AGA DC3G User Manual

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AGA DUAL CONTROL

DC3G

(POWER FLUE)

User Guide

CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS HEAVY, PROPER EQUIPMENT AND ADEQUATE MANPOWER MUST BE USED IN MOVING THE

RANGE TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE UNIT OR THE FLOOR.

REMEMBER, when replacing a part on this appliance, use only spare parts that you can be assured conform to the safety and

performance specication that we require.

DO NOT use reconditioned or copy parts that have not been clearly authorised by AGA.

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY

OTHER APPLIANCE.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT ANY APPLIANCE.

• DO NOT TOUCH ANY ELECTRICAL SWITCH;

• DO NOT USE ANY PHONE IN YOUR BUILDING.

• IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER FROM A NEIGHBOR’S PHONE. FOLLOW THE GAS

• SUPPLIER’S INSTRUCTIONS.

• IF YOU CANNOT REACH YOUR GAS SUPPLIER , CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

• INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

For use in USA & CAN

04/18 EOPI 516913

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My AGA Details:

Data badge located

Serial No: AGA Service No: Date of Installation:

behind removable plinth

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Contents

1. Product Safety 1

2. Health and safety 3

3. Introduction 5

4. Overview 6

5. Operating the AGA Dual Control 7

Oven Heat Indicator 8

Burner Controls 9

6. AGA Accessories 11

The Ovens 13

The Roasting Oven 13

The Baking Oven 14

Slow Cook Oven 14

The Plates 15

7. Oven shelves 16

8. AGA Ovens - Cooking Table 17

9. Cleaning & Caring for your Range 18

10. Warranty 21

11. Service 23

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1. Product Safety

Meaning / Description Symbol Signication / Description

WARNING / CAUTION

An appropriate safety instruction

should be followed or caution to a

potential hazard exists.

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE

To indicate hazards arising from

dangerous voltages.

PROTECTIVE EARTH GROUND

To identify any terminal which is

intended for connection to an external

conductor for protection against

electric shock in case of a fault, or the

terminal of a protective earth (ground)

electrode.

HEAVY

This product is heavy and reference

should be made to the safety

instructions for provisions of lifting and

moving.

AVERTISSEMENT

Une consigne de sécurité appropriée

doivent être suivies ou garde d’un

danger potentiel exists.

TENSION DANGEREUSE

Pour indiquer les dangers

résultant des tensions dangereuses.

TERRE DE PROTECTION

Pour marquer bornes destinées à

être raccordées à un conducteur de

protection extérieur contre les chocs

éclectiques en cas de

défaut d’isolement, ou pour marquer la

borne de la terre de protection.

LOURD

Ce produit est lourd et doit être fait

référence auc consignes de sécurité

relatives aux dispositions de soulever et

déplacer.

DISCONNECT MAINS SUPPLY

Disconnect incoming supply before

inspection or maintenance.

REFER TO MANUAL

Refer to relevant instructions detailed

within the product manual.

APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 2

Alimentation d’entrée Débrancher avant

inspection ou d’entretien.

ATTENTION, SURFACE TRÉS CHAUDE

Reportez-vous aux instructions

applicables, indiquées dans le manuel

du produit.

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Important Safety Instructions

!!!

INCORRECT USE OF THIS RANGE CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCKS OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS TO REDUCE THESE RISKS.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

ALWAYS

Always make sure children are never left alone or unsupervised when the range is on.

Always be aware that range surfaces will be hot during and after use and can cause burns.

Always teach children that the range and utensils can be hot.

Always allow heavy and hot utensils to cool in a safe place and out of reach of small children.

Always be aware hot grease is ammable. Wipe o any grease deposits on the range top and front.

In the event of a grease re, do not remove the pan, cover the pan to extinguish the ame.

Always turn utensil handles inwards but not cover adjacent heated surfaces, to prevent accidental spillage and burns.

Always when opening an oven door, allow hot air and steam to escape.

Always use dry pot holders. Moist pot holder will cause steam burns. Do not use towels or other cloths near the heated plates.

Always clean ventilation hoods frequently. grease should not be allowed to accumulate in hood and lters.

Always make sure cabinet and work surface are capable of supporting heavy cooking utensils used on your range.

Always make sure cooking utensils are suitable for range top service. Only certain types of glass, glass ceramic earthenware/glazed utensils with stand sudden temperature changes without breaking.

NEVER

Never store items of interest to children above the range.

Never allow children to climb on, sit or stand on any part of the range.

Never allow children to play with

the controls or any part of the range.

Never wear loose tting clothing or other ammable materials that could contact hot surfaces on the range.

Never leave boiling pans unattended, boil over causes smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite.

Never store gasoline or other volatile liquids in the range or in cabinets above or near the range, which can catch re or explode.

Never use water on grease res. Smother re or ame or use a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher.

Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.

Never repair or replace any part of the appliance unless recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be carried out by a qualied technician.

