Masterchef II Ceramic User`s Manual
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1. Babies toddlers and young children should not be allowed near the cooker at any time They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance Teach them not to play with controls or any other part of the cooker Never store anything of interest to children in cabinets above a cooker children climbing on the cooker to reach them could be seriously injured Clean only parts listed in this guide In the interests of hygiene and safety the cooker should be kept clean at all times as a build up in fats and other food stuffs could result in a fire Always keep combustible wall coverings or curtains etc a safe distance away from your cooker 23 Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of the cooker while it Is on Do not store or use combustible materials or flammable liquids in the vincinty of this appliance Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming dish Turn the controls off Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with a well fitting lid or baking tray If available use a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Never leave the hotplate unattended at high heat settings Pans boiling over can cause smoking and greasy spills and may catch fire Never wear loose fitting or hanging clothes while using the appliance Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets over the hotplate Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact2. Grill not cooking properly Are you using the pan and trivet supplied with the cooker Is the pan being used on the grill carriage not the floor of the compartment Is the grill tray fully back to the stop The oven light is not working The bulb has probably blown A replacement bult which is not covered under the guarantee can be purchased from a good electrical shop Ask for a 25W 230V 300 C FOR OVENS It must be a special bulb heat resistant to 300 C Open the oven door and remove the oven shelves Turn off the power supply Unclip the lamp lens and unscrew the light bulb Fit the new light bulb and re fit lens Turn on the electricity supply and check that the bulb now lights If there is an installation problem and I don t get my original installer to come back to fix it who pays You do Service organisations will charge for their calls out if they are correcting work carried out by the original installer It is advisable to track down the original installer What cleaning materials are recommended for the cooker See the Cleaning the cooker section for recommended cleaning materials We do not recommend Mr Muscle as it contains chemicals that may damage the surfaces of your cooker General Safety Instructions The installation must be in accordance with the installation instructions and comply with the relevant regulations and also the local electricity supply companies requirements This a
3. User s Manual amp Installation and Servicing Instructions PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE For use in GB and IE 04 09 EINS 515152 Users Guide Introduction Health amp Safety Control Panel Ceramic Hob The Slow Cooking Oven Ideas for the Slow Cooking Oven The Grill Top Right Setting up the Cooker for Use The Fan Ovens The Automatic Cooking Control Oven Cooking Guide Fan oven cooking chart Cleaning the cooker Troubleshooting General Safety Instructions Installation Guide Installation Servicing Circuit Diagram Technical Data Page 3 Page 4 Page 4 Page 5 Page 5 Page 6 Page Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 16 Page 19 Page 20 Page 22 Page 23 Page 25 Page 26 Page 30 Page 33 Page 35 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 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 interest of safety and effective use please read the following before using your new Aga appliance READ THE Installation must be to local and national wiring regulations and carried out by a qualified engineer A little smoke and smoke and some odour may be emitted
4. Remove LH and RH shelf runners 2 screws per runner The liners can now be withdrawn Also remove 4 top fixing screws To Remove Lower Oven Liners Proceed as TO REMOVE DOORS Remove door seal by unhooking from its four corners Remove screws securing shelf runners 4 each side Remove rear liner 4 screws Remove rear liner mounting brackets 2 screws each side Whilst supporting the roof liner remove side linings and root liner Re assemble in reverse order Q gt G N lt G N x To Remove Upper Oven Elements Isolate from electric supply Proceed as TO REMOVE UPPER OVEN LINERS Lift out oven base to gain access to the oven element Remove screw securing element to frame Carefully withdraw element from frame so that the electric terminals can be disconnected take care not to allow the cables to drop down the back of the appliance TO Remove Fan Oven Element Isolate from electric supply Proceed as TO REMOVE OVEN LINERS Remove 3 screws securing element to frame and carefully withdraw element until access can be made to the electrical terminals Disconnect terminals taking care not to allow the cable to fall down the rear of the appliance Re assemble in reverse order 32 N Zz NO CO To Remove Oven Fan Isolate from electric supply Proceed as TO REMOVE OVEN ELEMENT Remove 4 fixing screws securing fan
5. particularly prone to heat damage and discolouration We cannot accept responsibility for damage caused by normal use of the cooker to any material that de laminates or discolours at temperatures less than 65 C above room temperature For safety reasons curtains must not be fitted immediately behind the cooker We recommend a gap of 1006mm between units to allow for moving the cooker Do not box the cooker in it must be possible to move the cooker in and out for cleaning and servicing The cooker should not be placed on a base Unpacking the Cooker Do not take any packaging off the cooker until it is directly in front of the place it is to be installed unless it will not fit through a door in its outer packaging Levelling The Masterchef is designed to stand on a flat and level surface however any unevenness maybe overcome by adjusting the four mobility wheels one at each corner of the base plate The adjusting screws are accessed by removing the plinth two screws m Fit splashback as shown Mobility wheels Levelling foot To raise the cooker turn screw clockwise to lower turn screw anti clockwise Fitting a stability bracket adjusting screw A stability bracket not supplied with the cooker should be fitted Any restraining device should be secured to the fabric of the building and should also be released so that the cooker can be pulled out for cleaning and maintenance g Wh
