WARNING: HOT SURFACES, use the tool supplied to
operate this appliance. It is recommended to use the
heatproof glove supplied when raising the dome lids to
use the hotplate. Replacement gloves can be obtained
from the AGA Shop
The best results can only be obtained by using machined
base utensils. The hottest part of the hotplate is
immediately above the fire, the other end being for
simmering.
The circular plug in the hotplate (near the flue chamber
end) is for flue cleaning and must not be removed for
cooking.
NOTE: TO OBTAIN HOTPLATE PERFORMANCE FOR
FAST BOILING OR HOTPLATE COOKING, FUEL THE
FIREBOX APERTURE TO A HORIZONTAL LEVEL .
WARNING: THE COOKER TOP PLATE SURFACE
AROUND THE HOTPLATE WILL BECOME HOT UNDER
USE AND CARE MUST BE OBSERVED. PLEASE
REFER TO THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
REGARDING MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO
COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES AND MATERIALS.
WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED OVEN TEMPERATURE
OF 250ºC. THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
APPLIANCE.
The thermodial is an indication of the oven temperature
but should not be relied upon as an accurate
measurement of temperature. Use an oven thermometer
to calibrate the thermodial.
The correct adjustment of the spinwheel and flue chamber
damper to obtain the oven temperature required varies
with the chimney draught and can be found only be
experiment. The following is a suggested method only,
and may need modification to suit local conditions.
Suppose an oven temperature for roasting is desired and
that the cooker is idling. Thoroughly de-ash the fire as
described in the respective paragraph, and re-fuel.
Set the flue chamber damper to No.3 setting, and open
the spinwheel as described under ‘Control Setting’.
As soon as the fire has become red all through, close the
flue chamber damper. Do not allow the fire to become
white hot.
The temperature of the oven should now rise steadily.
When it reaches a point about 30ºC (50ºF) below that
required, close the spinwheel to approximately one turn
open. Thereafter control the temperature of the oven by
adjusting the spinwheel.
The main oven may take 2 hours to come to temperature.
To maintain control for cooking purposes top-up the
firebox with 1-2 kgs of fuel and lightly de-ash. Maintain the
firebox about 1/3 - 1/2 full but this will be best observed
through experience.
NOTE: THE APPLIANCE SHOULD PROVE
SUCCESSFUL IN ALMOST ALL CASES, BUT IF
CLOSING THE FLUE CHAMBER DAMPER CAUSES
THE FIRE TO SMOKE, IT SHOULD BE OPENED
GRADUALLY UNTIL THE SMOKING STOPS.
To reduce top heat in the oven, place the solid plain shelf
on the top or second pair of oven runners. The oven may
be cleaned with a stiff wire brush, when it is very hot.
Check with pointer reading on oven door thermodial.
NOTE: DUE TO VARYING SITE CONDITIONS NON-
BOILER MODELS MAY RUN AT HIGHER
TEMPERATURES THAN QUOTED ABOVE.
The oven is primarily intended for heating plates and
keeping food warm. As a guide it is around 1/3-1/2 of the
temperature of the main oven.
NOTE: THE DOORS SHOULD NOT BE SLAMMED
SHUT OR THIS WILL WEAR AWAY THE METAL
RETAINING CATCHES
When burning coke, anthracite and other smokeless
fuels, the appliance flueway should be cleaned on a
regular four weekly basis.
When burning bituminous coal or wood, cleaning should
be done at weekly intervals.
Failure to ensure clean flueways, flue pipe and bends
may lead to emission of dangerous gases and an inferior
performance from your appliance.
Allow the fire to burn out. Open the flue chamber damper
to its maximum and remove the flue chamber door.
Brush the soot or fly ash from the flue pipe allowing it to
fall onto the top of the oven.
Remove the hotplate plug and rake the deposits forward,
pushing them into the firebox. Figs. 7, 8 & 9.
Replace the flue chamber door and hotplate plug and
riddle the bottomgrate for re-lighting.
NOTE: THE APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED AND
INTENDED TO BE UNDER CONTINUOUS FIRING BUT
IF IT IS NOT IN USE, ASHPIT AND FLUE CHAMBER
DOOR SHOULD BE LEFT OPEN TO ENSURE FREE
PASSAGE OF AIR THROUGH THE APPLIANCE AND
AVOID CONDENSATION PROBLEMS.
6
USE OF THE HOTPLATE
MAIN OVEN
Setting Oven Temperature
HOT
MODERATE
SLOW
220ºC < (400ºF<)
160-220ºC (320ºF-400ºF)
<160ºC (<320ºF)
WARMING OVEN
FLUEWAY CLEANING
Fig. 7
