EMPAVA 240V Induction Cooktop User Guide

EMPAVA 240V Induction Cooktop

Thank you for purchasing EMPAVA INDUCTION COOKTOP. Please read the entire instruction manual before using your unit.
Before installation, record the model and serial number as found on the front of your cooktop. If you require service or call with a question, please have this information ready.

• Model:…………………………………………………
• Serial Number:……………………………………..

About Induction Cooking

• Induction cooking is a safe, advanced, efficient, and economical cooking technology. It works by electromagnetic field generating instant heat directly in the cookware bottom, rather than indirectly through heating the glass surface. The glass becomes hot only because the cookware warms it up.
• Our induction cooktop has been tested and complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules for ISM equipment. The product meets the FCC requirements to minimize interference with other devices in residential installation.

Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT
Keep these instructions handy for future use
The appliance is manufactured in compliance with the relevant safety standards.
WARNING Read all instructions carefully before installation and operation of the appliance.
WARNING Failure to follow these warnings could result in a fire or explosion that causes property damage, personal injury or death. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, take the following precautions:

Intended Use

• This appliance is designed for built-in household use only.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not use the appliance to heat a room.

WARNING Cooking Safety

• Do not allow aluminum foil, paper or cloth to come in contact with a hot element.
• Avoid preparing food in aluminum foil or plastic containers over the hot cooking zones.
• Protective liners – Do not use aluminum foil to line the cooking zone, drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as suggested in the manual. Improper use of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
• Do not allow pans to boil dry or empty.
• Never leave the cooktop unattended when in use.
• Always use the proper pot and pan size.
• The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the hot element, which can result in the ignition of clothing or personal burners.
• Always remove the covers on sealed or canned goods and before heating to avoid an explosion.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use dry pot holders to hold the handles of pots and pans.
• Use only dry potholders – moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let the potholder touch hot heating elements.
• Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
• Nevertheless, we strongly recommend that a person with physical or mental impairments not use the appliance unless accompanied by a qualified person. The same recommendation applies to children.
• When the unit is on, do not touch outside the control panel as the surface may contain residual heat. It is important to be aware that the unit’s surface will remain hot for a short time after use. Do not touch hot surfaces.

WARNING Cleaning Safety

• Do not use steam cleaners or high-pressure cleaners to clean the cooktop, as this may result in electric shock.

Condition of Unit

• WARNING Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
• IMPORTANT Do Not Cook on a Broken Cooktop. If the cooktop breaks, cleaning solutions, and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock.

IMPORTANT Environment of Unit

• To reduce the risk of fire, do not let any objects(glass, paper, etc.) obstruct the inlet and outlet of your cooktop.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not mount the unit over a sink.
• To reduce the risk of fire, do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface when the appliance is in operation.
• Always have a working smoke detector in or near the kitchen.
• CAUTION Do not leave lids or other metal objects such as knives, forks, or spoons on the cooktop. If the cooktop is turned on, these objects can heat up quickly and may cause burns.
• Do not place rough or uneven objects on the units as they may damage the surface. If the cooktop is near a window, ensure that curtains do not blow over or near the unit.
• IMPORTANT Do not use the cooktop as a work surface. Certain substances such as salt, sugar, or sand can scratch the glass ceramic surface. Do not store hard or pointed objects over the cooktop as they can damage the unit if they fall on top.
• Do not put detergents or flammable materials in the equipment installed under the cooktop. While cooking any overflowed fat or oil on the cooktop may ignite. There is a risk of burning and fire; therefore, control the cooking process at all times.
• The use of accessory attachments is not. recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
• Items with a magnetic field such as: radios, televisions, credit cards, cassette tapes, etc., can affect the unit.
• The marked electrical rating should be at least as great as the electrical rating on the appliance.
• To prevent accidents and achieve optimal ventilation, allow for sufficient space around the cooking area.
• CAUTION Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above the range or on the backguard of a range – children climbing on the range to reach items could get seriously injured.
• Use proper cookware size – This appliance is equipped with four Cooking • Elements of different sizes.
• Choose cookware with a flat bottom large enough to cover the unit heating surface. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the heating surface where direct contact may be made and cause serious injury. Compatible cookware will improve efficiency.
• To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with cookware, the cookware handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent heating surfaces.
• Wear proper apparel – loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance.