6. 20 mins over 140 2 hours 130 35 mins 170 45 mins 1 hour using raw fruit 170 180 45 mins 1 hour 130 45 mins 80 90 3 4 hours Turn meringues over as soon as they are set 200 210 30 45 mins 200 210 15 20 mins 180 25 35 mins CAKES PASTRIES BISCUITS amp SCONES Small Cakes Victoria Sandwich 250mm Swiss Roll Fatless Sponge 180mm Scones Maderia Cake Med Rich Fruit Cake Christmas Cake 205mm Gingerbread Shortbread Biscuits Tray Bakes amp Tea Breads Shortcrust Pastry Rich Shortcrust Pastry Flaky Puff Pastry Choux Pastry MISCELLANEOUS Yorkshire Pudding Large Yorkshire Pudding Individual Souffl s 170 20 25 mins 160 170 25 30 mins 200 7 10 mins 170 20 mins 200 10 15 mins 160 1 hour Place on a piece of citron peel after 20 mins 130 2 2 1 2 hours 130 4 4 1 2 hours 130 140 1 1 1 2 hours 130 1 1 4 1 1 2 hours 150 170 15 25 mins depending on recipe 160 170 30 mins 1 1 2 hours depending on recipe 190 Small Tarts 20 25 mins depending on recipe Pies 45 50 mins depending on recipe 180 25 mins 200 8 10 mins depending on recipe 190 25 35 mins 200 45 mins 200 20 25 mins 170 45 mins 19 Cleaning the cooker Essential Information Before thorough cleaning isolate the electricity supply Remember to switch on the electricity supply before use Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this cooker Never use paint solvents was
7. THE HOB e Select a pan of sufficient size to avoid spillage boilin SURFACE over Especially when cooking food containing sugar The hob has five cooking areas front left double circuit 1 7 KW 0 7 KW 130mm 120mm dia rapid heat up rear left single circuit 1 2 KW 140mm dia rapid heat up centre double circuit 2 0 KW 0 9 kW 240 x 140mm dia rapid heat up front right single circuit 1 2 KW 140mm dia rapid heat up rear right single circuit 1 8 KW 180mm dia rapid heat up e g jam marmelade fruit etc Do not overlap the edge of the ceramic hob area with pans as this will result in damage to the enamelled surface of the top plate For best results the bottom of an enamelled pan should be 2 3mm thick stainless steel should have sandwich bottoms 4 6mm thick Setting up the cooker for use MINUTE TIMER COOK TIME STOP TIME TIME OF DAY CLOCK L4 Before the fan oven can be used it will be necessary to set the time of day clock This is a 24 hour clock and when the power supply is initially switched on or after an interrruption in supply the clock will show 12 00 and the LED bar 4 will flash above the sign SETTING THE TIME OF DAY 1 Whilst the LED bar 4 is flashing press the plus and or minus buttons until the display shows the correct time of day 2 After 5 seconds the bar 4 will stop flashing The setting can be altered at any time by using t
8. absorbed by the bread Cream the fat and sugar Add the yolks grated rind and juice of orange and lemon Beat Whisk the egg whites stiffly and fold most of them into the creamed mixture Spread the mixture over the bread Finish with a layer of the remaining egg white thickly dredged with sugar Leave uncovered Place in the oven Slow Cooking Oven Recipes Meal 4 6 8 hours cooking time Chilli Con Carne Oven Rice Frangipane and Apple Pudding Ingredients Method Chilli Con Carne 450g 1 lb minced beef 1 x 400g 14 oz tin tomatoes Brown the minced beef in an oval casserole dish 1 x 400g 1402 tin kidney beans 2 Stir in the spice mix 1 packed Chilli con carne spice mix 3 Add beans drained tomatoes and water 100ml 4 fl oz water 4 Mix well together Bring to boil cover well and place in oven Oven Rice 225g 80Z long grain rice 1 Wash rice and place in an oval casserole dish 350ml 12 fl ozs water seasoning 2 Pour on water seasoning and bring to the boil 3 Cover well and place in oven Frangipane and Apple Pudding 450g 1 lb cooking apples grated 1 Grease a shallow oven dish 50g 2 oz vanilla fudge chopped 50g 2 oz softened butter 2 ae apples and fudge together and place into the 50g 2 oz soft brown sugar a 90g 2 oz ground almonds 3 Cream the rest of the ingredients and add a few drops 12g 1 2 oz plain flour of almond essence 1 egg almond essence 4 C
9. the length of time the food needs to cook e the time that the food is to finish cooking e the oven control setting required MINUTE TIMER COOK TIME STOP TIME TIME OF DAY CLOCK fe ee L4 To Set an Automatic Cooking Programme STOP The STOP time or cooking time can be entered first Each setting will remain displayed for 5 seconds before changing back to displaying the time of day Example The food needs 2 hours 30 mins at 140 C and is required to be ready by 18 00 hours 1 Place the food on the correct shelves in the oven 2 Check that the clock is telling the correct time of day 3 Press the MODE button repeatedly until the LED bar 2 flashes and then press the plus button until 2 hours 30 mins is displayed After 5 seconds the LED bar will stop flashing 4 Press the MODE button repeatedly until the LED bar 3 flashes and then press the plus button until 18 00 hours is displayed After 5 seconds the LED bar will stop flashing 5 Set the oven control to 140 C 6 The time of day will remain displayed throughout the cooking programme 7 When the cooking has finished a beep will sound and continue for 2 minutes unless cancelled manually 8 To stop the beep manually press any of the buttons 9 Return the oven control knob to the OFF position Programmes can be changed at any time by pressing the appropriate buttons and the plus and minus buttons as already described NOTE It is not possib
10. when 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 Your appliance has a ceramic hob three electric ovens the upper left hand oven is a slow cooking oven The lower ovens are electric fan ovens The fan behind the rear panel ensures a virtually even distribution of heat within the oven during cooking i e the temperature at the lowest shelf position is the same as the temperature at the highest shelf position The electric grill is situated in the roof of the top right hand compartment Your cooker is supplied with the following accessories 5 oven shelves 1 large roasting tin 1 grill shelf 1 grill pan 1 grill pan grid The following loose parts are also packed 1 splashback assembly 1 cast iron plinth Introduction Health amp Safety APPLIANCE YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY FROM THE APPLIANCE AS SOME SURFACES CAN BECOME HOT TO TOUCH e During use the appliance can become hot Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the ovens and grill Deep Fat Frying e Use a deep pan large enough to completely cover the appropriate heating area e Always dry food thoroughly before frying and lower it slowly ino the hot oil or fat Frozen foods in particular will cause frothing and spitting if added to quickly e Do not try to fry too much food at a time especially frozen food This on
