{"product_id":"zephyr-ak9446bs-48-monsoon-connect-insert","title":"ZEPHYR Monsoon Connect, 48in, SS, LED, ACT in Stainless Steel - AK9446BS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZEPHYR Monsoon Connect, 48in, SS, LED, ACT in Stainless Steel - AK9446BS \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonsoon Connect, 48in, SS, LED, ACT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"371\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"371\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"129\"\u003eSmart, Connected Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"132\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"156\"\u003eZephyr Connect app\u003c\/strong\u003e compatibility lets you adjust fan speeds and lighting, view diagnostics, and receive alerts from your phone — plus it works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home for voice control. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"406\"\u003ePowerful \u0026amp; Flexible Airflow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"409\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"442\"\u003e700 CFM PowerWave blower\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"460\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e6 speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers strong extraction and balanced noise (≈0.8–6 sones), while \u003cstrong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eAirflow Control Technology (ACT)\u003c\/strong\u003e lets installers cap max CFM to meet local code requirements. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"866\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"669\" 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clears lingering smoke after cooking. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003ePro‑Grade Filters \u0026amp; Easy Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eProfessional stainless steel baffle filters\u003c\/strong\u003e trap grease effectively and are dishwasher‑safe — for long‑lasting performance with minimal upkeep. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eInstallation Versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1349\" 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blower\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e6 fan speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e and ACT settings to limit maximum airflow for local code compliance. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eQ: What lighting does it include?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eA: \u003cstrong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eTri‑level LumiLight LED lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e with four LED lights provides bright, energy‑efficient illumination over the cooktop. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eQ: What smart and control features are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eA: 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