AGA ELECTRIC - AIMS EC3 COOKER Users Instructions & Cooking Guide PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE For use in GB and IE 10/08 EOPI 515270
CONTENTS SECTION PAGE HEALTH & SAFETY 3 THE AGA COOKER 4 OPERATING THE AGA 5 BAKING OVEN 6 FITTING OF OVEN SHELVES 7 REMOVAL OF OVEN SHELVES 8 GUIDE TO AGA COOKING 9 POWERED OVEN VENTING 9 AIMS SET-UP 10 AIMS CONTROLLER HANDSET 10 - 11 INFORMATION (MAIN MENU) SCREEN 12 SETTINGS DATE/TIME SCREEN 12 AIMS PROGRAMME SCREEN 13 HOLIDAY SCREEN 14 CARING AND CLEANING 15 AIMS HANDSET CARE 16 SERVICING 17 2
HEALTH & SAFETY 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. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
THE AGA COOKER This appliance is a heat storage cooker with a 13 amp element which will keep the temperature of the cooker constant when not in use and return it to constant temperature after use or in accordance with pre-set AIMS programme. The Aga EC3 cooker has three ovens, namely, the Roasting Oven, Baking Oven and Simmering Oven. ‘Grilling’ and ‘frying’ can be done in the top and floor positions in the Roasting Oven.
OPERATING THE AGA The following points are intended to help during the change-over from a previous cooker to the Aga. The Aga Book and the Aga new user guide video provide a very useful introduction to the cooker. After the Aga has been installed When first switched on, the Aga will emit an odour for a short while. This is simply due to protective oil burning off the hotplates. Wipe the inside of the lids whilst the Aga is heating up to avoid a film of this oil being deposited on the inside of the lids.
BAKING OVEN WHEN USING ALL OF THE OVENS AND HOTPLATES TOGETHER FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME i.e. full meal. In the above case, the Baking Oven temperature may rise, it will therefore be necessary to adjust the cooking procedure, the following suggestions may prove useful: 1. 2. 3. 4. When placing the food in the Baking Oven, ensure that the cold Plain Shelf is set directly above the dish, for the whole of the cooking time. In addition it may be necessary to lower the shelf position.
FITTING OF OVEN SHELVES When using the oven shelves for the first time follow Figs. 3 - 6. Fig. 3 DESN 512403 Fig.
REMOVAL OF OVEN SHELVES Fig. 5 DESN 512405 Fig.
GUIDE TO AGA COOKING As the Aga is heated differently from an ordinary appliance, exact conversions are not possible. Look in the Aga book for a similar recipe. Below is a quick guide to oven usage. OVEN TEMPERATURE AGA OVENS HIGH ROASTING OVEN GRILLING SCONES PASTRIES BREAD YORKSHIRE PUDDING ROASTS SHALLOW FRYING Top - grilling 2nd runner - scones, small pastries; 3rd runner - bread rolls, Yorkshire pudding; 4th runner - roasts, poultry, small cakes in cases in the large meat tin.
AIMS (AGA INTELLIGENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) CONTROLS Fig. 7 DESN 515282 AIMS SET-UP (SEE FIG. 7) 1. Connect the electricity supply. 2. Turn the right hand control knob from the OFF setting to the Normal manual control setting. The cooker will heat up until it reaches the Normal temperature as indicated by the black line on the heat indicator. 3. The left hand control knob will alter the oven temperature. Turn it clockwise to increase the temperature and anti-clockwise to decrease the temperature.
Fig. 8 DESN 515271 The handset has 10 buttons and a display screen. NOTE: If the AIMS 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 within the kitchen area. Press firmly any button on the handset to turn the display back on, and the Information (main menu) screen is automatically displayed. The AIMS Controller handset has four display screens: 1. The Information (main menu) screen 2.
INFORMATION (MAIN MENU) SCREEN Press the button to activate this screen This indicates the current cooker mode, (Normal, Low or Slumber). If an arrow is showing this indicates the cooker is heating up from Low or Slumber to Normal. Indicates that the cooker is operating automatically (AIMS) or manually (according to switch position on main Aga control panel) Icon indicating the current time and day This will only show if the Holiday mode has been set This icon shows if the vent fan is on or off Fig.
AIMS PROGRAMME SCREEN Use the button to activate this screen and to move through the different actions and set an AIMS programme. To go back a step at any time press . 1. Set the frequency of the programme Once or Twice daily using + and - buttons. 2. Press button to select start time for ‘Normal’ setting then use the + or - buttons to set start time. 3. Press the button to select finish time then use + and - buttons to set finish time. When a time is selected it will be highlighted in dark blue. 4.
THE HOLIDAY SCREEN Press the button to activate this screen and to move through the different operations and set a holiday programme. 1. Set a start date and time using the + or - buttons. Pressing the button after each field has been entered to move you to the next field. When a field is selected it will be highlighted in dark blue. 2. Set an end date and time using the + or - buttons. Pressing the button after each field has been entered to move you to the next field. 3.
CARING AND CLEANING REMEMBER: BE CAREFUL OF THE HOT APPLIANCE. DO NOT USE A STEAM CLEANER TO CLEAN THIS COOKER. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE PADS OR OVEN CLEANERS. Top Plate and Front Plate The easiest way to clean the Aga top plate and front plate is to mop up spills as soon as they happen. Baked-on food is more difficult to clean but can usually be removed with the Aga vitreous enamel cleaner or mild cream cleaners using a damp cloth, or, if necessary a nylon scouring pad.
AIMS HANDSET CARE Operating Distance The Handset will only operate in the same room as the appliance and up to a maximum distance of 4 metres from the appliance. If out of recommended operating range, the handset may show “OFFLINE”. Move handset back to within the recommended distance and the handset should correct itself. See note at foot of this page for “Handset to Base Unit Signal Check”. Cleaning The Handset should be wiped clean using a soft clean cloth.
SERVICING z In the event of your appliance requiring maintenance, please contact Aga Service or your Aga Specialist. z Your cooker must only be serviced by a qualified engineer, from an authorised Aga Specialist. z Do not alter or modify the cooker. z Only the spares specified by the manufacturer, are to be fitted.
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.