Power Cord Safety

• WARNING To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the cord, or main body in water or any other liquid.
• Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
• Do not allow a cord to touch a hot surface. A short power supply cord or detachable power supply cord should be used to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• Always attach the plug to the appliance first, then plug the cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control off, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
• The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

Service and Repair Safety

WARNING Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other services should be referred to a qualified technician.

This product may not be treated as household waste. Instead, it should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the product. For more detailed information about recycling this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Cooktop Features

24″ Model EMPV-IDC24

1. Front left cooking element control area
2. Rear left cooking element control area
3. Rear right cooking element control area
4. Front right cooking element control area
5. Ceramic glass
6. Touch control panel
7. Minuter timer
8. Decrease power or time
9. Increase power or time
10. Cooking element symbol and Power on/off
11. Power level and residual heat display
12. Power boost
13. Stop/Go
14. Controls Lock
15. Main Power on/off

30″ Model EMPV-IDC30

1. Left rear cooking element
2. Left front cooking element
3. The right rear cooking element
4. The right-front cooking element
5. Ceramic glass
6. Left rear cooking element control area
7. Left front cooking element control area
8. Right front cooking element control area
9. Right rear cooking element control area
10. Controls Lock
11. Controls Lock indicator light
12. Main Power On/Off
13. The Main Power indicator light
14. Stop/Go
15. Stop/Go indicator light
16. Cooking element symbol and Power On/Off
17. Power Boost
18. Increase power
19. Decrease power
20. Power level and Residual heat display
21. Minute timer
22. Minute timer setting Up
23. Minute timer setting Down
24. Minute timer display window and cooking element symbol

36″ Model EMPV-IDC36

1. Left rear cooking element
2. Left front cooking element
3. The right rear cooking element
4. The right-front cooking element
5. Center cooking element
6. Ceramic glass
7. Left rear cooking element control area
8. Left front cooking element control area
9. Center cooking element control area
10. Right front cooking element control area
11. Right rear cooking element control area
12. Controls Lock
13. Control Lock indicator light
14. Main Power On/Off
15. The Main Power indicator light
16. Power On/Off
17. Increase power
18. Decrease power
19. Power Boost
20. Cooking element symbol
21. Power level and Residual heat display
22. Minute timer
23. Minute timer setting Up
24. Minute timer setting Down
25. Minute timer display window and cooking element symbol

Specifications

Heat Setting Displays

Using The Cooktop

• This manual covers different models.
• The cooktop you have purchased may have some or all of the features listed.

Controls Lock

• Controls Lock is activated when the cooktop is off: Controls Lock prevents activation of any sensor key, except for the Lock keypad, so you must deactivate the control lock first, then touch the main POWER keypad to turn on the cooktop.
• Controls Lock is activated during the cooktop use: Controls Lock prevents activation of any sensor key, except for the ON/OFF, Power, and Lock keypad.

To Lock
Touch and Hold the Lock keypad for 3 seconds, a “beep” will sound and the indicator light above the Lock keypad will be lit up.

To unlock
Touch and Hold the Lock keypad for 3 seconds, a beep will sound, the indicator light will turn OFF.

IMPORTANT
Touch and hold for 3 seconds
To Turn On The Cooktop

While in the Standby mode, touch the Main “Power” keypad, a “beep” will sound and the indicator light above the Power keypad will be lit up, indicating that the induction cooktop functions are ready to use. The unit will automatically return to Standby mode if no ON/OFF keys are touched within 30 seconds.

Operating The Cooking Elements
To turn on one or more Cooking Elements, place a compatible pot or pan on the desired cooking element. With the cooktop being ON as mentioned above, touch the ON/OFF key pad of the desired cooking element, the Power display will show a “-“, indicating no power level for the Element has been set yet, then press either the”+” key,”-” key or”  (Power Boost) key to select a cooking level. The selected cooking element will automatically turn off if no power selection key is pressed within 30 seconds. Touch the Minus key (-) to start at a low level, the power display will show 1.

• Touch the Plus key(+) to start at a high level, the power display will show 9.

• Touch the” ” key, it will show on the display as a “P” and the Power Boost LED will light up, boosting the heating power to the highest level for 10 minutes.

Operating The Cooking Elements

To turn on one or more Cooking Elements, place a compatible pot or pan on the desired cooking element. With the cooktop being ON as mentioned above, touch the ON/OFF keypad of the desired cooking element, the Power display will show a “-“, indicating no power level for the Element has been set yet, then press either the”+” key,”-” key or” ” (Power Boost) key to select a cooking level. The selected cooking element will automatically turn off if no power selection key is pressed within 30 seconds.

