Owners Guide

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REMEMBER: BE CAREFUL OF THE HOT
APPLIANCE.
DO NOT USE A STEAM CLEANER TO CLEAN
THIS RANGE.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE PADS, CAUSTIC
CLEANERS, OVEN CLEANERS OR METAL
SCRAPERS TO CLEAN THE SURFACES OF
THE ENAMEL.
FOR MOST CLEANING IT IS BEST WHEN THE
APPLIANCE IS TURNED OFF.
REMEMBER THE TOP PLATE AND THE
POLISHED COVERS WILL SCRATCH IF PANS
OR UTENSILS ARE DRAGGED ACROSS THEM.
DO NOT IMMERSE THE DOORS IN WATER AS
THEY ARE PACKED WITH INSULATING
MATERIAL, WHICH WILL BE DAMAGED BY
EXCESSIVE MOISTURE.
DO NOT PUT OVEN DOORS OR RESTING
PLATES IN A DISHWASHER.
Caring and cleaning
Enamelled cast iron
Top plate, front plate, oven doors and resting plates
- The easiest way to clean the enamelled cast iron
parts is to mop up spills as soon as they happen. It
maybe useful to keep a damp cloth handy to do this.
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. If milk or fruit juice or
anything containing acid, is spilt on the range, wipe it up
immediately. Clean off any condensation streaks on the
front plate around the oven doors or the vitreous enamel
maybe permanently discoloured.
To keep the vitreous enamel surfaces of the range bright
and clean, a daily rub over with a damp soapy cloth
followed immediately with a clean, dry cloth to avoid
streaks is all that is required. AGA E-cloths are excellent
for this.
Enamelled cookware
Enamelled roasting pans - supplied with the AGA Dual
Control should be cleaned in hot soapy water, soaking
if necessary. A nylon scouring pad can also be used.
They may also be cleaned in the dishwasher, but with
constant use, the enamelled finish will become dull in
appearance.
Cast iron ovens and hotplates
Ovens - are made from cast iron and keep themselves
clean. They are very durable, but will rust if surface
moisture is left on them. Remember to always switch the
ovens on, to dry them out after cleaning.
Heating up the ovens periodically will help burn off any
cooking deposits to aid cleaning within the ovens.
To season the ovens, a light vegetable spray oil (corn
oil is best) is recommended. Any stubborn stains can be
removed with the wire brush supplied.
Hotplates - are made from cast iron, and are easy to
care for. Regular maintenance will ensure long-life. They
will rust if surface moisture is left on them
Should the hotplates become soiled, use a sponge, cloth,
scouring pad or wire brush to remove burnt-on spills.
Rinse off detergents or cleaning agents thoroughly.
Remember to switch on the hotplates for a few minutes
to dry it after cleaning. Every now and then, apply a
thin coating of vegetable oil (corn oil is best) when the
hotplate is cold.
Lids and oven door/lids linings
The top of the insulated covers (lids) - these are
chrome or stainless steel and can be kept clean by
wiping over with a damp cloth and polished up - the
AGA E-cloths are excellent for this purpose as they
are lint-free and eco-friendly. AGA stainless steel and
chrome cleaner are recommended to keep the insulated
cover clean and shining. These can be purchased from
your local AGA retailer.
Lining of the insulated covers (lids interior) - the use
of an AGA splash shield is recommended to keep the
lining free of fat splashes, (obtainable from your AGA
retailer or on-line at www.agamarvel.com).
If the lining is marked it is best cleaned when the
hotplate is cold. It can be cleaned with hot soapy water
and/or a cream cleanser. If badly marked then a soap
impregnated pad can be used - this should be used in a
circular motion.
The first few times a soap impregnated pad is used you
will see the circular marks, these will become reduced
and the surface of the lining becomes shinier each time
when used. Do not use excessive water and make sure
the lining is dry before closing the cover.
Oven door linings - the linings can be cleaned with hot
soapy water, a cream cleanser or soap impregnated
pad. To deep clean the lining place a towel on the work
surface and carefully lift off the oven door (doors are
heavy) and place it enamel side down on the towel
padding. Clean with a soap impregnated pad to remove
stubborn marks. Dry off before replacing on their hinges.