Never cover or restrict the air ow to the controls compartment.

Never install cabinets (shelves) or similar above the range with a depth greater than 13” (330mm).

Never heat unopened food containers. Pressure build-up may cause the container to burst and cause injury.

Never reach directly into a hot oven to add or remove cooking utensils. Instead pull the grid shelf out to its maximum projection.

Never use a steam cleaner to clean your range.

Never use a power spray or oven cleaners on the control panel.

Never use caustic cleaners, abrasive pads or metal scrapers to clean enamel surfaces.

Always make sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualied technician.

Always make sure your appliance is serviced by a qualied technician.

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2. Health and safety

Consumer Protection

As a responsible manufacturer, we take care to make sure that our products are designed and constructed to meet the required safety standards when properly installed and used.

CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY FROM THE



APPLIANCE AS SOME SURFACES CAN BECOME HOT TO THE TOUCH.

The appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised. Cleaning and user maintenance

shall not be made by children without supervision.

NEVER store ammable materials in the drawer.

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This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware and towels, as well as ammable liquids. DO NOT store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance.

DO NOT spray aerosols in the vicinity of the cooker

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while it is on.

The appliance may contain some of the materials that are indicated below. It is the Users/Installers responsibility to ensure that the necessary personal protective clothing is worn when handling where applicable, the pertinent parts that contain any of the listed materials that could be interpreted as being injurious to health and safety, see below for information.

Fire Cement - when handling use disposable gloves.

Glues and Sealants

Exercise caution - if these are still in liquid form use face mask and disposable gloves.

Glass Yarn, Mineral Wool, Insulation Pads, Ceramic Fibre

May be harmful if inhaled. May be irritating to skin, eyes, nose and throat. When handling avoid contact with skin or eyes. Use disposable gloves, face-masks and eye protection. After handling wash hands and other exposed parts. When disposing of the product, reduce dust with water spray, ensure that parts are securely wrapped.

DO NOT modify this appliance.

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NEVER place anything aluminium between the

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saucepan base and the ceramic surface (i.e. cooking mats, aluminium foil, etc).

IMPORTANT: Oil is a re risk, DO NOT leave pans



containing oil unattended.

• In the event of a fire cover with a lid and switch OFF the

electricity.

• Smother the flames on the hob rather than attempting

to remove the pan to the outside.

• Burns and injuries are caused almost invariably by

picking up the burning pan to carry outside.

DO NOT hang dish towels on the handrail. Doing so will block the air vent. Blocking the air vent can cause excessive temperature increase to the control panel and prevent easy access.

When the oven (s) are on any oven door open for long periods, this will aect the temperature of the oven and may allow controls to become hot.

DO NOT leave

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Deep Fat Frying

If You Smell Gas

• Use a deep pan, large enough to completely cover the

appropriate heating area.

NEVER ll the pan more than one-third full of fat or

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oil.

NEVER leave oil or fat unattended during the

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heating or cooking period.

NEVER use a lid on the pan.

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In the event of a re, cover the pan with a lid and



turn OFF the appliance.

Smother the ames on the hob preferably with a re



blanket, rather than attempting to remove the pan to the outside.

Burns and injuries are caused almost invariably by



picking up the burning pan to carry it outside.

CAUTION: The cooking process has to be supervised.

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A short term cooking process has to be supervised continously.

WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or



oil can be dangerous and may result in re. NEVER try to extinguish a re with water, but switch o the appliance and then cover ame e.g. with a lid or re blanket.

• DO NOT turn electric switches on or off

• DO NOT smoke

• DO NOT use naked flames

• Turn off the gas at the meter or cylinder

• Open doors and windows to get rid of the gas

• Keep people away from the area affected

• Call your gas supplier

• If you are using Natural Gas in the UK, ring the National Grid on: 0800 111 999.

WARNING: Danger of re: DO NOT store items on the



cooking surfaces.

WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot during



use. Young children should be kept away.

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3. Introduction

As responsible manufacturers we take care to make sure that our products are designed and constructed to meet the required safety standards when properly installed and used.

Your new AGA Dual Control gives you everything you love about the AGA heat storage range, but with the added convenience that the two hotplates can be turned on or o, as required.

Refer to the diagram in the Overview chapter to familiarise yourself with the product and refer to the relevant sections for the ovens, plates, controls etc.

Made in the heart of Shropshire, your AGA range, like the generations of ranges before it, has been manufactured from cast iron at the Coalbrookdale Foundry. Traditional ironmaking skills combined with industrial strength hotplate elements enable the hotplates to heat up rapidly, so you can have them both on, or just one on, depending on the time of day or the size of your family.

The cooking excellence of the AGA range has been famous since it’s inception in the 1920’s and is renowned due to the indirect radiant heat that its cast iron emits rather than just air temperature. And, if you haven’t found out already, you’ll soon discover that food that is cooked this way retains its natural avour and succulence, and simply just tastes better.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: PLEASE READ THE



ACCOMPANYING WARRANTY.

