AGA Companion User manual

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PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
REMEMBER, when replacing a part on this appliance, use only spare parts that
you can be assured conform to the safety and performance specification that we
require. Do not use reconditioned or copy parts that have not been clearly
authorised by AGA
For use in GB and IE
Comprising
Installation & Users
Instructions
&
Cooking
Guide
COMPANION (FFD)
(with Gas Hob)
OWNERS MANUAL

SECTION PAGE
INSTALLATION SECTION 3
INSTALLATION 4
TECHNICAL DATA 5
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS 6
LOCATION 7
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS 8
CONNECTING TO GAS 9
PRESSURE TESTING 10
USERS GUIDE 11
GENERAL INFORMATION 12
HEALTH & SAFETY 13
PRODUCT VIEW 14
CONTROL PANEL 15
GAS HOTPLATE 16
THE GRILL AND THE OVENS 17
OVEN COOKING GUIDE 18 - 22
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR COOKER 23 - 25
SERVICING 26
WIRING DIAGRAM 27
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CONTENTS

Installation
Section
3

INSTALLATION
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
REGULATIONS IN FORCE AND ONLY USED IN A WELL VENTILATED SPACE. READ THE
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THIS APPLIANCE.
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION, ENSURE THAT THE LOCAL DISTRIBUTION CONDITIONS
(NATURE OF GAS AND GAS PRESSURE) AND THE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE APPLIANCE
ARE COMPATIBLE.
THE ADJUSTMENT CONDITIONS FOR THIS APPLIANCE ARE STATED ON THE DATA
PLATE WHICH IS SITUATED IN THE CENTRE VENT SLOT NEAR THE BASE OF THE
FRONT PLATE
This appliance is not connected to a combustion products evacuation device. It shall be installed
and connected in accordance with current installation regulations. Particular attention shall be
given to the relevant requirements regarding ventilation. (B.S. 5440 Part 2: 1989).
It should be in accordance also with any relevant requirements of the Gas Region and Local
Authority.
In your own interest, and that of safety to comply with the law, all gas appliances must be
installed by a competent person. Failure to install appliances correctly could lead to prosecution.
On completion, test the gas installation for soundness.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
The appliance is designed for the voltage stated on the data plate.
The Companion is supplied from the manufacturers in a fully assembled and tested condition.
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HOTPLATE
NATURAL GAS G20 - (APPLIANCE CATEGORY I2H)
R.H.F. L.H.R. R.H.R. L.H.F.
BURNER TYPE ULTRA-RAPID RAPID SEMI-RAPID SEMI-RAPID
MAXIMUM HEAT 3.5 kW 3.0 kW 1.75 kW 1.75 kW
INPUT
INJECTOR MARKING 130 116 097 097
PRESSURE POINT POSITION: REAR LH SIDE OF APPLIANCE AT HOTPLATE LEVEL
PRESSURE SETTING: 20mbar
BURNER IGNITION: H.T. SPARK
PROPANE G31 - (APPLIANCE CATEGORY I3+)
R.H.F. L.H.R. R.H.R. L.H.F.
BURNER TYPE ULTRA-RAPID RAPID SEMI-RAPID SEMI-RAPID
MAXIMUM HEAT 3.5 kW 3.0 kW 1.75 kW 1.75 kW
INPUT (250g/h) (214g/h) (125g/h) (125g/h)
(0.50 l/h) (0.42 l/h) (0.25 l/h) (0.25 l/h)
INJECTOR MARKING 95 85 65 65
PRESSURE POINT POSITION: REAR LH SIDE OF APPLIANCE AT HOTPLATE LEVEL
PRESSURE SETTING: G30: 28-30 mbar G31 - 37 mbar
BURNER IGNITION: H.T. SPARK
ELECTRIC GRILL AND OVENS
GRILL ELEMENT - POWER RATING 2 x 1.05 kW
TOP OVEN - POWER RATING 1.0 kW
LOWER OVEN (FANNED) - 1.9 kW
TECHNICAL DATA
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ELECTRICAL CONTROLS
Electrical connections are located at the back of the appliance
Refer to Figs. 1A for wiring connection to the appliance.
Remember that an excess of cable length is required for the possible withdrawal of the cooker.
Always double check connections and ensure terminals are fully tightened and the cable is
secured to the cable clamp.
THE ISOLATOR SHOULD NOT BE POSITIONED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE THE COMPANION
COOKER, BUT MUST BE SITED WITHIN 2 METRES OF THE APPLIANCE.
The Companion requires a 30 amp power supply fitted in conjunction with a double pole isolator
with a minimum contact clearance of 3mm and be connected to the mains with a minimum 4mm2
cable to comply with the latest editions of the local and national wiring regulations.
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Fig. 1A
DESN 513370
DESN 513372
MINIMUM 4mm2AND MUST COMPLY WITH THE LATEST EDITIONS OF THE LOCAL
AND NATIONAL WIRING REGULATIONS
REMOVE COVER (4 SCREWS)
TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE
MAINS TERMINAL

