Empava Gas Cooktop 30 Inch
- Cooktop
- Gas
- Natural Gas, Propane
- Knob
- More reviewed than 55%
A lot of burner for the money if your cutout matches 28.62 by 18.9 inches. Accept a translated manual and a low setting that does not drop especially low.
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How it ranks among the 43 cooktops we track
4.2★ across 139 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
139 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
Empava's 30-inch drop-in gas cooktop carries five sealed SABAF burners made in Italy, topped with laser-cut full-width cast iron grates on a stainless surface. Ion flame ignition, LP conversion nozzles and a 110V cord ship in the box, and it is CSA approved.
The proposition here is Italian burner hardware at a mid-market price, and it is worth being precise about that: the burners come from SABAF, while the chassis and documentation come from elsewhere. That trade shows up as a cooktop that cooks well for the money and reads a little rough around the instructions. Fit is the other half of the decision, since the cutout is fixed.
- 29.92"W x 20.08"D x 3.85"H, cutout 28.62" x 18.9" x 1.18"
- Ion flame ignition with flame supervision
- NG and LPG convertible, CSA approved
- Two-year US-based warranty
Who it's for
Suits a kitchen renovation, a rental turnover or an apartment where a 30-inch gas cutout already exists and the budget favors burner output over brand name. Cooks who live on very low simmers, or who want a bridge burner and integrated griddle, will find it plain.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Installers in the reviews call the job straightforward, often finishing in about an hour, and several note the cutout dimensions were accurate and the euro-to-US gas fitting some buyers expected to source separately was already included. Flame control and looks draw steady praise, along with the large center burner. Two owners raise the same limitation: even at the lowest setting the medium burners stay hotter than they would like. One adds that the knob has to be held three or four seconds after ignition or the flame drops out, that the regulator inlet is 1/2-inch NPT, and that the manual is difficult to parse.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Five sealed SABAF burners with cast iron grates
- 18,000 BTU center burner handles woks
- LP conversion nozzles included in the box
- Dishwasher-safe grates and knobs
- Low setting runs hotter than many cooks want
- Knob must be held several seconds after lighting
- Translated manual is hard to follow
- Fixed cutout leaves no fitting slack
Performance notes
The burner ladder does the work: an 18,000 BTU triple ring in the center for woks and stockpots, two 12,000 BTU rapid burners, a 9,500 BTU semi-rapid and a 6,000 BTU auxiliary. Ion sensing watches the flame and shuts gas off if it goes out, which is why the knob has to be held briefly after lighting. Empava rates it for both natural gas and propane using the supplied nozzles, and states it can be operated manually without electricity.
Specifications
| Brand | Empava |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 33.1 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 29.9 × 3.8 × 20.1 inches |
| Size | 30 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Heating Elements | 5 |
| Heating Element | Gas |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Gas |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas, Propane |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel |
| Heater Surface Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Built-In |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 1 x Cut-out Template Board;1 x Sponge Pad, 1 x Gas Fitting;1 x User Manual;, 1 x Gas Regulator;4 x Hooks & Screws; |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Knob |
| Ignition System Type | Gas Pilot |
| Item Type Name | CSA Approved, Stainless Steel, Ideal for Kitchens,Apartments |
| Specification Met | US & Canada CSA Certified |
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Questions about the Empava cooktops
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What cutout does the Empava 30 inch gas cooktop need?
The cutout is 28.62 inches wide by 18.9 inches deep by 1.18 inches, with an overall product size of 29.92 by 20.08 by 3.85 inches. Owners report the published cutout matched the unit.
Can the Empava cooktop run on propane?
Yes. LPG nozzles are supplied for conversion from natural gas, and Empava sets the burner outputs for both fuels.
Are the burners on this Empava cooktop really made in Italy?
The SABAF burner components are Italian. One owner points out the rest of the unit is manufactured in China, which also explains the awkwardly translated instruction sheet.