AGA AIMS EC3 Use and care manual

03/10 EOPI 515925
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
For use in GB and IE
Users
Instructions
&
Cooking
Guide
AGA ELECTRIC - AIMS
EC3 COOKER

SECTION PAGE
HEALTH & SAFETY 3
THE AGA COOKER 4
HEAT INDICATOR 5
OPERATING THE AGA 6
BAKING OVEN 7
FITTING OF OVEN SHELVES 8
REMOVAL OF OVEN SHELVES 9
GUIDE TO AGA COOKING 10
POWERED OVEN VENTING 10
AIMS SET-UP 11
AIMS CONTROLLER HANDSET 11 - 12
INFORMATION (MAIN MENU) SCREEN 13
SETTINGS DATE/TIME SCREEN 13
AIMS PROGRAMME SCREEN 14
HOLIDAY SCREEN 115
CARING AND CLEANING 16
AIMS HANDSET CARE 17
SERVICING 18
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CONTENTS

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 use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: PLEASE READ THE ACCOMPANYING WARRANTY.
Any alteration that is not approved by AGA could invalidate the approval of the appliance,
operation of the warranty and could also affect your statutory rights.
APPLIANCE
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY FROM THE APPLIANCE AS SURFACES CAN
BECOME HOT TO THE TOUCH.
Deep Fat Frying
IMPORTANT
zUse a deep pan.
zNever fill the pan more than one-third full of fat or oil.
zNever use a lid on the pan.
zImportant: Oil is a fire risk, do not leave pans containing oil unattended.
zIn the event of a fire, cover the pan with a lid and turn OFF the appliance.
Smother the flames on the hob preferably with a fire blanket, rather than attempting to
remove the pan to the outside.
Burns and injuries are caused almost invariably by picking up the burning pan to carry it
outside.
zDo not hang clothes over the left hand side of the AGA hand-rail, because the
electrical controls are behind the top left hand door, and will prevent easy access to
the controls.
HEALTH & SAFETY
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THE AGA COOKER
This appliance is a heat storage cooker with a 13 amp element which will keep the temperature
of the cooker constant when not in use and return it to constant temperature after use or in
accordance with pre-set AIMS programme.
TheAGAEC3 cooker has three ovens, namely, the Roasting Oven, Baking Oven and Simmering
Oven. ‘Grilling’ and ‘frying’ can be done in the top and floor positions in the Roasting Oven.
The AGA is supplied with the following accessories:
1 Large roasting tin with grill rack
1 Half-size roasting tin with grill rack
3 Oven grid shelves
1 Plain shelf
1 Toaster
1 AGA book
1 Wire brush
Samples of enamel and chrome/stainless cleaner
In addition there is a guarantee registration card which should be completed and returned to
AGA.
A full description of cooking with the AGA is given in the AGA Book.
DESN 514197 A
Fig 1

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The heat indicator is located on the AIMS handset ‘INFORMATION’ screen. When the indicator
is within the black band, the cooker is at correct 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 will drop back below the band. This is normal and the heat will be
automatically restored, this could take up to 2 hours depending on the amount of use.
Also during AIMS ‘LOW’ and ‘SLUMBER’ setting the indicator will drop back outside of the black
band.
NOTE: After several hours the heat indicator should be within the black band on the AIMS
handset ‘INFORMATION’ screen. It may be necessary to adjust the temperaturecontrol knob to
achieve this, allow the cooker to stabilise for at least 4 hours before attempting any further
adjustment.
THE HEAT INDICATOR
Fig. 2 DESN 515934
BLACK BAND - CORRECT
AMOUNT OF STORED HEAT
HEAT INDICATOR

The following points are intended to help during the change-over from a previous cooker to the
AGA. TheAGABook and the AGA new user guide video provide a very useful introduction to the
cooker.
After the AGA has been installed
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 theAGA is heating up to
avoid a film of this oil being deposited on the inside of the lids. Also, condensation may occur on
the top and front plate whilst the AGA is heating up. This should be wiped away as soon as
possible.
For 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 ground flat bases must be used to make perfect contact with the hotplates.
4. Have the cooker serviced at regular intervals by your AGA Specialist.
5. Take care when closing the oven doors, to lift them on to the catch.
6. Cook as much as possible in the ovens, so that heat is conserved and cooking smells and
condensation are reduced.
The Roasting Oven can also be used for ‘grilling’ at the top and shallow ‘frying’ on the oven floor.
Keep the insulated covers down when the hotplates are not in use so that the heat stored in the
cooker is conserved.
zFor optimum cooking performance, use the AGA utensils and cast iron cookware. They
have thick ground bases which give the best contact with the hotplates.
zThe AGA pans can be stacked in the Simmering Oven. This is especially useful for
steaming vegetables and keeping sauces warm.
zStore 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.
zA guide to AGA cooking is given on Page 10. Ask the AGA Specialist for an invitation to an
AGA demonstration.
OPERATING THE AGA
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BAKING OVEN
WHEN USINGALL OF THE OVENS AND HOTPLATES TOGETHER FORALONG PERIOD OF
TIME i.e. full meal.
In the above case, the Baking Oven temperature may rise, it will therefore be necessary to adjust
the cooking procedure, the following suggestions may prove useful:
1. When placing the food in the Baking Oven, ensure that the cold Plain Shelf is set directly
above the dish, for the whole of the cooking time.
2. In addition it may be necessary to lower the shelf position.
3. When baking food, such as very rich fruit cakes, which require a long period of cooking
time, place the cake on the fourth grid shelf position of the oven with the cold plain shelf
set directly above, for 3/4 hour approximately. Move the plain shelf to the middle of the
Simmering Oven. Transfer the cake to this shelf and bake until cooked through.
4. Alternatively, allow the Baking Oven to cool for approximately 4 hours before using.
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.
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FITTING OF OVEN SHELVES
DESN 512403
DESN 512404
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
When using the oven shelves for the first time follow Figs. 3 - 6.

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REMOVAL OF OVEN SHELVES
DESN 512405
DESN 512406
Fig. 5
Fig. 6

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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.
GRILLING
SCONES
PASTRIES
BREAD
YORKSHIRE PUDDING
ROASTS
SHALLOW FRYING
For casseroles, stock, milk puddings,
bring to heat elsewhere on the AGA then
transfer to Simmering Oven. (One
exception is meringues). Rich fruit cakes
can be cooked for a long time here
CASSEROLES
STOCK
MILK PUDDINGS
MERINGUES
RICH FRUIT CAKE
CAKES
BISCUITS
FISH
SOUFFLÉS
SHORTBREAD
CHEESECAKES
Towards top - whisked sponges,
some biscuits, small cakes
Middle - fish, soufflés.
Grid shelf on oven floor - Victoria
sandwiches, shortbread and cheesecake
OVEN TEMPERATURE AGA OVENS
HIGH
MODERATE
LOW
ROASTING OVEN
SIMMERING OVEN
BAKING OVEN
GUIDE TO AGA COOKING
POWERED OVEN VENTING
Roasting, Simmering and Baking Ovens
This feature is fitted to your cooker, it should be used as follows:
After placing the food to be cooked in the oven, depress the switch on the remote control, a light
will appear behind the bottom left hand door, the fan will be activated and the cooking smells will
be vented to outside.
REMEMBER: SWITCH THE FAN OFF WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED COOKING.
As the AGAis heated differently from an ordinary appliance, exact conversions are not possible.
Look in the AGA book for a similar recipe. Below is a quick guide to oven usage.