BORA
There are 0 BORA products here. BORA builds the extractor into the hob itself, pulling steam and smells downwards so nothing needs to hang above the cooktop. The hobs are joined by a built-in steam oven, integrated refrigeration and a range of pendant lighting.
If a BORA price isn't shown, call us on 01622 541312. We'll quote and help you work out the right ducting or recirculation set-up for your kitchen.
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What BORA makes
| Range | What's included | Worth checking |
|---|---|---|
| Hobs with extraction | Induction from the Pure, X Pure and Professional 3.0 ranges, and Basic ceramic models, each with its own extractor. | Ducted or recirculating, and the space taken up in the base unit. |
| Steam oven | A built-in oven combining steam and hot air. | The housing and ventilation requirements. |
| Fridges and freezers | Integrated refrigeration, from larder fridges to fridge freezers, each offered as Good, Better or Best. | Your housing height, and a water feed for ice-maker models. |
| Lighting | Horizon and Stars pendants in a choice of finishes. | A secure ceiling fixing and an electrician to wire it. |
Why extract through the hob?
Steam and cooking smells rise slowly, and a fan set into the middle of a BORA hob catches them at pan level before they spread. With no canopy overhead, an island stays open, the view across the room is clear and there's nothing to bump your head on. That freedom is the main reason people choose BORA, so the hob tends to come first and the rest of the kitchen is planned around it.
Choosing your set-up
Air out or air back
Most BORA hobs are made in two versions. Duct-out models carry the air outside through ducting under the units or through a wall. Recirculating models pass it through filters and return it to the kitchen, the practical answer when there's no easy way out. Their odour filters need changing from time to time, and grease filters need regular cleaning on both.
Induction or ceramic
Induction reacts instantly and heats the pan itself, but it only works with pans that have a magnetic base. Ceramic accepts any flat-bottomed pan and is the gentler step into cooktop extraction, though it warms up and cools down more slowly.
Refrigeration packages
BORA's fridges and freezers come in Good, Better and Best specifications. The appliance stays the same; the higher levels add more of BORA's own storage accessories. Some fridge freezers and the BORA freezer make ice, so a water pipe has to reach the back of the housing.
Connected appliances
A good share of BORA's hobs and refrigeration is listed as smart. Look at the product page to find out what each model links with and what the app lets you do.
Planning around a BORA hob
Once the space above the hob is free, you can use it differently. Hang BORA pendants where a hood would have gone, put the BORA steam oven in a tall housing, and hide your cold storage behind matching doors with BORA fridges and freezers. Start with the hob, because its fan, filters and ducting decide how the base units beneath it are built.
Before you order
- Allow for the space below. The hob's fan and filters live in the cupboard beneath, which can mean shallower drawers there. Your kitchen designer or fitter can plan this.
- Book the electrics. A qualified electrician may need to hard-wire induction hobs and built-in ovens, and should always wire and fix pendant lights.
- Test your pans. For induction, a fridge magnet should cling firmly to the base.
- Plan any ducting to an outside wall before the units go in.
See BORA in Rochester
Downdraft extraction is much easier to picture when you can stand at it. Ring 01622 541312 before you travel and we'll tell you which BORA pieces are on display at our showroom, so you know what to expect when you arrive.
Buying BORA from KDH Electrical
BORA appliances carry the full UK manufacturer's guarantee. Delivery is free on orders over £600, normally within 3–7 working days. In our installation area we can install a BORA oven and recycle your old one, with prices shown in the basket. Venting hobs are fitted by a qualified installer and integrated fridges by your kitchen fitter, and we can recycle the appliance they replace.
If you've been quoted less by another UK retailer, ask about our price match. For a quote or advice on the right kit, call 01622 541312.
BORA: your questions answered
How does a BORA hob get rid of steam?
A fan in the hob pulls steam and smells downwards at pan level. From there the air either goes outside through ducting, or through filters and back into the room.
Will I need a cooker hood as well?
No. The extraction is part of the hob, so the space overhead stays empty.
How do I get a price for BORA?
If a price isn't shown, call us on 01622 541312. We'll quote for the hob and the ducting or recirculation kit your kitchen needs.
Ducted or recirculating: which BORA hob do I need?
Ducted models send air outside, which removes moisture best. Recirculating models filter the air and let it back into the kitchen, which means no route to an outside wall is needed.
Does BORA make anything besides hobs?
Yes. There's also a BORA steam oven, integrated refrigeration and pendant lighting.
Is BORA on show anywhere near me?
Call 01622 541312 before you travel and we'll let you know what BORA is currently on display at our showroom in Rochester.