AGA eR7 150 Electric with Induction Hob User Guide

eR7 Users Guide
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
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08/19 EINS 517764
My AGA Details
AGA eR7
Serial No
AGA Service No
Date of Installation
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Contents
Warnings3
The ovens36
Introduction4
Slumber mode37
A brief description - AGA eR7
5
The roasting oven38
A brief description - AGA eR7 hotcupboard
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The baking oven40
Equipment supplied with your AGA eR7
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The simmering oven41
AGA Utensils and Accessories
13
The simmering oven42
Getting to know your AGA
13
AGA Hotcupboard43
How to use your AGA eR7
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Caring and cleaning44
AGA eR7 Operating hobs and ovens
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Important45
Cooking on your AGA eR7
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Fitting of oven shelves
46
Oven venting21
Removal of oven shelves
46
General advice22
Servicing and warranty47
Handset - A hand held control
23
Serial number47
Screens23
Health & safety47
Button operations23
Deep fat frying48
Handset advice24
AGA basic recipes49
Communication/handshake25
The date/time setting screen
27
Auto/events programme screen
29
Information (home) screen
31
Batteries33
Using the zones of the AGA eR7
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The hotplates34
The boiling plate35
The simmering plate35
The top plate36
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Warnings
WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts
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become hot during use. Care should be taken to
avoid touching heating elements. Children less
than 8 years of age should be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
The appliance can be used by children aged from 8
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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 should not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made
by children without supervision.
WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or
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oil can be dangerous and may result in fire. NEVER
try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the
appliance and then cover flame e.g. with a lid or fire
blanket.
WARNING: Danger of fire: DO NOT store items on the
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cooking surfaces.
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Introduction
Your new AGA eR7 gives you everything you love about
the classic AGA heat storage cooker, but with the ability
to turn each cooking area on and off, and the added
convenience of touchscreen control to select from a
range of cooking temperatures.
Made in the heart of Shropshire, your AGA cooker,
like the generations of cookers before it, has been
manufactured from cast iron. Traditional iron-making
skills combined with industrial strength elements
enable the ovens and hotplates to heat up rapidly, so
you can have them all on, or just one.
The cooking excellence of the AGA cooker 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 flavour
and succulence, and simply just tastes better.
So grab a cup of tea, have a read, and prepare to dig
into some of the tastiest dishes you’re ever likely to
make.
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A brief description - AGA eR7
Simmering plate
Boiling plate
Top plate
Control door
Roasting oven
Baking oven
Simmering oven
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Hotplates
The two hotplates are at different heats; the boiling plate
being the hottest of the two and the simmering plate at
a lower heat. Each hotplate is individually temperature
controlled.
Boiling plate
The boiling plate is used for making toast, boiling a kettle,
stir-frying and cooking at a high heat.
Simmering plate
The simmering plate is for cooking slower, such as sauces,
simmering pans and can also be used direct on for
toasted sandwiches, drop scones, non-fat fried eggs and
quesadillas. (Use of Bako-Glide will protect the hotplate
surface during ‘direct on’ cooking)
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 floor. The oven
has 5 pre-set cook settings R9, R8, R7, R6 and B4 which
gives the flexibility to vary the oven temperature from
very hot to moderate. The oven, as the others, is vented
into the room, so some cooking smells will be present.
Baking oven
A moderate oven for cooking cakes and biscuits, baking
fish, lasagne or shepherd’s pie, plus roasting meat and
poultry at a medium heat. The oven has 4 pre-set cook
settings B4, B3, B2 and B1 which gives the flexibility
to vary the oven temperature from moderate to cool.
Cooking sweets and savoury together is no problem as
the flavours do not mix.
Simmering oven
Long, slow cooking in the simmering oven develops
flavours and makes the toughest meat tender. Its 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. The oven has a fixed temperature.
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A brief description - AGA eR7 hotcupboard
Warming plate
Hotcupboard ON/OFF
Slow cooking oven
Warming oven
Boiling plate
Simmering plate
Top plate
Control door
Roasting oven
Baking oven
Simmering oven
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Hotplates
The two hotplates are at different heats; the boiling plate
being the hottest of the two and the simmering plate at
a lower heat. Each hotplate is individually temperature
controlled.
Boiling Plate
The boiling plate is used for making toast, boiling a kettle,
stir-frying and cooking at a high heat.
Simmering Plate
The simmering plate is for cooking slower, such as sauces,
simmering pans and can also be used direct on for
toasted sandwiches, drop scones, non-fat fried eggs and
quesadillas. (Use of Bako-Glide will protect the hotplate
surface during ‘direct on’ cooking)
Warming Plate (Hotcupboard)
The warming plate is the ideal resting place for cooked
food.
Slow Cooking Oven (Hotcupboard)
Ideal for a broad range of long slow cooking applications,
such as leg of lamb, pulled pork, belly pork and
celebration cake.
NOTE: Meat and vegetable dishes should be started on
the boiling plate or in the roasting oven.
Warming Oven (Hotcupboard)
Used for warming plates and serving dishes. Can also be
used for resting joints before carving.
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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 floor. The oven
has 5 pre-set cook settings R9, R8, R7, R6 and B4 which
gives the flexibility to vary the oven temperature from
very hot to moderate. The oven, as the others, is vented
into the room, so some cooking smells will be present.
Baking Oven
A moderate oven for cooking cakes and biscuits, baking
fish, lasagne or shepherd’s pie, plus roasting meat and
poultry at a medium heat. The oven has 4 pre-set cook
settings B4, B3, B2 and B1 which gives the flexibility
to vary the oven temperature from moderate to cool.
Cooking sweets and savoury together is no problem as
the flavours do not mix.
Simmering Oven
Long, slow cooking in the simmering oven develops
flavours and makes the toughest meat tender. Its 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. The oven has a fixed temperature.
Equipment supplied with your
AGA eR7
Large Size Roasting Tin with Grill Rack
Half Size Roasting Tin and Grill Rack
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.
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. It can be used in any oven
but not recommended for hotplate use.
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Control Panel
Handset
This is situated behind the top left hand door. The
control panel has a capacitive touch screen with LED
indicators and character display to indicate which zone
is activated and what setting is selected. An audible
beep will confirm selection.
