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INTRODUCING THE JENNAIR® NEXTGEN INDUCTION DOWNDRAFT COOKTOP

INTRODUCING THE JENNAIR® INDUCTION DOWNDRAFT COOKTOP

MAY 23, 2025 | 5 min read

JennAir brand has expanded its downdraft lineup with the launch of the JennAir® NextGen Induction Downdraft Cooktop. Developed in tandem with BORA, this cooktop combines the power of induction with the quiet of downdraft ventilation.

 

Cooktop innovation is no stranger to the JennAir brand. In 1965, the brand introduced downdraft ventilation to the kitchen and  eliminated the need for a hood, changing kitchen design forever. The arrival of the  JennAir® NextGen Induction Downdraft Cooktop offers some exciting new benefits, such as:

 

  • Infinite design potential: Unlock new horizons in kitchen design with our downdraft cooktop. Its slim profile and optional recirculation installation liberates your space from bulky hoods and cabinet constraints, making even floating islands a reality. True design freedom awaits. 

  • Powerful and Effective Extraction for Cleaner Air: Powerful downward extraction helps draw odors and steam away five times faster than the steam can rise, helping to maintain a pleasant kitchen environment.

  • Runs as quiet as 30dBA: Sound-reducing technology, including a low-noise fan and efficient airflow, helps minimize the noise of the ventilation system.

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The newest downdraft cooktop was introduced at the 2025 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, also known as KBIS, standing as the centerpiece for an immersive cooking demonstration. The 2025 KBIS event brought multiple awards for the newest JennAir® launch, which received the Best of KBIS 2025 Award from Reviewed and a Best in Show Award from The Kitchn.

 

Keep reading to learn more about this exciting new cooktop, which will be available in 2025.

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NEW OPTIONS ALLOW YOU TO DESIGN WITHOUT LIMITS

Adding a new fuel-type offering to the existing gas and electric radiant downdraft lineup, this new induction cooktop brings even more features and offerings. The JennAir® NextGen Induction Downdraft Cooktop is available in both 30-inch and 36-inch Oblivion Glass Design and can be installed flush or slightly above the countertop.

 

Cooktops require 12-inch clearance on each side and 19 inches to upper cabinets and shelves, allowing for unobstructed backsplashes, more kitchen space and statement lighting. The slim profile offers more storage and the opportunity for floating islands.

Two dishes with steam cooking on a JennAir® Induction Downdraft Cooktop. Two dishes with steam cooking on a JennAir® Induction Downdraft Cooktop.

INFINITE DESIGN POTENTIAL

Unlock new horizons in design with the new JennAir® NextGen Induction Downdraft Cooktop. This cooktop comes with a variety of features and benefits, with an emphasis on infinite design potential.


Downdraft ventilation allows you to explore multiple options when designing your kitchen. With no bulky updraft hood, you can explore open concept designs by adding a kitchen island or peninsula. Or, add in statement lighting or additional cabinetry and shelving that can take the place of an updraft hood.

Stools in front of a kitchen island. Stools in front of a kitchen island.
Stools in front of a kitchen island. Stools in front of a kitchen island.

INFINITE DESIGN POTENTIAL

Downdraft ventilation allows you to explore multiple options when designing your kitchen. With no bulky updraft hood, you can explore open concept designs by adding a kitchen island or peninsula. Or, add in statement lighting or additional cabinetry and shelving that can take the place of an updraft hood.

A lidded pot with steam coming out on a JennAir® Induction Downdraft Cooktop. A lidded pot with steam coming out on a JennAir® Induction Downdraft Cooktop.

POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE EXTRACTION

Choose between two venting options: exterior ventilation or recirculation with a charcoal filter accessory. Both venting options draw odors and steam away five times faster than the steam can rise. Learn more about installing a recirculation kit. 

The extractor cover, stainless steel grease filter and cover flap on the exterior extraction venting system are dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup, while recirculating models have an easily accessible charcoal filter that should be replaced yearly.

A lidded pot with steam coming out on a JennAir® Induction Downdraft Cooktop. A lidded pot with steam coming out on a JennAir® Induction Downdraft Cooktop.

POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE EXTRACTION

Choose between two venting options: exterior extraction or recirculation with a charcoal filter accessory. Both venting options draw odors and steam away five times faster than the steam can rise1.

