Operating Instructions for AGA Gas Fired Cooker Models
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1. Gas Fired Cookers Operating Instructions for AGA Gas Fired Cooker Models u gt GC GCB 2 Oven 2 GE GEB 4 Oven 4 FOR USE IN GB 8 IE PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR AGA Consumer Protection As responsible manufacturers we take care to make sure that our products are designed and constructed to meet the required safety standards when properly installed and used IMPORTANT NOTICE PLEASE READ THE ACCOMPANYING WARRANTY Any alteration that is not approved by AGA could invalidate the approval of the appliance operation of the warranty and could affect your statutory rights In the interests of safety and effective use please read the following before using your new Aga appliance Important This appliance may contain some of the materials that are indicated It is the Users Installers responsibility to ensure that the necessary personal protective clothing is worn when handling where applicable the pertinent parts that contain any of the listed materials YOUR AGA COOKER Is a heat storage cooker with an automatic gas control which will keep the temperature of the cooker constant when not in use and return it to the constant temperature after use Your AGA is supplied with the following accessories Large roasting tin with grill rack Half size roasting tin with grill rack Oven Grid Shelves Plain Shelf Toaster AGA Book Wire Brush St ot N2. After Your AGA gas has been Erected When first lit your AGA will emit an odour for a short while Do not worry this is simply due to protective oil burning off the hotplates If you can wipe the inside of the hotplate lids whilst the AGA is heating up it will avoid a film of this oil being deposited on the inside of the lids Also condensation may occur on the top plate and front plate whilst the AGA is heating up This should be wiped away as soon as possible Beginning to Cook on Your AGA The first Golden Rule of the AGA is to cook as much as possible in the ovens without changing your menus This not only conserves heat but also reduces cooking smells and condensation into the kitchen The Roasting Oven can also be used for grilling at the top and shallow frying on the bottom Do keep the insulated lids down when the hotplates are not is use so that the heat stored in the cooker is conserved For optimum cooking performance use the AGA cast iron cookware They all have thick ground bases which give the best contact with the hotplates The AGA pans can be stacked in the Simmering Oven This is especially useful for steaming vegetables and simmering sauces Store the Plain Shelf out of the AGA Use it cold in the Roasting Oven on a 2 oven AGA to deflect the heat from the top of the oven thus creating a more moderate oven temperature It can also be used as a baking sheet The AGA Cake Baker can be used in the 2 ov
3. CK bring to heat elsewhere on the Aga then bring to heat elsewhere on the Aga then MILK PUDDINGS transfer to Simmering Oven One transfer to Simmering Oven One MERINGUES exception is Meringues Rich Fruit Cakes exception is Meringues Rich Fruit Cakes RICH FRUIT CAKE can be cooked for a long time here can be cooked for a long time here For further advice or information contact your local AGA Specialist With AGA s policy of continuous product improvement the Company reserves the right to change specifications and make modifications to the appliance described and illustrated at any time Manufactured by AGA Station Road Ketley Telford Shropshire TF1 5AQ England www aga web co uk www agacookshop co uk www agalinks com
4. G OF THE GAS VALVE CONTROL KNOB 2 PRIOR TO EXTINGUISHING THE BURNER Turn the gas valve control knob clockwise to the off position see fig A Frost Precautions In the event of the cooker being switched OFF for long periods during very cold weather the advice of the Local Gas Region or Authorised Distributor should be obtained TO LIGHT THE BURNER CAUTION BEFORE LIGHTING ENSURE THAT THE GAS VALVE CONTROL KNOB 2 IS SET IN THE OFF POSITION SEE FIG A 1 Turn on gas supply to cooker and open gas cock 1 at the base of the gas valve 2 Turn the gas valve control knob 2 anti clockwise to the position 2 see fig B Press down firmly and hold the knob in this position while depressing the piezo ignitor 3 several times until the pilot has lit This can be observed through the viewing window 4 3 When the pilot has lit continue to hold the gas valve control knob down for approx 30 seconds If it goes out wait three minutes and repeat the procedure holding for a little longer 4 With the pilot flame established release the gas valve control knob 2 gradually and rotate anti clockwise to its low fire position Where upon the main burner will automatically light Leave in the low fire position for at least 30 minutes NOTE ANY ATTEMPT TO ROTATE THE CONTROL KNOB BEFORE RELEASE MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE 5 After 30 minutes rotate the control knob further anti clockwise to the mid position in the green band for n
