AGA 13 AMP RETRO-FIT WITH AIMS User manual

06/09 EOPI 515757
For use in GB and IE
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AGA 13 AMP RETRO-FIT WITH AIMS
(OIL TO ELECTRIC)
USERS INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

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SECTION PAGE
USER GUIDE 3
HEALTH & SAFETY 3
THE AGA COOKER 3
OPERATING THE AGA 4
THE HEAT INDICATOR 5
OVEN VENT 5
GUIDE TO AGA COOKING 6
FITTING OF OVEN SHELVES 7
REMOVAL OF OVEN SHELVES 8
AIMS (AGA INTELLIGENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) 9
AIMS SET-UP 9
AIMS CONTROLLER HANDSET 9-10
INFORMATION (MAIN MENU SCREEN) 11
SETTINGS DATE/TIME SCREEN 11
AIMS PROGRAMME SCREEN 12
HOLIDAY SCREEN 13
CARING AND CLEANING 14
AIMS HANDSET CARE 15
SERVICING 16
CONTENTS

HEALTH & SAFETY
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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.
The 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 preset AIMS programme.
THE AGA COOKER
USERS GUIDE

OPERATING THE AGA
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The following points are intended to help during the period of change-over from a previous cooker. The Aga book and the
new user guide video provide a very useful introduction to the cooker.
After the Aga has been assembled
When first used theAga will emit an odour for a short while.This is simply due to the protective oil burning off the hotplates.
Wipe the inside of the lids whilst the Aga is heating up to avoid a film of oil being deposited on the inside of the lids.
Also, condensation may occur on the top plate 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. Take care, when closing the oven doors, to left them on to the catch.
5. 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 6. Ask the Aga Specialist for an invitation to an Aga demonstration.
Fig. 1 DESN 513946

DESN 515759
OVEN VENT
A lever is fitted inside the flue vent cover.
With the lever to the left, the vent is closed. Move the lever to the right to open the oven vent. (See Fig. 2).
Leave vent in closed position (to the left when not cooking).
Open the oven vent whilst cooking.
THE HEAT INDICATOR
The heat indicator is above the Roasting Oven door and has three sections: black, silver and red. When the indicator is
on or about the black line in the silver section the cooker is at the correct working temperature. The purpose of the heat
indicator is to show whether or not the cooker contains the full amount of stored heat when the cooker is in its normal
operational mode. During cooking the indicator line will drop back. This is normal and the heat will be automatically
restored.
NOTE: IT DOES NOT INDICATE OVEN TEMPERATURE.
BLACK SILVER
too hightoo low correct amount of
stored heat
RED
BLACK LINE
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Fig. 2 DESN 515758

As the Aga Cooker is heated differently from an ordinary cooker, exact conversions are not possible. Look in the Aga Book for
a similar recipe. Below is a quick guide to oven usage.
GUIDE TO AGA COOKING
CASSEROLES
STOCK
MILK PUDDINGS
MERINGUES
RICH FRUIT CAKE
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
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.
LOW SIMMERING OVEN SIMMERING OVEN
CAKES
BISCUITS
FISH
SOUFFLÉS
SHORTBREAD
CHEESECAKES
Place grid shelf on floor of Roasting Oven.
Protect food with the cold plain shelf slid on
second or third runners. For cakes that
require over 45 mins use the Cake Baker.
Alternatively with fish, cheesecake, start off
in Roasting Oven, finish in Simmering Oven.
Towards top - whisked sponges, some
biscuits, small cakes
Middle - fish, soufflés
Grid shelf on oven floor - Victoria
sandwiches, shortbread and cheesecake
MODERATE ROASTING/SIMMERING OVEN BAKING OVEN
GRILLING
SCONES
PASTRIES
BREAD
YORKSHIRE PUDDING
ROASTS
SHALLOW FRYING
Top - grilling;
2nd runner - scones, small pastries;
3rd runner - bread rolls, Yorkshire
pudding;
4the runner - roasts, poultry, small cakes
in cases in the large meat tin.
Grid shelf on oven floor - loaves.
Oven floor - shallow frying. quiche.
Top - grilling;
2nd runner - scones, small pastries;
3rd runner - bread rolls, Yorkshire
pudding;
4the Runner - troasts, poultry.
Grid shelf on oven floor - loaves
Oven floor - shallow frying, quiche.
HIGH ROASTING OVEN ROASTING OVEN
OVEN TEMPERATURE 2=TWO OVEN AGA =4=FOUR OVEN AGA
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FITTING OF OVEN SHELVES
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Fig. 3a
Fig. 3b
When using the oven shelves for the first time follow Figs. 3a - 3d.
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REMOVAL OF OVEN SHELVES
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Fig. 3c
Fig. 3d
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The handset is designed to operate within the kitchen area.
When transferring information from or to the controller always operate the handset in front of the cooker, this
gives the strongest signal.
If the handset indicates ‘OFFLINE’, press the back button firmly, this will activate the communication link
between the cooker and handset.
Should the handset continue to show ‘OFFLINE’, allow one minute for the handset to “automatically”, re-connect
itself with the cooker.
1. Connect the electricity supply.
2. Turn the right hand control knob from the OFF setting to the Normal manual control setting. The cooker will heat up
until it reaches the Normal temperature as indicated by the black line on the heat indicator.
3. The left hand control knob will alter the oven temperature. Turn it clockwise to increase the temperature and anti-
clockwise to decrease the temperature.
To obtain the required roasting oven temperature of 240°C this control knob will need to be set about halfway. We
recommend that the cooker is run on the Normal manual setting for two days, before switching to AIMS (automatic
control).
4. When the Normal temperature has been set with heat indicator on or near the black line, it should not be necessary to
alter the temperature control again.
5. The cooker can now be switched toAIMS (automatic control), by turning the right hand control knob from the setting
to the AIMS setting.
6. The AIMS hand set can then be used to programme the required settings (see AIMS (automatic)) control instructions.
AIMS (AGA INTELLIGENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM)
CONTROLS
Fig. 4 DESN 515282
AIMS SET-UP (SEE FIG. 4)
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AIMS CONTROLLER HANDSET
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* NOTE: OVEN VENT FAN NOT IN
USE FOR THIS RETRO-FIT