Power Management

Touch”-” key or”+” key to adjust the desired power level;
NOTE: During cooking, the unit is equipped with safeguards against parching.
NOTE: Heating will appear intermittent phenomenon when a cooking element is used for frying, stir-frying, grilling, and other high-temperature cooking formats.

Automatic Power Level Control

• The power level displayed may be different from the actual power level at the power-sharing and high-temperature range. To prevent the cooktop from overheating, the power level is controlled automatically.

Power Boost

Touch the”+” key to level 9, then press once to enter into Boost mode, the power display will show a “P”. The ‘Boost’ function is used to cook at maximum power for a short time (maximum 10 minutes). The power is reduced to level 9 at the end of the maximum boost time.
In the Boost status, touch”-” key or after 10 minutes the power boost setting will switch off automatically, and Power Digital will switch from P to 9.
WARNING Power Boost is only recommended for BOILING WATER.
WARNING Do not leave a pot unattended while in Boost Mode or other high- power settings.

Keep Warm

• While in Power level 1, touch the”-” key to enter into Keep Warm mode, and Power digital will switch from 1 to L.

Power Sharing

Four or five cooktops are divided into two separate cooking areas, the right and left side cooking elements share the power of an inverter. Power sharing is activated when the cooking element in the same area are activated; the controls adjust the power automatically for “Power Sharing”. This power sharing is administered by the unit’s microprocessors, which will alternate power in one area.

Power sharing tips: Remember to select the power setting last for the cooking element you want to maintain at full setting heat. To maintain full setting heat for two items, place one item on an element in one section (left side), and the other item on an element in another section (right side).

Residual Heat Indicator

After using any of the Cooking Element, the cooking area will remain hot. Even after turning off the entire unit, the surface of the cooktop will remain hot for some time. The digital display for the Cooking Element will show an “H” to warn the user that the surface is hot to touch(Hot surface indicator) after the Cooking Element switch off. Wait until the “H” is no longer displayed to clean the unit. You may turn the Cooking Element back on even if the “H” is displayed.

Stop/Go
ONLY FOR 24″MODEL EMPV-IDC24 AND 30″MODEL EMPV-IDC30 Use the Stop/Go function to ‘Pause’ the cooktop for Max. 10 minutes while cooking; the unit will be automatically switched off if Stop/Go is not touched again within 10 minutes.
To turn on
One or more cooking zones are active. Touch Stop/Go key pad, a “beep” will sound, the indicator light above the Stop/Go will be lit up and all opened Power digital display of the cooktop will show blinking like marching ants. Any set cooking timers/minute stop, When deactivating “Stop and Go”, the countdown will continue.All of the buttons are inactive except for Stop/Go, Lock and ON/OFF and POWER key. If no any key are touched within 10 minutes, all of the active cooking zones are automatically switched off.
To turn off
Touch Stop/Go key again within 10 minutes, the indicator light above Stop/Go button will go off, and the cooktop continues with the settings that were set before the Stop I Go.

Set Timer

• Use”+” or”-” key to adjust and set the desired time. A short key press adjusts the time by 1 minute and a long key press by 10 minutes. The automatic timer settings range from 1 minute to 99 minutes. (NOTE: There is no “seconds” and “hours” display, only minutes.) The red dot next to the Time symbol indicator will illuminate indicating that the cooking elements is selected.
• While cooking, touch the Timer key pad until time light of the desired cooking element is ON, Time digital display reads “00” and blinking; Touch “+”or”-” key to set the desired number, Once the Timer is set and no “+”or”-” key are pressed for 5 seconds, the Minute Timer begins the countdown and the timer display will stop blinking and will stay on in the display. Once the Minute Timer reaches “00”, a “beep” will be sound, indicating that the time is up, the Particular Cooking Element will automatically shut off.

If you want to set another burner to switch-off automatically, touch Timer key to until the desired time symbol indicator blinks, repeat the same steps above. If you want to check the remaining time for another Cooking Element, touch the Timer until the Time symbol indicator for the desired Cooking Element blinks. If more than one switch-off time is programmed, the shortest time remaining will show in the Time digital display, the indicator for that particular burner will be blinking.
To Cancel Timer
Touch the Timer until the Time symbol indicator for the desired Cooking Element blinks, then touch the”+” or”-” to set the timer to 00. The Time digital display will blink for 5 seconds and then turn off, indicating that the timer of selected cooking element has been cancelled.

