Miele Cooker Hoods – Wall, Integrated, Ceiling & Downdraft Extraction

Miele cooker hoods combine powerful kitchen extraction with premium design, practical controls and a choice of installation styles. Shop Miele extractor hoods including wall-mounted, integrated, ceiling, island and downdraft models, with options for ducted or recirculating operation and selected smart features such as Con@ctivity.

Shop Miele Cooker Hoods by Type

Miele Chimney Hoods – wall-mounted and island cooker hoods designed to provide effective extraction while remaining a visible feature of the kitchen.
Miele Integrated Cooker Hoods – built-in, hidden and telescopic extractor hoods designed to sit discreetly within kitchen cabinetry.

Why choose a Miele cooker hood?

Miele cooker hoods are designed to remove cooking vapours, grease and unwanted odours while complementing premium kitchen layouts. The range includes discreet built-in extraction as well as statement wall-mounted, island, ceiling and downdraft extractor designs.

Choosing the right Miele cooker hood depends on the position of your hob, kitchen layout, preferred extraction method and the amount of cooking you normally do. Available models include compact integrated extractors for fitted cabinetry, wider 90cm wall hoods, ceiling-mounted extraction for open-plan kitchens and downdraft systems that rise from the worktop when required.

Selected Miele extractor hoods also feature Con@ctivity, allowing a compatible Miele hob and cooker hood to communicate with each other. The hood can automatically adjust its extraction level according to activity on the hob, reducing the need to alter the fan settings manually.

Other model-dependent features include SmartControl operation, energy-efficient LED lighting, intensive extraction modes, ECO motors, washable stainless-steel grease filters, Miele CleanCover and smart connectivity.

Miele Wall-Mounted Cooker Hoods

Miele wall-mounted cooker hoods are installed above a hob against the kitchen wall and are available in different widths, finishes and designs.

Traditional chimney-style hoods provide a familiar stainless-steel appearance, while selected Miele wall extractors use glass, black or decorative finishes to create a more contemporary focal point.

When choosing a wall-mounted Miele cooker hood, match the hood dimensions to the hob below and consider the extraction rate, noise level and required installation height.

Selected models are compatible with Con@ctivity, allowing automatic communication between the hob and extractor where both appliances support the feature.

Miele Integrated Cooker Hoods

Miele integrated cooker hoods are designed for customers who want effective extraction without making the hood a prominent visual feature of the kitchen.

Built-in extractor units can be concealed within cabinetry, while telescopic or slimline cooker hoods extend when required and retract when not in use.

This makes integrated Miele cooker hoods particularly suitable for fitted kitchens where clean cabinet lines and discreet appliance installation are important.

Depending on the model, integrated Miele extractors can include LED lighting, intensive modes, SmartControl, Con@ctivity and washable stainless-steel grease filters.

Miele Ceiling Extractor Hoods

Miele ceiling extractor hoods provide powerful extraction from above the cooking area while keeping the space immediately around the hob visually open.

They can be particularly useful in larger kitchens and open-plan layouts where a conventional wall-mounted hood is not suitable or where the hob is positioned within a kitchen island.

Because ceiling extraction operates further away from the cooking surface than many conventional hoods, correct positioning, extraction performance and installation planning are particularly important.

Selected Miele ceiling extractor models also include ambient lighting and smart control features, allowing the extractor to form part of the wider kitchen lighting and appliance scheme.

Miele Island Cooker Hoods

Miele island cooker hoods are designed for hobs positioned within a kitchen island or peninsula where no wall is available for conventional extraction.

An island hood is suspended above the cooking surface and can become a strong visual feature within the kitchen as well as providing ventilation.

Before choosing an island cooker hood, check the hood width, ceiling fixing requirements, installation height and whether the appliance will operate using ducted extraction or recirculation.

Miele Downdraft Extractors

Miele downdraft extractors provide an alternative to a conventional cooker hood positioned above the hob.

Installed within the worktop or cabinetry close to the cooking surface, the extractor rises when required on selected models and draws cooking vapours downwards rather than upwards.

Downdraft extraction is particularly useful for kitchen islands and open-plan designs where maintaining a clear view across the room is important.

Selected Miele downdraft extractors include SmartControl, ECO motor technology, AmbientLight and Con@ctivity compatibility. Installation requires careful planning because the extractor mechanism, ducting or recirculation components need suitable space beneath the worktop.

Ducted or Recirculating Miele Cooker Hoods?

Many Miele cooker hoods can be configured for either ducted extraction or recirculating operation, depending on the individual model and installation accessories.

With ducted extraction, cooking vapours and filtered air are directed outside the property through suitable ducting. This can provide highly effective removal of moisture and cooking odours but requires an appropriate route to an external wall or roof outlet.

With recirculation, the air passes through grease and charcoal filtration before being returned to the kitchen. This can be useful where external ducting is impractical, particularly in apartments, internal kitchens or certain kitchen-island installations.

Miele offers Active AirClean charcoal filters for compatible recirculating cooker hoods, designed to help neutralise cooking odours. Selected appliances can also use reactivatable Longlife AirClean filters.