Any alteration that is not approved by AGA could invalidate the approval of the appliance, operation of the warranty and could aect your statutory rights.

In the interests of safety and eective use, please read the following before using your new AGA appliance.

The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated: keep natural ventilation holes open or install a mechanical ventilation device (mechanical extractor hood).

Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation, for example, opening of a window, or more eective ventilation, for example increasing the level of mechanical ventilation where present.

Installation must be to local and national wiring regulations and carried out by a qualied engineer.

A little smoke and some odour may be emitted when rst switched on. This is normal and harmless (from oven lagging and starch binder on the element insulation) and will cease after a short period of use.

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Simmering Plate

Roasting Oven

Boiling Plate

Top Plate

Control Panel

Slow Cook OvenBaking Oven

4. Overview

WARNING: ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT DURING USE. TO AVOID BURNS AND SCALDS CHILDREN

SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY.

AGA DC3G

Fig. 4.1

DESN 517448

The AGA DC3G has the traditional cast iron ovens with independently controlled hotplates.

Hotplates

The two hotplates are at dierent heats; the boiling plate being the hottest of the two and the simmering plate is a lower heat. Each plate is individually controlled.

Boiling Plate

The boiling plate is used for making toast, boiling a kettle, stir-frying and cooking at a higher heat.

Simmering Plate

The simmering plate is for slower cooking, such as sauces, simmering pans and can also be used to cook on directly for toasted sandwiches, drop scones, no-fat fried eggs and quesadillas.

Roasting Oven

The hottest oven for high temperature cooking; pastries breads, roasting of meat, vegetables and poultry, grilling at the top of the oven and frying on the oor.

Baking Oven

A moderate oven for cooking cakes and biscuits, baking sh, lasagne or shepherds pie, plus roasting meat and poultry at a medium heat. Cooking sweet and savoury together is no problem as the avours do not mix.

Slow Cook Oven

Long, slow cooking in the Slow Cook Oven develops avours and makes the toughest meat tender. It’s large capacity means several pans can be stacked here; soup, casserole, steamed rice, steamed carrots and poached pears all cooking simultaneously, without any danger of burning.

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5. Operating the AGA Dual Control

Oven Heat Indicator

Hotplates Control Knob

Oven Gas Control Knob

Viewing Window

Oven Thermostat Control Knob

Fig. 5.1

DESN 516865

The dierent zones of the AGA Dual Control range are described in the following pages.

The traditional AGA heat storage range is famous for the gentle warmth it emits, with the AGA Dual Control you will get warmth only when the ovens are on or warm to a lesser degree, when the hotplates are on.

Thermostat Control - Oven

Your AGA Dual Control has three ovens, each of which is preset at a dierent heat. They are named as:-

• Roasting Oven for high temperature cooking

• Baking Oven for moderate temperature cooking

• Slow Cook Oven for low temperature cooking

DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE WITH THE DOORS



OPEN.

Each oven has the same capacity, (able to t a 13kg (28lb) turkey. The AGA Dual Control range techniques can be used such as stacking of saucepans in the simmering oven. This enables the steaming of root vegetables, rice, steamed pudding, casserole, poaching fruit all in the one oven leaving the hotplates free and reducing steam and cooking smells in the kitchen.

The ovens are made from cast iron, which cooks by radiant heat, and this is the secret of the cooking excellence for which the AGA range is renowned. An indirect radiant heat does not dry food out, so it retains its natural moisture and avour.

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Oven Heat Indicator

The oven heat indicator is a guide to the stored heat within the AGA, and does not directly relate to the oven temperature of the roasting oven.

An AGA ia designed to work continuously at an optimum heat setting.

The optimum performance is usually achieved when the indicator displays the colour green. For best cooking performance wait until the AGA contains the full amount of stored heat, which is indicated by the windows being completely lled with the colour green (Fig. 5.2). This may take some time to achieve and can take approximately 2 - 3 hours between use for full recovery.

NOTE! Because of the temperature cycling, the green band will move and display graduated section at times. This is perfectly normal (Fig. 5.3). Cooking can be started during the graduated part of the cycle but it may take longer to achieve the desired result.

The lower temperature is indicated by the colour amber and cycles in the same way as full power (Fig. 5.4).

Fig. 5.2

Full green indicates ‘Ready to Use’

Fig. 5.3

Normal movement during cycle

Fig. 5.4

Amber indicates low temperature setting. Movement will also be seen with this setting

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Fig. 5.5

Burner Controls

To Light the Burner

1. The main burner gas ow is set with the oven

thermostat control knob (Fig. 5.1). First ensure both knobs are turned fully clockwise. Oven gas control knob to the OFF position oven thermostat thermostat control knob to the minimum setting (thin end of white band).

