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Evo Centric 20E Electric
the natural way to cookthe natural way to cook
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Commercial Cooktop
Operator’s Manual
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
For Indoor Use Only
Certifi cation: UL 197-2010
Report # 141-S-05d-2
Part # 10-0030-EL
Doc # OM-C-20E v2
Copyright © 2013
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Evo, Inc.
8140 SW Nimbus Ave., Bldg. 5
Beaverton, Oregon 97008 USA
503-626-1802
www.evoamerica.com
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Notes
To Installer or Person Setting Up Centric 20E:
Leave these instructions with the operator.
To Foodservice Professional
Keep these instructions for future reference.
Complete Now For Future Reference
Serial # _____________________________
Date of Purchase ______________________
Place of Purchase _____________________
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Table Of Contents Uncrating Note
Notes -------------------------------------------------------2
Table Of Contents --------------------------------------3
Warnings --------------------------------------------------4
Limited Warranty ----------------------------------------5
Remove Unit From Optional Travel Case -------6
Remove Unit From Cardboard Crating ----------7
Clearances To Combustible Surfaces -----------8
Centric 20E Dimensions ------------------------------9
Installing Centric 20E To Counter -----------------10
Your Evo Centric 20E is shipped fully
assembled and crated either in a cardboard
box or the optional Evo Centric Travel Case.
If you have purchased a Centric unit shipped
in the optional Evo Travel Case, then you will
need to follow the instructions outlined in
page 6.
If you have purchased a Centric unit shipped
in a cardboard box, then you will need to
follow the instructions outlined in page 7.
Installing Centric 20E To Counter -----------------11
Connecting To Electrical Service ------------------12
Cooking Surface Temperature Zones ------------13
Centric 20E Control Panel ---------------------------14
EDGE to EDGE Temperature Mode ---------------15
INNER FOCUS Temperature Mode ----------------16
Electrical Schematic -----------------------------------17
Cooking Surface Maintenance ---------------------18
Centric 20E Temperature Zones -------------------18
Quick Start Instruction Guide ----------------------19
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READ FIRST
IMPORTANT PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A THREE-WIRE NEMA 5-20P CORDED
PLUG. THIS UNIT SHOULD BE FUSED SEPARATELY WITH A 20AMP
CIRCUIT. FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED.
WARNING KEEP WATER AND ALL COOKING SPILL OVERS AWAY FROM FRONT
CONTROL PANEL AND UNDERSIDE OF UNIT. NEVER IMMERSE OR
HOSE UNIT, OR PRESSURE SPRAY UNIT WITH LIQUID SOLUTIONS.
WARNING IF THIS UNIT IS TO BE INSTALLED TO A COUNTER SURFACE -
INSTALLATION MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
INCORRECT INSTALLATION CAN CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONNEL
AND/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. THIS UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL AND UNIFORM BUILDING AND
CONSTRUCTION CODES, OR IN THE ABSENCE OF CODES, WITH THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70-LATEST EDITION
CAUTION CAREFULLY FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF UNIT IS
INSTALLED TO A COUNTER SURFACE, CONSTRUCT ALL COUNTER
SPACE, STANDS, OR OTHER SURFACES TO THE RECOMMENDED
INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS AS OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL.
CAUTION THIS UNIT IS HEAVY AND SHOULD BE MOVED BY TWO PEOPLE.
CAUTION ALWAYS KEEP ANY AND ALL FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS AND
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM UNIT. DO NOT STORE
TOWELS OR UTENSILS, OR ANY OTHER ITEMS ON THIS APPLIANCE.
CAUTION DO NOT CLEAN THE COOKING SURFACE WITH PUMICE STONE OR
CLEANING SOLUTIONS. USE ONLY GRILL PADS / SCREENS AND FOLLOW
THE PRESCRIBED METHOD OF CLEANING AS OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL.
NOTICE THE SERIAL NUMBER AND MODEL INFORMATION LABEL PLATE IS
LOCATED ON THE UNDERNEATH OF THE UNIT.
NOTICE INSTALLATION OF ANY VENT HOODS OR FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS
MUST CONFORM TO THE NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL BUILDING AND
ALL APPLICABLE UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODES.
NOTICE DURING THE FIRST FEW HOURS OF OPERATION, IT IS NORMAL FOR OILS
AND INSULATING MATERIAL USED IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS TO
BECOME WARM AND GIVE OFF AN ODOR.