11. 30 minutes before transferring to the slow cooking oven Meat over 2 7 kg 6lbs and poultry over 2kg 4lbs 80zs are unsuitable for the slow cooking method Always stand covered joints on a rack over a meat tin to allow good air circulation Make sure that pork and poultry reach an internal temperature of at least 90 C Slow cooking is unsuitable for stuffed meat and poultry Always bring soups casseroles and liquids to the boil before putting in the oven When casseroles are used cover the food first with foil and then the lid to prevent loss of moisture 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 Egg and fish dishes need only 1 5 hours cooking and should be included in day cooking sessions where they can be observed from time to time Dried red kidney beans must be boiled for a minimum of ten minutes after soaking and before inclusion in any dish Storage and Re Heating of Food If food is to be frozen or not served immediately cool it in a clean container as quickly as possible Thaw frozen food completely in the refrigerator before re heating Re heat food thoroughly and quickly either on the hotplate or in a hot oven 200 C 180 C fan oven and then serve immediately Only re heat food once Ideas for the Slow Cooking Oven Many favourite recipes can be adapted for t
12. N NEONS illuminate when ovens are switched on When the required temperature is reached the neon will extinguish When the hob cooking areas are switched on the heating area will glow red The hot plates contain a safety switch which limits the ceramic temperature if the plates are operated without a pan in position or if the plates have been ata maximum setting for longer than normal To get the best out of your hob Ensure that the pan covers the heating area Switch off the plates when the cooking is complete Do not cook directly on the hob surface Always use a pan Do not use the hob as a chopping board or resting area Always lift the pan off the surface Do not drag or slide the pans into position Always use the recommended cleaning materials and methods See Cleaning and Caring section Choice of saucepans The ceramic hob is very strong but if a heavy or sharp object is dropped upon it the surface might crack If a crack does appear in the surface disconnect immediately and arrange for a repair Only smooth flat based pans recommended for use on ceramic hobs must be used If cast iron pans are used ensure they have a machined flat base Pans with copper or aluminium bases leave traces on the hob that are difficult to remove Never use recessed or ridged base pans e DO NOT USE THE HOB IF IT IS CRACKED e The base of the pan should cover the heating area e DO NOT PLACE ALUMINIUM FOIL ON
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14. arefully spread over the apple Leave uncovered and 11 place in oven if y 0000 m 09000 The Grill Top Right CAUTION Accessible parts may be hot when the grill is in use Young children should be kept away If you find a crack in the glass surface of the grill immediately disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply Do not reconnect the appliance until it is repaired THE GRILL COMPARTMENT DOOR MUST BE KEPT OPEN WHEN THE GRILL IS ON The very high speed instant grill is divided into two areas to save energy and to suit individual grilling requirements Turn the grill control clockwise and the whole of the grilling area can be used for large amounts of food For small amounts of food e g 2 slices of toast one or two chops etc turn the control anti clockwise Only the middle area of the grill heats up Most food is cooked at a high setting but for thicker pieces of meat poultry and for food such as well done steak the heat can be reduced by turning the control down to a lower setting For best results pre heat at a high setting for approximately 2 minutes The grill pan fits on the shelf supplied shown out of the grill chamber for clarity The shelf is designed to lock in place but is removable for cleaning See the Cleaning the cooker section of these instructions Make sure the grill pan is pushed right to the back of the grill cha
15. assembly to frame Withdraw fan assembly sufficiently to gain access to motor electrical terminals and disconnect cables Remove fan blade NOTE Fan blade fixing nuts is LH thread Remove motor from mounting plate screws Re assemble in reverse order To Remove Door Liners Door Handles Door Glass Proceed as TO REMOVE DOORS Remove liner fixing screws 4 screws upper oven door 6 screws lower oven door Access can now be made to fixing screws of the hinges door glass and handle Re assemble in reverse order To Remove Oven Lamp Isolate from electric supply Process as TO REMOVAL TOP OVEN GRILL LINERS Remove door seal if necessary by unhooking from the four corners Lift out base panel to gain access to lamp electrical terminals and disconnect cables Remove lamp lens The lamp body can now be removed by depressing four retaining tags on the lamp body Re assemble in reverse order Circuit Diagram es mers LE Y TL II D L1 5 7 kW L2 5 4 KW L3 5 5 KW D lt O c gt lt 5 gt c O eS g N LL D lt qs 1 6 O o O gt 0 x gt N 2 gt O g O 2 O c O an A yuld d pot J MOJI A SUM M J9 OlA A oPuelO 10 MOIISA U9910 K 6 Kab 16
16. d remove pelmet 3 Remove two screws securing grill element fixing to carrier to grill cavity and allow element and carrier to hinge down from the rear 4 The element can now be lifted out of the carrier to allow access to the electric terminals at the rear 5 Disconnect the terminals taking note of their termination sequence and routing to avoid trapping cables during re assembly H 6 Re assemble in reverse order 1 2 F To Remove Doors 1 Open door fully 3 2 Rotate hinge locking disc 90 clockwise on both door hinges to lock door in open position 3 Carefully close door and at approximately half closed the hinges will release themselves from the cooker frame 4 Re assemble in reverse order rat hinge location slot __ l original position 1 2 3 4 D 6 G To Remove Oven Door Seal 7 Open oven door The seal is held in place by small hooks on the rear face At the corner pull seal diagonally away from the door centre until the hook is released 2 Proceed to the next hook and release it in a similar way and so on Use force if the hooks are stiff as the old seal will be discarded 3 Hook the new seal in one of the corner holes of the door and proceed round the door opening snapping each hook in turn 31 To Remove Upper Door Grill Liners Proceed as TO REMOVE DOORS Remove door seal upper oven only by unhooking from the front frame at the four corners