Your AGA eR7 cooker also comes with a Handset which
can be used to programme the ovens. It displays the
time, date and programme events. The hotplates work
on Manual only.
1 Floor Grid
3 Oven Grid Shelves
This grid is used on the
floor of the ovens, in
particular the roasting
and simmering ovens to
protect food needing over
30 minutes cooking from
the intensity of the heat
from the base element.
These are for inserting
in each oven to provide
a surface for dishes and
tins which do not fit direct
onto the oven runners.
They can be used in any
oven, as required. “Fitting
of oven shelves” page
46 on how to locate the
oven shelves correctly.
Roasting Oven
Perforated Baffle
A roasting oven perforated
baffle is positioned in the
top of the roasting oven, in
order to optimise cooking
performance. For best
results, please ensure it is
in place at all times, while
the oven is in operation,
including when grilling.
The Installation Engineer
will fit this in place. This
can also be removed for
cleaning.
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Toaster
Wire Brush
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.
This is for cleaning the
raw cast iron hotplate
surfaces, keeping them
clear of crumbs and burnt
on debris – which would
otherwise affect 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
finish.
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.
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AGA Utensils and Accessories
Getting to know your AGA
To get the very best performance from your cooker
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
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.
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How to use your AGA eR7
Getting started
When switching on the AGA cooker for the first few times,
there are two things you may notice, neither of which
should cause concern.
The AGA cooker will emit an odour for a short while, this
is simply due to the protective oil we put on the hotplates
and ovens burning off. Due to the newness in the first
couple of hours, it is advisable to open the kitchen
window while this takes place.
Condensation may occur on the top and front plate whilst
the AGA cooker is heating up, caused by the insulation
lagging and starch binder on the element insulation
drying out. The condensation should be wiped away as
soon as possible to prevent staining the enamel.
Your AGA eR7 has the external appearance of a classic
AGA heat storage enamelled cast iron cooker. However
its flexibility is almost unbounded because in place
of a single heat source each cooking zone has its own
electrically heated cast iron element(s). The separation of
cooking zones, allows a choice of control. You are able to
select only the zones that you want, or need, to use.
The control panel is situated behind the top left hand
door and has a capacitive touch screen with LED
indicators and character display to indicate which zone is
activated and what setting is selected. An audible beep
will confirm selection.
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Vent Fan ON/
OFF button
Baking Oven ON/OFF
and select button
Boiling spot ON/OFF
Zone selections
indicator
Simmering spot
ON/OFF
Simmering
Oven ON/
OFF button
Hob POWER
supply ON
Oven
temperature
select buttons
Roasting Oven
ON/OFF and
select button
POWER ON/OFF
Manual &
Slumber select
Programme mode Auto &
Auto- Slumber select
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AGA eR7 Operating hobs and
ovens
Hob
To turn on the cast iron hotplates press on/off button
to turn on the power to the appliance. The ‘Power ON/
OFF’ button and ‘Manual Select’ button will light up.
Press the Hob power button
which illuminates to
indicate the hotplate and simmer buttons are ready to be
activated. If the hotplate or simmer plate is not selected
within 3 seconds the ‘Hob Power’ button will deactivate.
With the ‘Hob Power’ button active the hotplate and/or
simmer plate can be turned on by pressing the centre of
the symbol
. The symbol outer ring will blink until
the desired temperature is reached, at which point the
LED will become solid.
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Options to turn the hobs Off
De-select the hotplate or simmer plate by pressing the
illuminated symbol. The LED will turn off to indicate that
hob is no longer active. After 3 seconds of both hotplate
and simmer plate being de-selected the ‘Hob Power’ LED
will automatically deactivate.
Both the hotplate and simmer plate can be turned off
together by pressing the ‘Hob Power’ button
.
To turn OFF all zones press on/off button (Ovens & Hob)
.
To turn OFF a single oven press the desired button.
Ovens
The appliance has 4 oven operating modes:
• MANUAL
For the roast and bake ovens, the button is to be pressed
twice, once to select and once to switch OFF.
• SLUMBER
• AUTO
To turn OFF all zones press on/off button (Ovens & Hob)
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• AUTO-SLUMBER
Slumber setting (ovens only)
Manual mode (ovens only)
In this mode, all three ovens are active, (the roasting and
baking oven are pre-set to approximately 120°C, the
simmering oven is pre-set to approximately 100°C).
In this mode, all three ovens can be activated and the
desired cooking temperature selected.
Press on/off button
appliance.
Press on/off button
appliance.
Press and hold the ‘M’ button
for 3 seconds, which will
blink to indicate slumber mode is selected.
Selection can only be made when the on/off button is on.
to switch on the power to the
The ‘M’ button
will be illuminated to indicate the
alliance is in manual mode.
Each oven can be selected by pressing the appropriate
button.
The selected oven will blink until the desired temperature
is reached. For the roast and bake ovens the oven setting
will also be displayed in the relevant window (Roast oven
– ‘R8’ and Bake oven –‘B4’).
to switch on the power to the
The 3 oven symbols will illuminate
and blink
until at the desired temperature. The settings display
window for the roast and bake ovens will display the
letter “S” to indicate slumber mode.
To cancel Slumber, press and hold the ‘M’ button
for 3
seconds or press on/off button
to turn OFF all zones
(Ovens & Hob).
To change the oven setting, press the desired button, a
red selection bar will appear under the relevant window
to indicate the setting can be changed.
Use the UP
or DOWN
arrows to change the setting.
The red selection bar will remain active for 30 seconds.
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To override an oven setting while in slumber mode
Auto
No individual oven can be ‘OFF’. However the roast or
bake oven can be switched from ‘Slumber’ to a cooking
setting. This is achieved by pressing the relevant symbol
once. A selection bar will appear under the relevant oven
and the default setting is displayed. (Roast oven – ‘R8’ and
Bake oven –‘B4’) The desired setting can then be selected
by using the arrow buttons as previously described.
This mode setting brings selected ovens up to full heat
from off.
Pressing an individual oven button once more returns
that oven back to ‘Slumber’
Press on/off button
appliance.
If both roast and bake ovens are over ridden the
appliance will revert back to manual mode and the ‘M’
button
will become solid to indicate it is no longer in
slumber mode.
