Archetech Issue 76 2025 | Page 22

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

STYLE AS WELL AS SUBSTANCE

Elica EVO hoods retain all the cooking and extracting features of the earlier platform such as Airmatic automatic mode , melting , warming and simmering functions , bridge zones , easy installation and a full range of safety and convenience features .
Premium Italian kitchen appliance manufacturer Elica is making significant innovations in both the design and functionality of its popular NikolaTesla range of extractor hobs .
The new EVO platform improves even further on the performance and convenience of using NikolaTesla appliances . Firstly , and so relevant for today ’ s consumers , is the Energy Class for almost all models have moved up to the top-rated A ++. Secondly , and important for the quality of air in your kitchen , is the grease filtering efficiency is also now the highest possible at class A .
The new NikolaTesla Velvet range features fine vertical lines etched on the glass surface and central flap to create an extraordinary velvet-like texture : an original design that melds perfectly with any kitchen style .
It comes in three sizes 60cm , 72cm and 83cm with automatic modes such as adjusting extraction power based on the cooking zones in use . Even at its highest power setting , it delivers outstanding performance and whisper-quiet operation .
You can bridge two adjacent zones to accommodate larger cookware , ensuring constant temperature for seamless cooking and Velvet has intuitive controls to easily control its functions .
For you and your customers peace of mind all NikolaTesla hobs come with a 5 year manufacturer ’ s warranty .
And finally , to greatly simplify the vital job of maintaining performance , the grease and charcoal filters have been combined into one , easy fitting unit .
To fully appreciate the quality , finishes and features of the VELVET and EVO hobs and the new RAW finish they need to be seen so EVO ad VELVET models are exclusive to kitchen studios and not available on-line .
Just lift out the new combined filter from the top of the appliance , wash in the dishwasher and , if you are using it in recirculating mode , regenerate the active carbon in the oven . This will give you 3 years of high performance operation .
As for style – and we have always expected the best from Elica , they are now introducing their new , RAW models . These are produced in a matt , scratch resistant , black glass to give a touch of elegance and sophistication to a kitchen .
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