Owners Guide

16
General Advice
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.
The following points are intended to help in adapting to
the AGA style of cooking during the change-over from
a previous non-heat storage cooker. The AGA book
provides a very useful introduction to the cooker.
For the most effective operation of the cooker, the
following points should be carefully observed:
1. Close the insulating covers whenever the hotplates
are not in use.
2. Clean the hotplates regularly with the wire brush.
3. Utensils with flat bases must be used to make perfect
contact with the hotplate.
4. Take care when closing the oven doors, to lift them
onto the catch.
5. Cook as much as possible in the ovens so that heat
is conserved and cooking smells and condensation
are reduced.
6. The oven doors should not be left open for long
periods of time during cooking and heating up.
The roasting oven can also be used for ‘broiling’ and
‘shallow frying’ on the oven floor.
l For optimum cooking performance, use the AGA
utensils and cast iron cookware. They have flat bases
which give the best contact with the hotplates.
l The AGA pans can be stacked in the simmering oven.
This is especially useful for steaming vegetables and
keeping sauces warm.
l Store the plain shelf out of the AGA. Use it cold in the
roasting oven to deflect the heat from the top of the
oven, creating a more moderate oven temperature
underneath. It can also be used as a baking sheet.
l A guide to AGA cooking is given on Page 17. Visit
www.aga-ranges.com to learn more about upcoming
AGA demonstrations and much more.