Gas Fired Cookers

Operating Instructions for

AGA Gas Fired Cooker Models

GC, GCB, (2 Oven) 2=

GE, GEB, (4 Oven) =4=

FOR USE IN GB & IE

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR AGA

Consumer Protection

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.

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 affect your statutory rights.

In the interests of safety and effective use, please read the following before using your new Aga appliance.

Important

This appliance may contain some of the materials that are indicated.

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.

Firebricks, Fuel beds, Artificial Fuels - when handling use disposable gloves.

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,

Kerosene Oil - may be harmful if inhaled, may be irritating to skin, eyes, nose and throat. When handling avoid inhaling and 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.

YOUR AGA COOKER

Is a heat storage cooker with an automatic gas control, which will keep the temperature of the cooker constant when not in use and return it to the constant temperature after use.

Your AGA is supplied with the following accessories:

1. Large roasting tin with grill rack.

1. Half-size roasting tin with grill rack.

2. Oven Grid Shelves.

1. Plain Shelf.

1. Toaster.

1. AGA Book.

1. Wire Brush

In addition there is a guarantee registration card which should be completed and returned to AGA.

A full description of cooking with your AGA is given in the

AGA Book.

For the most effective operation of the cooker the following points should be carefully observed:

1. Close the insulating lids whenever the hotplates are not in use.

2. Clean the hotplates regularly with the wire brush.

3. Utensils with ground flat bases must be used to make perfect contact with the hotplates.

4. The hot water system must be thoroughly insulated

(Model GCB & GEB).

5. Have the cooker serviced at regular intervals by your

Authorised AGA Distributor.

6. Take care, when closing the oven doors, to lift them on to the catch.

SIMMERING

PLATE

WARMING PLATE (4 OVEN MODEL)

BOILING PLATE

SIMMERING OVEN

(4 OVEN MODEL)

HEAT INDICATOR

ROASTING OVEN

PLATE WARMING OVEN

(4 OVEN MODEL)

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SIMMERING OVEN

(BAKING OVEN ON 4

OVEN MODEL)

09/10 EOPI 510800

THE HEAT INDICATOR

Fig. 1 DESN 515920

The heat indicator above the Roasting oven door is a guide to the stored heat within the AGA, and does not directly relate to the Roasting oven centre oven temperature.

It has 3 sections black, silver and red.

To obtain your preferred working temperature the control knob can be adjusted slightly. Once set it is not recommended to adjust on a regular basis. An AGA is designed to work at an optimum setting.

The optimum performance is usually achieved when the indicator is showing a mid-way position in the silver area.

Since the purpose of the heat indicator is to show that the AGA contains the full amount of stored heat it is best to refer to it first thing the morning or after a period of several hours during which no cooking has been done.

NOTE: IT DOES NOT INDICATE THE OVEN TEMPERATURE.

AUTOMATIC CONTROL

When the cooker is in use the gas control knob should be in the mid-section of the green band with the indicator on or about the centre of the silver section. It may be necessary to adjust the control knob slightly within the green band to achieve this.

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OFF ON

Fig.2

TO EXTINGUISH THE BURNER

NOTE: REMEMBER TO NOTE THE SETTING OF THE

GAS VALVE CONTROL KNOB 2 PRIOR TO

EXTINGUISHING THE BURNER.

Turn the gas valve control knob clockwise to the off position (see fig. A).

Frost Precautions

In the event of the cooker being switched OFF for long periods during very cold weather, the advice of the Local

Gas Region or Authorised Distributor should be obtained.

TO LIGHT THE BURNER

CAUTION: BEFORE LIGHTING: ENSURE THAT THE

GAS VALVE CONTROL KNOB 2 IS SET IN THE OFF

POSITION. (SEE FIG. A).

1. Turn on gas supply to cooker and open gas cock 1 at the base of the gas valve.

2. Turn the gas valve control knob 2 anti-clockwise to the position ( ) (see fig. B). Press down firmly and hold the knob in this position while depressing the piezo ignitor 3 several times until the pilot has lit. This can be observed through the viewing window. 4.

3. When the pilot has lit continue to hold the gas valve control knob down for approx. 30 seconds. If it goes out, wait three minutes and repeat the procedure holding for a little longer.