17. e You will also need the following tools Steel tape measure Cross head screwdriver Flat head screwdriver Spirit level Adjustable spanner ob N 26 IIC els WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED This appliance is designed for the voltage stated on the data plate which is situated in the right hand lower corner under the plinth plate The Aga Masterchef Il Ceramic Hob is supplied from the manufacturers as a fully tested chassis construction Ceramic hob doors splashback and handrail are assembled during installation Positioning the Cooker The diagrams show the minimum recommended distance from the cooker to nearby surfaces 650mm 896 mm min 910 mm max 1000mm 1030 mm 1044 mm max af The hotplate surround should be level with or above any adjacent work surface Above hotplate level a gap of 60mm should be left between each side of the cooker and any adjacent vertical surface For non combustible surfaces such as unpainted metal or ceramic tiles this can be reduced to 25mm A minimum space of 650mm is required between the top of the hotplate and a horizontal combustible surface Any cooker hood should be installed in accordance with the hood manufacturers instructions Surfaces of furniture and walls at the sides and rear of the appliance should be heat splash and steam resistant Certain types of vinyl or laminate kitchen furniture are
18. e installed by a qualified electrician to comply with the relevant regulations and also the local electricity supply company requirements WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED NOTE The cooker must be connected to the correct electrical supply as stated on the voltage label on the cooker through a suitable cooker control unit incorporating a double pole switch having a contact separation of at least 3mm in all poles This cooker must not be connected to an ordinary domestic power point The total electrical load of the appliance is approximately 16 4 kW The cable size used should be suitable for this load and comply with all local requirements Access to the mains terminal is gained by removing the electrical terminal cover box on the back panel Electrical connection view from rear Connect the mains cable to the correct terminals for your electrical supply type A TE nm i J Do D mA MAINS MAINS CABLE CLAMP 29 Single Phase 230VAC 50Hz Three Phase 0 L1 L2 L3 230 400V 50Hz L Check that the links are correctly fitted and that the terminal screws are tight Secure the mains cable using the cable clamp Current Opened Earth Leakage Breakers Where the installation is protected by a 30 milliamp sensitivity residual current device RCD the combined use of your cooker and other domestic appliances may occasionally cause nuisance tripping In these instances the cooker circuit may
19. ear of the elements and remove Re assemble in reverse order 30 To Remove Side Panels Isolate from electric supply Lower front mobility wheels see section Levelling page 27 in the Users instructions Remove fixing screws and lift off side panel Re assemble in reverse order To Remove Grill Hob Regulator Light Switch Isolate from electric supply Proceed as TO REMOVE HOBPLATE Remove the four fixing screws securing the control mounting panel see diagram Remove two screws securing control to control mounting panel Withdraw control and cables taking care not to strain the cables Disconnect cables from the control NOTE Take care to identify terminations Re assemble in reverse order TO Remove Oven Thermostats Isolate from electric supply Lower front mobility wheels see section Levelling page 27 in the Users instructions Move appliance forward to gain access to the rear Take care not to stretch the power cable Proceed as TO REMOVE GRILL REGULATOR Remove 10 back panel screws Remove thermostat phial and capillary through back of cooker note correct capillary route Re assemble in reverse order E To Remove Grill Element 1 Isolate from electric supply 2 Remove two screws securing grill pelmet an
20. en fitting a stability bracket read these instructions mobility wheel together with the leaflet supplied with the bracket Stability bracket Z Engagement edge for stability bracket Floor Level Wall Face levelling foot When the cooker is level and in the correct position the two feet at the front corners of the cooker MUST be lowered to come into contact with the floor and support the cooker tighten the locknuts The two front mobility L wheels must then be raised by at least one turn anti 415 clockwise of the adjusting screw to ensure that the cooker is locked in place and cannot accidentally roll out p of position Pencil line on floor a Position and level the appliance Fitting the splashback optional b Draw a pencil along the front edge of the base of the To fit the splashback the appliance must be moved out cooker and along the right hand edge slightly to gain access to the rear of the appliance c Remove the range Remove 2 screws as shown d Mark off 495mm from the RH side of the unit to indicate the centre line for the bracket e Mark off 415mm to locate the front edge of the lower bracket Fix bracket to floor f Measure the height from floor level to the bottom of the opening in the cooker back Add 3mm to this dimension and assemble the stability bracket to this height i e from floor level to underside of top member 28 Electrical Connection This appliance must b
21. ents should be used The control panel and control knobs should only be cleaned with a soft cloth wrung out in clean hot soapy water but take care that no surplus water seeps into the appliance Wipe with a clean dampened cloth then polish with a dry cloth The oven doors should only be cleaned with a soft cloth wrung out in clean hot soapy water The Fan Ovens The ovens have panels which have been coated with a special enamel that partly cleans itself This does not stop all marks on the lining but helps to reduce the amount of manual cleaning needed The panels work best if a pattern of low and high temperature cooking is followed Occasionally wipe with a lint free cloth and hot soapy water When the panels are dry heat the ovens to 200 for about one hour This will ensure the panels are working effectively Do not use steel wool Brillo or any other materials that will scratch the surface Do not use oven cleaning pads Ceramic Glass Hob e Try not to let liquids boil over Wipe up spills as they occur Always use a clean cloth not one that has been used for greasy washing up e Burnt on substances such as sugar acidic food kitchen foil or plastic should be removed IMMEDIATELY whilst the hob is still hot with a proprietary razor blade scraper The hob should then be cleaned with a proprietary cleaner such as Hob Brite or Easy Do DO NOT USE HOB BRITE ON ENAMELLED SURFACES Cleaning Table Outside of cooke
