Masterchef II Deluxe User's Manual & Installation and Servicing Instructions PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE For use in GB and IE 04/09 EINS 515138
Be safe Warning Accessible parts will become hot in use. To avoid burns and scalds children should be kept away. You need clean fresh air - so does your cooker. Burner flames produce exhaust gases, heat and moisture. Make sure that the kitchen is well ventilated: keep natural ventilation holes open or install a powered cooker hood that vents outside. If you have several burners on or use the cooker for a long time, open a window or turn on an extractor fan. For more detail see the Installation Instructions.
Contents Users Guide Hotplate Burners Page 4 The Griddle Page 5 The Slow Cooking Oven Page 6 Ideas for the Slow Cooking Oven Page 7 The Grill (Top Right) Page 11 Setting up the Cooker for Use Page 12 The Fan Ovens Page 13 The Automatic Cooking Control Page 14 Oven Cooking Guide Page 16 Fan oven cooking chart Page 19 Cleaning the cooker Page 20 Troubleshooting Page 24 General Safety Instructions Page 26 Installation Guide Installation Page 28 Servicing Page 35 Circuit Diagram P
Always position pan handles away from the front of the cooker, out of reach of small children. Hotplate Burners Pan and kettles with concave bases or down turned base rims should not be used. Simmering aids, such as asbestos or mesh mats, are NOT recommended. They will reduce burner performance and could damage the pan supports. The drawing above each knob indicates which burner that knob controls. There is a spark ignition system that works when the knob is pressed in.
Deep Fat Frying z The Griddle Use a deep pan large enough to completely cover the appropriate heating area. z Never fill the pan more than one-third full of fat or oil. z Never leave fat or oil unattended during the heating or cooking period. z Never use a lid on the pan. z IMPORTANT: Oil is a fire risk; do not leave pans containing oil unattended. z In the event of fire cover with a lid and turn OFF the appliance. The griddle fits the central fish kettle/griddle pan support, front to back.
All dishes cooked by the slow cooking method should be cooked for a minimum of 6 hours. They will ‘hold’ at this setting for a further 1-2 hours but marked deterioration in appearance will be notice in some cases. Joints of meat and poultry should be cooked at 180°C for 30 minutes before transferring to the slow cooking oven. Meat over 2.7 kg (6lbs) and poultry over 2kg (4lbs 8ozs) are unsuitable for the slow cooking method.
Ideas for the Slow Cooking Oven Many favourite recipes can be adapted for this type of cooking: Slow Cooking Oven Recipes - Meal 1 6 - 8 hours cooking time Ragout of Beef in Ale Baked Potatoes Rice Pudding Ingredients Method Ragout of Beef in Ale 30ml (2tbsps) oil 675g (1 1/2 lbs) chuck steak, cubed 1 clove of garlic, crushed 2 carrots, sliced 100g (4oz) mushrooms, quartered 2 medium onions, sliced 40g (1 1/2 ozs) plain flour 5ml (1 tsp) coarse-grained mustard 10ml (1 dsp) Demerara sugar 30ml (2tbsps)
Slow Cooking Oven Recipes - Meal 2 6 - 8 hours cooking time Roast Fillet of Lamb Dauphinoise Potatoes Bread and Butter Pudding Ingredients Method Roast fillet of Lamb 900g - 1.25 kg (2 - 2 1/2lbs) lamb 1. Season and wrap the lamb in foil. 2. Stand meat on a rack over a small roasting tin. Dauphinoise Potatoes 1. Grease a shallow oval or rectangular dish. 450g (1 lb) potatoes, thinly sliced 1-2 cloves of garlic, crushed 125ml (1/4 pt) double cream salt and freshly ground black pepper 2.
Slow Cooking Oven Recipes - Meal 3 6 - 8 hours cooking time Gammon and Apricot Pie Braised Red Cabbage St. Clements Pudding Ingredients Method Gammon and Apricot Pie 2 gammon rashers approx 15mm (1/2”) thick 100g (4oz) no-soak dried apricots 25g (1oz) sultanas 3 large potatoes, thinly sliced 300ml (1/2 pt) chicken stock 50g (2oz) butter, melted 1. Remove the rind from the gammon. Nick the edges and lay them in a shallow dish. 2. Sprinkle with apricots, sultanas and pepper. 3.
