Product review (4 stars): Great option for 1950's kitchen
My husband was able to install this insert proficiently... just be sure to measure twice, cut once! We have a ranch style home built in 1953 and this insert was a great alternative for replacement of the old under cabinet hood that was there. The depth of this insert fit within the existing over-stove cabinetry (modern cabinets are deeper,all vent work is within cabinet and exhausts thru roof} allowing us to keep existing cabinets and soffit, the only thing we needed to do was fill in existing tile backsplash which fortunately previous owners had left enough extra to fill in where old hood had been. The insert is sleek in design, I particularly like the fact that it has baffles instead of mesh filters. Lighting is bright and warm, one light to either side end of unit,tends to light the rear burners more than front but thats bc cabinetry is over rear and not front. I gave it 4 stars only bc based on other reviews I had read I expected it might be a little quieter...it's really not all that loud and there are a few turns in our venting that would add to the noise factor. We find that even on low the suction satisfies most of our needs. Very happy we found the KOBE and avoided a major kitchen remodel!