22. he MODE button until the LED bar 4 flashes and pressing the plus and minus buttons The cooker is now ready for use This oven is for long slow cooking over 6 8 hours keeping food warm and warming plates for short periods Extra care must be taken when warming bone china use the lowest setting Using the Slow Cooking Setting The slow cooking setting IS the area marked between 110 C 120 C on the oven control knob The Slow Cooking oven has side panels that are coated with a special enamel that partly cleans itself For more on cleaning the ovens see the Cleaning your cooker section of these instructions Points to bear in mind when preparing food Always tightly cover food to avoid condensation unless stated otherwise Do not place dishes directly on to the oven base Always place onto shelf supplied The shelf is designed to lock in place but is removable for cleaning See the Cleaning your cooker section of these instructions Push dishes well back in the oven to ensure that they are positioned over the element beneath the base plate Make sure all dishes will fit into the oven before preparing the food All dishes cooked by the slow cooking method should be cooked for a minimum of 6 hours They will hold at this setting for a further 1 2 hours but marked deterioration in appearance will be notice in some cases Joints of meat and poultry should be cooked at 180 C for
23. hing soda caustic cleaners biological powders bleach chlorine based bleach cleaners coarse abrasives or salt Dont mix different cleaning products they may react together with hazardous results Recommended cleaning materials are shown in the table at the end of this section If you want to move your cooker for cleaning see the section called Positioning the cooker All parts of the cooker can be cleaned with hot soapy water but take care that no surplus water seeps into the appliance For cleaning materials see the Cleaning Table at the end of this section The Slow Cooking Oven and the Grill The slow cooking oven and the grill have side panels that are coated with a special enamel that partly cleans itself Do not use any cleaning materials which may clog the pores of the special coating e g Pastes and powders soap filled pads wire wool spray cleaners brush on oven cleaners caustic solutions metal scrapers knives and prevent the continuous cleaning action 20 The shelf is designed to lock in place but is removable for cleaning To remove lift up at the front then pull forward The grill pan and grid should be washed in hot soapy water After grilling meat or any food that soils leave the grill pan to soak for a few minutes in the sink immediately after use Stubborn particles may be removed from the grid by using a nylon brush Control Panel and Oven Doors For best results liquid deterg
24. his type of cooking Slow Cooking Oven Recipes Meal 1 6 8 hours cooking time Ragout of Beef in Ale Baked Potatoes Rice Pudding Ingredients Method Ragout of Beef in Ale 30ml 2tbsps oil 675g 1 1 2 lbs chuck steak cubed 1 clove of garlic crushed 2 carrots sliced 100g 40z mushrooms quartered 2 medium onions sliced 40g 1 1 2 ozs plain flour 5ml 1 tsp coarse grained mustard 10m 1 dsp Demerara sugar 30ml 2tbsps tomato pur e 450ml 3 4 pt brown ale salt and freshly ground pepper Baked Potatoes 4 medium sized potatoes Rice Pudding 40 50g 1 1 2 2 ozs pudding rice 25g 10z sugar 550ml 1 pt milk nutmeg knob of butter 25g 10z sultanas optional 1 Saut the meat in a casserole in hot oil until brown Remove 2 Saute the garlic onions carrots and mushrooms until brown 3 Stir in flour and mix well 4 Add mustard sugar and tomato pur e 5 Stir in the ale and seasoning Return meat 6 Bring to the boil and cover Transfer to the oven 1 Wash and prick well all over 2 Wrap in one layer of foil 3 Place directly on the shelf in between the casserole and rice pudding 1 Wash the rice in cold water and place in an 850ml 1 1 2 pt pie dish 2 Add the sugar milk and sultanas if using 3 Sprinkle with nutmeg and add a good knob of butter If cooking for 8 hours or more use 40g 1 1 2oz rice only Slow Cooking Oven Recipes Meal 2 6 8 hours coo
25. illages immediately To help keep your oven clean cover meat when roasting with foil or use a roasting bag Brush vegetables with fat before placing around the meat 21 Troubleshooting Steam is coming from the oven When cooking foods with a high water content e g oven chips there may be some steam visible at the rear grille Take care when opening the oven door as there may be a momentary puff of steam when the oven door is opened Stand well back and allow any steam to disperse Condensation in the Slow Cooking Oven Is the food being completely covered or wrapped in foil as described in the guidelines The oven fan is noisy The note of the oven fan may change as the oven heats up this is perfectly normal The knobs get hot when I use the oven or the grill can avoid this Yes this is caused by heat rising from the oven or the grill and heating them up Do not leave the oven door open Make sure that the grill is pushed right back to the backstop when grilling If there is an installation problem and I don t get my original installer to come back to fix it who pays You do Service organisations will charge for their calls out if they are correcting work carried out by the original installer It is advisable to track down the original installer Current Operated Earth Leakage Breakers Where the cooker installation is protected by a 30 milliamp sensitivity residual current device RCD the combined
26. kW Energy efficiency class on a scale of A more efficient to G less efficient a Energy Consumption based on a standard load 1 05 kWh sable Volume litres Time to cook standard load 2 5kW Slow cooking oven 1 2kW Maximum total electrical load at 230V 16 4 kW approximate total including oven lights etc 39 For further advice or information contact your local distributor stockist 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 36
27. king time Gammon and Apricot Pie Braised Red Cabbage St Clements Pudding Ingredients Method Gammon and Apricot Pie 2 gammon rashers approx 15mm 1 2 thick 1 Remove the rind from the gammon Nick the edges 100g 40z no soak dried apricots 25g 10z sultanas 3 large potatoes thinly sliced 300ml 1 2 pt chicken stock 50g 20z butter melted Braised Red Cabbage 350g 3 4 lb red cabbage 25g 102 butter 1 medium onion sliced 1 medium cooking apple sliced 30ml 2 tbsps cider vinegar 45ml 3 tosps honey salt and pepper St Clements Pudding 2 rounds of thick sliced wholemeal bread a little milk 50g 20z butter or margarine 50g 20z soft brown sugar grated rind and juice of 1 lemon grated rind and juice of 1 orange 3 eggs separated caster sugar for sprinkling and lay them in a shallow dish Sprinkle with apricots sultanas and pepper Overlap the sliced potatoes on top of the gammon Pour over stock Brush with melted butter place in the oven Slice the red cabbage finely Melt the butter in an oval casserole dish and saut the onion and apple until starting to soften Add the cabbage and cook for a further 2 minutes Mix in the vinegar honey and seasoning Cover with buttered greaseproof paper and a tightly fitting lid covered in foil Place in the oven Grease a shallow ovenproof dish and line the base with fingers of bread Pour over sufficient milk to be
