraft extractors. Getup offers connected controls, LED lighting and additional finishes, including a customisable version. Pandora offers a simpler design with a choice between onboard-motor and GME remote-motor configurations.

Does Elica Getup work with a smartphone?

Yes. Elica Getup supports Wi-Fi connectivity and operation through the Elica app and compatible voice assistants. It can also provide filter-maintenance information.

Does Elica Pandora GME come with a motor?

No. The Pandora GME versions require a compatible remote extraction motor, which is not included with the downdraft unit. The motor must be specified and purchased separately.

Can Elica downdraft extractors be recirculating?

Selected Getup and standard Pandora configurations support recirculation with compatible filtration and installation components. Pandora GME remote-motor versions are designed for ducted extraction. Confirm the exact version before ordering.

Can Elica Getup be finished to match the kitchen worktop?

The customisable Getup version is designed to accept a suitable coordinating finish. Check the permitted material, dimensions and installation instructions, as the finishing material may need to be supplied separately.

Can I use an Elica downdraft extractor with any hob?

Not automatically. The hob and downdraft must be suitable for the intended layout, with compatible worktop cut-outs and required installation clearances. Check both manufacturers' instructions, particularly for gas cooking.

Is an Elica downdraft the same as a NikolaTesla extractor hob?

No. An Elica downdraft is a separate extraction appliance installed alongside a hob. NikolaTesla combines cooking and extraction within one appliance, with different worktop and cabinet requirements.

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