Slow Cooking Oven Recipes - Meal 4 6 - 8 hours cooking time Chilli Con Carne Oven Rice Frangipane and Apple Pudding Ingredients Method Chilli Con Carne 450g (1 lb) minced beef 1 x 400g (14 oz) tin tomatoes 1 x 400g (14oz) tin kidney beans 1 packed Chilli con carne spice mix 100ml (4 fl oz) water 1. Brown the minced beef in an oval casserole dish. 2. Stir in the spice mix. 3. Add beans drained, tomatoes and water. 4. Mix well together. Bring to boil, cover well and place in oven.
Most food is cooked at a high setting but for thicker pieces of meat/poultry and for food such as well done steak the heat can be reduced by turning the control down to a lower setting. For best results pre-heat at a high setting for approximately 2 minutes. The Grill (Top Right) CAUTION: Accessible parts may be hot when the grill is in use. Young children should be kept away. The grill pan fits on the shelf supplied (shown out of the grill chamber for clarity).
Setting up the cooker for use Before the fan oven can be used, it will be necessary to set the ‘time-of-day-clock’. This is a 24-hour clock, and when the power supply is initially switched on, or after an interrruption in supply, the clock will show 12.00 and the LED bar 4 will flash above the sign. SETTING THE TIME OF DAY 1. Whilst the LED bar 4 day. is flashing, press the plus + and/or minus buttons until the display shows the correct time of 2. After 5 seconds, the bar 4 will stop flashing.
NOTE: The recommended cooking temperatures for fan ovens are generally lower than non-fanned ovens. (See Page 16). Turn the oven temperature knob to the temperature you need. The oven indicator light will glow until the oven has reached the temperature you selected. It will then cycle on and off during cooking. The Fan Ovens During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching the heating elements inside the ovens.
The Automatic Cooking Control To Set an Automatic Cooking Programme This control includes a minute timer, a time-of-day clock as well as an automatic cooking control. The STOP time or cooking time can be entered first. Each setting will remain displayed for 5 seconds, before changing back to displaying the time of day. There are three buttons which operate the timer. The buttons are used for the following purposes.
Setting a Stop Time Only 1. Place the food on the correct shelves in the oven. 2. Press the MODE button repeatedly until the LED bar 3 flashes and then press the plus + button until the time at which the cooking is to end. After 5 seconds the LED will stop flashing. 3. Set the oven temperature control. Cooking will start immediately. 4. At the of the cooking time, a beep will sound and will continue for 2 minutes unless cancelled manually. This can be cancelled by pressing any of the buttons. 5.
Steam Oven Cooking Guide When cooking foods with high water content (e.g. oven chips) there may be some steam visible at the grille at the rear of the hotplate. Cooking Hints When using the fan ovens, reduce conventional oven settings by 10ºC - 20ºC and cooking time by up to 10 minutes for every hour. Condensation may form on the cooker. This is quite normal and nothing to worry about. The condensation forms when heat and moisture are present.
The Fan Oven shelves To re-fit the shelf, hold it so that it is slightly up at the front and rest the back of the shelf on the side wires. Push the shelf to the back of the oven and then lower the front so that it is resting on the side wires. The shelves should not be fitted directly one above the other. When cooking on more than one shelf always leave at least one runner space between them. The oven shelves are retained when pulled forward but can easily be removed and re-fitted.
The oven control settings and cooking times given in the table are intended to be used only as a guide. Individual tastes may require the temperature to be altered to provide a preferred result. There may be a slight difference in the results between the two ovens. This is due to manufacturing tolerances and it may be necessary to alter times and temperature settings to allow for this. Food is cooked at a lower temperature in a fan oven than in a conventional oven.
Fan oven cooking chart FOOD SETTING ºC APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME FISH Whole Fish e.g. trout, mackerel 170 25 - 30 mins depending on size Steaks 170 20 - 25 mins depending on thickness Oven-fried fish 210 25 mins depending on packet instructions Salmon (2.