Fig. 5.6

Fig. 5.7

Fig. 5.8

O position

Ignition position

Flame supervision burner position

2. Turn oven gas control knob slightly anti-clockwise

towards the ignition position ( ) until reaching stop, press down and hold for 5 seconds. (Fig. 5.6 page

9).

3. Continue pressing down knob while turning further anti-clockwise to the ( ) position (Fig. 5.7 page

9) (this activates the spark ignitor) continue to hold

down for 10 seconds after ame supervision burner has been lit. (If the it does not light, steps 2 and 3 can be repeated, this can be viewed through the viewing window.

4. Upon lighting, release knob and turn further anticlockwise to the ( ) symbol (Fig. 5.8 page 9). Main burner gas ows according to the thermostat setting.

5. Turn the oven thermostat control knob slightly anticlockwise into the green band for normal running (Fig.

5.10).

IMPORTANT! Please note that the fan will run on

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high speed for approximately 20 minutes from a cold start. The fan may appear noisy during this warm up period; however this will decrease when the appliance reaches normal operating temperatures.

NOTE: Low re position is attained by turning oven gas

control knob gradually into the white band until small ame along main burner is observed through viewing window.

Fig. 5.9

Low re

Main burner on position

Fig. 5.10

Normal running

NOTE: It will take up to 24 hours for all ovens to reach operating temperature, the oven heat indicator may display green before this (refer to page 8 regarding heat indication display). Once the oven temperatures are at operating temperature it may be necessary to make ne adjustment to the oven control knob to achieve the desired temperatures. It is not advisable to make further changes to the control knob once the desired temperature is achieved.

When the range is lit from cold, moisture may form on the enamel which should be wiped o to prevent staining.

IF THE FLAME HAS EXTINGUISHED FOR ANY REASON, WAIT THREE MINUTES (MINIMUM) AND REPEAT THE LIGHTING PROCEDURE.

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To Extinguish the Burner

General Advice

1. Turn ON/OFF gas control knob clockwise until reaching

stop ( ) position.

2. Press down slightly and continue turning clockwise from ( ) position to the OFF position (Fig. 5.5 page

When the burner has cooled suciently, lighting procedure may be repeated.

Power failure

During power failure your appliance will not work until power is restored and the appliance will automatically resume with the selected functions. At any time should the appliance not operate any selected function during normal operating conditions, turn o the function at its control knob and contact AGA Service or your local AGA Specialist.

When rst switched on, the AGA will emit an odour for a short while. This is simply due to protective oil burning o the hotplates. Wipe the inside of the lids whilst the AGA is heating up to avoid a lm of this oil being deposited on the inside.

The following points are intended to help in adapting to the AGA style of cooking during the change-over from a previous non-heat storage range. The AGA book provides a very useful introduction to the range.

For the most eective operation of the range, the following points should be carefully observed:

1. Close the insulating cover lids whenever the hotplates

are not in use.

2. Clean the hotplates regularly with the wire brush.

3. Utensils with at bases must be used to make perfect

contact with the hotplate.

4. Take care when closing the oven doors, to lift them onto

the catch.

5. Cook as much as possible in the ovens so that heat is

conserved and cooking smells and condensation are reduced.

6. The oven doors should not be left open for long periods

of time during cooking and heating up.

7. The roasting oven can also be used for ‘grilling’ and

‘shallow frying’ on the oven oor.

• For optimum cooking performance, use the AGA

utensils and cast iron cookware. They have flat bases which give the best contact with the hotplates and the oven floor.

• The AGA pans can be stacked in the simmering oven.

This is especially useful for steaming vegetables and keeping sauces warm.

• Store the plain shelf out of the AGA. Use it cold in the

roasting oven to deflect the heat from the top of the oven, creating a more moderate oven temperature underneath. It can also be used as a baking sheet.

• A guide to AGA cooking is given on “Cleaning & Caring for your Range” on page 18. Ask your AGA Specialist

for an invitation to an AGA demonstration.

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6. AGA Accessories

Fig. 6.1

Fig. 6.2

To get the very best performance from your range we recommend AGA saucepans with the thick tri-core bases and stacking lids so that the maximum use of oven space is made and an AGA kettle for boiling water. AGA Accessories can be viewed at your AGA Specialist or online at www.agacookshop. co.uk

Getting to know your AGA

If you have not already seen a demonstration, ask your AGA Specialist for details. A demonstration will show you how to get the best from your new AGA and will give you hints and tips. You will also see a selection of AGA utensils and accessories being used.

Large Size Roasting Tin with Grill Rack (Fig. 6.1)

This is designed to slide onto the oven runners without the need for it to sit on an oven grid shelf. The roasting tin can be used with the grill rack, in its high position, for grilling at the top of the roasting oven. It can be used for roasting meat, or poultry with or without the grill rack. Large quantities of roast potatoes can be cooked in this tin. The roasting tin can also be employed for making large traybakes or cakes. The grill rack is useful on its own as a cake cooling rack. Can be used in any oven but not recommended for hotplate use.

