AGA AIMS EC3, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...03 12 EINS 515134 AGA ELECTRIC COOKER EC3 3 OVEN OWNERS MANUAL PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE AUSTRALIA Comprising Installation Users Instructions ...

Page 2: ... 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 2 ...

Page 3: ...rried out by a Qualified Engineer Product Approved for Australia to AS NZ 560335 2 6 2002 Electrical Safety Queensland Q 050049 NOTE The main AGA cooker is delivered ex works unassembled Assembly is undertaken on site by an authorised AGA Distributor Consumer Protection As responsible manufacturers we take care to make sure that our products are designed and constructed to meet the required safety...

Page 4: ...UIRED ON THE LH SIDE FOR THE BAKING OVEN DOOR COOKER DIMENSIONS When surveying for a cooker installation the actual clearance required for the body of the appliance should be increased overall by 10mm beyond the figures quoted This allows safe margin to take into account the natural dimensional variations found in major castings In particular the width across the appliance recess could be critical...

Page 5: ... appliance preferably by a fused double pole switch having a contact separation of at least 3mm in both poles We strongly recommend connection via a fused double pole switch for integrity of the connection NOTE Switched spur outlet should only serve the appliance The isolator should not be positioned immediately above the cooker but must be fitted within 2 metres of the appliance ELECTRICAL 5 BAKI...

Page 6: ...6 OVEN VENT PIPE CONNECTION OPTIONS Fig 4 DESN 514205 A ELEMENTS AND ELECTRICAL HOUSING PARTS ASSEMBLY Fig 3 DESN 514245 ...

Page 7: ...appliance 6 Disconnect from the test equipment and connect cooker to its permanent supply 7 A full load test will be performed using a clamp meter connected to the incoming supply NOTE The test results 10 5 11 amps normal operation 8 Make notes of results and disconnect all leads ELECTRICAL TEST PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS Hand this Owners Manual to the User for retention and instruct in the safe opera...

Page 8: ...ried out by adjusting the Voltage Regulator VRI on the controller PCB in conjunction with a voltmeter See Fig 6 The max supply to the motor as calculated in Fig 6 should be limited to 20v DC for ideal operating condition Calculating the voltage for the particular pipework layout is as follows 1 Keep the pipe run as simple as possible avoid bends 2 Vertical risers are not permitted 3 Pipe runs shou...

Page 9: ...Fig 6 Fig 7 Fig 8 DESN 513937 DESN 513938 DESN 516111 9 ...

Page 10: ...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 Have the cooker checked at intervals recommended by your authorised AGA Specialist 5 Take care when closing the oven doors to lift them on the catch The a...

Page 11: ...y 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 position within one of the black segments 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 mornin...

Page 12: ...nd with the indicator on or about the centre of the silver section of the heat indicator It may be necessary to adjust the control knob slightly to achieve this Once the correct setting has been confirmed the control will operate automatically to maintain the cooker at its correct temperature and need not be adjusted THERMOSTAT CONTROL Fig 10 DESN 513936 12 ...

Page 13: ...tables and simmering sauces Store the plain shelf out of the AGA Use it cold in the roasting oven to deflect the heat from the top of the oven 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 AGA for cakes needing over 45 minutes cooking A guide to AGA cooking is given on Page 16 Ask your AGA Specialist for an invitation to ...

Page 14: ...FITTING OF OVEN SHELVES DESN 514201 DESN 514202 Fig 11 Fig 12 If this is the first time you have used this type of oven shelf go through the procedure of changing it with the aid of Figs 11 to 14 14 ...

Page 15: ...REMOVAL OF OVEN SHELVES DESN 514203 DESN 514204 Fig 13 Fig 14 15 ...

Page 16: ...the top plate and the stainless steel lids will scratch if pans or utensils are dragged across them Insulating Lid Linings and Oven Doors The linings of the insulating lids and oven doors may be cleaned with a cream cleanser or a soap impregnated 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 wit...

Page 17: ...meringues Rich fruit cakes can be cooked for a long time here CASSEROLES STOCK MILK PUDDINGS MERINGUES RICH FRUIT CAKE CAKES BISCUITS FISH SOUFFLÉS SHORTBREAD CHEESECAKES Towards top whisked sponges some biscuits small cakes Middle fish soufflés Grid shelf on oven floor Victoria sandwiches shortbread and cheesecake OVEN TEMPERATURE AGA OVENS HIGH MODERATE LOW ROASTING OVEN SIMMERING OVEN BAKING OV...

Page 18: ... l Only the spares specified by the manufacturer are to be fitted For continued efficient and safe operation of this appliance it is important that servicing is carried out at regular intervals as recommended by your AGA Specialist once every 5 years 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 mor...

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Page 20: ...d by AGA Rangemaster Station Road Ketley Telford Shropshire TF1 5AQ England With AGA Rangemaster 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 ...