Elica INTRODUCES

Lhov

Category: Electrical appliances

The shape of Extraordinary.

Smart, innovative, revolutionary. Lhov by Elica transforms every moment spent in the kitchen into an extraordinary cooking experience.

This marks the inception of a new category of household appliances: the first product that integrates a kitchen hood, oven, and induction hob: an Elica innovation designed to revolutionize the kitchen experience.

Lhov is an invention designed by Fabrizio Crisà, Chief Design Officer of the Italian company, renowned globally for its extraction systems. Authenticity, beauty, and functionality are uniquely intertwined, embodying Elica's excellence in creativity and design. With its sleek linear design crafted from black glass, Lhov combines high performance, professional-inspired features, and a powerful extraction system. This system, for the first time ever, removes odors and vapors not only from the hob but also from the oven.

Its dimensions (90x36 cm) are the only thing it has in common with a standard kitchen appliance. This ensures perfect integration, optimal use of space, and enhances any kitchen project. The striking aesthetic impact is achieved through the remarkably linear and continuous black glass surfaces, with absolutely no handles or knobs. Lhov stands out not only for its design but also for its powerful extraction core, capable of efficiently eliminating fumes and odors from both the hob and the oven. It prevents steam and hot air from escaping when opening the door; it also ensures that odor-laden air does not radiate from the top edge of the oven cavity. The system is equipped with Long Life Filters++, designed to ensure excellent performance and a significantly higher than average odor filtering capacity. These filters have the unique ability to self-regenerate, enabling them to last from 3 to 5 years. This translates into less waste and easier maintenance since they do not have to be changed frequently. The ventilation system operates automatically and becomes selective on the hob: if necessary it activates only on the side you are using to cook.

The new concept oven also boasts numerous innovations. Outside, the total black glass door, without a handle, is a masterpiece of aesthetics and tactile comfort. With a simple touch, it opens and closes softly and effortlessly. Inside, the oven cavity is 30% wider than standard ovens and allows you to cook or bake as you like: Side by Side, placing two trays on the same rack for different dishes or to make double portions; All In, with spacious trays suitable for large-sized food; Little & Many, for cooking smaller portions of dishes in bulk. Traditional cooking modes can be combined with steaming for lighter and healthier dishes; it is possible to heat up only half of the oven when using the Grill, reducing energy waste and consumption. The oven is also equipped with automatic cooking programs: just choose the recipe, serving size, and desired cooking setting. Lhov handles the rest, including automatic shut-off. You can also select and set the internal temperature of food thanks to a probe equipped with a smart sensor: the oven shuts off only when the food is ready. Alternatively, you can program the desired cooking modes in sequence to ensure perfect proofing, baking, and brown and crispy dishes.

What about the controls? The user-friendly digital display, easy as using a smartphone allows you to manage Lhov with a touch of a finger. It serves as a genuine central control unit: ergonomic, interactive, and Wi-Fi enabled (to control Lhov via a voice assistant). The control is smart, even when it comes to power: you can also set a maximum power draw limit at the time of installation to prevent the circuit breaker from tripping. Lhov warns you when the limit is about to be reached, and lets you decide whether or not to exceed the threshold. Cleaning is a breeze: the smooth surfaces ensure the highest level of hygiene, and the oven only requires a few drops of soap and a little water to keep it pristine.

To conclude, Lhov’s hob definitely sets new standards in induction cooking. Never before has an extractor hob had 5 cooking zones. Never has one been so powerful, combinable, even for cooking in large-sized pots. Never has one offered automatic features inspired by professional cooking. Melting Mode, to melt buter and chocolate without burning; Warming Mode, for slow cooking or to keep prepared dishes warm; Simmering Mode, to simmer dishes without them boiling over; Fast Boiling, to boil water in 10 minutes. For the first time ever, it is possible to preset different power levels for the various cooking zones: each zone activates at the designated power level when it detects a pot.