We are trying to decide between 2 Kobe hoods and would appreciate some feedback from you awesome forum members.

CH-191 http://koberangehoods.com/product/CH-191.html

Baffle filters approx. $1,000 280 CFM - 800 CFM

22" deep

CH-179 http://koberangehoods.com/product/CH-179.html

Oil catchers approx. $850 380 CFM - 800 CFM

22" deep

The 36" hood will be going above a 30" gas range. Said range has an 18K BTU burner in the front right corner and 15K BTU burner in the back left corner. Husband loves to do high heat wok cooking 3 times a week, and prefers the front burner.

Questions:

1. In a posting by Kaseki I noticed it mentioned that baffle filters only work when placed at an angle. Is there a minimum angle? Are the CH-191 baffles placed to do their job of grease collection?

2. I had originally thrown out the oil catcher models since it appears that grease would accumulate on the large expanse of stainless steel under the hood. However it seems like they move air better. Are there any high heat grease experts who can comment on cleaning this type of hood? Not the fan, but that large expanse to stainless steel under the hood.

Just wanted to thank you all in advance. I couldn't find anywhere near Portland, OR to see a Kobe and have spent hours reading all the posts about range hoods. It is somewhat unsettling to buy it online, sight unseen (actually the noise is more our concern), but it looks like what we need.