No vent hood? No problem. The 30" KitchenAid electric cooktop has built-in Downdraft ventilation and a 3-speed fan with a 300CFM exhaust rating to ensure smoke, steam, and grease are vented out of your kitchen. The 10" Even-Heat Ultra simmer element and the 6" low-temp melt element ensure you can simmer, melt, and cook your food to perfection.