28. king time Roast Fillet of Lamb Dauphinoise Potatoes Bread and Butter Pudding Ingredients Roast fillet of Lamb 900g 1 25 kg 2 2 t 2lbs lamb Dauphinoise Potatoes 450g 1 lb potatoes thinly sliced 1 2 cloves of garlic crushed 125ml 1 4 pt double cream salt and freshly ground black pepper Bread and Butter Pudding 6 8 medium slices of wholemeal bread Approx 50g 20zs butter melted Grated rind of one orange optional 25g 10z desiccated coconut 50 100g 2 40z luxury tropical mixed fruit 50g 20z soft brown sugar 450ml 3 4 pt milk 2 eggs Method Season and wrap the lamb in foil Stand meat on a rack over a small roasting tin Grease a shallow oval or rectangular dish Arrange layers of potatoes seasoning and garlic in the dish ending with potatoes Pour over the cream and cover well with foil Grease a shallow oval or rectangular dish Cut the crusts off the bread and divide into rectangles triangles Dip enough pieces of bread in the butter on one side to cover the base of the dish butter side up Sprinkle with half of the fruit coconut sugar and orange rind Cover with a second layer of bread dipped in the butter and then the remaining rind fruit coconut and sugar Whisk the eggs and milk together and pour over the bread Stand for 1 2 hour before baking Leave uncovered in the oven Slow Cooking Oven Recipes Meal 3 6 8 hours coo
29. le to change set the time of day whilst an automatic programme is taking place Setting a Stop Time Only 5 Place the food on the correct shelves in the oven Press the MODE button repeatedly until the LED bar 3 flashes and then press the plus button until the time at which the cooking is to end After 5 seconds the LED will stop flashing Set the oven temperature control Cooking will start immediately At the of the cooking time a beep will sound and will continue for 2 minutes unless cancelled manually This can be cancelled by pressing any of the buttons Return the oven control knob to the OFF position To cancel any automatic programme press the MODE button and then the minus button until the display shows the time of day A signal will sound Setting the Minute Timer The minute timer can be set to time periods from 1 minute to 23 59 hours 1 Press the MODE button repeatedly until the LED bar 1 flashes above the X sign Set the required time by using the plus and minus buttons NOTE The LED bar 1 will disappear if the plus and minus buttons are not pressed within 5 seconds The setting will then have to be repeated The set time will now remain displayed the LED bar will remain steady and the timer will start to count down At the end of the set time a beep will be beard 2 beeps every 2 seconds and will continue sounding for 2 minutes unless cancelled Press a
30. ly which means faster more even cooking It is only necessary to pre heat the ovens for food such as scones puff pastry Yorkshire Pudding bread etc To operate either oven on both lights turn the knob to the bottom position Fan oven control knobs 00000 Before using for the first time heat the ovens to 200 C for 30 minutes to dispel manufacturing odours The Automatic Cooking Control This control includes a minute timer a time of day clock as well as an automatic cooking control There are three buttons which operate the timer The buttons are used for the following purposes si Mode By using these buttons the following functions can be selected e Minute timer e Automatic cooking time e End of automatic cooking time e Time of day clock Every time the MODE button is pressed a small LED bar will light up to show which function has been chosen The setting of any of the functions can be adjusted by using the plus or minus buttons Setting the automatic cooking control This can be used to set an automatic cooking programme in the fan oven only It switches the electricity on and off at pre set times The maximum length of cooking programme which can be set is 23 hours and 59 minutes e g delay time cooking time max 23 hours 59 minutes Before setting a programme check that the clock is telling the correct time of day and have the following information to hand e
31. ly lowers the temperature of the oil or fat too much resulting in greasy food e Keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or fat e Never fill the pan more than one third full of fat or oil e Never leave the fat or oil unattended during the heating or cooking period e Never use a lid on the pan e IMPORTANT Oil is a fire risk do not leave pans containing oil unattended e Inthe event of a fire cover with a lid and turn OFF the appliance Do not attempt to extinguish the fire using water 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 Control Panel 00000 808 OOOOO The GRILL ELEMENT KNOB needs to be pushed in and turned to either direction Clockwise both elements on Anti clockwise middle element only The HOB cooking area controls are operated also by pushing in the knob before turning to the required setting The OVEN CONTROL KNOBS which do not need to be pushed in can only be rotated clockwise from the OFF position The HOB NEON illuminates when the hob is hot and therefore too hot to touch There is a short delay after initial switch on The neon remains on when the element is switched off until the temperature reduces to a safe level although the hob may still be warm enough to cause minor discomfort The OVE
32. mber Food should be cooked on the grid or in the base of the grill pan You can brown the top of dishes cooked in the oven under the grill by placing the dish onto the base of the grill pan which can easily slide along the floor of the grill cavity The grill chamber has side panels that are coated with a special enamel that partly cleans itself For more on cleaning the cooker see the Cleaning the cooker section of these instructions ee NOTE The recommended cooking temperatures for a gt fan ovens are generally fa A lower than non fanned LVOCO E L0000 ovens See Page 16 TT J me r s EE ag Turn the oven temperature knob to the temperature you FL PAIE The oven indicator light will glow until the oven has reached the temperature you selected i need TE It will then cycle on and off during cooking The Fan Ovens During use the appliance becomes hot Care should be taken to avoid touching the heating elements The Oven Lights inside the ovens Turn the oven light knob to the left for the left hand oven light and to the right for the right hand oven light To turn The clock must be set to the time of day before the left g 9 g g hand oven will work See The Clock section of these instructions for how to set the clock Both the lower ovens are fan ovens The fans circulate hot air continuous