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Limited Warranty
ELECTRIC COOKTOP WARRANTY
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Evo, Incorporated warrants to the original commercial foodservice purchaser that the Evo cooking, refrigeration and ventilation
equipment shall be free from rust through on all metal surfaces and shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship under
normal and reasonable use for One Year from the original date of purchase from Evo, Inc. This warranty is for the benefi t of the original
use purchaser and is non-transferable. Evo promises to repair or replace, at its determination, any product or component that is
defective during this initial one year period. Or as a resolution, Evo may at its option repurchase the product at its original purchase
price. This is your sole and exclusive remedy. This warranty is subject to the limitations, exclusions and other provisions listed below.
Limitations Involving Materials and Components:
This warranty does not apply and no other warranty applies to normal wear and tear, which are expected over the course of
ownership. The materials and components listed below are covered according to the following schedule from the original date of
purchase from Evo:
• One Year – electrical and electronic components [including, but not limited to, electronic displays, overlay and membrane
switches, temperature sensors, hot surface igniters, computers, transformers, heater elements, relays, igniters, ignition controllers,
wiring, switches, encoders, outlets and plugs].
• One Year – gas components [including, but not limited to, gas regulator, gas hoses, manifold assemblies].
• One Year – accessories and repair parts.
• Ninety (90) Days - refrigeration components [including, but not limited to, compressor, evaporator, pressure control, thermometer].
The Warranty Registration Card must be completed and returned to Evo, Incorporated within 30 days from the date of purchase, and
the original purchase invoice or payment record must be retained and produced if claims are made under this warranty. To receive a
replacement Warranty Registration Card, call, or write the address listed at the bottom of this page. Warranties are void if the original
serial numbers have been removed, altered, or cannot be readily determined.
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS PURCHASED AND LOCATED WITHIN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY
1. Conditions and damages resulting from any of the following:
a. Improper or inadequate installation, delivery, use, storage or maintenance.
b. Any repair not authorized in writing by Evo, Inc., any modifi cations, misapplications, or unreasonable use.
d. Improper setting of any control.
e. Harsh environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, continual seawater spray, high pressure water, and direct contact with
corrosive chemicals and materials.
f. Excessive or inadequate electrical, gas, or refrigeration supply.
g. Accidents, natural disasters, acts of God.
h. Conditions covered by the purchaser’s insurance.
g. Cleaning supplies and fi lters.
2. Products purchased for commercial use without the express authorization of Evo, Incorporated for such use.
3. The cost of service or a service call to:
a. Identify or correct installation errors.
b. Transport the product or component for service to/from the manufacturer or service center.
c. Labor not pre-authorized by Evo, Incorporated, or labor not performed by an authorized Evo service agency or representative.
d. Instruct the user of the proper use of the product.
e. Warranty labor performed outside of normal business hours, and labor performed at overtime and premium rates.
4. This warranty does not include the cost for any inconvenience, personal injury or property damage due to failure of the product,
and does not cover damage arising out of the transportation of the product which is covered under different terms with the carrier.
5. Some natural variations in color and fi nishes occur in materials and are inherent to their character and cannot be avoided,
therefore they are not considered defects.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, SUITABILITY, QUALITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS SPECIFIED ABOVE FOR THE PARTS DESCRIBED
THEREIN. EVO, INCORPORATED MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY AND WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL
OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. Neither
Evo manufacturer representatives and dealers, nor the commercial establishment selling this product has any authority to make any
warranties or to promise remedies in addition to or inconsistent with those stated above. The maximum liability to Evo, Incorporated in
any event, shall not exceed the purchase price of the product paid by the original commercial-purchaser. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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Evo, Incorporated, 8140 SW Nimbus Ave., Bldg. 5, Beaverton, OR 97008, (503) 626-1802
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Remove Unit From Optional Travel Case
Unloading From Travel Case
Spatulas,
Cleaning Kit
Storage
Front
Post
Case Latches
Three Each Side
STEP #1
Rear
Wheels
Release Latches
Remove Case Top
STEP #2
1 - POSITION CASE VERTICALLY WITH WHEELS AND FRONT POST AGAINST THE FLOOR - Allow case to rest
on fl at surface in a vertical position with three latches on each side unobstructed.
USE CAUTION - Make sure the travel case in resting on a level surface.
2 - REMOVE CASE TOP AND LIFT UNIT UPWARD FROM CASE - Release latches, remove case top, and set top
case aside. Left unit directly upward and position unit on a level tabletop cooking area. Additional storage for
cooking utensils and cleaning supplies is located within the right side of the case.
USE CAUTION - The Centric 20E unit is heavy and it may be necessary to have an assistant
help lift the unit from the case.
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