5. a that could be interpreted as being injurious to health and safety see below for information Firebricks Fuel beds Artificial Fuels when handling use disposable gloves Fire Cement when handling use disposable gloves Glues and Sealants exercise caution if these are still in liquid form use face mask and disposable gloves Glass Yarn Mineral Wool Insulation Pads Ceramic Fibre Kerosene Oil may be harmful if inhaled may be irritating to skin eyes nose and throat When handling avoid inhaling and contact with skin or eyes Use disposable gloves face masks and eye protection After handling wash hands and other exposed parts When disposing of the product reduce dust with water spray ensure that parts are securely wrapped In addition there is a guarantee registration card which should be completed and returned to AGA A full description of cooking with your AGA is given in the AGA Book For the most effective operation of the cooker the following points should be carefully observed 1 Close the insulating lids whenever the hotplates are not in use 2 Clean the hotplates regularly with the wire brush 3 Utensils with ground flat bases must be used to make perfect contact with the hotplates 4 The hot water system must be thoroughly insulated Model GCB amp GEB 5 Have the cooker serviced at regular intervals by your Authorised AGA Distributor 6 Take care when closing the oven doors to
6. en AGA for cakes needing over 45 minutes cooking A guide to AGA cooking is given overleaf Ask your Distributor for an invitation to an AGA demonstration FITTING OF OVEN SHELVES If the is the first time you have used this type of oven shelf go through the procedure of changing the oven shelf with the aid of Figs 3 to 6 DESN 512403 DESN 512404 REMOVAL OF OVEN SHELVES DESN 512405 DESN 512406 CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR AGA REMEMBER BE CAREFUL OF THE HOT APPLIANCE DO NOT USE A STEAM CLENAER TO CLEAN THIS COOKER DO NOT USE ABRASIVE PADS OR OVEN CLEANER Top Plate and Front plate The easiest way to clean the Aga top plate and front plate is top mop up spills as they happen Baked on food is more difficult to clean but can usually be removed with proprietary vitreous enamel cleaners or mild cream cleaners using a cloth or if necessary a nylon scouring pad If milk or fruit juice or anything containing acid is spilt on the Aga wipe it up immediately Also clean off any condensation streaks on the front plate around the oven doors or the vitreous enamel maybe permanently discoloured All that is usually needed to keep the vitreous enamelled surfaces of your Aga bright and clean is a daily rub over with a damp soapy cloth followed immediately with a clean dry cloth to avoid streaks Remember the top plate and the chrome lids will scratch if pans or utensils are dragged across them Insulating Lids and Oven D
7. lift them on to the catch SIMMERING BOILING PLATE PLATE WARMING PLATE 4 OVEN MODEL SIMMERING OVEN 4 OVEN MODEL PLATE WARMING OVEN 4 OVEN MODEL HEAT INDICATOR ROASTING OVEN SIMMERING OVEN BAKING OVEN ON 4 OVEN MODEL 09 10 EOPI 510800 THE HEAT INDICATOR BLACK SILVER DESN 515920 The heat indicator above the Roasting oven door is a guide to the stored heat within the AGA and does not directly relate to the Roasting oven centre oven temperature It has 3 sections black silver and red To obtain your preferred working temperature the control knob can be adjusted slightly Once set it is not recommended to adjust on a regular basis An AGA is designed to work at an optimum setting The optimum performance is usually achieved when the indicator is showing a mid way position in the silver area Since the purpose of the heat indicator is to show that the AGA contains the full amount of stored heat it is best to refer to it first thing the morning or after a period of several hours during which no cooking has been done NOTE IT DOES NOT INDICATE THE OVEN TEMPERATURE AUTOMATIC CONTROL When the cooker is in use the gas control knob should be in the mid section of the green band with the indicator on or about the centre of the silver section It may be necessary to adjust the control knob slightly within the green band to achieve this TO EXTINGUISH THE BURNER NOTE REMEMBER TO NOTE THE SETTIN