Press ‘A’ button , which illuminates to indicate the
cooker is in Auto mode.
The ovens can be selected to operate once or twice each
day.
Each operation is termed an ‘event’, the start and finish
time is chosen by you unless you use the pre-set time.
to switch on the power to the
Select oven (s) for automatic operation, by pressing the
appropriate button (s).
Select the desired cook setting by using the arrow
symbols. Press the desired button, a red selection bar will
appear under the relevant window to indicate the setting
can be changed.
Use the UP
or DOWN
arrows to change the
setting. The red selection bar will remain active for 30
seconds.
The roast and bake ovens will indicate selection by
displaying the setting and the letter ‘A’ in the display
window. After 30 seconds only the letter ‘A’ will be
displayed until the event time is reached. During an event
period the desired setting will be displayed in the window
and the relevant oven symbol will blink until the desired
temperature is reached.
When the simmering oven is selected the symbol will
blink to indicate selection and will continue to blink until
an event period as started and the temperature reached.
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To cancel AUTO mode press ‘M’ button
manual mode or press on/off button
zones (Ovens & Hob).
to return to
to turn OFF all
AUTO/Slumber (ovens only)
NOTE:
This mode setting brings selected ovens up to full heat
from Slumber.
During Auto-Slumber mode the simmering oven is not
affected by event periods and can be switched ON or OFF
at any time.
The ovens can be selected to operate once or twice each
day.
Each operation is termed an ‘event’, the start and finish
time is chosen by you unless you use the pre-set time.
Press on/off button
appliance.
Press ‘A’
seconds.
to switch on the power to the
then press and hold the ‘A’ button for 3
PLEASE NOTE:• Don’t forget to include time for warm-up.
• Don’t forget if you have set the AUTO/Slumber
programme and have selected the AUTO/Slumber
mode, an oven or ovens must be selected.
• The hotplates can only be operated manually.
Select ovens for automatic slumber operation, by
pressing the appropriate buttons.
• All the selected ovens will remain at ‘Slumber’
between ‘events’.
The 3 oven symbols will illuminate
until at the desired temp (slumber).
• The last ‘AUTO/Slumber’ oven selection is
remembered and re-called when ‘AUTO’ is next
selected.
The ‘A’ button
slumber mode.
and blink
will blink continually while in Auto
Select the desired cook setting by using the arrow
symbols. Press the desired button, a red selection bar will
appear under the relevant window to indicate the setting
can be changed.
Use the UP
or DOWN
arrows to change the
setting. The red selection bar will remain active for 30
seconds.
The roast and bake ovens will indicate selection by
displaying the setting and the letters ‘AS’ in the display
window. After 30 seconds only the letter ‘AS’ will be
displayed until the event time is reached. During an event
period the desired setting will be displayed in the window
and the relevant oven symbol will blink until the desired
temperature is reached.
• DO NOT OPERATE WITH THE APPLIANCE DOORS
OPEN.
AUTO and AUTO/Slumber
Changing between any of the four operating modes, will
cause the hotplates to switch OFF if in use - this is a builtin safety factor. They can be switched back on after the
mode change if required.
To cancel AUTO/SLUMBER mode press ‘M’ button
to
return to manual mode or press on/off button
to turn
OFF all zones (Ovens & Hob).
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Cooking on your AGA eR7
The Aga eR7 is designed to give you flexibilty when cooking a range of dishes through the four settings in the baking
oven and the five settings in the roasting oven, as well as the long slow cooking in the simmering oven.
When referencing recipes from cookbooks, the eR7 pre-set cook settings are equivalent to the gas mark number.
The guide below gives an indication of the settings to use for specific foods, but the degree of cooking is often down to
personal taste and you will soon find the settings which suit you. Happy cooking!
eR7 Pre-set
Equivalent cooking Equivalent Fan Oven
Description
oven settings
Temperature °C
Temperature °C
Simmering /
Slumber
Very low
110 - 120
90 - 100
Typical Food Type
Very slow drying of meringues
Slow cooking of stews, casseroles, meats,
vegetables and poaching fruit.
Food must be brought to temperature before
placing in the simmering oven with the
exception of meringues.
B1
Cool
140
120
Slow braised meat eg salt beef. Very rich fruit
cake, pavlova.
B2
Slow
150
130
Slow roast eg. pork belly, ribs, gammon, lamb.
Simnel cake, finshing lemon meringue, rice
pudding, shortbread, cherry cake, custards eg
crème caramel
B3
Moderately low
160
140
Curry, casseroles, stews, gammon, slow cooked
meat, suet puddings eg steak and kidney, chilli.
Cherry cake, Madeira cake, light fruit cake and
cheesecake.
B4
Moderate
180
160
Tray bakes, sandwich cakes, small cakes,
flapjacks, biscuits, bread and butter pudding,
roulade
R6
Hot
200
180
Pastry, pizza, garlic bread, gratin, baked fish,
baked chicken, toad in the hole, roasting meat,
browning potato toppings on pies, moussaka,
lasagne, baked vegetables eg dauphinoise
potatoes, roasting nuts, finishing pasta bakes
and souffle.
R7
Hot
220
200
Fairy cakes, swiss roll, muffins, crumble.
Bread, choux, roasting meat, soufflé, fish cakes,
crackling, puff pastry pies and tarts, roasted
vegetables and potatoes, baked potatoes,
browning potato toppings on pies.
Blind baking pastry, fruit pies, scones, quiche.
R8
Very hot
230
210
Roasted Mediterranean vegetables, potatoes.
Fast roasting meat and poulty.
Pizza and grilling
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R9
Very hot
240
220
Fast grilling
Oven venting
The AGA eR7’s ovens are vented through the shroud
located on top of the AGA between the two hotplates
unless the AGA powered vent kit has been fitted. The
venting system is designed for venting the moisture
from the ovens.
It is recommended to install a cooker hood above
the AGA eR7 if the AGA powered vent kit is not fitted.
The cooker hood should be positioned not less
than the minimum height as recommended by the
manufacturer from the top of the AGA.
It is also not advisable to leave a full or partially filled
saucepan/utensils with high moisture content food in
the ovens when they are not in use.
