AGA 7 Series User manual

Briefing Document
NEW AGA 7 Series Range
Introducing:
R7 and eR7 Range Cookers
September 2019

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Background
AGA: A progressively modern iconic brand with traditional values
Our aim: To make life good through thoughtful design using honest, hardworking materials
to create relevant, distinctive products that stand the test of the time.
AGA For Life
Our core product offering is radiant-heat cooking, with food simply tasting better because
of the direct heat that emanates from cast-iron ovens - retaining natural goodness and
flavours. This is supported by a range of best-in-class conventional range cookers.
AGA has continued to invest in innovative new products and initiatives to develop future
sales and appeal to a wider audience and new customer demographic. This will enable us
to maintain and further develop our market leading position. AGA Total Control and AGA
Dual Control have proved hugely popular in recent years. These have now been
upgraded to create the new AGA 7 Series range of cookers with enhanced features and
improved functionality giving the consumer even greater flexibility whilst still producing the
same great radiant heat cooking and warmth into the home. We have maintained the
powerful DNA and AGA genes throughout.
We are delighted to launch the new AGA R7 and eR7 offering improved premium
aesthetics and functionality that AGA, as a luxury brand, is renowned for. The AGA R7 will
replace the AGA Dual Control offering 24/7 radiant heat and the AGA eR7 will replace the
AGA Total Control offering everyday radiant heat with independently controllable ovens
and hotplates.
Both models are ELECTRIC.
The NEW 7 Series family includes the following models:
R7 100
R7 150/150i
eR7 100
eR7 150/150i
The R7 and eR7 100 models are 3-oven and the R7 and eR7 150 models are 5-oven.

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Summary of Key Features
The AGA 7 Series models have the following enhanced new features compared to the
current AGA Dual Control and Total Control models:
Same iconic appearance with an updated symmetrical layout.
Special Altrashell™ coating on the cast-iron ovens, making them easier to clean and
sealing the cast iron.
New cooler touch, stainless steel, inner door liners on the roasting, baking and
simmering ovens. This patented design promotes a cooler outer door panel and the
inner door panels can be removed for cleaning or replacement.
AGA branding detailed on the handrail.
Black flush fitting side panels.
Matching stainless steel handrail and spring handles.
AGA R7 models also have:
Clear simple control panel.
Four temperature settings for enhanced
control, flexibility and energy saving,
including:
oa low setting for maximum energy
saving.
omid temperature setting for a lower than
normal heat.
onormal heat setting, the full temperature
setting for everyday cooking.
oa high temperature setting to provide a
boost for heavier load cooking,
e.g. entertaining or festive cooking.
AGA eR7 models also have:
Capacitance touch-screen control panel with
LED lighting.
Digital control of the three cast iron ovens to
give more accurate temperature control.
Digital heat indicator for a clear indication
when the AGA is heating up and reached the
required temperature.
Roasting oven has 5 temperature settings
R9, R8, R7, R6 and B4 which means that the
eR7 can have two ovens on baking mode.
Baking oven has 4 temperature settings B1,
B2, B3 and B4.
One or all ovens can be switched off to save
energy.

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Hob Configuration
All the AGA R7 and eR7 models feature a boiling plate and simmering plate. The R7 and
eR7 150 models also offer a choice of either a warming plate or single-zone induction hob.
The hob has been redesigned so that hotplates are now symmetrical.
Oven Configurations
AGA R7 and eR7 100:

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AGA R7 and eR7 150:
R7 Oven Control Features
The AGA R7 100 has three ovens, which operate as one creating three distinct cooking
zones, whilst the R7 150 has the additional hot cupboard with a slow cooking oven and
warming oven operated together by a switch on the front fascia.
The R7 features two new settings for the ovens, compared to the Dual Control –High
and Low - to given additional flexibility for the owner.
NB: Vent fan switch on external vent models only

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Normal –for everyday use, maintains the ovens at a temperature suitable for
roasting, baking and simmering in the respective ovens.
Low –for reduced temperature cooking (10ºC lower than normal). To
achieve the lower cooking temperature from normal, allow 2½hours before
intended use. To return to normal cooking temperature from this mode allow
approximately 2 hours before intended use.
High –for higher temperature cooking (10ºC higher than normal). To
achieve the higher cooking temperature from normal, allow 2 hours before
intended use. To return to normal cooking temperature from this mode allow
approximately 2½hours before intended use.
Slumber –Slumber mode on the eR7 and R7 allows the cooker to retain
warmth in the appliance at reduced energy giving best economy. To achieve
normal cooking temperature from this mode allow approximately 3½hours
before intended use.
Oven temperature indication
For each mode the respective icon will flash while warming up, once the
desired temperature is reached the respective icon will be illuminated ‘solid’
red. The icon remains ‘solid’ and does not flash when cooling down between
modes.
NOTE: A loose metal perforated plate is positioned in the top of the baking oven in order to
optimise cooking performance. It must remain in place at all times while the cooker is in
operation.
Venting: All models are supplied as in room venting models as standard. If required, an
external venting kit can be ordered separately.
The AGA 7 series ovens are vented through the shroud located on top of the AGA
between the two hotplates unless the AGA powered vent kit has been fitted. The venting
system is designed for venting the moisture from the ovens.
It is recommended to install a cooker hood above the AGA 7 series cooker if the AGA
powered vent kit is not fitted. The cooker hood should be positioned not less than the
minimum height as recommended by the manufacturer from the top of the AGA. The
existing AGA cooker range is recommended.