8. oors The linings of the insulating lids and oven doors may be cleaned with a cream cleanser or a soap impregnated pad Open the lids and lift off the oven doors to allow them to cool a little before cleaning Do not however immerse the doors in water as they are packed with insulating material which will be damaged by excessive moisture Refer also to the Cleaning Section in the Aga Book Oven and Hotplates The cast iron ovens help to keep themselves clean they merely need to be brushed out occasionally with a long handled stiff brush The Simmering and Plate Warming Ovens on the 4 oven Aga may be cleaned with a damp soapy cloth The wire brush is provided for cleaning the hotplates and any burnt on spills in the cast iron ovens DO NOT USE ANY OVEN CLEANERS Roasting Tins The roasting tins should be cleaned in hot soapy water soak if necessary a nylon scouring pad can be used DO NOT place in the dishwasher or use other caustic cleaners Important Aga recommend Vitreous Enamel Association approved cleaners for cleaning the vitreous enamelled surfaces of this product But it is unsuitable for use on chrome and stainless steel components including the insulating covers hand rails and their brackets The insulating covers should be cleaned regularly with a NON ABRASIVE mild detergent applied with a soft coarse free cloth and lightly polished up afterwards with a soft coarse free duster or tissue to bring it back to its original lu
9. ormal running see fig D NOTE AFTER SEVERAL HOURS THE HEAT INDICATOR SHOULD BE ON OR ABOUT THE BLACK LINE IN THE SILVER SECTION IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO ADJUST THE CONTROL KNOB SLIGHTLY IN THE GREEN BAND TO ACHIEVE THIS When the cooker is lit from cold moisture may form on the enamel which should be wiped off to prevent staining IF THE FLAME HAS EXTINGUISHED FOR WHATEVER REASON WAIT THREE MINUTES MINIMUM BEFORE RE LIGHTING NOTE IF THE PILOT LIGHT EXTINGUISHES For safety purposes a flue safety device 5 is fitted This will only operate in adverse flue conditions it should be checked and if necessary depressed If this problem persists contact your local engineer to determine and rectify the cause IGNITION WHITE BLOCK LOW FIRE GREEN BAND NORMAL RUNNING FIG D a SERVICING For continued efficient and safe operation of the appliance it is important that servicing is carried out at regular intervals as recommended by you AGA Distributor or Local Gas Region once every 12 months The cooker should be turned OFF by the User the night preceding the day of servicing so that the appliance will have cooled down by the following morning A HOT APPLIANCE CANNOT BE SERVICED OPERATING YOUR AGA The following points are intended to help you during the period of change over from your previous cooker to the AGA way of life You will also find that the AGA Book provides a very useful introduction to the cooker
10. stre GUIDE TO AGA COOKING As the Aga Cooker is heated differently from an ordinary cooker exact conversions are not possible Look in the Aga Book for a similar recipe Below is a quick guide to oven usage OVEN TEMPERATURE 2 TWO OVEN AGA 4 FOUR OVEN AGA Men ROS TINGOVEN ROASTINGOVEN GRILLING Top Grilling Top Grilling SCONES 2nd runner Scones Small Pastries 2nd runner Scones Small Pastries PASTRIES 3rd runner Bread Rolls Yorkshire 3rd runner Bread Rolls Yorkshire BREAD Pudding Pudding YORKSHIRE PUDDING 4th runner Roasts Poultry Small Cakes 4th Runner Roasts Poultry ROASTS in cases in the large meat tin Grid shelf on oven floor Loaves SHALLOW FRYING Grid shelf on oven floor Loaves Oven floor Shallow frying Quiche Oven floor Shallow frying Quiche MODERATE ROASTING SIMMERING OVEN BAKING OVEN CAKES Place grid shelf on floor of Roasting Oven Towards top Whisked Sponges BISCUITS Protect food with the cold plain shelf slid Some Biscuits Small Cakes FISH on second or third runners For cakes that Middle Fish Souffles SOUFFLES require over 45 mins use the Cake Baker Grid shelf on oven floor Victoria SHORTBREAD Alternatively with fish cheesecake start Sandwiches Shortbread and CHEESECAKES off in Roasting Oven finish in Simmering Cheesecake Oven SIMMERING OVEN SIMMERING OVEN CASSEROLES For Casseroles Stock Milk Puddings For Casseroles Stock Milk Puddings STO
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