Always check which conversion kit, ducting and filters are required for the individual Miele extractor before installation.

What is Miele Con@ctivity?

Con@ctivity allows compatible Miele hobs and cooker hoods to communicate automatically.

When cooking begins, information from the hob can be transferred to the cooker hood, which adjusts the extraction level according to activity on the cooking surface.

This allows the extractor to react automatically as cooking intensity changes and can make everyday operation more convenient, particularly in open-plan kitchens where effective extraction and lower noise levels are important.

Both the hob and cooker hood need to support the relevant Con@ctivity functionality for the feature to work.

Miele Cooker Hood Filters

Miele cooker hoods use grease filters to capture airborne grease generated during cooking. Selected models feature multi-layer stainless-steel grease filters designed to be removed for cleaning.

For cooker hoods operating in recirculation mode, an additional charcoal filter is normally required to help neutralise cooking odours before the air returns to the room.

Miele offers Active AirClean charcoal filters for compatible appliances, as well as selected reactivatable Longlife AirClean filters.

Check the individual Miele cooker hood and installation configuration to determine which filter type is required and how often it should be cleaned, replaced or regenerated.

Choosing the Right Size Miele Cooker Hood

Miele cooker hoods are available in a range of widths to suit different cooking appliances and kitchen layouts, including popular 60cm and 90cm formats alongside wider and more specialist extraction systems.

As a general consideration, the extractor should provide suitable coverage for the cooking area beneath it. The correct installation height also depends on the type of hob and the individual cooker hood.

Always follow the installation dimensions and minimum clearance requirements supplied with both the Miele cooker hood and hob rather than relying solely on nominal appliance widths.

How Quiet Are Miele Cooker Hoods?

Noise levels vary between Miele cooker hoods according to the model, extraction setting and installation arrangement.

For open-plan kitchens, it can be useful to compare the stated sound level alongside extraction performance. Some Miele cooker hoods available from Appliance Superstore also carry Quiet Mark accreditation.

Using correctly sized, smoothly routed ducting can also help an extractor operate more effectively and avoid unnecessary airflow resistance and noise.

Miele Cooker Hood FAQs

Are Miele cooker hoods good?

Yes. Miele cooker hoods are particularly suited to customers looking for premium kitchen extraction, a wide choice of installation styles and the ability to coordinate extraction with other Miele cooking appliances.

The range includes straightforward integrated and wall-mounted models as well as advanced ceiling and downdraft extractors with smart and automatic functionality.

What types of Miele cooker hood are available?

Miele cooker hoods are available in wall-mounted, chimney, integrated, telescopic, ceiling, island and downdraft formats.

The best option depends primarily on the position of your hob and kitchen layout. Wall and integrated hoods are commonly used against a wall, while island, ceiling and downdraft extraction provide alternatives for open-plan and island cooking areas.

Is an extractor hood the same as a cooker hood?

The terms cooker hood and extractor hood are commonly used to describe the same general type of kitchen ventilation appliance.

Different extractor designs include wall-mounted cooker hoods, integrated hoods, ceiling extractors, island hoods and downdraft extractors.

Miele uses several product descriptions across its extraction range, but their fundamental purpose is to help remove cooking vapours, grease and odours from the kitchen.

What is Miele Con@ctivity?

Miele Con@ctivity allows compatible Miele hobs and cooker hoods to communicate with each other.

The cooker hood can automatically adjust its extraction setting according to activity on the hob, making extraction more responsive without requiring constant manual adjustment.

Can Miele cooker hoods recirculate air?

Many Miele cooker hoods can operate in recirculation mode when fitted with the appropriate conversion components and charcoal filters.

In recirculation mode, the air is filtered to remove grease and reduce cooking odours before being returned to the kitchen.

Compatibility and required accessories vary by model, so check the individual product before ordering.

What is an Active AirClean filter?

Miele Active AirClean filters contain active charcoal and are designed for compatible cooker hoods operating in recirculation mode.

The charcoal helps absorb and neutralise unwanted cooking odours before the filtered air is returned to the kitchen.

Filters require periodic replacement or regeneration depending on the specific filter type.

Should I choose a ducted or recirculating cooker hood?

Ducted extraction is generally preferable where a suitable route outside the property is available because cooking air and moisture are physically removed from the room.

Recirculation can be more practical where external ducting is difficult or impossible. It filters the air before returning it to the kitchen but requires suitable charcoal filtration to manage cooking odours.

The correct option depends on the kitchen layout, building and individual Miele cooker hood.

What size Miele cooker hood do I need?

Choose a cooker hood that provides suitable coverage for the hob and meets Miele's installation requirements.

Popular Miele extractor widths include approximately 60cm and 90cm, although smaller, larger and specialist models are also available.

Check the exact appliance dimensions and installation instructions before purchasing, particularly with ceiling and downdraft extraction systems.

Are Miele cooker hoods suitable for open-plan kitchens?

Yes. Miele offers several extraction formats particularly suited to modern open-plan kitchens, including ceiling, island and downdraft extractors.

For open-plan spaces, compare extraction performance and noise level carefully because the cooker hood will often operate within the main living area.