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eR7 Oven Control Features
The AGA eR7 100 has three ovens, which operate independently of each other and of the
hotplates, whilst the eR7 150 has the additional hotcupboard with a slow cooking oven and
warming oven operated together by a switch on the front fascia.
The eR7 control panel has a capacitance touch-screen with LED indicators and character
display to indicate which zone is activated and what setting is selected. An audible beep
will confirm selection.
NB: Vent Fan ON/OFF button only operational with external vent models
Roasting Oven
The roasting oven has five pre-set cook settings R9, R8, R7, R6 and B4 which provide
flexibility to vary the oven temperature from very hot to moderate. This oven can therefore
operate as a second baking oven.

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eR7 Oven Control Features / cont.
Baking Oven
The baking oven has four pre-set cook settings B4, B3, B2 and B1 which gives the
flexibility to vary the oven temperature from moderate to cool. Cooking sweets and
savoury together is no problem as the flavours do not mix. This oven can therefore
operate as a second simmering oven.
When referencing recipes from cookbooks, the eR7 pre-set cook settings are equivalent to
the Gas Mark number.
Simmering Oven
Long, slow cooking in the simmering oven develops flavours and makes the toughest meat
tender. Its large capacity means several pans can be stacked here; soup, casserole,
steamed rice, steamed carrots and poached pears all cooking simultaneously, without any
danger of burning. The oven has a fixed temperature.
Venting
In room venting only, an external venting kit can be ordered separately –see page 6.
Programmer
The AGA eR7 cooker also comes with a Handset which
can be used to programme the ovens.
It displays the time, date and programme events. The
hotplates work on Manual only.
Cooking on the AGA eR7
The Aga eR7 is designed to give flexibility when cooking a range of dishes through the
four settings in the baking oven and the five settings in the roasting oven, as well as the
long slow cooking in the simmering oven.
The guide below gives an indication of the settings to use for specific foods, but the degree
of cooking is often down to personal taste and users will soon find the settings which suit
them.

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eR7 Oven Control Features / cont.
AGA eR7
Pre-set
oven
settings
Description
Equivalent
Cooking
Temperature
°C
Equivalent
Fan Oven
Temperature
°C
Typical Food Type
Simmering/
Slumber
Very low
110 - 120
90 - 100
Very slow drying of meringues.
Slow cooking of stews, casseroles,
meats, vegetables and poaching fruit.
Food must be brought to temperature
before placing in the simmering oven
with the exception of meringues.
B1
Cool
140
120
Slow braised meat e.g. salt beef.
Very rich fruit cake, pavlova.
B2
Slow
150
130
Slow roast e.g. pork belly, ribs,
gammon, lamb. Simnel cake,
finishing lemon meringue, rice
pudding, shortbread, cherry cake,
custards, e.g. crème caramel.
B3
Moderately slow
160
140
Curry, casseroles, stews, gammon,
slow cooked meat, suet puddings
e.g. steak and kidney, chilli. Cherry
cake, Madeira cake, light fruit cake
and cheesecake.
B4
Moderate
180
160
Tray bakes, sandwich cakes, small
cakes, flapjacks, biscuits, bread and
butter pudding, roulade.
R6
Hot
200
180
Pastry, pizza, garlic bread, gratin,
baked fish, baked chicken, toad in
the hole, roasting meat, browning
potato toppings on pies, moussaka,
lasagne, baked vegetables,
e.g. dauphinoise potatoes, roasting
nuts, finishing pasta bakes and
soufflé.
Fairy cakes, swiss roll, muffins,
crumble.
R7
Hot
220
200
Bread, choux, roasting meat, soufflé,
fish cakes, crackling, puff pastry pies
and tarts, roasted vegetables and
potatoes, baked potatoes, browning
potato toppings on pies.
Blind baking pastry, fruit pies,
scones, quiche.
R8
Very hot
230
210
Roasted Mediterranean vegetables,
potatoes.
Fast roasting meat and poultry.
Pizza and grilling.
R9
Very hot
240
220
Fast grilling.

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AGA Hotcupboard –R7 150 and eR7 150
Slow Cooking Oven plus Warming Oven
These additional ovens feature on both the R7 150 and eR7 150 are heated by a single
element at the rear of the oven cavity. It is operated by a single push ON-OFF button
located on the left hand side of the hotcupboard top plate and can be turned ON and OFF
when required. These ovens are not cast iron on the interior.
The slow cooking oven has similar characteristics of the simmering oven and should be
utilised in a similar manner. It delivers a gentler convected heat making it better suited for
longer cooking times especially for overnight cooking, for example rich fruit cakes and
celebration cakes. The cooking of meringues may also be better suited for this oven.
Venting
These ovens vent into the room, mechanical venting to the outside is not available.
Colours
All AGA 7 Series products will be available in the core 16 AGA colours.