33. need to be protected by fitting a 100mA device This work should be carried out by a qualified electrician Hobplate Turn on each hob plate element in turn and check that they heat up Turn off each element Grill Open the grill compartment door Turn on the grill control and check that the grill heats up Oven Check Turn on the ovens and check that they start to heat up Turn off the ovens Fitting the plinth Remove the 2 screws along the front bottom edge of the cooker Hold the plinth in place and refit the 2 screws Customer care Please inform the user how to operate the cooker and hand over these instructions Thank you Disconnect from the electricity supply before commencing servicing particularly before removing any of the following control panel side panels hotplate tray or any electrical components or covers Before electrical re connection check that the appliance is electrically safe NOTE References to LH and RH oven apply as viewed from the front A To Remove Hobplate 1 Isolate from electric supply 2 3 Remove 12 fixing screws as shown in diagram Carefully remove all of the control knobs N B The two screws fitted to the underside of the front facia which should be removed are in the outer most position Lift the rear of the hob and slide forward to clear the front edge of the chassis Raise the facia and disconnect the timer plug as shown Lift the hob cl
34. ny of the buttons to stop the beep The LED bar light will go out The minute timer can be used at any time even if an automatic cooking programme has been set Oven Cooking Guide Cooking Hints When using the fan ovens reduce conventional oven settings by 10 C 20 C and cooking time by up to 10 minutes for every hour Fan oven cooking is particularly suitable for baking on several shelves at one time The wire shelves should always be pushed firmly to the back of the oven Baking trays meat tins etc should be placed level centrally on the oven shelves Keep all trays and containers away from the sides of the oven as ovenbrowning of the food may occur For even browning the maximum recommended size of baking tray is 300mm x 240mm 12 x 9 1 2 When the oven is on do not leave the door open for longer than necessary otherwise the knobs may get very hot Always leave a fingers width between dishes on the same shelf and between dishes and the sides of the oven this allows the heat to circulate freely around them The base of a pastry dish can be browned by pre heating the baking tray for 15 minutes before placing the dish in the centre of the tray Where dishes may boil and spill over during cooking place them on a baking tray Please remember that all cookers vary temperatures in the new Aga Masterchef ovens may differ to those other cookers Settings and cooking times can be changed to s
35. partly cleans itself The oven liners see Cleaning the cooker work better when fat splashes are avoided Cover meat when cooking To reduce fat splashing when you add vegetables to hot fat around a roast dry them thoroughly and brush lightly with cooking oil For more on cleaning the ovens see the Cleaning the cooker section of these instructions Do not allow young children to stand on the drop down oven doors The Fan Oven shelves The shelves should not be fitted directly one above the other When cooking on more than one shelf always leave at least one runner space between them The oven shelves are retained when pulled forward but can easily be removed and re fitted To remove a shelf first make sure that it is pushed fully back so that the shelf stop is in line with the kink in the side of the shelf Lift up the front of the shelf so the shelf will pass over the shelf stop Pull the shelf forward To re fit the shelf hold it so that it is slightly up at the front and rest the back of the shelf on the side wires Push the shelf to the back of the oven and then lower the front so that it is resting on the side wires The oven control settings and cooking times given in the table are intended to be used only as a guide Individual tastes may require the temperature to be altered to provide a preferred result There may be a slight difference in the results between the two ovens This is due to man
36. ppliance is designed for domestic cooking only Use for any other purpose could invalidate any warranty or liability claim Prolonged intensive use may call for additional ventilation for example opening a window Use extractor fans or hoods when fitted The cooker should be serviced by a qualified service engineer and only approved spare parts used Have the installer show you the location of the cooker control switch Mark it for easy reference Always allow the cooker to cool and then switch off at the mains before cleaning or carrying out any maintenance work unless specified otherwise in this guide All parts of the cooker become hot with use and will retain heat even after cooking has finished Take care when touching the cooker to minimise the possibility of burns always be certain that the controls are in the OFF position and that it is cool before attempting to clean the cooker Use dry oven gloves where applicable using damp gloves will result in steam burns when you touch a hot surface Never operate the cooker with wet hands Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a glove They might catch fire if they touch a hot surface Clean with caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe up spills on a hot surface be careful to avoid steam burns Some cleansers can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface Do not use unstable saucepans and position the handles away from the edge of the hotplate
37. r Part Finish Recommended Cleaning Material Door door surround Enamel or paint Hot soapy water soft cloth Door front frame Any stubborn stains remove gently with a liquid detergent Painted surface Hot soapy water soft cloth Rear grille plith Rear grille plith plinth Enamel or Paint Hot soapy water soft cloth Cream cleaner with care if necessary Control panel Enamel Warm soapy water Do not use abrasive cleaners on lettering Control knobs handles knobs handles Plastic chrome Warm soapy water soft cloth Do not use an enamel rubber on this appliance Oven and Grill Cook amp Clean oven panels Special enamel This surface cleans itself at 200 C and above or the panels can be that partly cleans washed with hot soapy water and a nylon brush See The Ovens itself in Cleaning your cooker Oven shelves grill trivet Chrome An oven interior cleaner that is suitable for chrome Soap filled pad Dishwasher Grill pan meat tin Hot soapy water Soap filled pad Brillo Dishwasher Cleaners listed are available from supermarkets or electrical retailers as stated Cleaner manufacturer in Italics For enamelled surfaces use a cleaner that is approved for use on vitreous enamel The Vitreous Enamel Association has a list of approved cleaners Contact them via their website www ive org uk or telephone 01527 893031 Regular cleaning is recommended For easier cleaning wipe up any sp
