Let's face it: ventilation probably doesn't rise to the top of your list of dream appliances. Yet what a smoky, pungent place your kitchen might be without it. (Particularly if you're fond of garlic.) Wolf downdraft ventilation rises 356 mm from the countertop to whisk away smoke and odors from the smallest sauté pan to the largest stock pot. Your nose will be thankful, and so will your eyes. And it has a multitude of ingenious features. When not in use, the downdraft lowers into your countertop to provide clear sight lines in your kitchen. It comes with a wired remote control that can be placed up to 3 meters away, undercounter, or in an adjacent cabinet. An indicator lets you know when it's time to run the filters through the dishwasher. In sculpted stainless steel, it pairs perfectly with most Wolf cooktops and rangetops. Internal, in-line or remote blowers are sold separately.