Fig. 6.3

Fig. 6.4

Half Size Roasting Tin and Grill Rack (Fig. 6.2)

This tin can be slid onto the oven runners width-ways or can sit on an oven grid shelf. The half size roasting tin can be used with the grill rack, in its high position, for grilling at the top of the roasting oven. It can be used for roasting smaller joints of meat, or poultry with or without the grill rack. Roast potatoes can be cooked in this tin. The roasting tin can also be employed for making traybakes or cakes. The grill rack is useful on its own as a cake cooling rack. Can be used in any oven but not recommended for hotplate use.

3 Oven Grid Shelves (Fig. 6.3)

These are for inserting in each oven to provide a surface for dishes and tins which do not t direct onto the oven runners. They can be used in any oven, as required. See page 20 on how to locate the oven shelves correctly.

1 Cold Plain Shelf (Fig. 6.4)

This has two uses one as large baking sheet for scones, biscuits, pastry items and meringues and the other use as a heat deector to cut o the top heat if food is overbrowning before it is cooked through.

DO NOT STORE IN THE OVENS WHEN NOT IN USE.

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Toaster (Fig. 6.5)

This is for toasting bread on the boiling plate. AGA toast is renowned for its excellence, crisp on the outside and soft in the centre. Take thick slices of bread and place in the AGA toaster - if the bread is very moist or very fresh, heat the toaster beforehand to prevent sticking - lift the boiling plate insulated cover and place the toaster direct onto the plate with the handle at an angle from the handle of the cover.

Close the cover and wait for the bread to toast one side this will take 1-2 minutes dependent upon the variety of bread - open the cover and turn the toaster over and repeat the process to toast the other side. The toaster can also be used for heating pitta bread, toasting teacakes and as a cake cooling rack.

Fig. 6.5

Wire Brush (Fig. 6.6)

This is for cleaning the raw cast iron surfaces, keeping them clear of crumbs and burnt on debris – which would otherwise aect the boiling performance of pans and the kettle. Use on the hotplates and the ovens. Take care not to touch the enamel surfaces as the wire brush will scratch the nish.

Getting to know your AGA

Fig. 6.6

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The Ovens

Simmering Plate

Roasting Oven

Boiling Plate

Top Plate

Control Panel

Slow Cook OvenBaking Oven

The Roasting Oven

The roasting oven can used for ‘grilling’ at the top and ‘shallow frying’ on the oven oor.

The roasting oven is zoned in heat, meaning it is slightly hotter towards the top than the centre and the oven grid shelf set on the oven oor is slightly less hot than the centre.

The beauty of the roasting oven is that any fat splashes are burnt o when the oven is at full heat, just brush out occasionally to get rid of carbon deposits.

The roasting oven is excellent for bread and pastries. Quiches in ceramic or pies in Pyrex dishes need not be baked blind as when they are placed on the oor grid on the base of the oven, the pastry cooks from underneath and the lling will set and brown from the all-round heat. As you are aware metal an tins conduct heat quicker than ceramic so may need less cooking time.

The specially designed roasting tins and bakeware slide directly onto the runners, so almost every available square centimetre of space can be used. Food can be protected by the use of the cold plain shelf or shielded by means of the large roasting tin, which means that you can cook food that requires dierent temperatures at the same time. If food is browning too quickly and you do not want to move it to another oven just slide the cold plain shelf over the food to reduce the top heat.

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The Baking Oven

This oven is set at a moderate heat, so is ideal for cakes, biscuits and also anything that requires medium heat cooking such as sh pie, lasagne, soués, crumble and roulades. Meat and poultry can be cooked here in fact most things that can be cooked in the roasting oven can be cooked in the baking oven but for a longer time.

Cook cakes together on one shelf, if two shelves are used interchange the food to achieve even colouration, as you would with any oven which is zoned in heat.

As with the roasting oven the specially designed roasting tins and bakeware slide directly onto the runners, so almost every available square centimetre of space can be used. Food can be protected by the use of the cold plain shelf or shielded by means of the large roasting tin, which means that you can cook food that requires dierent temperatures at the same time.

If food is browning too quickly and you do not want to move it to another oven just slide the cold plain shelf over the food to reduce the top heat.

NOTE: Always remove the cold plain shelf and roasting tins on completion of cooking. If left in the oven it will aect the oven temperature.

therefore be necessary to adjust the cooking procedure, the following suggestions may prove useful.

1. When placing the food in the baking oven, ensure the

cold plain shelf is set directly above the dish, for the whole of the cooking time.

2. In addition it may be necessary to lower the shelf

position.

3. When baking food, such as very rich fruit cakes, which

require a long period of cooking time, place the cake on the fourth grid shelf position of the oven with the cold plain shelf set directly above for 3/4 hour approximately. Move the plain shelf to the middle of the simmering oven. Transfer the cake to this shelf and bake until cooked through.

4. Alternatively, allow the baking oven to cool for

pproximately 4 hours before using.