To season the ovens a light vegetable oil is ideal,
spray oil is recommended. Any stubborn stains can be
removed with the wire brush supplied.
Please refer to “Caring and cleaning” page 44, for
Cleaning of Ovens.
If a powered vent kit is fitted to your cooker, it should
be used as follows:As each oven is vented to the outside, operation of the
fan when food is placed in the oven means cooking
smells and steam are directed to the outside rather
than being evacuated into the kitchen. Turn on the
vent fan by pressing the small AGA logo on the control
panel when food is placed into the ovens. The venting
of the oven also means that you can cook sweet and
savoury items together without danger of mixing
flavours - a delicate lemon sponge can be cooked in the
same oven as garlic mushrooms!
REMEMBER TO SWITCH THE FAN OFF WHEN YOU
HAVE FINISHED COOKING.
The AGA eR7 ovens are manufactured from cast iron,
over a period of time they will become individually
seasoned.
The ovens are coated with ALTRASHELL™ protective
coating however, the ovens may rust if high moisture
content foods are not covered (especially in the
simmering/slow cooking oven) or spillages are not
cleaned up.
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General advice
Food SHOULD NOT be placed into any oven until it is
up to normal operating heat i.e. the green light of the
selected oven is solid and not flashing.
The oven doors should not be left open for long periods
of time during cooking and heating up.
Warm up times
When a zone is heating up it will be indicated by a
blinking red light on the control panel. When a zone
has reached temperature a solid red light will indicate it
has warmed up. AGA recommends that to fully saturate
the castings it is best to leave them for one hour for the
optimum cooking results.
Boiling Plate
The boiling plate takes approximately 11 minutes to reach
temperature from cold.
Simmering Plate
The simmering plate takes approximately 8 minutes to
reach temperature from cold.
Roasting Oven
The roasting oven takes approximately 35 minutes to
reach R8 from cold, and approximately 15 minutes to
reach temperature from ‘Slumber’.
Baking Oven
The baking oven takes approximately 22 minutes to reach
B4 from cold, and approximately 15 minutes to reach
temperature from ‘Slumber’.
Simmering Oven
The simmering oven takes approximately 45 minutes to
reach temperature from cold.
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PLEASE NOTE: For optimum cooking performance, after
the temperature has been reached, we recommend
leaving for another 30 minutes for the castings to become
heat saturated, particularly relevant if you are cooking a
large meal or baking.
PLEASE NOTE: The times are based on each zone being
operated individually. If a large combination of zones
are turned on simultaneously, it may slow down the
individual warm up times. If all zones are turned on at
the same time it will take approximately one hour for the
whole appliance to reach operating temperature.
These times are based on the cooker having a single
phase supply of 32 amps @ 230 V. For other power supply
configurations, these times may change.
Handset - A hand held control
Button operations
The handset displays the time, date and events.
Programming uses eight push buttons. The information is
displayed using a back-lit LCD screen.
Screens
The handset has 3 main screens.
The display will revert to ‘sleep’ mode after approximately
3 minutes. Simply press the required button to open up
any screen.
1.
Information Home screen (main menu)
2.
Date/Time screen
3.
Events Programming screen
1.
Communication or ‘Handshake’ button
used initially to synchronise the handset
to the AGA eR7.
2.
Clock button Opens and closes the date
and time settings screen.
3.
Left/Back Button Moves back and
highlights the previous setting.
4.
Plus Button Increases the highlighted
setting.
5.
Minus Button Decreases the highlighted
setting.
6.
Right/Forward Button
Moves forward and highlights the next
setting.
7.
Copy Button Copies the time programme
from the current day to the following day
in the 7-day event calendar screen.
8.
7-day event Button
Opens and closes the 7-day event
calendar screen.
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Handset advice
Operating distance
The handset will only operate in the same room as the
cooker and up to a maximum distance of 4 metres from
the appliance. If out of recommended operating range,
the handset may show ‘Standby’. If this happens move
the handset back to within the recommended distance
and it should correct itself, see below.
Handset to AGA eR7 Signal Check
The
(Standby) symbol is shown when in the
following situations;
1.
Standby mode
2.
Communications fail
3.
A power cut
4.
Handset is out of range of the AGA eR7 cooker
When transferring information from or to the controller
always operate the handset in front of the cooker, this
gives the strongest signal.
If the handset shows
Standby, when the cooker is
on, press the
button firmly for 1 second, this will
activate the communication link between the cooker
and handset.
Communication/Handshake
For details on initial Communication/Handshake, see
“Communication/handshake” page 25.
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Preview Mode
If the handset is out of range of the cooker or if
the appliance is switched off, Preview only mode is
available. Changes cannot be made to the programmed
events. The
symbol is displayed in the screen and
the message ‘Preview only’ is displayed briefly when the
events programme screen is first entered.
When in Preview Mode you can review the days by
using the
and
buttons. The
and
buttons
become inactive and you cannot make any changes.
Handset Failure
In the unlikely event of handset failure, the appliance
would still be operational with the last selected
programme. The cooker can also be changed to
Manual mode from one of the auto modes using the
mode button on the control panel. If the handset is
damaged or lost, a replacement can be obtained from
AGA and re-programmed to suit your appliance.
DO NOT PLACE THE HANDSET ON ANY HOT
SURFACES.
Communication/handshake
This process will be required on the original installation of
the AGA eR7. If the handset is replaced for any reason the
new handset will need to be synchronised.
• You will also need to set the time and date.
• You will also be given the option to set your own
Auto programme preferences.
Step 1
Handshake can be activated 30 seconds after mains
power has been applied to the cooker. The Standby
button on the touch panel must be ‘ON’. It must then be
completed within 2 minutes, otherwise you will need to
repeat the process.
Step 2
Press and hold
button on the handset for 10 seconds
to open the communicate/synchronise screen. The
following screen message then appears.
Step 3
Press
and
to synchronise
Simultaneously press the
and
buttons, the serial
number will be ‘found’ by the handset.
The following screen message then appears briefly.
Serial Number
found
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Step 4
Use the
and
buttons to choose the language you
want the handset text to be in, then press
to confirm
the language choice required.
Once time and date has been set the Auto/Event
programme screen will appear.
