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Troubleshooting Guide

Cooktop does not work

Make sure Lock mode is 

turned off

Check house lights to 

confirm power outage

Cooktop does not heat

No cookware or improper 
cookware placement on the 
cooking element

Cookware is not properly 
resting on cooking element

Incorrect cooking element 
selected

No power to cooktop

Problem

Possible Cause

Solutions

 

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:

 

Cooktop controls are locked  
Power outage 
Installation wire not complete
Circuit breaker has tripped or 
fuse is blown

Incorrect cookware size 
for the selected cooking 
element

Make sure the cooktop vents 
are not blocked

The cooktop features an 
automatic shutoff feature 
that turns off the entire 
cooktop if any cooking 
element has been on 
continuously for 2 hours

The cooktop control panel 
may register liquids or 
objects obstructing the 
panel, which can cause the 
cooktop to shut off. Clean up 
spills or remove objects and 
restart the unit

19

Cooktop turns off while 
cooking

controls area

Liquid or object on the 

automatic shut off

cooktop, activating 

temperature inside the 

sensor has detected high 

Cooktop internal heat 

above

See “Cooktop does not work” 

being used

is ON for the cooking element 

Make sure the correct control 

Compatible Cookware

cooking element. See 

flat and centered on the 

Cookware bottoms must be 

See 

 

Compatible Cookware

cooking element completely. 

must be large enough to cover 

The bottom of the cookware 

Compatible Cookware 

induction cooking. See 

also of correct type for  

element, and that cookware is 

is centered on the cooking 

Make sure that the cookware 

Summary of Contents for EMPV-IDCF9

Page 1: ...USE AND CARE GUIDE Induction Cooktop Distributed by Empava Appliances Inc Add 15253 Don Julian Road City of Industry CA 91745 Tel 888 682 8882 WWW EMPAVA COM Model EMPV IDCF9 ...

Page 2: ...h 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 Product meets the FCC requirements to minimize interference with other devices in residential installation About Induction Cooking About Induction Cooking About Induction Cooking Thank you for purchasing EMPAVA IN...

Page 3: ...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 un...

Page 4: ...in operation Always have a working smoke detector in or near the kitchen 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...

Page 5: ...be used to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Always attach plug to appliance first then plug cord into the wall outlet To disconnect turn any control to off then remove plug from 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 3 To reduce risk of burns ignition of flamm...

Page 6: ...y you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Do not repair or replace any part of the appl...

Page 7: ...Lock 8 Power Boost Control Panel 4 1600W boost to 2000W 5 2400W boost to 3700W 6 Flex zone 2500W boost to 3000W 7 Control panel 1 2 2000W boost to 2500W 3 2000W boost to 2500W 1600W boost to 2000W 2 4 5 5 3 7 8 6 1 1 Heating zone selection controls 2 Main Power On Off 3 Sotp Go 4 Minute Timer 7 ...

Page 8: ...error message of specific cooking element Error code STOP GO EMPV IDCF9 Product dimension wxdxh inch Cut out dimension wxd inch Voltage volts 240 Frequency Hz 60 50 9300 Elements 5 Front Left 2000W 2500W Rear Left 1600W 2000W Front Right 1600W 2000W Rear Right 2000W 2500W Center 2400W 3700W Model Minimum circuit breaker Amperage Total power Watts Min x Max x 20 35 32 7 19 8 7 35 16 16 7 1 36 x 21 ...

Page 9: ... zone selection control that you wish to switch off Turn the cooking zone off by touching the or sliding the setting selector and scrolling down to 0 Turn the whole cooktop off by touching the ON OFF control Touching the heating zone selection control and a indicator next to the key will flash Select a heat setting by touching the or control or sliding the setting selector with your finger If you ...

Page 10: ...is area can be used as a single zone or as two different zones accordingly to the cooking needs anytime Flexible area is made of two independent inductors that can be controlled separately When working as a single zone a cookware is moved from one zone to the other one within the flexible area keeping the same power level of the zone where the cookware originally was placed and the part that is no...

Page 11: ...Flex zone has been activated Adjust heat setting by touching the slider control Examples for good and bad pot placements Controls Lock To lock the controls To unlock the controls You can lock the controls to prevent unintended use for example children accidentally turning the cooking zones on When the controls are locked all the controls except the ON OFF control are disabled Make sure the inducti...

Page 12: ...l time light of the desired cooking zone is ON The minute timer minder and cooking zone element symbol indicator will start flashing and 00 will show in the timer display You can set the timer for up to 99 minutes Touching the Timer key until time light of the desired cooking zone is ON touching the or sliding the setting selector and scrolling down to 00 the timer is cancelled When the time is se...

Page 13: ... 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 To turn off Touch Stop Go key again within 10 minutes the indicator light above Stop Go button will go off and the cooktop contin...

Page 14: ...urface 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 f...

Page 15: ... 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 The quality of your cooking...

Page 16: ...e 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...

Page 17: ...cooktop features an automatic shutoff feature that turns off the entire cooktop if any cooking element has been on continuously for 2 hours The cooktop control panel may register liquids or objects obstructing the panel which can cause the cooktop to shut off Clean up spills or remove objects and restart the unit 19 Cooktop turns off while cooking controls area Liquid or object on the automatic sh...

Page 18: ...nd the supplied voltage returns to normal the code will disappear This is a normal occurrence See Operational Cooktop Noises Noise Noise like humming crackling and buzzing Make sure that the cookware is centered on the cooking element and that it is also induction compatible See Compatible Cookware Turn the cooktop OFF then pull plug out for about 30 seconds Then re insert the plug and turn the co...

Page 19: ... 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 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 ...

Page 20: ... 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 IMPORTANT Use the 3 wire cable from Home Power Supply where local codes...

Page 21: ...t 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 Ins...

Page 22: ...est Combustible Wall Both Sides 2 min 51 From Edge of Cooktop to Nearnest Combustible Wall Both Sides 21 533 Cooktop Dimensions A Width B Depth C Height Junction box A Front B C Vent 4 23 32 120 min Height Clearance from the countertop to the top of the drawer oven or other obstruction IMPORTANT For perfect ventilation provide a vent of under the countertop in the front of the cabinet and in the b...

Page 23: ...Do not remove spacer Countertop Spacer Graphic Pronfile NOTE The cooktops include spacers on both sides to ensure proper airflow once installed Do not remove the spacers Installation Instructions 25 ...

Page 24: ...top 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 call us for assistance or service Installation Instructions...

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