A:AnswerYes, it can work with exhaust or without it - as a recirculating fan. But you will have to buy their charcoal filters for recirculation separately. Generic filters do not fit, their brand filters are expensive and out of stock. I just bought a charcoal filter material at Amazon for like $15, cut out right size pieces and stuck them under aluminum mesh filter that comes with this hood. This hood has great looks, but fan is quite a bit noisy
A:Answeryes, but it may be cheaper if you knew someone who can do it for you. i had best buy install mine which was a replacement and they did a great job. this hood is fantastic, the lights are very bright.
A:AnswerSticking out is not a problem - it is supposed to be deeper than the cabinet to cover cooking area. it has black glass touch panel only on the front - this is what you see on the photos. Sides, bottom and top are stainless.
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A:AnswerIt’s brushed stainless on the sides and bottom, with the front panel a black composite color. So it goes well with either the stainless or black stainless appliances.