Step 5
Set the correct time and date see “The date/time
setting screen” page 27.
Step 6
You have the option to set your own Auto programme
at this stage, see “The date/time setting screen” page
27. If you wish to leave until later, then press
it
will remain at the pre-set times: 1 Event 7am - 7pm (7
days).
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Notes
•
Symbol appears in the top right hand corner of
the screen, if the handset is out of range with the
cooker or the communication/handshake process
has not been completed. When communication is
OK then
symbol is displayed.
• The
button can be used to force
communication between the cooker and the
handset. This function is active once successful
initial communication has been made, and the
handset is in range.
The date/time setting screen
Press and hold Clock button
displayed.
until the screen is
In this screen the time, date, month and year can be
altered/set.
Press the
or
buttons to alter the highlighted
time, date, month and year settings.
Press the or
buttons to cycle between the
time, date, month and year.
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Press
button at any stage to save the settings and exit
the DATE/TIME screen.
‘Message sent OK’ will appear on the screen when the
handset is in range of the cooker.
‘Changes stored on handset only’ will appear on the
screen, when the controller handset is out of range of the
cooker.
Notes
• E ven if no changes are made to the time, date,
month and year settings, a press of the clock button
is still required, to return to the Home screen.
• The day cannot be changed as the handset
automatically knows this information, when the
date and year is set.
• The Home screen will automatically appear after the
replacement of new batteries.
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Auto/events programme screen
This screen is opened by pressing the 7-day event
button .
In this screen, the number of events and the start and
end time of events can be set. Each day can have a
different number of events, and start and end times, or
all seven days can be the same.
There are pre-set times already programmed, to change
to your desired settings follow these instructions. Preset times are 1 event 7am - 7pm (7 days).
Stand-by icon will appear if in Preview Mode.
AUTO
Monday
On
Off
1
07:00
10:00
2
16:00
19:00
1
2
3
4
5
6
‘Twice’ will be shown if two events are set.
‘Once’ will be shown if one event is set.
‘No’ will be shown if no events are set.
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What you can do
How you do it
1.
T he current day is shown on the display, this can be
changed to the day that you wish to edit by pressing
the
and
buttons.
2.
T his shows the number of events in that day. This
can be changed from no, once or twice by pressing
the
and
buttons.
Press the
or
buttons to navigate through the
settings on the screen. When a setting is selected it will
be highlighted by a dark box. Pressing the
and
buttons. will change the information in this highlighted
box.
Press
to copy program settings to next day.
If you have made changes and wish to exit this screen,
press the
button. A ‘Save Changes’ - Yes or No?
message will appear on the screen.
3.
T his shows the start time of the first event. This can
be changed by pressing the
and
buttons.
4.
T his shows the end time of the first event. This can
be changed by pressing the
and
buttons.
5.
This
shows the start time of the second event. This
can be changed by pressing the
and
buttons.
6.
T his shows the end time of the second event. This
can be changed by pressing the
and
buttons.
Pressing the
and
buttons will highlight Yes or No.
Press the
button again to confirm your choice.
REMEMBER: After setting the Auto event that an oven
selection must be chosen on the touch panel
if you
wish to activate the programme you have just entered.
Notes
• Even if no changes are made a press of the
button is still required, to return to the Home screen.
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Information (home) screen
This is the main screen, where information such as time,
date, battery life and connectivity is displayed. If you
have programmed either of the ‘AUTO’ modes and they
are currently in progress, the next change of event will
also be displayed. The information below explains this
in more detail.
Press any button on the handset to open this screen,
from ‘Sleep’ mode.
Change of event symbols
AUTO event on
(before AUTO event)
AUTO event OFF
(during AUTO event)
AUTO/Slumber event ON
(before AUTO/Slumber event)
AUTO/Slumber event OFF
(during AUTO/Slumber event)
Symbol indicating the battery life.
If there is no communication between the AGA eR7 and the
handset because: the cooker is not powered, in standby or
the handset is out of range from the cooker. The
symbol
is displayed.
Communication/Handshake symbol indicates
communication between the cooker and handset is OK.
Symbols indicating the current time and day.
Warning triangle and error code is displayed if an error
occurs.
If either AUTO or AUTO/Slumber mode is active the next
event change will be displayed for that day with the relevant
symbols to show start and end times.
NOTE: If standby icon is shown then event indicator will not
be displayed.
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Power cuts under 10 minutes
Automatic update of time
When the power is restored, the AGA eR7 will resume
normal operation as was set prior to the power
interruption.
In the event of power cuts the handset will
automatically update the controls within the cooker
to the correct time on restoration of power. This is
provided that the following criteria are met:
Power cuts over 10 minutes
Most functions will have turned OFF.
• ‘Manual’ mode - all zones OFF.
• ‘Slumber’ mode - hotplates OFF, Slumber ON
• ‘AUTO’ mode - hotplates OFF, ovens continue with
the set programme.
• ‘AUTO/Slumber’ - hotplates OFF, ovens continue
with the set programme.
A ‘Power Cut’ message may appear on the handset
screen, confirm by pressing any button on the handset.
Therefore the cooker may not be at temperature when
expected.
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1.
The handset is sited within range of the cooker
2.
The handset has good batteries
3.
The handset contains the correct time itself
PLEASE NOTE: The handset time will need to be
updated with Spring and Autumn time changes B.S.T /
G.M.T. See “The date/time setting screen” page 27.
Batteries
fig. 1
The handset is fitted with four ‘AAA’ batteries, which are
packed separately. Your Engineer will insert them when your
AGA eR7 cooker is installed. When replacing the batteries,
follow these instructions in conjunction with the diagrams.
Remove the handset from its backplate, then remove the
battery cover plate from the rear of the handset (Fig. 1).
Carefully lever out the batteries commencing with
the bottom one first pushing and pulling out on the
positive (+) end only (Fig. 2). Repeat this procedure to
remove the other batteries.
Always use long life batteries for replacements rechargeable batteries are not recommended.
fig. 2
Replace the batteries commencing with the bottom
one working to the top (Fig. 3).
Battery life will depend on usage. Replace the batteries
when the battery symbol on the handset is down to
one bar.