When using the roasting oven for a long period of time i.e. a full meal, the baking oven temperature may rise, it will

Slow Cook Oven

The Slow Cook Oven can be described as a continuation oven, it continues to cook food that has been brought up to heat elsewhere on the range with the exception of meringues which are dried out rather than ‘cooked’.

• To get the very best performance, we recommend to use the AGA cookware with thick bases and stacking lids.

• Joints of meat and poultry should be brought up to heat ideally in the roasting oven for 30 - 45 minutes, then transfer to the simmering oven.This method is unsuitable for stuffed meat and poultry.

• Make sure that pork and poultry reach an internal temperature of at least 75°C.

• Always bring soups, casseroles and liquids to the boil before putting in the oven.

• Always thaw frozen food completely before cooking.

• Root vegetables will cook better if cut into small pieces.

• Adjust seasonings and thickenings at the end of the

cooking time.

• Many dried pulses and beans for example, dried red kidney beans must be boiled for a minimum of 10 minutes, after soaking, and before inclusion in any dish.

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The Plates

Top Plate

Keep the hotplates clear of any burnt on food or crumbs by brushing with the wire brush, supplied with your AGA. Cleaning details can be found on Page 21.

The top plate is the enamelled surface surrounding the hotplates. It will become warm when the AGA Dual Control hotplates are in use. Although it is not a cooking surface you can use the warmth for a number of useful activities, which more often than not save times and washing-up! These include warming honey or syrup in the jar, or melting butter or chocolate in a basin - so saving on melting over a saucepan

- but do please put the basin on a cork mat or folded piece of kitchen towel to avoid scratching the enamel. Although it is durable and hard-wearing surface vitreous enamel is glass and will show scratch marks!

The top plate when warm can also be used to rest a cup of coee or tea or dry o awkwardly shaped tins, peelers or food mixer and processor parts.

Hotplates

The hotplates operate separate from the ovens and are independent of each other.

The boiling plate is on the left hand side and the simmering plate is on the right hand side of the AGA Dual Control. The boiling plate is the hottest with the simmering plate being the cooler of the two. They both have electric elements embedded into the cast iron which heat up in approximately 11 and 8 minutes respectively. The hotplates can be used completely independently from the ovens.

This means the AGA Dual Control diers from the traditional AGA heat storage range in that they can be used for the entire cooking time of appropriate dishes because the design keeps the hotplates at a constant heat, whereas the traditional AGA range continues to cook on a falling heat so for these we recommend starting on the hotplates then transferring to the ovens, this can be done with the AGA Dual Control but is not necessary. For instance, if making a pasta dish with sauce on the AGA Dual Control, it can all be done on the hotplates.

Hotplate Control

To operate the boiling plate turn the control knob to the position and similarly to the for the simmering plate.

To turn both plates on turn knob to position.

Boiling Plate

The hottest hotplate, the boiling plate is used for boiling, griddling, stir-frying, making toast - indeed anything that requires a high heat. Green vegetables keep their colour when boiled quickly here, or use a steamer over the saucepan to cook more than one vegetable at once.

When stir-frying or cooking anything that is inclined to splash we would recommend using an AGA Splash Shield which will protect the insulated cover from splatter, making cleaning a doddle! Just wash the Splash Shield in hot soapy water or place in a dishwasher between two dinner plates.

Please be advised the boiling plate is too hot to cook food on directly.

Simmering Plate

The simmering plate is the cooler of the two hotplates and so is used for recipes that require a lower heat such as making sauces, scrambling eggs, heating milk, slow frying, simmering soups and root vegetables. In addition, it can be used to cook on directly as a form of griddle - invaluable for toasted sandwiches, quesadillas, soups, drop scones, searing scallops and even a non-fat fried egg! Slow cooked toast can be made on the simmering plate, no need here to use the AGA toaster.

The same size as the boiling plate, the simmering plate is also machined at to give the best all-over contact with the AGA saucepans, grill pan, frying pan and kettle.

Cleaning details can be found on “Cleaning & Caring for your Range” on page 18.

The whole hotplate area can be used for cooking and several pans can be accomodated on a single plate at any one time. The hotplates are set very slightly above the top plate to avoid accidental scratching if the pans are pulled to one side. DO NOT drag the utensils from one plate to another as the enamel will suer!

The stainless steel insulated covers are brought down over the hotplates when they are not in use. When the hotplates are ‘on’ the insulated covers will be warm. We strongly advise not to put anything such as kettles, saucepans or baking tins directly onto the insulated covers because they will show any scratches - invest in a pair of chef’s pads to protect the surface if the covers are to be used as resting places!