4. With the pilot flame established, release the gas valve control knob 2 gradually and rotate anti-clockwise to its low fire position. Where upon the main burner will automatically light. Leave in the low fire position for at least 30 minutes.

NOTE: ANY ATTEMPT TO ROTATE THE CONTROL

KNOB BEFORE RELEASE MAY RESULT IN

DAMAGE.

5. After 30 minutes rotate the control knob further anticlockwise to the mid position in the green band for normal running. (see fig. D).

NOTE: AFTER SEVERAL HOURS THE HEAT

INDICATOR SHOULD BE ON OR ABOUT THE BLACK

LINE IN THE SILVER SECTION. IT MAY BE

NECESSARY TO ADJUST THE CONTROL KNOB

SLIGHTLY IN THE GREEN BAND TO ACHIEVE THIS.

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

IF THE FLAME HAS EXTINGUISHED FOR WHATEVER

REASON, WAIT THREE MINUTES (MINIMUM)

BEFORE RE-LIGHTING.

NOTE: IF THE PILOT LIGHT EXTINGUISHES

For safety purposes a flue safety device (5) is fitted.

This will only operate in adverse flue conditions, it should be checked and if necessary depressed. If this problem persists contact your local engineer to determine and rectify the cause.

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FIG A

FIG B

FIG C

FIG D

OFF

IGNITION

WHITE BLOCK

LOW FIRE

GREEN BAND

NORMAL RUNNING

SERVICING

For continued efficient and safe operation of the appliance it is important that servicing is carried out at regular intervals as recommended by you AGA Distributor or

Local Gas Region, once every 12 months. The cooker should be turned OFF by the User the night preceding the day of servicing so that the appliance will have cooled down by the following morning.

A HOT APPLIANCE CANNOT BE SERVICED.

OPERATING YOUR AGA

The following points are intended to help you during the period of change-over from your previous cooker to the

AGA way of life. You will also find that the AGA Book provides a very useful introduction to the cooker.

After Your AGA gas has been Erected.

When first lit, your AGA will emit an odour for a short while. Do not worry, this is simply due to protective oil burning off the hotplates. If you can wipe the inside of the hotplate lids whilst the AGA is heating up it will avoid a film of this oil being deposited on the inside of the lids. Also, condensation may occur on the top plate and front plate whilst the AGA is heating up. This should be wiped away as soon as possible.

Beginning to Cook on Your AGA

The first ‘“Golden Rule” of the AGA is to cook as much as possible in the ovens - without changing your menus.

This not only conserves heat but also reduces cooking smells and condensation into the kitchen.

The Roasting Oven can also be used for grilling (at the top) and shallow frying (on the bottom).

Do keep the insulated lids down when the hotplates are not is use so that the heat stored in the cooker is conserved.

For optimum cooking performance, use the AGA cast iron cookware. They all have thick ground bases which give the best contact with the hotplates.

The AGA pans can be stacked in the Simmering Oven.

This is especially useful for steaming vegetables and simmering sauces.

Store the Plain Shelf out of the AGA. Use it, cold in the

Roasting Oven on a 2 oven AGA to deflect the heat from the top of the oven thus creating a more moderate oven temperature. It can also be used as a baking sheet.

The AGA Cake Baker can be used in the 2 oven AGA for cakes needing over 45 minutes cooking.

A guide to AGA cooking is given overleaf. Ask your

Distributor for an invitation to an AGA demonstration.

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Fig. 3

Fig. 4

FITTING OF OVEN SHELVES

If the is the first time you have used this type of oven shelf, go through the procedure of changing the oven shelf with the aid of Figs. 3 to 6.

DESN 512403

DESN 512404

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Fig. 5

Fig. 6

REMOVAL OF OVEN SHELVES

DESN 512405

DESN 512406

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CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR AGA

R EMEMBER: BE CAREFUL OF THE HOT APPLIANCE.

DO NOT USE A STEAM CLENAER TO CLEAN THIS COOKER.

DO NOT USE ABRASIVE PADS OR OVEN CLEANER.

Top Plate and Front-plate

The easiest way to clean the Aga top-plate and front plate is top mop up spills as they happen. Baked-on food is more difficult 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. If milk or fruit juice or anything containing acid, is spilt on the Aga, wipe it up immediately.

Also clean off any condensation streaks on the front-plate around the oven doors or the vitreous enamel maybe permanently discoloured.

