Zephyr's 36-inch island hood, the Torino ZTR-M790S, is just one of a number of attractive models in this manufacturer's line of Europa range hoods. Although it looks more like a work of art than a kitchen appliance, the Torino effectively eliminates smoke and cooking odors in your kitchen without requiring ductwork.

Reminiscent of a martini glass, this artful model is constructed of stainless steel with a canopy of hand-blown frosted glass, tinted in green, blue, yellow or red. Not just beautiful but powerful, the Zephyr Torino offers six speed settings with an unusually high maximum draw of 715 CFM. Such high power is more than adequate for most ranges, making this model appropriate for use with high-output cooking appliances. In fact, ZTO-M90S is so powerful that it may be unwise to use this model on high with standard cooking equipment. Doing so could pull much of the heated or air conditioned air from your home.

In spite of all this power, the Torino runs at a quiet 6 sones of noise. The two bright halogen lights provide excellent lighting for your cooking surface. Equipped with an infrared remote control, the power and lighting on this hood can be adjusted from a distance, much like the volume and channels on your television.

This Zephyr features a convenient 15-minute delay shutoff. Once the smoke and grease of cooking has been diffused, the hood switches to off without requiring you to actually go to the hood and manually turn it off. A stunning and powerful model for the most unique of kitchens, the Torino ZTR-M90S is just one of Zephyr's exciting designs in new range hoods.


Pros: Stunning design, powerful, infrared remote control, a creative choice for an island installation, appropriate for use with high-output ranges, can be used ducted or ductless
Cons: High price tag, if used ductless you don't get the benefit of the power you're paying for

Warranty
1 year, parts and labor; 2 years, parts