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7. Oven shelves

Fitting the shelves

Fig. 7.1

Fig. 7.2

DESN 512403

Removing the shelves

Fig. 7.3

DESN 512404

Fig. 7.4

DESN 512405

DESN 512406

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8. AGA Ovens - Cooking Table

FOOD OVEN TEMPERATURE

ROASTING OVEN

Grilling

Scones

Pastries

Bread

Yorkshire puddings

Roasts

Shallow frying

BAKING OVEN

Cakes

Biscuits

Fish

Shepherds pie, Cottage pie

Lasagne

Soués

Shortbread SLOW COOK OVEN

HIGH

• Top - grilling

• 2nd runner - scones, small pastries, grilling

• 3rd runner - bread rolls, Yorkshire pudding

• 4th runner - roasts, poultry

• Oven grid shelf on base of oven - bread loaves, pies, roast vegetables

• Floor grid on base of oven - quiches, pies

MODERATE

• Towards top - whisked sponges, some biscuits, small cakes

• Middle - fish, soufflés, shepherd and cottage pie, lasagne

• Oven grid shelf on base of oven

• Victoria sandwiches, shortbread, traybakes and cheesecake

LOW MODERATE

Casseroles

Stock

Milk puddings

Meringues

Rich fruit cake

For casseroles, stock, milk puddings and similar dishes bring to heat elsewhere on the AGA then transfer to the slow cook oven (one exception is meringues). Rich fruit cakes can be cooked here for a, long time on the oven grid shelf placed on the base of the oven.

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9. Cleaning & Caring for your Range

WARNING: ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT DURING USE. TO AVOID BURNS AND SCALDS CHILDREN

SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY.

REMEMBER: be careful of the hot appliance.



For most cleaning it is best when the appliance is



turned o.

DO NOT use a steam cleaner to clean this range.



DO NOT use abrasive pads, caustic cleaners, oven



cleaners or metal scrapers to clean the surfaces of the enamel.

IMPORTANT: AGA recommend Vitreous Enamel



Association approved cleaners for cleaning the vitreous enamelled surfaces of this product.

When cleaning use as little water as possible.



DO NOT immerse the doors in water as they are



packed with insulating material, which will be damaged by excessive moisture.

DO NOT put oven doors or resting plates in a



dishwasher.

Enamelled cast iron

The easiest way to clean the AGA top plate and



front plate is to mop up spills as they happen. VEA approved AGA Enamel Cleaner can be purchased from www.agacookshop.co.uk.

Baked on food is more dicult to clean but can



usually be removed with proprietary vitreous enamel cleaners or mild cream cleaners using a cloth, or if necessary, a nylon scouring pad and can be purchased from www.agacookshop.co.uk.

If milk or fruit juice, or anything containing acid is



spilt on the enamel, wipe o immediately.

Clean o any condensation streaks on the front plate



around the oven doors or vitreous enamel maybe permanently discoloured.

All that is usually needed to keep the vitreous



enamelled surfaces of your range bright and clean is a daily rub over with a damp, soapy cloth followed immediately with a clean, dry cloth to avoid streaks.

Remember the top plate and the polished covers will



scratch if pans or utensils are dragged across them.

To keep the vitreous enamel surfaces of the range bright and clean, a daily rub over with a damp soapy cloth followed immediately with a clean, dry cloth to avoid streaks is all that is required. AGA E-cloths are excellent for this.

Cast iron ovens and hotplates

Ovens - are made from cast iron and keep themselves clean.

They are very durable, but will rust if surface moisture is left on them. Remember to always switch the ovens on, to dry them out after cleaning.

Heating up the ovens periodically will help burn o any cooking deposits to aid cleaning within the ovens.

To season the ovens, a light vegetable spray oil (corn oil is best) is recommended. Any stubborn stains can be removed with the wire brush supplied.

Hotplates - is made from cast iron, and is easy to care for. Regular maintenance will ensure long-life. They will rust if surface moisture is left on them

Should the hotplates become soiled, use a sponge, cloth, scouring pad or wire brush to remove burnt-on spills.

Rinse o detergents or cleaning agents thoroughly.

Remember to switch on the hotplate for a few minutes to dry it after cleaning. Every now and then, apply a thin coating of vegetable oil (corn oil is best) when the hotplate is cold.

Lids and oven door/lids linings

The top of the insulated cover (lid) - this is chrome or

stainless steel and can be kept clean by wiping over with a damp cloth and polished up - the AGA E-cloths are excellent for this purpose as they are lint-free and eco-friendly. AGA stainless steel and chrome cleaner are recommended to keep the insulated cover clean and shining. These can be purchased from your local AGA Specialist.

Lining of the insulated cover (lid interior) - the use of an AGA splash shield is recommended to keep the lining free of fat splashes, (obtainable from your AGA Specialist or on-line at www.agacookshop.co.uk).

If the lining is marked it is best cleaned when the hotplate is cold. It can be cleaned with hot soapy water and/or a cream cleanser. If badly marked then a soap impregnated pad can be used - this should be used in a circular motion.

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WARNING: ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT DURING USE. TO AVOID BURNS AND SCALDS CHILDREN

SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY.