Cleaning the cooker Essential Information Before thorough cleaning isolate the electricity supply. Remember to switch on the electricity supply before use. Never use paint solvents, washing soda, caustic cleaners, biological powders, bleach, chlorine based bleach cleaners, coarse abrasives or salt. Don’t mix different cleaning products - they may react together with hazardous results. Recommended cleaning materials are shown in the table at the end of this section.
Hotplate burners Wok burner The burner heads and caps can be removed for cleaning. Make sure they are absolutely dry before replacing. Fish kettle burner When fitting the burner head, make sure it locates properly within the bezel. Take care not to damage the ignition electrode or the flame safety device probe. General Check burner ports are not blocked. If blockage occurs, remove stubborn particles using a piece of fuse wire.
The Slow Cooking Oven and the Grill The Fan Ovens The slow cooking oven and the grill have side panels that are coated with a special enamel that partly cleans itself. The ovens have panels which have been coated with a special enamel that partly cleans itself. This does not stop all marks on the lining, but helps to reduce the amount of manual cleaning needed. Do not use any cleaning material which may clog the pores of the special coating e.g.
Cleaning Table Hotplate Part Finish Recommended Cleaning Material Hotplate top Enamel Hot soapy water, soft cloth. Any stubborn stains remove gently with a nylon scourer. Pan supports, wok cradle (some models only) Enamel coated cast iron Cream cleaner and a nylon scourer or Well soaped Brillo pad Burner caps Enamel Cream Cleaner, nylon scourer, dishwasher Burner trim rings (some models only) and burner head Aluminium Cream cleaner with a soft cloth.
The fan ovens are not cooking evenly Do not use a tin or tray larger than 300mm x 240mm (12” x 9 1/2”). If you are cooking a large item, be prepared to turn it round during cooking. Troubleshooting Steam is coming from the oven When cooking foods with a high water content (e.g. oven chips) there may be some steam visible at the rear grille. Take care when opening the oven door, as there may be a momentary puff of steam when the oven door is opened. Stand well back and allow any steam to disperse.
The oven light is not working The bulb has probably blown. A replacement bulb (which is not covered under the guarantee) can be purchased from a good electrical shop. Ask for a 25W, 230V, 300ºC, FOR OVENS. It must be a special bulb, heat resistant to 300ºC. Open the oven door and remove the oven shelves. Turn off the power supply. Unclip the lamp lens and unscrew the light bulb. Fit the new light bulb and re-fit lens. Turn on the electricity supply and check that the bulb now lights.
Use dry oven gloves where applicable - using damp gloves will result in steam burns when you touch a hot surface. Never operate the cooker with wet hands. General Safety Instructions In the UK the cooker must be installed by a Gas Safe Registered engineer. In the Repblic of Ireland, the installation must be carried out by a Competent Person. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a glove. They might catch fire if they touch a hot surface. Clean with caution.
Never wear loose-fitting or hanging clothes while using the appliance. Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets over the hotplate. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with a hot surface unit and may cause severe burns. The specification of this cooker should not be altered. This appliance is heavy, take care when moving it. When the cooker is not in use, ensure that the control knobs are in the OFF position.
In the Republic of Ireland, the installation must Installation be carried out by a Competent Person and installed in accordance with the current edition of I.S. 813 “Domestic Gas Installations”, the current Building Regulations and reference should be made to the current ETCI rules for electrical installation. You must be aware of the following safety requirements and regulations.
Dear Installer Before you start your installation, please complete the details BELOW. If your customer has a problem relating to your installation they will be able to contact you easily. Thank you Installer's Name Installer's Company Installer's Telephone number You will only need the following equipment to complete the cooker installation satisfactorily. STABILITY BRACKET If the cooker is to be supplied with gas through a flexible hose, a stability bracket or chain must be fitted.
A minimum space of 650mm is required between the top of the hotplate and a horizontal combustible surface. Positioning the Cooker The diagrams show the minimum recommended distance from the cooker to nearby surfaces. Any cooker hood should be installed in accordance with the hood manufacturers instructions. Surfaces of furniture and walls at the sides and rear of the appliance should be heat, splash and steam resistant.