All that is usually needed to keep the vitreous enamelled surfaces of your Aga 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 chrome lids will scratch if pans or utensils are dragged across them.

Insulating Lids and Oven Doors

The linings of the insulating lids and oven doors may be cleaned with a cream cleanser or a soap impregnated pad.

Open the lids and lift off the oven doors to allow them to cool a little before cleaning. Do not, however, immerse the doors in water as they are packed with insulating material which will be damaged by excessive moisture.

Refer also to the Cleaning Section in the Aga Book.

Oven and Hotplates

The cast-iron ovens help to keep themselves clean; they merely need to be brushed out occasionally with a long-handled stiff brush. The Simmering and Plate Warming Ovens on the 4 oven Aga may be cleaned with a damp soapy cloth.

The wire brush is provided for cleaning the hotplates and any burnt-on spills in the cast iron ovens.

DO NOT USE ANY OVEN CLEANERS.

Roasting Tins

The roasting tins should be cleaned in hot soapy water, soak if necessary, a nylon scouring pad can be used.

DO NOT place in the dishwasher or use other caustic cleaners.

Important: Aga recommend Vitreous Enamel Association approved cleaners for cleaning the vitreous enamelled surfaces of this product.

But it is unsuitable for use on: chrome and stainless steel components including the insulating covers, hand-rails and their brackets.

The insulating covers should be cleaned regularly with a NON-ABRASIVE mild detergent, applied with a soft (coarse free) cloth and lightly polished up afterwards with a soft (coarse free) duster or tissue, to bring it back to its original lustre.

GUIDE TO AGA COOKING

As the Aga Cooker is heated differently from an ordinary cooker, exact conversions are not possible. Look in the Aga Book for a similar recipe. Below is a quick guide to oven usage.

OVEN TEMPERATURE

HIGH

GRILLING

SCONES

PASTRIES

BREAD

YORKSHIRE PUDDING

ROASTS

SHALLOW FRYING

2=TWO OVEN AGA

ROASTING OVEN

Top - Grilling;

2nd runner - Scones, Small Pastries;

3rd runner - Bread Rolls, Yorkshire

Pudding;

4th runner - Roasts, Poultry, Small Cakes in cases in the large meat tin.

Grid shelf on oven floor - Loaves.

Oven floor - Shallow frying. Quiche.

=4=FOUR OVEN AGA

ROASTING OVEN

Top - Grilling;

2nd runner - Scones, Small Pastries;

3rd runner - Bread Rolls, Yorkshire

Pudding;

4th Runner - Roasts, Poultry.

Grid shelf on oven floor - Loaves

Oven floor - Shallow frying, Quiche.

MODERATE

CAKES

BISCUITS

FISH

SOUFFLÉS

SHORTBREAD

CHEESECAKES

LOW

CASSEROLES

STOCK

MILK PUDDINGS

MERINGUES

RICH FRUIT CAKE

ROASTING/SIMMERING OVEN

Place grid shelf on floor of Roasting Oven.

Protect food with the cold plain shelf slid on second or third runners. For cakes that require over 45 mins use the Cake Baker.

Alternatively with fish, cheesecake, start off in Roasting Oven, finish in Simmering

Oven.

SIMMERING OVEN

For Casseroles, Stock, Milk Puddings, bring to heat elsewhere on the Aga then transfer to Simmering Oven. (One exception is Meringues). Rich Fruit Cakes can be cooked for a long time here

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BAKING OVEN

Towards top - Whisked Sponges,

Some Biscuits, Small Cakes

Middle - Fish, Soufflés.

Grid shelf on oven floor - Victoria

Sandwiches, Shortbread and

Cheesecake

SIMMERING OVEN

For Casseroles, Stock, Milk Puddings, bring to heat elsewhere on the Aga then transfer to Simmering Oven. (One exception is Meringues). Rich Fruit Cakes can be cooked for a long time here.

For further advice or information contact your local AGA Specialist

With AGA’s policy of continuous product improvement, the Company reserves the right to change specifications and make modifications to the appliance described and illustrated at any time.

Manufactured by

AGA

Station Road

Ketley Telford

Shropshire TF1 5AQ

England www.aga-web.co.uk

www.agacookshop.co.uk

www.agalinks.com

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