The rst few times a soap impregnated pad is used you will see the circular marks, these will become reduced and the surface of the lining becomes shinier each time when used. Do not use excessive water and make sure the lining is dry before closing the cover.

Oven door linings - the linings can be cleaned with hot soapy water, a cream cleanser or soap impregnated pad. To deep clean the lining place a towel on the work surface and carefully lift o the oven door (doors are heavy) and place it enamel side down on the towel padding. Clean with a soap impregnated pad to remove stubborn marks. Dry o before replacing on their hinges.

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10. Warranty

Welcome

Thank you for choosing an AGA cooker. We are sure that you will be impressed with the performance of your new AGA appliance and with the ongoing service you will receive.

Peace of Mind

Every new AGA leaving the factory and installed by an AGA approved outlet carries a 5 year guarantee on parts (certain consumable parts are excluded - for full details see below). This also includes all labor charges for the rst 12 months.

Distribution and Service Network

AGA has set up an International Distributor and service network with fully trained service engineers available to support your AGA within the guarantee period. The approved outlet installing your AGA is responsible for providing this warranty.

No charge will be made for replacement parts providing:

• An appliance fault is found.

What is not included in the guarantee

• Consumable parts

• Flues (except integral power and balanced flues).

• Any labor charges not directly connected with the

repair or replacement of a faulty component.

• Any consequential loss.

• Any part of the domestic hot water system which is not

an integral part of the AGA.

• Accidental or cosmetic damage.

• Routine preventative service and maintenance.

• Any external controls/components not supplied by AGA.

• Oil filled Heat indicators are only covered for 12 months.

• The relevant part of the AGA is still covered by the

guarantee.

• Regular servicing has been carried out in accordance

with the manufacturer’s instructions by authorized AGA engineers, using approved spare parts. The service booklet will need to be completed accordingly.

There will be no labor charges during the rst 12 months of the warranty.

A call out charge may be applicable if:

• The authorized AGA service engineer who calls at your

home finds no fault with the AGA.

• Other parts of your plumbing system or flue, are either

faulty or do not comply with the appropriate installation instructions.

• The unit is more than 12 months old.

• If it is deemed the product has been misused.

Please note that invoices for call out repair work carried out during the guarantee period by any third party cannot be accepted.

In the event of an appliance fault during the guarantee period, please contact your service provider. They will arrange for an engineer to call as soon as possible.

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Regular Servicing

Flues, Ventilation and External Services:

Regular maintenance is an essential part of keeping your AGA range running safely and eciently.

Since your AGA can operate continuously it is important to ensure regular servicing is undertaken by AGA Service or your Authorized AGA Distributor. Only genuine AGA spare parts are used.

Please note that routine servicing in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions is also a condition of the warranty agreement.

To ensure your AGA receives this essential maintenance, please contact AGA Service or your Distributor, who will be pleased to help.

Service Intervals

(Certain models may vary)

Oil AGA - every 6 months

Gas and Electric Heat Storage AGA’s - every 12 months

Electric 13 amp and AGA Total Control

• Interim service 2 1/2 years (30 months)

• Full service 5 years (60 months)

External services, gas supply, external oil lines, tanks and lters are not covered under this warranty.

This warranty does not cover incorrectly or poorly maintained ue systems or appliances installed on incorrect ue

systems of unsuitable material and outside the specication detailed in the product instructions.

Appliances not provided with adequate ventilation as detailed in the product instructions also fall outside this warranty.

This policy applies to products which carry the AGA name plate and trademark (AGA utensils and accessories are covered by a separate policy).

Product fuel conversions are not covered.

THIS WARRANTY POLICY DOES NOT AFFECT THE OWNERS STATUTORY RIGHTS

Consumable Parts Not Covered by this Warranty

• Oil AGA - oil filters and wicks.

• Gas Fired AGA’s - ignitor electrodes, thermocouples.

• Electric AGA - Vent and circulation fans are for 2 1/2

years (30 months)

Exclusions

This warranty does not cover products which have been altered by the customer or by a third party. Materials, spare parts and specic tools must be as recommended by AGA.

Warranty does not cover misuse, abuse or impact damage. Corrosion caused by incorrect use of chemical cleaners or scratches to chrome or stainless steel components by abrasive cleaning materials are also excluded.

Warranty strictly excludes commercial use. Appliances are covered for domestic use only.

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11. Service

• In the event of your range requiring maintenance, please contact AGA Marvel or your AGA Retailer.

• Your range must only be serviced by a qualified engineer, from an authorized AGA Specialist.

• Do not alter or modify the range.

• Only the parts specified by the manufacturer, are to be

fitted.

• The appliance warranty does not cover Commercial use.

For continued ecient and safe operation of this appliance, it is important that servicing is carried out at regular intervals as recommended by your AGA Retailer. The range should be turned OFF in advance of the service so that the appliance will have cooled down suciently.

A HOT APPLIANCE CANNOT BE SERVICED.

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