Empava EMPV-IDC12 Portable Induction Cooktop User Manual

Empava EMPV-IDC12 Portable Induction Cooktop

Important Safety Information

• When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed. For this induction cooktop, even with the built-in safety features, it is essential to heed all precautions.
• Installation of the appliance into a kitchen countertop and its connection to the main power and electrical supply may only be performed by a qualified person.
• While cooking fat or oil on the cooktop may ignite. There is a risk of burning and fire; therefore, never leave the cooktop unattended at any time.
• When the unit is on, do not touch outside the control panel as the surface may contain residual heat.
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord plugs or cooktop in water (or other liquid substance).
• When using any electric appliance around children, close supervision is required.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after a malfunction of if it has been damaged in any manner. Read the seller’s guidelines for warranty repairs and returns.
• Do not cook on a broken or damaged cooktop as spillovers may penetrate the surface and create a risk of electric shock.
• To avoid potential injury, do not use accessory attachments that aren’t recommended by the manufacturer.

Control Panel Overview

FOR MODEL EMPV-IDC12B2

1. Left Cooking Zone
2. Right Cooking Zone
3. Ceramic Glass
4. Left touch control panel
5. The right touch control panel
   • The diagram may look different from the actual product.
6. Child safety lock
7. Timer control key
8. Lower power or temp key
9. Power or temp option display
10. Raise the power or temp key

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1. Rear Cooking Zone
2. Front Cooking Zone
3. Control panel
4. Ceramic glass
   • The diagram may look different from the actual product.
5. Cooking element symbol light
6. Lower power or temp key
7. Timer control key
8. Raise the power or temp key
9. Cooking element symbol and power on/off
10. Child safety lock
11. Pause
12. Main power on/off

Specifications

• Standby Mode
  Upon inserting the power plug into an electric socket, the induction cooktop will make a “beep” sound once, and all the digital lights on the cooktop will blink once, indicating the unit has entered the Standby Mode.
• Controls Lock
  Controls Lock is activated when the cooktop is off: Controls Lock prevents activation of any sensor key, except for the Lock key pad, so you must deactivate the control lock first, then touch the main POWER key pad 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 key pad.
• To Lock
  Touch and hold the Lock key pad for 3 seconds, a “beep” will sound, and the indicator light above the Lock key pad will be lit up. To unlock will turn OFF. Touch and hold the Lock key pad for 3 seconds, a beep will sound, and the indicator light

FOR MODEL EMPV-IDC12B2

• Readiness Mode
  While in the Standby Mode, press the “ON/OFF” key; it will make a “beep” sound once, and the “ON/OFF” indicator light will be blinking, indicating that the induction cooktop functions are ready to use. The unit will automatically return to standby mode if the Function is not turned on within 60 seconds.
• Turning Off the Unit
  When use of the cooktop is complete, press the “ON/OFF” key. “ON/OFF” light will turn off, indicating the unit is now in the standby mode. Please do not pull the power plug until the cooling fan has stopped.
• Function
  Place cookware on the cooktop. Please select from the Power Setting or Temperature Setting to begin cooking. Power Setting Mode: This function cooks at power (wattage) settings. When the unit is in the Readiness Mode or in the Temperature Mode, press the “Function” key to select the “Power” mode. “Power” indicator light is lit up, and the digital display shows “900”, indicating that the cooktop has entered power setting mode. If the user wants to adjust the power level, please press the “-” or “+” key. If the user wants to set the timer for the unit to shut off automatically, please refer to the Set Timer Mode. To stop cooking, please press the “ON/OFF” key. Heating power level settings:

  Level Power	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
  Right 1300W	300W	S00W	700W	900W	1100W	1300W
  Left 1800W	300W	S00W	700W	900W	1100W	1300W	1500W	1800W

FOR MODEL EMPV-IDC12

• Readiness Mode
• While in the Standby Mode, press the “ON/OFF” key; it will make a “beep” sound once, and the “ON/OFF” indicator light will blink, indicating that the induction cooktop functions are ready to use. The unit will automatically return to standby mode if the Cooking Element Symbol is not turned on within 60 seconds.

To Turn Off the Unit

1. Touch the cooking element symbol you desire to turn off, press the “-” key to power level 1, then press the “-” key again to turn off the desired cooking element.
2. Touch the Main Power on/off to turn off the entire cooktop. A “beep” will sound, and all indicator lights will turn off, indicating the cooktop has entered the Standby Mode.

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 hob being ON as mentioned above, touch the desired cooking symbol element within 30 seconds, the Power display will show a “-“, Touch “-” key or “+” key to adjust the desired power level;
• NOTE: During cooking, the unit is equipped with safeguards against parching. Heating will appear intermittent phenomenon when the cooking element is used for frying, stir-frying, grilling, and other high-temperature cooking formats.
  

  Level Power	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
  Rear 1800W	100W	300W	S00W	700W	900W	1100W	1300W	1600W	1800W
  Front 1800W	100W	300W	S00W	700W	900W	1100W	1300W	1600W	1800W

FOR MODEL EMPV-IDC12

• 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 sound, indicating that the time is up, and the Particular Cooking Element will automatically shut off.
• If you want to set another burner to switch off automatically, touch the Timer key to until the desired time symbol indicator blinks, repeat the same steps above.
  Timer: 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.

Notes on Using Your Cooktop

• This appliance will get hot during use and will remain hot for a time after use.
• Never heat empty cookware. This can damage both the cookware and the appliance.
• Remember to turn off the cooktop after use.
• Keep the unit away from a gas range or other heat source. If the surrounding temperature is too hot, the cooktop will stop heating.
• Make sure to wipe off water from the bottom of the pot before heating.
• Use caution when boiling water. During the boiling process, hot water may splash out.

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.

Proper Cookware

• Flat-bottom pots or pans with a diameter from 12 to 26 cm (4.7 to 10.83 inches) made from the following:

Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning heavily burned-on residue:

1. Allow the cooktop to cool.
2. Used a single-edge razor blade scraper approximately at a 45-degree angle against the glass surface, and scraped off the residue.
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 the 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: If cracks or indentations in the glass surface occur, the cooktop glass will have to be replaced. Contact the manufacturer for assistance.

Installation Instructions

• USE —- COUNTERTOP
• Please find 4 feet in the packaging, you can screw them into the bottom of the unit, then the unit can be used directly on the countertop.
• USE —- DROP-IN
• This appliance is not user serviceable. Installation must be completed by a qualified technician.

Cooktop Installation

1. Cut an opening in the counter surface. Refer to the drawings on the following pages for appropriate dimension sizes and follow these instructions:
   • Select a heat-resistant table material to avoid damage caused by heat radiation.
   • Ensure that the underside of the induction cooktop is well ventilated and the air inlet is not blocked.
   • The distance between the cooktop and any cupboard above the appliance should be at least 30 inches.
2. After cutting the opening, remove any shavings or other loose material that may interfere with the appliance’s operation.

Model and Serial Number Location

• The serial plate is located under the cooktop. When ordering parts or making inquiries about your cooktop, be sure to include the model and serial numbers

Troubleshooting Guide

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