Fitting the splashback (optional) To fit the splashback, the appliance must be moved out slightly to gain access to the rear of the appliance. To raise the cooker turn screw clockwise, to lower turn screw anti-clockwise. Remove 2 screws as shown. Fit new splashback as shown. When the cooker is level and in the correct position, the two feet at the front corners of the cooker MUST be lowered to come into contact with the floor and support the cooker (tighten the locknuts).
a. Position and level the appliance. b. Draw a pencil line along the front edge of the base of the cooker and along the right hand edge. c. Remove the range. d. Mark off 495mm from the RH side of the unit to indicate the centre line for the bracket. e. Mark off 415mm to locate the front edge of the lower bracket. Fix bracket to floor. f. Measure the height from floor level to the bottom of the opening in the cooker back. Add 3mm to this dimension and assemble the stability bracket to this height (i.e.
Because the height of the cooker can be adjusted and each connection is different it is difficult to give precise dimensions. Ideally the house supply bayonet should be in the shaded area shown in the diagram. This hose should be fitted so that both inlet and outlet connections are vertical so that the hose hangs downwards in a ‘U’ shape. A 3ft hose will need to be connected from the side.
SERVICING - WARNING Disconnect from electricity and gas before servicing. Check appliance is safe when you have finished Grill Open the grill compartment door. Turn on the grill control and check that the grill heats up. Oven Check Turn on the ovens and check that they start to heat up. Turn off the ovens. Fitting the plinth Remove the 2 screws along the front bottom edge of the cooker. Hold the plinth in place and refit the 2 screws.
SERVICING - WARNING Disconnect from electricity and gas before servicing. Check appliance is safe when you have finished 3. Remove fixing screws and lift off side panel. 4. Re-assemble in reverse order. Servicing When servicing or replacing gas carrying components disconnect from the gas supply before commencing operation. C. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Check the appliance is gas sound after completion of service. When checking for gas leaks do not use washing up liquid - this can corrode.
SERVICING - WARNING Disconnect from electricity and gas before servicing. Check appliance is safe when you have finished H. To Remove Electrode 1. Isolate from electric supply. 2. Proceed as ‘TO REMOVE SPARK GENERATOR’ disconnect the appropriate electrode lead. 3. Proceed as TO REMOVE THE HOTPLATE’. 4. Withdraw clip securing electrode to burner and withdraw lead and electrode (see fig. below). 5. Re-assemble in reverse order. F. 1. 2. 3. 4. To Remove Oven Thermostats Isolate from electric supply.
SERVICING - WARNING Disconnect from electricity and gas before servicing. Check appliance is safe when you have finished J. To Remove Upper Doors 1. Open door fully. 2. Rotate hinge locking disc 90º clockwise on both door hinges to lock door in open position. 3. Carefully close door and at approximately half closed the hinges will release themselves from the cooker frame. 4. Re-assemble in reverse order. L. To Remove Upper Door/Grill Liners 1. Proceed as ‘TO REMOVE DOORS’. 2.
SERVICING - WARNING Disconnect from electricity and gas before servicing. Check appliance is safe when you have finished N. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. To Remove Upper Oven Elements Isolate from electric supply. Proceed as ‘TO REMOVE UPPER OVEN LINERS’. Lift out oven base to gain access to the oven element. Remove screw securing element to frame. Carefully withdraw element from frame so that the electric terminals can be disconnected, take care not to allow the cables to drop down the back of the appliance. R.
SERVICING - WARNING Disconnect from electricity and gas before servicing.
A B C D F G H1 H2 M O P I J K Q R S T U1 U2 Y X Grill energy regulator Outer grill element Inner grill element Slow cooking oven thermostat Slow cooking oven element Oven light switches Right hand oven light Left hand oven light Left hand oven thermostat Left hand oven element Left hand oven fan Right hand oven thermostat Right hand oven fan Right hand oven element Clock Ignition switches Spark generator Terminal Right hand oven neon Left hand oven neon Mains terminal Cut out Colour b bl br gr g/y or v w
SERVICING - WARNING Disconnect from electricity and gas before servicing.
Technical Data This cooker is either Cat I2H (Nat. Gas) or I3+ (LP Gas) Check the appliance data badge. INSTALLER: Please leave these instructions with the User. DATA BADGE LOCATION: Behind plinth panel, serial number repeater badge below right hand oven opening.
For further advice or information contact your local distributor/stockist 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.
