Customer reviews from empava.com
Empava - 30 in. 5 Burners Recessed Gas on Glass Cooktop - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(36 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 36 reviews
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
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100%of customers recommend this product.
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4 out of
4)
Customer Reviews for Empava - 30 in. 5 Burners Recessed Gas on Glass Cooktop - Black
Customer Rating
4
I have started using it just 2 weeks back. It is good except that the flame is not always even on...
on October 7, 2020
Posted by: Shah
I have started using it just 2 weeks back. It is good except that the flame is not always even on all the sides. Otherwise it is working fine as expected.
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Customer Rating
5
It's beautiful, easy to clean. I love the upgrade to my kitchen
on November 11, 2020
Posted by: Nik
It's beautiful, easy to clean. I love the upgrade to my kitchen
Written by a customer while visiting empava.com
Customer Rating
4
Works well if you don't mind its flaws
on November 18, 2020
Posted by: Ben
This review was written two weeks ago, when we first installed the cooktop. I've edited the review with new comments and information in brackets.
When our 30 year old cooktop died, we spent hours and days searching and researching a replacement. We hesitated to buy this one, as we were afraid that the low price would mean low quality. It does not. [But it does have several major design flaws]
This cooktop is a high quality piece. The continuous grates are substantial. The flames light easily and stay lit. [The flames adjust from low to very high. However, even on the lowest flame, on all the burners, including the so called simmer burner, the flames are way too high]. The black glass top is easy to clean; but the round burner plates have a deep narrow circle that is almost impossible to get into to wipe up spiils. Unless you use a q-tip, you will not be able to clean up a spill. And if it is an oil spill that congealed and got baked in - you are totally out of luck. See photo.)
An added bonus is how little depth the cooktop needs under the counter. You can have drawers under this cooktop. Most other cooktops are too deep to allow drawers. The countertop cutout needed is 2" deep. As most counters are 1 1/2 inches thick, and cabinet frames another 1/2 inch, this cooktop can be installed in a cabinet that has drawers.
I love that the logo, and the burner indicators are under the glass, not printed on top where vigorous scrubbing will eventually remove them.
Some minor [ change that to major!] gripes - reducing it from a perfect 5 star to a 3 star
Flame is too high.
Front burners are not centered in grates. It is not easily seen where and how to place a pot.
Burner caps are discolored after only one use.
Metal burner base has deep indentation which is hard to clean.
Front burners are not centered in grates. It is not easily seen where and how to place a pot.
Burner caps are discolored after only one use.
Metal burner base has deep indentation which is hard to clean.
I had wanted the safety of automatic re-ignition. Couldn't find any glass cooktop that had it, so I settled for thermocouplers instead. (The thermocoupler turns off the gas if the flame goes out, which is also a good safety feature.)
The electric cord was too short for us. We needed to buy an extension.
The installation instructions were neither clear nor complete. A long strip of foam tape was included, with no clue as to where to put it. It goes on the perimeter of the glass top, acting as a buffer between the cooktop and the counter.
All in all, it is an excellent [budget] choice cooktop. But if you are a serious cook, look elsewhere. We are still not sure if we are keeping it, or returning it.
Written by a customer while visiting empava.com
Customer Rating
5
The unit is well made and most importantly, priced right....
on December 18, 2020
Posted by: NARAYANAN
The unit is well made and most importantly, priced right. The design is stylish. It looks like the designers are users of cooktops - they have designed it such that there is enough clearance between the knob and the stainless steel cooktop!
Written by a customer while visiting empava.com
Customer Rating
5
Such a great price! Especially for such a high quality...
on January 10, 2021
Posted by: SAMANTHA
Such a great price! Especially for such a high quality cook top!
Written by a customer while visiting empava.com
Customer Rating
4
Instalation easy Operating the burners are a little hard to...
on January 15, 2021
Posted by: Machi
Instalation easy Operating the burners are a little hard to get the fire going steady
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Customer Rating
4
Would've been better at the greats with a covered the...
on January 30, 2021
Posted by: RONALD
Would've been better at the greats with a covered the burners better and maybe not quite as tall doesn't fit under the microwave very good and that is pretty good
Written by a customer while visiting empava.com
Customer Rating
4
So far so good! Easy to install and the extra...
on February 1, 2021
Posted by: MICHAEL
So far so good! Easy to install and the extra middle burner is a great feature. The tempered glass on the front bevel is not as smooth as I would like, but it isn't obvious. The burners work properly once you get them lit which sometimes can be tricky. I'm not pleased it's made in China.
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