Care and cleaning
The handset should be wiped clean using a soft clean
cloth. DO NOT use abrasive cleaning products or
submerge the handset in water.
fig. 3
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Using the zones of the AGA eR7
The hotplates
The hotplates are operated manually, make sure the
standby button is on then just press the touch control
panel of the hotplate you need and a flashing red light
will appear, when the hotplate reaches its full preset heat
it will become solid red.
The boiling plate is on the left hand side and the
simmering plate is on the right hand side of the AGA
eR7. 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 eR7 differs from the classic AGA heat
storage cooker 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
classic AGA cooker continues to cook on a falling heat so
for these we recommend starting on the hotplate(s) then
transferring to the ovens, this can be done with the AGA
eR7 but is not necessary. For instance, if making a pasta
dish with sauce on the AGA eR7, it can all be done on the
hotplates.
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The whole hotplate area can be used for cooking and
several pans can be accommodated 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 suffer!
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!
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 “Caring and cleaning”
page 44.
The boiling plate
The simmering plate
The hottest hotplate, the boiling plate is used for boiling,
frying, 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.
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 direct on as a form of griddle - invaluable
for toasted sandwiches, quesadillas, 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. bako-glide can be used to protect the
hotplate surface when direct on cooking.
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
direct on it.
Both boiling plate and simmering plate are the same size.
Both are machined flat to give the best all over contact
withe the AGA saucepans, grill pan, frying and kettle.
Cleaning details can be found on “Caring and cleaning”
page 44.
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The top plate
The ovens
The top plate is the enamelled surface surrounding the
hotplates. It will become warm when the AGA Total
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 saves time 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 - do please put the basin
on a cork mat or folded piece of kitchen towel to avoid
scratching the enamel. Although it is a durable and hardwearing surface vitreous enamel is glass and will show
scratch marks!
The roasting oven for high temperature cooking.
Offering a range of cook settings B4, R6, R7, R8, and R9.
The top plate when warm can also be used to rest a cup
of coffee or tea or dry off awkwardly shaped tins, peelers
or food mixer and processor parts.
The baking oven for moderate temperature cooking.
Offering a range of cook settings B1, B2, B3, and B4.
The simmering oven for long, slow cooking. Fixed at
simmering temperature.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITH THE DOORS
OPEN, SINCE THIS CAN CAUSE A LOCK-OUT.­­
Each oven has the same capacity, (able to fit a 13kg
(28lb) turkey) and the classic AGA heat-storage cooker
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 same oven leaving the hotplates free.
You can have one, two or all three ovens on at their preset heat or the roasting and baking ovens can also be
at ‘Slumber’ mode, (the simmering oven is always at the
same heat).
The ovens are made from cast iron, which cooks by
a radiant heat and this is the secret of the cooking
excellence for which the AGA cooker is renowned. An
indirect radiant heat does not dry food out, so it retains its
natural moisture and flavour.
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Slumber mode
In Slumber mode, all three ovens operate like a simmering
oven.
The simmering oven is always in Slumber, whereas the
roasting and baking oven can be set on Slumber mode
for either cooking at a low heat, or to generate gentle
warmth into the kitchen, or in readiness for turning up to
their normal pre-set heat.
Cooking at Slumber in the roasting or baking ovens gives
the best results for making large rich fruit cakes and
meringues as they benefit from the gentle heat up of top
and base elements to ensure thorough cooking. Other
foods which benefit from cooking at Slumber in these
ovens are steamed and Christmas Puddings and slow
cooking large joints of meat - start the cooking process
before placing the oven on Slumber.
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The roasting oven
A note when cooking on the floor of the roasting
oven……
• Please leave 1 hour before cooking directly on
the floor of the oven, this is to ensure maximum
temperature stabilisation of the base element.
• Y
ou can cook directly on the floor of the roasting
oven for short periods of time e.g. pizza, quiche, or
foods that take 30 minutes or less.
NOTE: The roasting oven perforated baffle should be
positioned in the top of the roasting oven in order to
optimise cooking performance. It must be in place at
all times, while the cooker is in operation, including
when grilling. (See diagram for fitment of roasting oven
perforated baffle).
The roasting oven is indirectly heated by two elements,
one in the base of the oven and the other in the roof.
These elements heat the air and the cast iron within to
provide cooking results consistent with the classic AGA
heat-storage cooker, with the flexibility of being able to
turn it to change the cooking temperature.
The roasting oven can be used for ‘grilling’ at the top and
‘shallow frying’ on the oven floor, see “Cooking on your
AGA eR7” page 20.
When cooking on the floor of the roasting oven for long
periods of time (more than 30 minutes), place the floor
grid on the floor of the oven before putting the food into
the oven, this lifts the food away from the base element
to ensure best cooking results are achieved.
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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 floor is slightly less hot than the
centre.
The floor of the oven can be used as another cooking
surface, indeed it is often called a hidden hotplate - for
food needing longer than 30 minutes, such as roast
potatoes, on the floor of the oven you will need to use the
floor grid for protection, so they do not over brown.
Roasting oven at slumber
When the roasting oven is set at Slumber it can be used to
cook rich fruit cakes or slow cook roasts, casseroles and
curries. With the exception of meringues and rich fruit
cakes, food that is to be slow cooked should be brought
up to heat before placing in an oven at Slumber. The light
will flash when heating up to Slumber, then go solid when
up to temperature.
The beauty of the roasting oven is that any fat splashes
are burnt off 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 floor of the
oven the pastry cooks from underneath and the filling will
set and brown from the all-round heat. As you are aware
metal flan tins conduct heat quicker than ceramic so
always place them on the floor grid placed on the floor of
the oven to avoid over-base browning.
The specially designed roasting tins and bakeware slide
directly onto the runners, so almost every available
square centimetre of space can be used.
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The baking oven
For the best results when cooking cakes do allow an hour
heat up 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.
Baking Oven at Slumber
When the baking oven is set at Slumber it can be used to
cook rich fruit cakes or slow cook roasts, casseroles and
curries.
The baking oven is indirectly heated by two elements,
one in the base of the oven and the other in the roof.
These elements heat the air and the cast iron within to
provide cooking results consistent with classic AGA heatstorage cookers, with the flexibility of being able to turn it
to change the cooking temperature.