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This is a CLASS 1, type X appliance.
Any side wall above the hob on either side shall be greater than 60mm horizontally from the
cooker only when adjacent to combustible material (Fig. 2).
Surfaces over the top of the cooker must not be closer than 650mm.
The vent slots in the back of the top plate must not be obstructed.
INSTALLATION/LEVELLING
The AGA Companion is designed to stand on a flat and level surface, however, any unevenness
may be overcome by packing under the corners of the plinth with a suitable non combustible
material, (up to 2-3mm).
LOCATION

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
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Fig. .2 DESN 511616
60mm*
595mm
910mm
600mm
680mm
1080mm
948mm
APPLIANCE CAN BE CLOSE
FITTED TO KITCHEN UNITS UP TO
WORK TOP HEIGHT.
116mm
* WHEN ADJACENT TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL

480
390
200
460
573
279
558
TERMINAL BLOCK
COVER
This cooker can be installed with an approved appliance flexible connection. Supply piping
should not be less than R 1/2 (1/2” BSP). Connection is made to the R 1/2 (1/2” BSP) female
threaded entry in the inlet block located just below the hotplate level on the rear left hand side of
the cooker.
Check for gas soundness after connecting the gas supply.
The gas bayonet connector must be fitted in the shaded area indicated in Fig. 3A . Take into
account that it must be possible to pull the cooker forward sufficiently. Ensure flexible hose is not
trapped between electrics cover and rear wall. Ensure hose is routed within shaded area, and
away from shielded oven vent.
The flexible hose must be in accordance with the relevant standards.
NOTE: FOR L.P.G. APPLIANCE
The flexible hose must be suitable for use with Propane gas, capable of 70°C temperature rise,
and carry a red stripe, band or label. If in doubt contact your supplier.
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CONNECTING TO GAS
Fig. 3 DESN 511751

The pressure test point is situated at the rear left hand side of the appliance just below hotplate
level.
Remove screw from pressure test nipple. Fit the pressure gauge onto the pressure test nipple.
Place one of the burner heads and burner cap into position on the hotplate. Light this burner by
pushing in the appropriate control knob, and turning it anti-clockwise to the full on position.
For Natural Gas appliance, the pressure should be 20mbar (8 inches water gauge).
For LPG appliance the pressure should be Propane 37mbar and Butane 28-30mbar.
Turn off the tap, disconnect the pressure gauge and refit pressure test screw to pressure test
nipple.
Check for gas soundness.
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PRESSURE TESTING
POSITION OF GAS BAYONET ON WALL (locate in shaded areas)
IMPORTANT: THE GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION AT THE WALL MUST NOT PROJECT
OUT FROM THE WALL BY MORE THAN 45MM, SO THAT IT DOES NOT FOUL WITH THE
BACK OF THE COOKER.
Fig. 3A DESN 513507

Users
Guide
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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.
The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the room in
which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated: keep natural ventilation holes open
or install a mechanical ventilation device (mechanical extractor hood).
Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation, for example, opening
of a window, or more effective ventilation, for example increasing the level of mechanical
ventilation where present.
Installation must be to local and National wiring regulations and carried out by a Qualified
Engineer, from an authorised distributor.
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.
Your appliance has a gas hob, electric grill and two electric ovens. The upper oven is an electric
conventional oven with zoned heating, an electric grill is also incorporated in the roof of the oven.
The lower oven has an electric fan.The fan behind the rear panel ensures an even distribution
of heat within the cavity during cooking, ie temperature at lowest shelf position is the same as
the temperature at the highest shelf position.
Refer to the diagram (See Fig. 4) to familiarise yourself with the product and refer to the relevant
sections for upper oven, lower oven, grill, gas hotplate, etc.
The appliance, is fitted with a cooling fan, which functions during the use of the grill or top oven
(occasionally with the lower oven). The fan will continue to run after the grill/oven has been
turned off or until the unit has sufficiently cooled.
Your cooker is supplied with the following accessories:
3 Grid shelves, one of which is used as a grill shelf
1 Grill pan and grid - (FOR USE IN THE UPPER OVEN ONLY)
1 Roasting tin
1 Baking sheet
The following loose parts are also packed with the appliance:-
2 twin pan supports
4 hotplate burner heads
4 hotplate burner caps
1 burner ring (wok burner)

