Empava 36 Inch Built-in Gas Cooktop with 5 Sealed SABAF Burners
- Cooktop
- 14947 watts
- Gas
- Natural Gas, Propane
The burner layout and BTU range cover most cooking needs, but reported ignition and gas-flow issues on individual burners mean installation should be checked carefully before relying on it.
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How it ranks among the 43 cooktops we track
3.3★ across 6 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
6 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The Empava 36 inch gas cooktop is a 5-burner sealed cooktop with SABAF burners ranging from 4,500 to 20,000 BTU, factory set for natural gas with an LPG conversion kit included.
It uses a 120V electric pulse ignition system and cast iron grates over a 201-grade stainless steel panel, with a cutout of 34.25 x 19.61 inches for installation. Reviews below include gas flow and ignition problems on individual burners, which is worth checking closely during installation before assuming a defect is user error.
- 5 SABAF burners, 4,500 to 20,000 BTU
- 120V auto electric pulse ignition
- LPG conversion kit included for propane use
- 34.25 x 19.61 inch cutout, 201-grade stainless panel
Who it's for
Fits a kitchen remodel needing a 36 inch, 5-burner cooktop convertible between natural gas and propane. Buyers doing an outdoor or propane install should budget for a separate regulator or converter, since one reviewer sourced their own from a hardware store.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
One buyer ran it successfully outdoors on propane with a converter bought locally. Others reported real problems, including two burners that would not light due to gas flow, igniters sparking on every burner at once instead of individually, and a metal panel one reviewer called flimsy with burners that stayed too hot even on the low setting.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Wide BTU range from 4,500 to 20,000 across five burners
- Converts between natural gas and propane with the included LPG kit
- Dishwasher-safe cast iron grates and metal knobs
- At least one reviewer had two burners that would not ignite due to gas flow issues
- Igniters reportedly sparked on all burners at once rather than individually
- One reviewer described the metal panel as flimsy
Performance notes
Burners range from a 20,000 BTU triple ring to a 4,500 BTU auxiliary, giving a spread from high-heat searing to low simmering. The 120V auto electric pulse ignition is meant to light each burner individually, though at least one reviewer found all igniters sparking together regardless of which knob was turned.
Specifications
| Brand | Empava |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 21 × 36 × 4.1 inches |
| Size | 36 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Heating Elements | 5 |
| Heating Element | Sealed |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 14947 watts |
| 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 |
| Trim Color | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Adapter, Gas Cooktop, Nozzle Conversion Kit, Power Cord, User Manual |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Knob |
| Ignition System Type | Electronic |
| Item Type Name | LPG/NG Convertible, Auto Electric Pulse Ignition, Flame Failure Protection |
| Additional Features | Flame-Out Protection, Sealed Burner |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in cooktops.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Empava 36 Inch Built-in Gas Cooktop with 5 Sealed SABAF BurnersThis product | 3.3 / 5 | 6 | 2.7 / 5 |
| Frigidaire FFEC3025UB 30 Inch Electric Smoothtop Style Cooktop with 4 Elements in BlackFrigidaire | 4.3 / 5 | 1,300 | 4.3 / 5 |
| THOR KITCHEN Pro-Style Gas Rangetop with 6 Sealed Burners 36Thor Kitchen | 4.4 / 5 | 227 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Kenyon B41601 6-1/2-Inch Caribbean 2-Burner Cooktop with Analog Control ULKenyon | 4.5 / 5 | 122 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Duxtop Built-in Induction Cooktopduxtop | 4.6 / 5 | 363 | 3.9 / 5 |
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Questions about the Empava cooktops
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Can the Empava 36 inch cooktop run on propane?
Yes, it ships set up for natural gas with an LPG conversion kit included, and one reviewer ran it outdoors on a propane tank with an added converter.
Do all five burners ignite individually?
They're designed to, but a reviewer reported all igniters sparking simultaneously regardless of which burner knob was turned, and two of their five burners would not light.
What cutout size does installation need?
The cutout dimensions are 34.25 inches wide by 19.61 inches deep, for a cooktop measuring 36.02 x 21.0 x 3.78 inches overall.