This oven is set at a moderate heat, so is ideal for cakes,
biscuits; also anything that requires medium heat cooking
such as fish pie, lasagne, soufflés, crumble and roulades.
Meat and poultry can be cooked here indeed most things
that can be cooked in the roasting oven can be cooked in
the baking oven but for a longer time, see “Cooking on
your AGA eR7” page 20.
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With the exception of meringues and rich fruit cakes, food
that is to be slow cooked should be brought up to heat
before placing in an oven at Slumber. The light will flash
when heating up to Slumber, then go solid when up to
temperature.
The simmering oven
The simmering oven is indirectly heated by one
element in the base of the oven.
This element heats the air and the cast iron within to
provide cooking results consistent with the traditional
simmering oven of the classic AGA heat-storage cooker,
with the flexibility of being able to turn it to Off when
not required. The simmering oven is always at a simmer
or Slumber mode ideal for long slow cooking.
The floor grid is used here to protect items placed on
the floor of the oven such as vegetables for steaming,
keeping sauces warm or casseroles cooked for a long
time. Always ensure this is in place, before putting food
into the oven.
The simmering oven can be described as a continuation
oven, it continues to cook food that has been brought
up to heat elsewhere on the cooker with the exception
of meringues which are dried out rather than ‘cooked’.
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The simmering oven
User Guidance
• A
llow the oven to heat up fully, the longer the oven
is on the better, since this helps reduce the amount
of moisture created during simmering.
• T o get the very best performance, we recommend
to use AGA cookware with thick bases and stacking
lids.
• D
O NOT place dishes directly on to the oven base.
Always place onto either a shelf or the floor grid.
• J oints of meat and poultry should be brought up to
heat ideally in the Roasting oven for 30 - 45 minutes,
before transferring to the Simmering oven.
• This method is unsuitable for stuffed meat and
poultry.
• M
ake sure that pork and poultry reach an internal
temperature of at least 75°C.
• A
lways bring soups, casseroles and liquids to the
boil before putting in the simmering oven.
• Always thaw frozen food completely before cooking.
• R
oot 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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PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT store anything in the simmering
oven and DO NOT use large cookware such as the cold
plain shelf until the oven has reached it’s operating
temperature. Failure to do this may cause the safety
function to lock in the OFF position. It is also advisable
when using large cookware in the simmering oven to
push it to the back of the oven.
AGA (Hotcupboard)
Points to remember when Slow Cooking:
Slow Cooking Oven plus Warming Oven
• P
re-heat the oven for 30 minutes before starting to
cook.
These ovens are heated by a single element at the rear of
the oven cavity. It is operated by a single push ON-OFF
button located on the left hand side of the hotcupboard
top plate and can be turned ON and OFF when required.
These ovens are not cast iron on the interior.
• B
ring casseroles, soups etc to the boil on the hob
and start meat in the roasting oven, before placing
in the slow cooking oven.
• M
ake sure that casseroles have sufficient liquid,
particularly when cooking over a long period.
• U
se lids on casseroles or foil to cover food whilst it is
cooking to retain moisture.
• M
ake sure all dishes will fit into the oven before
preparing food.
ON/OFF BUTTON
• M
ake sure that meat and poultry is piping hot before
eating and reaches 75°C internal temperature.
• Always thaw frozen food completely before cooking.
Slow Cooking Oven
This oven has similar characteristics of the simmering
oven and should be utilised in a similar manner. It delivers
a gentler convected heat making it better suited for
longer cooking times especially for overnight cooking,
for example rich fruit cakes and celebration cakes. The
cooking of meringues may also be better suited for this
oven.
NOTE: These ovens vent into the room, mechanical
venting to the outside is not available.
You can also produce crisp, white meringues cooked in
the slow cooking oven.
Timings for cooking in the slow cooking oven will depend
upon the temperature, quantity and type of dish you are
cooking, as a guide for casseroles, a minimum of 2 hours
cooking time is recommended.
Keep an eye on the food until you are familiar with the
oven.
The slow cooking oven can be described as a continuation
oven. It continues to cook food that has been brought up
to heat elsewhere on the cooker with the exception of
meringues which are dried out rather than ‘cooked’.
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Caring and cleaning
REMEMBER: BE CAREFUL OF THE HOT APPLIANCE.
• DO NOT use a steam cleaner to clean this cooker.
• DO NOT use abrasive pads, caustic cleaners, oven
cleaners or metal scrapers to clean the surfaces of
the enamel.
• The touch control panel may be cleaned with a
damp cloth and warm soapy water.
• DO NOT use any power sprays or oven cleaners on
the control panel.
Top Plate and Front Plate
The easiest way to clean the AGA top plate and front
plate is to mop up spills as soon as they happen. It maybe
useful to keep a damp cloth handy to do this. Baked-on
food is more difficult to clean but can usually be removed
with the AGA vitreous enamel cleaner or mild cream
cleaners using a damp cloth, or, if necessary a nylon
scouring pad. If milk or fruit juice or anything containing
acid, is spilt on the cooker, 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 enamel
surfaces of the cooker bright and clean is a daily rub over
with a damp soapy cloth followed immediately with a
clean, dry cloth to avoid streaks. The AGA E-cloths are
excellent for this.
Remember the top plate and the polished covers will
scratch if pans or utensils are dragged across them.
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Insulating Covers and Oven Door Linings
The best way to keep the linings clean is to wipe them
over after cooking so that splashes do not get baked on
(being careful with a hot cooker). Clean the linings when
they are cool, the cooker is off.
Linings of the Insulated Covers (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 online at www.agacookshop.co.uk. If the linings are
marked these are best cleaned when the hotplates are
cold. Linings can be cleaned with hot soapy water and /
or a cream cleanser. If badly marked then a soapy soapimpregnated pad can be employed - this should be used
in a circular motion. The first few times you use a soapimpregnated pad you will see the circular marks but these
are reduced and the surface of the linings become shinier
each time of use. DO NOT use excessive water and make
sure the linings are dry before closing the covers.