APPLIANCE
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY FROM THE APPLIANCE AS SOME SURFACES
CAN BECOME HOT TO TOUCH.
lIMPORTANT: Oil is a fire risk, do not leave pans containing oil unattended.
lIn the event of fire cover with a lid and turn OFF the appliance.
Do not attempt to extinguish the fire using water.
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
outside.
Deep Fat Frying
lUse a deep pan, large enough to completely cover the appropriate heating area.
lNever fill the pan more than one-third full of fat or oil.
lNever leave fat or oil unattended during the heating or cooking period.
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HEALTH & SAFETY

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Fig. 4 DESN 511629 B
GAS HOTPLATE
WOK BURNER
CONTROL PANEL
GRILL PAN
WITH GRID
GRILL
SHELF
GRILL &
CONVENTIONAL
OVEN
REMOVABLE
LINER
GRID
SHELF
FANNED
OVEN
ROASTING TIN
(BAKING TRAY NOT SHOWN)
FOR USE IN BOTH OVENS
RAPID BURNER
SEMI RAPID BURNER
SEMI RAPID BURNER

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CONTROL PANEL
Fig. 5 DESN 515698 A
lThe GAS HOTPLATE CONTROL KNOBS can only be rotated anti-clockwise from the OFF
position.
Large Flame Symbol - High Setting
Small Flame Symbol - Low Setting
(See ‘HOTPLATE’ section).
lThe GRILL ELEMENT KNOB can be rotated in any direction.
Clockwise Full on with, both elements on (graduated line with full
circle)
.
Anti-clockwise Economy grill, front elements only.
lThe OVEN KNOBS can only be rotated clockwise from the OFF position.
lThe OVEN NEONS illuminate when ovens are switched on. When the temperature
required is reached the neon will extinguish.
REAR
LEFT
FRONT
LEFT
REAR
RIGHT
FRONT
RIGHT GRILL TOP OVEN
LOWER
OVEN
LOWER
OVEN
NEON
TOP
OVEN
NEON
GAS HOB BURNERS

lThe hotplate has four gas burners:
rear left - rapid burner - rated at 3.0 kW
front left and rear right - semi rapid burners - each rated at 1.75 kW
front right - ultra rapid (wok) burner - rated at 3.5 kW
lThe semi-rapid burners are especially suited for use with small pans and for gentle
simmering or poaching.
lAll burners have a set simmer position and are easily adjustable.
TO USE THE HOTPLATE
lTo light a hotplate burner: push in and turn the control knobs anti-clockwise to the large
flame symbol ( ), and hold in for 3 seconds until the burner lights, then turn the knob to
the required setting.
lIf the burner flame should accidentally go out, turn off the burner control and do not attempt
to re-light the burner for at least one minute.
lThe control may be set towards a lower position, simply by turning the control knob towards
the small flame symbol.
lIMPORTANT: The cast iron pan supports on the appliance are much heavier than those on
most gas hotplate cookers, therefore care must be taken when removing or re-fitting them
to the hob. It is important that they are lifted from the appliance and not dragged across
nearby enamelled parts which would result in damaging the enamel.
SOME SAFETY POINTS
lSimmering aids such as asbestos or mesh mats are not recommended. They may impede
burner performance, damage the pan supports and waste fuel.
lCommercially available foil spillage aids are unnecessary on this cooker.
lSome ‘Wok’ cooking parts are unstable. Check with the ‘Wok’ manufacturer before
purchasing.
lDO NOT USE unstable and misshapen pans (e.g. with convex bases) that tilt easily.
lThe minimum pan diameter recommended is 120mm, maximum recommended is 280mm.
lNever use pans which overhang the front facia.
lPlace all pans centrally over the burners.
lAlways position pan handles away from the front of the cooker - away from the reach of
small children.
lNEVER leave a chip pan unattended.
lPans and kettles with concave bases should not be used.
GAS HOTPLATE
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THE GRILL (TOP OVEN)
lTHE TOP OVEN DOOR MUST BE KEPT OPEN WHEN THE GRILL IS ON.
lCAUTION: Accessible parts may be hot when the grill is in use. Young children should be
kept away.
lThe grill has graduated heat settings on each of the 2 elements (see control panel).
lFor best results pre-heat at a high setting.
lThe large grill pan and grid supplied will fit on any of the three shelf positions.
lMost foods should be cooked on the grill grid in the grill pan. You can turn the grid over
to suit the different thicknesses of food. You can place some dishes straight onto the oven
shelf this is useful when browning the top of food such as cauliflower cheese.
lThe cooker is supplied with one grid/grill shelf for the top oven.
THE OVENS
General
lBoth ovens are fitted with side and back self cleaning panels.
lThe shelves are designed to be non-tilt.
lTo remove a shelf, lift clear of the side notches and slide forward. To replace a shelf insert
into the oven with the short prongs at the rear, facing upwards. Slide into position above
the side notches then allow to drop down on the runner.
lDo not place the grid shelf or food on the bases of the ovens. Food will burn on the base
of the top oven and air circulation will be affected in the lower oven.
lPre-heat the ovens at the appropriate settings until the neon light goes out.
lWhen cooking in both ovens at the same time you may need to reduce the temperature
and cooking times (especially for baked foods).
lFor effective heat distribution, leave a gap of no less than 12mm between the dishes and
the sides of the oven, to allow hot air to circulate.
lThe large grill pan and grid are not designed to fit in the lower oven.
lIf you also have an AGA DO NOT use the small roasting tin provided with the AGA in the
Companion. Please use utensils provided and place on the grid shelves.
Condensation
Condensation may form on the cooker. This is quite normal and nothing to worry about. The
condensation forms when heat and moisture are present, for example during cooking.
Whenever possible try to make sure that food which contains a lot of moisture for example
casseroles are covered. If you do notice any condensation, wipe it up straight away.
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Cooking Hints
lBoth ovens must be pre-heated until the neon light extinguishes.
lThe guidelines are for cooking after the oven(s) have reached the desired temperature.
lLarger items may benefit from being turned.
lShelf positions are counted from the top.
lPut dishes in the centre of the shelf.
lWhen using both ovens together reduce cooking times and settings.
lIt is important to check that food is piping hot before serving.
lYou can change the settings and cooking times to suit your tastes.
Deep Fat Frying
lDo 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.
lAlways 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.
lNever heat fat, or fry with a lid on the pan.
lKeep the outside of the pan, clean and free from streaks of oil or fat.
lThe following charts give a guide to cooking a number of everyday items.
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OVEN COOKING GUIDE

