NEW Broan® EVOLUTION™ Series Range Hoods- It's What Comes Next

Hartford, Wis., April 16, 2010 – The new Broan® EVOLUTION Series of under-cabinet range hoods offers consumers the ideal range hood for their kitchen no matter their budget. Based on extensive market research, the EVOLUTION Series is the next step following the Broan ALLURE® range hood, which has been a number one selling product line since its introduction in 1997.

"Research shows that consumers want style, quiet, ease of cleaning, lighting and performance in a range hood. Price is a contributing factor as well," says Brian Wellnitz, marketing manager, kitchen ventilation, Broan-NuTone®. "With the EVOLUTION Series, we wanted to exceed expectations with regards to how a range hood can change the way one cooks."

The Broan EVOLUTION Series offers consumers three models to choose from. This tiered approach provides the flexibility for various budgets without sacrificing key improvements. Each model features enhanced lighting output and an improved capture effectiveness credited to filters that are up to 40 percent larger along with a sloped bottom design that funnels smoke into the filters. Smooth surfaces, a fully-enclosed bottom and dishwasher-safe filters reduce upkeep, and with a 40 percent sound reduction, the EVOLUTION Series is clearly the next step in range hood development.

The EVOLUTION QP3 is the top of the line and features brilliant lighting and greater blower control including a Boost mode designed for the serious cook and is remarkably quiet, even at high power modes. A sealed, advanced electronic touch panel with clock and timer provides all the control features and an optional handheld remote means that control is always within reach.

Additional features of the EVOLUTION QP3 include:

Brushed Stainless Steel, Black or White finishes

30-, 36- and 42-inch widths

Ultra quiet 0.3 Sones at normal speed, 2.0 Sones at mid speed,5.0 Sones at high speed and 7.0 Sones at boost setting

100 CFM at normal speed, 230 CFM at mid speed, 360 CFM at high speed, 450 CFM at boost setting

Easy-to-clean, fully-enclosed, non-stick bottom pan

Dishwasher-safe, quick latch, aluminum premium-mesh filters with antimicrobial coating

Soft-touch, sealed green LED display for lighting and blower control with clock/timer, delay-off, and ambient light sensor

Optional remote control with blower speed, lighting and delay on/off control capability (battery included)

Four Halogen MR16/GU10 50W lamps (bulbs included)

Four-level light settings with theater-style transitions; plus ambient light sensor that automatically turns lighting on at night

Broan Advanced Heat Sentry™ detects excessive heat and adjusts blower speed for proper ventilation

Compatible with optional make-up air damper accessory.

The EVOLUTION QP2 provides control, power and lighting in four attractive finishes. The sealed flush mount control panel cleans easily and features simple LED indicators for lighting and blower control.

Additional features of the EVOLUTION QP2 include:

Brushed Stainless Steel, Black, White or Bisque finishes

30-, 36- and 42-inch widths

Very quiet 0.6 Sones at normal speed, and 5.0 Sones at high speed

100 CFM at low speed, 350 CFM at high speed

Easy-to-clean, fully-enclosed non-stick bottom pan

Dishwasher-safe, quick latch aluminum micro-mesh filters with antimicrobial coating

Soft-touch, control panel for lighting and blower control with green LED indicators

Four Halogen MR16/GU10 50W lamps (bulbs included)

Three-level light settings with theater-style transition

Broan Advanced Heat Sentry™ detects excessive heat and adjusts blower speed for proper ventilation

The EVOLUTION QP1 is ideal for consumers who feel simplicity defines elegance. This option offers more power than comparable under-cabinet hoods, bright working light and dishwasher-safe filters with antimicrobial protection.

Additional features of the EVOLUTION QP2 include:

Brushed Stainless Steel, Black or White finishes

30-, 36- and 42-inch widths

Quiet 0.8 Sones at normal speed, and 5.0 Sones at high speed

120 CFM at low speed, 300 CFM at high speed (42-inch widths feature 100 CFM at low speed and 300 CFM at high speed)

Easy-to-clean, fully-enclosed underside

Dishwasher-safe, quick latch aluminum mid-mesh filters with antimicrobial coating

Simple, two-speed blower and lighting controls

Four Halogen MR16/GU10 35W lamps (bulbs not included)

Two-level light settings

The new Broan® EVOLUTIONTM 1 Series range hood is ideal for consumers who feel simplicity defines elegance. This option offers more power than comparable under-cabinet hoods, bright working light and dishwasher-safe filters with antimicrobial protection.

The new Broan® EVOLUTIONTM 2 Series of Range Hoods provides control, power and lighting in four attractive finishes. The sealed flush mount control panel cleans easily and features simple LED indicators for lighting and blower control.

The new Broan® EVOLUTIONTM 3 Series of Range Hoods is the top of the line and features brilliant lighting and greater blower control including a boost mode designed for the serious cook and is remarkably quiet, even at high power modes. A sealed, advanced electronic touch panel with clock and timer provides all the control features and an optional handheld remote means that control is always within reach.

Broan is committed to providing high-quality, energy-efficient products to its customers. To learn more about Broan EVOLUTION Series Range Hoods and other Broan products, visit www.Broan.com.

Broan® is a trademark of Broan-NuTone LLC, North America's leading manufacturer and distributor of residential ventilation products including range hoods, ventilation fans, heater/fan/light combination units, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Fresh Air Systems, built-in heaters, whole-house fans, attic ventilators, paddle fans and trash compactors. NuTone® is a trademark of NuTone Inc, a subsidiary of Broan-NuTone and North America's leading manufacturer and distributor of residential built-in convenience products including door chimes, central vacuum systems, stereo intercom systems, home theater speakers, medicine cabinets, ironing centers and ventilation fans. Broan-NuTone is proud to be an ENERGY STAR® partner.

For more information about the full line of Broan-NuTone products,
call 800-558-1711 (Broan), 888-336-3948 (NuTone),
write Broan-NuTone,
926 W. State Street, Hartford, WI 53027 U.S.A.
or visit www.broan.com or www.nutone.com.