AGA 4-oven User manual

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06/06 EOPI 511529
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
For use in GB and IE
USERS INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOB UNIT
4-OVEN AGA
WITH ELECTRIC HOB UNIT

Appliance
CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY FROM THE APPLIANCE AS SOME SURFACES CAN
BECOME HOT TO THE TOUCH.
This appliance may contain some of the materials that are indicated below. It is the
Users/Installers responsibility to ensure that the necessary personal protective clothing is worn
when handling where applicable, the pertinent parts that contain any of the listed materials that
could be interpreted as being injurious to health and safety, see below for information.
Glues and Sealants
Exercise caution - if these are still in liquid form use face mask and disposable gloves.
Glass Yarn, Mineral Wool, Insulation Pads, Ceramic Fibre
May be harmful if inhaled. May be irritating to skin, eyes, nose and throat. When handling avoid
contact with skin or eyes. Use disposable gloves, face-masks and eye protection. After handling
wash hands and other exposed parts. When disposing of the product, reduce dust with water
spray, ensure that parts are securely wrapped.
Appliance
zNever place anything between the saucepan base and the ceramic surface (i.e. cooking
mats aluminium foil etc.).
zIMPORTANT : Oil is a fire risk, do not leave pans containing oil unattended.
zIn the event of a fire, cover with a lid and switch OFF the electricity.
Smother the flames on the hob 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
outside.
zPlastic vessels and aluminium foil should never be placed on the hob surface.
zNever use the surface of the appliance for storage.
Deep Fat Frying
zUse a deep pan, large enough to completely cover the appropriate heating area.
zNever fill the pan more than one-third full of fat or oil.
zNever leave the oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooking period.
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HEALTH & SAFETY

SECTION PAGE
HEALTH AND SAFETY 2
INTRODUCTION 4
CONTROL PANEL 6
CERAMIC HOB 7
COOKING GUIDE - DEEP FAT FRYING 8
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR COOKER 9
SERVICING 10
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CONTENTS

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,
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 affect your statutory rights.
In the interests of safety and effective use, please read the following before using your new Aga
appliance.
Installation must be to local and National wiring regulations and carried out by a Qualified
Engineer.
A little smoke and some odour may be emitted when first switched on. This is normal and
harmless (from oven lagging and starch binder on the element insulation) and will cease after a
short period of use.
The Aga Electric Hob has been designed to compliment your traditional Aga cooker (4 oven
only).
The ceramic hob consists of two Fast Response hotplates fitted into the extension oven of the 4
oven Aga.
RATING TABLE:
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INTRODUCTION

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DESN 511534

zThe HOB ELEMENT KNOBS have a push and turn operation and can be rotated in either
direction.
Clockwise from low setting in steps 1-6 to high setting.
Anti-clockwise direct from OFF to high.
zThe HOB NEON illuminates when the hob is hot and therefore too hot to touch. There is a
short delay after initial switch on.
The neon remains on when the element is switched off until the temperature reduces to a safe
level (although the hob may still be warm enough to cause minor discomfort).
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CONTROL PANEL
DESN 511535 A

WARNING:
zDO NOT USE THE HOB IF IT IS CRACKED.
zDO NOT PLACE ALUMINIUM FOIL ON THE HOB SURFACE.
The hob has the following two plates.
front - Single circuit-1200w-145mm Dia.-Rapid Heat up
rear - Single circuit-1500w-160mm Dia.-Rapid Heat up
When the hot plates are switched on, the heating area will glow red.
The hot plates contain a safety switch which limits the ceramic temperature if the plates are
operated without a pan in position, or if the plates have been at maximum setting for longer than
is normal. The hotplates will then shut down.
To get the best out of your hob
zEnsure that the pan covers the heating area.
zSwitch off the plates when cooking is complete.
zDo not cook directly on the hob surface. Always use a pan.
zDo not use the hob as a chopping board or a resting area.
zAlways lift the pan off the surface. Do not drag or slide pans into position.
zAlways use the recommended cleaning materials and methods. See ‘Cleaning & Care’
section.
Choice of saucepans
zOnly smooth flat based pans recommended for use on Ceramic hobs must be used.
zIf cast iron pans are used, ensure they have a machined flat base.
zNever use recessed or ridged base pans.
zThe base of the pan should cover the heating area.
zSelect a pan of sufficient size to avoid spillage (boiling over). Especially when cooking food
containing sugar e.g. jam, marmalade, fruit etc.
zDo not overlap the edge of the ceramic hob area with pans, as this will result in damage
to the enamelled surface of the top plate.
zTo avoid scratching your ceramic hob, only use pans with clean, smooth bottoms.
zFor best results the bottom of enamelled pans should be 2-3mm thick and stainless steel
with sandwich bottoms 4-6mm.
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CERAMIC HOB

Deep Fat Frying
zDo not try to fry too much food at a time, especially frozen food.
This only lowers the temperature of the oil or fat too much, resulting in greasy food.
zAlways dry food thoroughly before frying, and lower it slowly into the hot oil or fat. Frozen
foods in particular, will cause frothing or spitting, if added too quickly.
zNever heat fat, or fry with a lid on the pan.
zKeep the outside of the pan, clean and free from streaks of oil or fat.
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COOKING GUIDE

zAlways switch off at mains before cleaning.
zUse as little water as practical when cleaning.
zIt is important that you do not use abrasive pads or scouring creams/powders on
any exterior surface.
The Ceramic Glass Hob
zProviding the recommendations in the section under ceramic hob are followed you should
not have problems in maintaining the good appearance of the ceramic hob.
zCeramic hobs are particularly easy to clean if just two important ground rules are
followed.
zFirstly, anything that has burnt onto the surface should be removed immediately with a
razor blade scraper which can be obtained from most hardware stores.
If any plastic item, kitchen foil, sugar or food containing sugar is accidentally allowed to melt
on the hot surface of your ceramic hob, remove IMMEDIATELY with a scraper while the hob
is still hot to avoid damaging the surface.
zSecondly, after cooking the ceramic hob should be cleaned with an approved cleaning
agent such as Hob Brite. A soft cloth is more suitable for cleaning than a sponge because
a sponge absorbs the liquid components of the cleaning agent, leaving a high
concentration of the rough ‘scouring particles’ on the surface. This could cause scratches.
Basically as little cleaning agent as possible should be used - in the interest of the
environment as well - a few drops are usually quite sufficient (DO NOT USE HOB BRITE
ON THE ENAMELLED SURFACES)
TIP: Clean your hob regularly. Preferably every time you use it.
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CLEANING & CARING FOR YOUR COOKER

zIn the event of requiring maintenance, please call Aga Service or contact your Authorised
Distributor/Stockist.
zYour cooker must only be serviced by a Qualified Engineer.
zDo not alter or modify the cooker.
zOnly the spares specified by the manufacturer are to be fitted.
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SERVICING

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With Aga's policy of continuous product
improvement, the Company reserves the right to
change specifications and make modifications to
the appliances described and illustrated at any
time.
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Aga
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Ketley Telford
Shropshire TF1 5AQ
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