38. to climb stand or hang on any part of the cooker Do not use aluminium foil to cover shelves linings or the oven roof Never heat unopened food containers Pressure build up may make the container to burst and cause injury The cooker is designed for cooking foods only and must not be used for any other purpose The oven should NOT be used for heating the kitchen This wastes fuel and the controls knobs may become overheated When the oven is on DO NOT leave the door open for longer than necessary The specification of this cooker should not be altered This appliance is heavy take care when moving it When the cooker is not in use ensure that the control knobs are in the OFF position 24 installation Section Remember when replacing a part on this appliance use only spare parts that you can be assured conform to the safety and performance specification that we require Do not use reconditioned or copy parts that have not been clearly authorised by Aga 29 Dear Installer Before you start your installation please complete the details BELOW If your customer has a problem relating to your installation they will be able to contact you easily Thank you Installer s Name Installer s Company Installer s Telephone number You will only need the following equipment to complete the cooker installation satisfactorily MULTIMETER for electrical checks Make sure the installation is electrically saf
39. ufacturing tolerances and it may be necessary to alter times and temperature settings to allow for this Food is cooked at a lower temperature in a fan oven than in a conventional oven When using recipes reduce the temperature by 10 C 20 C The temperature in the fan oven does not vary with height in the oven so you can use any shelf Always leave at least one runner space between shelves when 2 tier cooking Place baking trays individual cake tins or baking dishes on the oven shelf For best results pre heat the oven until the oven indicator light goes out 18 Fan oven cooking chart FOOD FISH Whole Fish e g trout mackerel Steaks Oven fried fish Salmon 2 7kg MEAT amp POULTRY Beef Lamb Pork Chicken Turkey Duck amp Goose Casserole PUDDING Milk Puddings Baked Custard Baked Sponge Pudding Fruit Crumble Meringue Toppings Meringue YEAST MIXTURES Bread loaves Bread rolls Chelsea Buns etc SETTING C APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME 170 25 30 mins depending on size 170 20 25 mins depending on thickness 210 25 mins depending on packet instructions 140 150 15 18 mins per 450g 170 180 170 180 170 180 170 180 160 15 18 mins per 450g 15 mins over 170 180 25 mins per lb 25 mins over 130 140 1 1 2 3 hours depending on recipe 30 mins per 450g 30 mins over medium rare 25 mins per 450g 25 mins over 30 35 mins per 450g 35 mins over 20 25 mins per 450g
40. uit individual tastes It is important to check that food is piping hot before serving The cooking chart is a general guide but times and temperatures may vary according to individual recipes The meat sections should be used as a general guide but may vary according to the size shape of joint on or off the bone Thaw frozen joints before cooking them The times are for open roasting If covered allow extra time The turkey chicken is cooked when the juices run clear when pierced with a skewer If the juices are still pink continue to cook checking every 15 minutes Do not place the shelf or food on the base of the ovens 16 Steam When cooking foods with high water content e g oven chips there may be some steam visible at the grille at the rear of the hotplate Condensation may form on the cooker This is quite normal and nothing to worry about The condensation forms when heat and moisture are present Whenever possible try to make sure that food which contains a lot of moisture for example casseroles are covered If you do notice any condensation wipe it up straight away Do not leave food in the oven to cool after it has been switched off Cooking high moisture content foods can create a steam burst when the oven door is opened When opening the oven stand well back and allow any steam to disperse General The fan ovens are fitted with side roof and back panels that are coated with a special enamel that
41. use of your cooker and other domestic appliances may occasionally cause nuisance tripping In these instances the cooker circuit may need to be protected by fitting 100mA device This work should be carried out by a qualified electrician Food is cooking too slowly too quickly or burning Cooking times may differ from your previous oven Individual tastes may require the temperature to be altered either way to get the results you want Try cooking at different temperature setting The fan ovens are not cooking evenly Do not use a tin or tray larger than 300mm x 240mm 12 x 9 1 2 If you are cooking a large item be prepared to turn it round during cooking If two shelves are used check that space has been left for the heat to circulate When a baking tray is put into the oven make sure it is placed centrally on the shell Check that the door seal is not damaged and that the door catch is adjusted so that the door is held firmly against the seal A dish of water when placed on the shelf should be the same depth all over For example if it is deeper at the back then the back of the cooker should be raised up or the front lowered If the cooker is not level arrange for your supplier to level it for you 22 Oven temperature getting hotter as the cooker gets older Ifturning the knob down has not worked or only worked for a short time then the cooker may need a new thermostat This should be fitted by a service person
42. with a hot surface unit and may cause severe burns Take great care when heating fats and oils as they will ignite if they get too hot Use a deep fat thermometer wherever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point Never leave a chip pan unattended Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats up Deep fry pans should be only one third full of fat Filling the pan too full of fat can cause a spill over when food is added If a combination of oil or fats are used in frying stir them together before heating or as the fats melt Food for frying should be as dry as possible Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan Carefully watch for spills or overheating of foods when frying at high or medium high temperatures Never try to move a pan of hot fat especially a deep fat fryer Wait until the fat is cool When the grill is on do not use the top of the flue the slot along the back of the cooker for warming plates dishes drying tea towels or softening butter When using an electrical appliance near the hotplate be sure that the cord of the appliance does not come into contact with the hotplate Take care that no water seeps into the appliance Only certain types of glass glass ceramic earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for hotplate cooking others may break because of the sudden change in temperature Do not allow anyone
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