Cookware Noise

The induction fields are generated by electronics equipment, which are pretty much silent but they do produce heat at high power level. A softsounding cooling fan run when the unit is running multiple cooking elements at high settings at once or when a cooking element is set at very high power settings. What can sometimes produce sound with induction cooking is not the induction equipment but the cookware itself. Slight sounds may be produced by different types of cookware. Some of the possible causes include:

• Heavier pans such as enameled cast iron produce less noise than a lighter weight multi-ply stainless steel pan; Light weight cookware may also vibrate. Heavy weight quality cookware is recommended.
• Cookware with irregular or warped bottoms can vibrate audibly on the ceramic glass surface, though again typically only at high power settings.
• A “Cracking” noise may be heard if the cookware base is made of layer of different material.
• A low “humming” noise occurs when cooking, which is normal particularly at high power settings.
• Whistling can occur if both elements are being used at the same time at the high settings, and the cookware has bases made of layer of different material.
• Loose-fitting handles on cookware, typically when riveted on, can vibrate slightly.
• High quality cookware of solid cast iron including enamelware will lower the noise.

Compatible Cookware

• The quality of your cooking is dependent on the cookware you use. Because induction cooking requires a magnetic vessel for heating, only certain materials can be used on your cooktop.

• Induction requires pots and pans that are made of ferrous(meaning magnetic) materials.

• Check your cookware’s retail box for the induction symbol. To tell if your current cookware is compatible with the induction technology, grab a magnet and see if it holds to the bottom of the cookware. If your magnet stays on then your cookware is ready to be used on the Induction cooktop!

• Optimally the cookware will have this induction image on the retail box:

• The following are not compatible: heat-resist glass, ceramic, copper, aluminum pan/pots, round-bottomed cookware, or cookware with a base less than 5 inches.

NOTE: Some cookwares can produce noises when used on induction cooking zones. This is not a fault in the cooktop, and its function will not be impaired in any way as a result.

Cleaning Your Cooktop

Please follow these directions along with Important Safety steps for cleaning, advised at the beginning of the manual. Use a ceramic glass cleaner on the glass cooktop. To maintain and protect the surface of your glass cooktop, follow these steps: Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it to protect the top and makes cleanup easier.

1. Daily use of ceramic glass cleaner when the cooktop is cool will keep the cooktop looking new.
2. Shake the cleaning solution well. Apply a few drops of ceramic glass cleaner directly to the cooktop.
3. Use a paper towel or a soft cleaning pad for ceramic surface to clean the entire cooktop surface.
4. Use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove all cleaning residue. No need to rinse. Never run the cooktop under water.

Cleaning Burned on Residue:
NOTE: It is very important that you DO NOT use the cooktop until it has been thoroughly cleaned.
WARNING: Damage to the glass surface may occur if you use scrub pads or any other type of abrasive cleaning materials.

1. Allow the cooktop to cool.
2. Spread a few drops of the ceramic glass cleaner on the burned residue area.
3. Using the ceramic glass cleaning pad, rub the residue area, applying pressure as needed.
4. If any residue remains, repeat the steps listed above.
5. For additional protection, after all residue has been removed, polish the entire surface with the ceramic glass cleaner and a paper towel.

Cleaning heavy burned – on residue:

1. Allow the cooktop to cool.
2. Used a singleedge razor blade scraper approximately at a 45 degree angle against the glass surface, and scrape offtheresidue.
3. After scraping off the residue, apply a few drops of the ceramic glass cleaner on the entire burned residue area. Use the cleaning pad to remove any remaining residue.
4. For additional protection, after all residue has been removed, polish the entire surface with the ceramic glass cleaner and a paper towel.

Metal Marks and Scratches:
Be careful not to slide pots or pans across the cooktop surface. It will leave behind metal markings. These marks are removable using the ceramic glass cleaner along with the cleaning pad for induction cooktop. If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper boil dry, the overlay may leave a black discoloration on the cooktop. This should be removed immediately before using the cooktop again or the discoloration will become permanent.
NOTE: lf cracks or indentations in the glass surface occurs, the cooktop glass will have to be replaced. Contact the manufacturer for assistance.

Troubleshooting Guide

If you encounter the following problems while using your cooktop, check the guide below to see if you can correct the problem yourself before calling for assistance or service:

If you encounter the following problems while using your cooktop, check the guide below to see if you can correct the problem yourself before calling for assistance or service:

Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer or service technician.
IMPORTANT Read and save these instructions for future reference.
DANGER Always read and obey all safety information, failure to follow these instructions can be killed or seriously injured.