The extractor cover, stainless steel grease filter and cover flap on the exterior extraction venting system are dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup, while recirculating models have an easily accessible charcoal filter that should be replaced yearly.

CLEAN, FRESH AIR THAT’S QUIETER THAN A HOOD

Help prevent steam, grease and odors from spreading in the kitchen with a 345 CFM downdraft system and features like Automatic Extraction and Automatic After-Run, which automatically remove cooking odors and residual humidity before and after cooking. Sound-reducing technology helps minimize the noise of the ventilation system, which runs as low as 30 dBA.

A pot on a JennAir® Induction Downdraft Cooktop. A pot on a JennAir® Induction Downdraft Cooktop.
A pot on a JennAir® Induction Downdraft Cooktop. A pot on a JennAir® Induction Downdraft Cooktop.

CLEAN, FRESH AIR THAT’S QUIETER THAN A HOOD

Help prevent steam, grease and odors from spreading in the kitchen with a 365 CFM downdraft system and features like Automatic Extraction and Automatic After-Run, which automatically remove cooking odors and residual humidity before and after cooking. Sound-reducing technology helps minimize the noise of the ventilation system, which runs as low as 30 dBA.

An overhead shot of a pot and a pan on a JennAir® Induction Downdraft Cooktop. An overhead shot of a pot and a pan on a JennAir® Induction Downdraft Cooktop.

MORE SPACE TO HANDLE LARGER POTS AND PANS

The JennAir® exclusive feature offers automatic bridging to handle larger pots and pans or even full-sized griddles, with one Flex-Choice™ XL and two round induction cooking zones on the 30-inch cooktop and two Flex-Choice™ XL induction cooking zones on the 36-inch cooktop.

Steam going into the vents on a JennAir® Induction Downdraft Cooktop. Steam going into the vents on a JennAir® Induction Downdraft Cooktop.

INTUITIVE COOKTOP OPERATION

A vertical slider allows you to operate the cooktop by intuitively swiping your finger up or down or tapping the controls. Important functions, such as Cookware Auto-Detection, Automatic Bridge Function and Assisted Cooking, can be accessed by a single touch.

With Cookware Auto-Detection, sensors automatically detect which cooking zone you are using, lighting up controls for easy access. If you need an expanded zone for larger cookware, the Automatic Bridge Function uses sensors to detect when a griddle or large pan is in use and modifies the controls, allowing you to combine two adjoining cooking zones into one large area. Plus, get optimal power levels to boil, simmer or melt any dish with Assisted Cooking.

An overhead shot of a pot and a pan on a JennAir® Induction Downdraft Cooktop. An overhead shot of a pot and a pan on a JennAir® Induction Downdraft Cooktop.

MORE SPACE TO HANDLE LARGER POTS AND PANS

The JennAir brand exclusive feature offers automatic bridging to handle larger pots and pans or even full-sized griddles, with one Flex-Choice™ XL and two round induction cooking zones on the 30-inch cooktop and two Flex-Choice™ XL induction cooking zones on the 36-inch cooktop.

INTUITIVE COOKTOP OPERATION

A vertical slider allows you to operate the cooktop by intuitively swiping your finger up or down or tapping the controls. Important functions, such as Cookware Auto-Detection, Automatic Bridge Function and Assisted Cooking, can be accessed by a single touch.

With Cookware Auto-Detection, sensors automatically detect which cooking zone you are using, lighting up controls for easy access. If you need an expanded zone for larger cookware, the Automatic Bridge Function uses sensors to detect when a griddle or large pan is in use and modifies the controls, allowing you to combine two adjoining cooking zones into one large area. Plus, get optimal power levels to boil, simmer or melt any dish with Assisted Cooking.

Steam going into the vents on a JennAir® Induction Downdraft Cooktop. Steam going into the vents on a JennAir® Induction Downdraft Cooktop.
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UNLOCK NEW HORIZONS IN THE KITCHEN

JennAir brand is constantly pushing boundaries in kitchen design, from the invention of downdraft ventilation to bespoke configurations and industry-first exclusives. Now, JennAir brand is once again revolutionizing kitchen design with the launch of the newest NextGen induction downdraft cooktop, offering a slim profile, striking lines and powerful features.  


Explore the JennAir® electric and gas downdraft cooktop collection, available in 30 or 36-inch widths and Oblivion Black Glass or Lustre Stainless Steel.

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