A.I.M.S AGA Intelligent Management System Step by Step User Instructions www.aga.
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What is AIMS? ________________________________________________________________ The AGA Intelligent Management System is a sophisticated programme, which allows you to adjust the output of your AGA, to suit your way of life. In short, it means that your AGA can sleep when you sleep and only operate at normal power when you need it. It comes fitted with all 13amp electric heat storage models and it is operated by a beautifully simple and exquisitely stylish remote control handset.
A Better Way of Life The AIMS system is available on all 13amp Electric Heat Storage AGAs and can be controlled to match your individual needs. There are three models to choose from, a 2-oven, 3-oven and 4-oven, all available in a choice of fourteen colours. It all depends on what you need, but each model can provide a modern answer to a modern way of living, including highly versatile ovens, with no need for a flue and just a simple service once every five years.
AIMS Set-Up ________________________________________________________________ To set up AIMS – 1. Connect the electrical supply 2. Turn the right hand knob from the ‘OFF’ setting to the ‘Hand’ (Normal manual control setting). The cooker will then heat up to normal temperature as indicated by the black line on the Mercury heat indicator 3. The left hand knob will alter the oven temperature. Turn it clockwise to increase the temperature and anti-clockwise to decrease it.
The AIMS Handset ________________________________________________________________ The AIMS handset has 10 buttons and a display screen. Note: If the handset is unused for an extended period of time, the display screen will automatically turn OFF to conserve battery power. The controller is designed to be operated in the kitchen area. Press firmly any button on the handset to turn the display back on, and the main menu screen will be displayed automatically.
The Information (Main Menu) Screen To bring up the ‘Main Menu’ screen press firmly on the ‘i’ button and the following should appear. When the oven ‘Vent Fan’ button is pressed, the fan will be switched on and a blue light will appear on the Main Base Station. This is also the best way to test if the handset is communicating with the Base Station correctly. Press the ‘Vent Fan’ button again to turn the fan off and the blue light will disappear.
Setting the Date & Time ________________________________________________________________ To Set the Date and Time - Note: If at any stage you make any mistakes during this process, use the ‘Back Arrow’ button to return to the relevant area and re-enter the correct information. 1. Press the ‘Clock’ button 2. The view will change to the Date and Time ‘Settings’ screen and the date will be highlighted in dark blue 3. Using the ‘+’ or ‘-‘ button, cycle through the numbers until you get to the correct date e.
12. Finally press the ‘Clock’ button once again to store the new information. A ‘Please Wait’ message will appear and then it will go back to the main screen and the alterations should be displayed.
Using the AIMS Function ________________________________________________________________ AIMS can be set with one or two daily events. The two events programme will enable the AGA to be at ‘Normal’ in the morning (i.e. to cook breakfast) drop to a lower temperature during the day and return to ‘Normal’ temperature in the evening (i.e. to cook dinner) and drop to ‘Slumber’ later in the evening and throughout the night.
AIMS handset diagram on Page 6). You can copy these settings into as many days as you like 13. However, if you wish to use different settings for the following day press the ‘AIMS’ button again and follow steps 1 – 9 again 14. Once you have completed inputting all required information press the ‘i’ button and a ‘Please Wait’ message will appear on the screen and you will be returned to the Main Menu.
Using the Holiday Mode ________________________________________________________________ To Programme a Holiday - Note: If at any stage you make any mistakes during this process, use the ‘Back Arrow’ button to return to the relevant area and re-enter the correct information. 1. Press the ‘Suitcase’ button 2. The view will change to the ‘Holiday’ screen which is split into ‘Start’ and ‘End’ columns with the start date highlighted in dark blue 3. Use the ‘+’ or ‘-‘ button to change the date 4.
11. Repeat steps 3 -9 for the ‘End’ column 12. Press the ‘Suitcase’ button again to store the new information. A ‘Please Wait’ message will appear and then it will go back to the main screen. ‘Holiday Enabled’ should now appear at the bottom left corner of the screen on your AIMS handset To Cancel a Holiday - 1. When the ‘Holiday Enabled’ message is visible on the main screen, press the ‘Suitcase’ button 2.
AIMS Handset Care ________________________________________________________________ Operating Distance The handset will only operate in the same room as the AGA and up to a maximum distance of 4 metres from the base unit. If out of recommended range, the handset may show ‘OFFLINE’. Move handset back to within the recommended distance and the handset should correct itself. Cleaning The handset should be wiped clean with a soft cloth. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANING PRODUCTS OR SUBMERGE HANDSET IN WATER.
2. Select the site for the handset and use the back plate to mark the position of fixing holes 3. Drill 6mm dia. holes with masonry drill for the raw plugs 4. Use raw plugs and screws supplied to fix the back plate to the wall 5. Stick the round self adhesive label supplied to the inside of the back plate to cover the screw heads 6. Fix the handset to the back plate by locating the tag on to slot in back plate as shown below Replacing the Handset Batteries The handset is fitted with four AAA batteries.
3. Carefully lever out batteries starting with the bottom one first, pushing and pulling out on the positive (+) end only 4. Repeat the procedure to remove the other batteries 5. Always use long life batteries for replacements 6. Replace batteries starting with the bottom one working up to the top.
Frequently Asked Questions ________________________________________________________________ How long do I need to calculate to get the AGA up to heat? There is no need to calculate a heat up time for an AGA, as AIMS calculates itself, (hence the intelligent part) so you just need to program the time you want to start cooking, AIMS will do the rest. Can my AGA have AIMS retrofit? AIMS can be fitted to all previous 13amp models provided they are extended vent models – not centre shroud.
Press the ‘Thermometer’ button on the handset to bring up the ‘Boost’ function. This will over-ride the current AIMS programme and will bring the cooker up to normal working temperature. To remove the boost function, simply press the ‘Thermometer’ button again. OR turn the control switch on the Base Unit to Manual – but remember to turn it back to the AIMS programme afterwards. The AGA may take up to 2 hours from ‘Low’ dependant on the state of the programme to reach full heat.
Is the handset covered by the 5 year warranty? The handset is covered by general AGA 5 year warranty, apart from consumable parts (batteries). If the handset is dropped or damaged by the customer this is not covered. How much does AIMS save on the electricity bill? Electric tariffs vary considerably, dependant on supplier. However, our field trials have told us using two ‘Normal’ periods with ‘Low’ in between and ‘Slumber’ overnight that they saved about 20% on their fuel bill.