lThe cooking charts are a general guide but times and temperatures may vary according to individual recipes.
lThe meat sections should be used as a guide but may vary according to the size, shape of joint on or off the bone.
lThaw frozen joints thoroughly before cooking them.
lThe times are for open roasting. If covered with foil allow for extra time.
lThe turkey/chicken is cooked when the juices run clear when pierced with a skewer. If the juices are still pink
continue to cook checking every 15 minutes until juices run clear.
l1kg = 2.2lb
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APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME
FOOD SETTING °C SHELF
POSITION
35 mins per kg plus 20 mins
Roasting meat
180 3 Rare
45 mins per kg plus 25 mins
Beef
180 3 Medium
55 mins per kg plus 30 mins
180 3 Well Done
55 mins per kg plus 25 mins
Lamb 180 - 190 3 Well Done
1hr 5 mins per kg plus 30 mins
Pork 180 - 190 3 Well Done
Poultry
45 mins per kg plus 20 mins
190 - 200 3Chicken
Top Oven (Conventional) Top Oven (Conventional) • Top Oven (Conventional) • Top Oven (Conventional)
25 - 40 mins
Yorkshire Pudding
220 3
15 - 25 mins
Individual
Large
220 3

20
150 2 45 mins - 1hr
3 - 4 hrs
Shortbread
Very Rich Fruit Cake 130 - 140 3
1 - 2 hrs
Fruit Cake 150 - 160 3
15 - 25 mins
Small Cakes 190 3
10 - 20 mins
20 - 35 mins
Scones 220 3
Victoria Sandwich 180 3
10 mins
Swiss Roll 210 2
10 - 15 mins
Biscuits 180 - 190 2
30 - 35 mins
Tray Bakes 180 3
Pastries
25 - 35 mins
Plate Tarts 200 2
35 - 45 mins
Fruit Pie 200 3
20 - 25 mins
200 2
15 - 20 mins
Vol-Au-Vents (frozen flaky) 220 3
20 - 25 mins depending on size
210 - 220 2
Puddings
2 hrs approx.
Milk Puddings 150 - 160 3
45 - 55 mins
Baked Sponges 170 - 180 3
45 - 55 mins
Baked Custards 150 3
1.5 - 3 hrs depending on size
Meringues 100 3
30 - 40 mins
Apple Crumble 180 3
Yeast Mixtures
30 - 40 mins
Bread 220 3
10 - 20 mins
Rolls and Buns 220 3
Cakes and Biscuits
APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME
FOOD SETTING °C SHELF
POSITION
Top Oven (Conventional) • Top Oven (Conventional) • Top Oven (Conventional) • Top Oven (Conventional) • Top Oven (Conventional)
Pastries
Puddings
Yeast Mixtures
Cakes and Biscuits
Mince Pies
Eclairs/Profiteroles