User guide

The example on Page 20 shows a typical two event program. Please note the interval period between the finish time of
the first event (10:00) and the start of the second event (16:00) which adds up to a 6 hour interval.
If setting intervals shorter than 6 hours only a limited drop in cooker temperature will be observed, thereby reflecting the
AGA heat storage capabilities. In these circumstances energy savings will be small and in some instances of cooking
preferences, it is favourable to alter the program to a single event setting.
Boost
If cooking is required when the AGA is in the AIMS program i.e ‘Low’ or ‘Slumber’, you should boost the cooking
temperature by pressing the Button. Boost overrides the next set program and bring the appliance up to Normal
temperature. the time taken to reach Normal temperature will be dependent on the oven temperature at the time of the
boost operation, and could take a number of hours.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ
The AIMS program has to learn!
To achieve your desired cooking program the AIMS will guess the first heat-up time on all newly programmed events,
this in most cases results in the cooker coming up to temperature late at its first attempt. The AIMS will then use this
information to calibrate subsequent heat-up times and correct itself. Any changes to events or normal cooking
temperature will go through the calibration procedure. Spasmodic changes to these settings on a daily basis will confuse
the AIMS calibration resulting in failed heat-up times.
AIMS POINTS TO REMEMBER
1. An AGA contains a large thermal mass of cast iron, consequently the appliance will retain its heat and there will be a
long period of time before there is any noticeable drop in temperature.
For example, between morning and evening events it is unlikely that an AGA will fall as low as the ‘Slumber’
temperature.
Between these two events selecting the ‘Low’ settings is best.
2. ‘Off’ settings are intended for long periods such as holidays etc. It is not practical to select ‘Off’ between daily timed
programmes.
3. There is little advantage in setting two timed events closer than say 6 hours, and it is better to set a single ‘Normal’
timed event for the full period.
4. Always set the ‘Normal’ period to match demand. If you are intending to cook for 2 hours, the timed programme must
be for a minimum of 2 hours.
Setting short ‘normal’ periods and cooking outside of these hours will mean there is insufficient stored heat and this
can affect the next timed programme.
5. The AIMS controls learns based on the previous heating cycles. If programmes are constantly changed, it is likely
that AIMS will not achieve temperature at the desired times.
6. Continually turning the temperature control knob up and down on the control plate will also cause AIMS not to follow
the programme.
7. When cooking outside the AIMS normal period, always operate the boost button or switch the AIMS control knob to
Manual . This will avoid confusing the AIMS heat up timings.
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