Before Installing the cooktop

1. Visually inspect the cooktop for damage. Also make sure all cooktop screws are on tight.
2. Record the model and serial number as found on the bottom of your cooktop. When ordering parts for or making inquires about your cooktop, always be sure to include the model and serial numbers and a lot number or letter from the serial plate on your cooktop. Serial plate is located the front of the cooktop.
3. Cutout dimensions of the countertop.
4. Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat (up to 200°F) generated by the cooktop.
5. Gently lower the cooktop into the countertop cutout.

NOTE: Do not seal the cooktop to the countertop, the cooktop must be removable if service is necessary.

Electrical Connection

IMPORTANT Observe all governing codes and local ordinances.

• Model EMPV-IDC24 needs 40 Amp service.
• Model EMPV-IDC30 needs 40 Amp service.
• Model EMPV-IDC36 needs 50 Amp service.

Maximum Connected Load

• Model EMPV-IDC24 …… 7.4 kW at 240 VAC, 6.4 kW at 208 VAC
• Model EMPV-IDC30 …… 7.4 kW at 240 VAC, 6.4 kW at 208 VAC
• Model EMPV-IDC36 …… 9.6 kW at 240 VAC, 8.3 kW at 208 VAC

The Induction Cooktops must connect to a separate, grounded wire, single phase, AC Only electrical supply with their own circuit breaker. These appliances must be installed in accordance with National Electrical Codes, as well as all state, municipal and local codes. This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency and amperage, which is protected by a properly sized circuit breaker or time delay fuse.

The cable from appliance is equipped with 3-wires: If 3-Wire Cable from Home Power Supply
IMPORTANT: Use the 3-wire cable from Home Power Supply where local codes permit a 3-wire connection.

If 4-Wire Cable from Home Power Supply
IMPORTANT: Use the 4-wire cable from Home Power Supply where local codes do not allow grounding through neutral.

Electrical ground is required on this appliance
WARNING The cooktop conduit wiring is approved for copper wire connection only, if you have aluminum house wiring, use only special connectors which are approved for joining copper and aluminum wires conform with local codes and ordinances. Follow the electrical connector manufacturer’s recommended procedure closely.

Installation – 24″ (59cm) Model EMPV-IDC24

DO NOT obstruct these areas.
IMPORTANT: For perfect ventilation, provide a vent of under the countertop, in the front of the cabinet and in the back of the cabinet. The ventilation opening is to extend the full length of the cooktop cutout.

EMPV-IDC24 Cooktop and Cutout Dimension

EMPV-IDC24 Countertop Cut-Out Opening
All dimensions are stated in inches and (mm).

Installation – 30″ (76.2cm) Model EMPV-IDC30

DO NOT obstruct these areas.
IMPORTANT: For perfect ventilation, provide a vent of under the countertop, in the front of the cabinet and in the back of the cabinet. The ventilation opening is to extend the full length of the cooktop cutout.

EMPV-IDC30 Cooktop and Cutout Dimension

EMPV-IDC30 Countertop Cut-Out Opening
All dimensions are stated in inches and (mm).

Installation – 36″ (91.5cm) Model EMPV-IDC36

DO NOT obstruct these areas.
IMPORTANT: For perfect ventilation, provide a vent of under the countertop, in the front of the cabinet and in the back of the cabinet. The ventilation opening is to extend the full length of the cooktop cutout.

EMPV-IDC36 Cooktop and Cutout Dimension

EMPV-IDC36 Countertop Cut-Out Opening
All dimensions are stated in inches and (mm).

NOTE: The cooktops include spacers on both sides to ensure proper airflow once installed.Do not remove the spacers.

After Installation

1. Remove all the stickers and items from the top of the cooktop surface.
2. Clean cooktop before use. Dry with a soft cloth. See Cleaning Your Cooktop for reference.
3. Read Using The Cooktop.
4. Turn on the power to the cooktop.
5. Verify all function operation properly.

NOTE: If the cooktop does not work, or you met any problem in your operation, please check that the circuit breaker has not tripped or the house has not blown. For more information, please See Troubleshooting Guide. If you do not solve the problem by yourself, please cal I us for assistance or service.

CONTACT

• Distributed by Empava Appliances Inc.
• Add:15253 Don Julian Road, City of Industry, CA, 91745
• Tel :(888)682-8882
• WWW.EMPAVA.COM.

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