GC3 (P/F) (THREE OVEN) GAS FIRED POWER FLUE COOKER WITH AIMS Users Instructions PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE For use in GB and IE 03/10 EOPI 515927
CONTENTS SECTION PAGE HEALTH AND SAFETY 3 THE AGA COOKER 4 THE HEAT INDICATOR 5 AUTOMATIC CONTROL 6 TO LIGHT THE BURNER 7 TO EXTINGUISH THE BURNER 7 POWER FAILURE 7 BURNER CONTROLS 8 OPERATING THE AGA 9 GUIDE TO AGA COOKING 10 BAKING OVEN 10 FITTING OF OVEN SHELVES 11 REMOVAL OF OVEN SHELVES 11 AIMS HANDSET 12 AIMS CONTROLS 13 AIMS SET-UP 13 AIMS CONTROLLER HANDSET 14 INFORMATION (MAIN MENU) SCREEN 15 SETTINGS DATE/TIME SCREEN 15 AIMS PROGRAMME SCREEN 16 HOLIDAY SC
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 the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
THE AGA COOKER This appliance is a heat storage cooker with an automatic gas control, which will keep the temperature of the cooker constant when not in use and return it to the constant temperature after use. The GC3 (P/F) cooker has three ovens, namely, the Roasting Oven, Baking Oven and Simmering Oven. ‘Grilling’ and ‘frying’ can be done in the top and bottom positions in the Roasting Oven.
THE HEAT INDICATOR BLACK BAND - CORRECT AMOUNT OF STORED HEAT HEAT INDICATOR DESN 515934 Fig. 2 The heat indicator is located on the AIMS handset ‘INFORMATION SCREEN’. When the indicator is within the black band, the cooker is at working temperature. The purpose of the heat indicator is to show whether the cooker contains the full amount of stored heat when the cooker is in normal operational mode. During cooking the indicator band will drop back below the band.
AUTOMATIC CONTROL When the cooker is in use, the temperature control knob (B) should be in the mid-section of the green band, with the indicator within the black band on the AIMS handset. It may be necessary to adjust the temperature control knob slightly to achieve this.
TO LIGHT THE BURNER CAUTION: BEFORE LIGHTING: ENSURE KNOB (A) IS IN THE OFF POSITION (SEE FIG. 5). ALSO ENSURE GAS SUPPLY TO COOKER IS ON, AND THE SERVICE GAS COCK (C) IS IN THE ON POSITION (SEE FIG. 3), AND THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TO THE AGA IS SWITCHED ON. LIGHTING PROCEDURE SEE FIGS. 4 - 9B 1. The main burner gas flow is set with the ‘temperature knob’ (B). (See Fig. 4). First ensure both knobs are turned fully clockwise.
BURNER CONTROLS Fig. 4 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9A Fig.
OPERATING THE AGA The following points are intended to help during the change-over from your previous cooker to the AGA way of life. You will also find that 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 lit, the AGA will emit an odour for a short while. Do not worry, this is simply due to protective oil burning off the hotplates.
GUIDE TO AGA COOKING 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. Grid shelf on oven floor - loaves. Oven floor - shallow frying, quiche.
FITTING OF OVEN SHELVES When using the oven shelves for the first time follow Figs. 10 - 13. Fig. 10 Fig. 11 DESN 512403 DESN 512404 REMOVAL OF OVEN SHELVES Fig. 12 DESN 512405 Fig.
AIMS HANDSET AIMS is a sophiscated program, which allows you to adjust the temperature of your AGA to suit your household lifestyle. It is supplied pre-set with two active ‘Normal’ periods each day. In this mode the AGA will be at normal temperature to cook breakfast in the morning, drop to a lower heat during the day then back to normal temperature to prepare dinner in the evening. After dinner the temperature goes to ‘Slumber’ mode for overnight. The pre-settings can be adjusted, see following pages.
AIMS (AGA INTELLIGENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) CONTROLS Fig. 17 DESN 515484 AIMS SET-UP 1. 2. 3. 4. Connect the electricity supply and the gas supply. Set the control knob on the base unit to manual (See Fig. 17) To light the burner follow the lighting procedure (See Pages 5 - 7). It is recommended that the cooker is run on the Normal Manual setting for two days, before switching to AIMS (automatic control). 5.
Fig. 18 DESN 515485 The AIMS Controller handset has four display screens: 1. The Information (main menu) screen 2. The Date/Time setting screen 3. The AIMS Programme screen 4. The Holiday Setting screen See each section for details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