Oven door linings - the linings can be cleaned with hot
soapy water and / or a cream cleanser. To deep clean the
linings, place a towel on the work surface and carefully
lift off the oven door (doors are heavy) and place it
enamel side down on the towel padding. Clean with a
soapy impregnated pad to remove stubborn marks. DO
NOT immerse the doors in water as they are packed with
insulating material which will be damaged by excessive
moisture. Needless to say, do not put oven doors in a
dishwater! Dry off before carefully replacing on their
hinges.
The tops of the insulated covers (lids) - these are 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 covers clean and shining, which can be
purchased from your local AGA Specialist.
DO NOT IMMERSE THE DOORS IN WATER AS THEY ARE
PACKED WITH INSULATING MATERIAL WHICH WILL BE
DAMAGED BY EXCESSIVE MOISTURE.
Remember to switch on the plates for a few minutes to
dry them after cleaning. Every now and then, apply a thin
coating of cooking oil when the hotplates are cold.
DO NOT PUT OVEN DOORS IN A DISHWASHER.
Roasting Tins
Ovens
The enamelled roasting tins supplied with the AGA Total
Control should be cleaned in hot soapy water, soaking if
necessary. A nylon scouring pad can also be used. They
may also be cleaned in the dishwasher, but with constant
use, the enamelled finish will become dull in appearance.
DO NOT use caustic cleaners or oven cleaners.
The cast iron ovens help to keep themselves clean, they
merely need to be brushed out occasionally with the wire
brush supplied.
The ovens are made from cast iron, and are very durable,
but they will rust if surface moisture is left on them
regularly. Remember to always switch the ovens on, to
dry them out after cleaning. This is done by leaving them
to heat up until the green light on the control panel turns
solid.
Heating up of the ovens periodically, will help burn off
any cooking deposits to aid cleaning within the ovens.
Hotplates
Important
We recommend Vitreous Enamel Association
approved cleaners for cleaning the vitreous
enamelled surfaces of this product.
They are unsuitable for use on: chrome and stainless
steel components, including the insulating covers,
hand-rails and their brackets.
The hotplates are easy to care for, and regular
maintenance will ensure long-life. Should the hotplates
become soiled, use a sponge, cloth, scouring pad or wire
brush to remove burnt-on spills. Rinse off detergents or
cleaning agents thoroughly.
Hotplates are made from cast iron, and are very durable,
but they will rust if surface moisture is left on them
regularly.
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Fitting of oven shelves
When using the oven shelves for the first time follow Figs. 4 - 7.
fig 4
fig 5
Removal of oven shelves
fig 6
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fig 7
Servicing and warranty
• Your Aga does not need to be regularly serviced.
Serial number
• Fans may need periodic replacement.
Make a note of your AGA eR7 Serial Number when it is
being installed. The serial number can be found behind
the magnetic plinth cover.
• In the event of requiring maintenance, please call
AGA Service or your authorised distributor.
Health & safety
• Your appliance MUST only be maintained and
installed by a qualified engineer, AGA engineer or an
authorised distributor.
• DO NOT alter or modify the appliance.
The appliance warranty does not cover Commercial use
(see separate Warranty book provided for further details).
Error codes
In the unlikely event an error occurs with your AGA eR7
cooker, error codes may be displayed on your handset, for
example:
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.
This appliance is not intended for use by
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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.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that
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they do not play with the appliance.
Please provide AGA Service with this information. It will
assist the service engineer with diagnosing your fault.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: PLEASE READ THE
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ACCOMPANYING WARRANTY
3.11
Any alteration that is not approved by AGA could
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invalidate the approval of the appliance,
operation of the warranty and could also affect
your statutory rights.
APPLIANCE
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY FROM
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THE APPLIANCE AS SURFACES CAN BECOME HOT
TO TOUCH.
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Deep fat frying
IMPORTANT
• Use a deep pan.
• Never fill the pan more than one-third full of fat or
oil.
• Never use a lid on the pan.
• Important: Oil is a fire risk, do not leave pans
containing oil unattended.
• In the event of a fire, cover the pan with a lid and
turn OFF the appliance.
Smother the flames on the hob preferably with a fire
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.
• DO NOT hang clothes on the left hand side of the
AGA hand-rail. The electrical controls are behind the
top left hand door, blocking the air vent can cause
excessive control temperatures, and will prevent
easy access to the controls.
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When the oven(s) are on DO NOT leave any oven
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door open for long periods, this will affect the
temperature of the oven and may allow controls
to become hot.
A little smoke and some odour may be emitted
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when the appliance is first 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.
AGA basic recipes
These are some fundamental recipes and methods to
compliment your first AGA cooking ventures. The real
basics to get you started and used to using your AGA eR7
cooker. Relax, enjoy and then try some of our ideas in the
Recipe section of this handbook.
AGA Toast
Steaming Vegetables
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.
Steaming of root vegetables can take place either on
the hotplates using a steamer over an AGA saucepan,
alternatively if you have the simmering oven, (or any oven
at Slumber), switched on then you can oven steam the
root vegetables. Oven steaming means saucepans of root
vegetables can be started on the hotplates, using a small
amount of water, brought to the boil for 3-5 minutes,
the water drained and the saucepan lid replaced. Put on
the floor grid in the simmering oven for 20 -30 minutes
until tender. 6-8 saucepans can be accommodated in the
simmering oven, leaving the hotplates free for 6 more!
Serve piping hot with butter and marmalade. A great start
to the day!
Green vegetables benefit from quick boiling on the
boiling plate to keep their vibrant colour, or you can
steam them over boiling water.
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Boiling a kettle
When the boiling plate is switched on then it’s time for
tea! The AGA kettles are especially designed for maximum
performance on your cast iron hotplates, the kettle will
boil quickly on the hot boiling plate - if you have just
turned on the boiling plate obviously it will take longer to
boil! Always use fresh water, just enough in the kettle for
your requirements and it’s a good habit to always leave
the kettle empty to minimise the build up of limescale.
Place the kettle onto the boiling plate, giving it a slight
twist as you do so to ensure a perfect contact. Also check
the hotplates are clear of any burnt on spills or crumbs just brush over the cast iron with the wire brush, supplied
with your new AGA eR7. Pointing the spout towards the
lid lining will help keep it clean, as the steam can loosen
splashes. Give the lining a quick wipe over after removing
the kettle.
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