See each section for details.
The AIMS has one or two programmable events:
The two events programme will enable the Aga to be at ‘Normal’ in the morning, (ie to cook breakfast) drop to a lower
temperature during the day, and return to ‘Normal’ temperature in the evening (ie: to cook dinner) and drop to ‘Slumber’
later in the evening and throughout the night.
The one event programme will enable the Aga to drop to ‘Slumber’ during the night and return to ‘Normal’ throughout the
day.
This will be shown as Once or Twice on the AIMS programme screen. (See Fig. 4).
The ‘Normal’ temperature for those two events can be set using the cooker thermostat.
The modes in between the events can be set at ‘Low’ or ‘Slumber’ depending on personal preference.
If a mistake is made when setting the date or time on any of the screens, use the back button to go back to previous
setting.
When the oven vent fan button is pressed, a blue light will appear.
SELECTING HANDSET LANGUAGE
Language options are selected during the Handset to Base Unit Signal Check/Language Selection procedure, see
page 16.
Fig. 5
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DESN 515271
The handset has 10 buttons and a display screen.
NOTE: If the AIMS handset is unused for an extended period of time, the display screen will automatically turn OFF to
conserve battery power. The controller is designed to be operated within the kitchen area.
Press firmly any button on the handset to turn the display back on, and the Information (main menu) screen is automatically
displayed.
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

INFORMATION (MAIN MENU) SCREEN
Fig. 6
Indicates that the cooker is operating automatically
(AIMS) or manually (according to switch position on
main Aga control panel)
Icon indicating
the current time
and day
DESN 515272
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Press the button to activate this screen
This will only show if the
Holiday mode has been set
Fig. 7
THE SETTINGS DATE/TIME SCREEN
Press the button to activate this screen
DESN 515273
1.
2.
3.
2
1
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.
Press the button to move between the date and time.
Press + or - to alter date and time settings.
Press the button to confirm the settings and move to the next action

This screen shows that the ovens will be up at ‘Normal’ temperature between 07:00 and 10:00 the ovens will then go to
the ‘Low’ mode.
The ovens will come up to ‘Normal’ once more in that day i.e. at 16:00 until 19:00. After the evening the system will
automatically enter ‘Slumber’ mode its lowest setting until next morning.
Boost
If cooking is required when the Aga is in the AIMS programme i.e ‘Low’ or ‘Slumber’, you can boost the cooking
temperature by pressing the Button which will bring the Aga upto ‘Normal’ operating temperature. This will take up to
2 hours from ‘Low’ and 4 hours from ‘Slumber’.
AIMS PROGRAMME SCREEN
2
2
1
4
Fig. 8 DESN 515274
3
4
3
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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. Press the button then press the button to alter the temperature setting to ‘Low’, ‘Slumber’, or ‘Off’.
(Repeat steps 2 - 4 to set a 2nd event)
To copy this days settings for the next day press the button or alternatively press the button to enter
different settings for next day.
Each push of the copy button steps onto next day. When the desired days have been programmed a return must
be made to the main menu screen by pressing the button. A ‘Sent OK’ message will display to confirm
changes are being sent to the base unit.
If the programme is not set for the whole week the programme for the remaining days will revert to a default
setting. ie: 8:00 am - 9:00 am and 18:00 - 19:00.
To change a setting within the AIMS program, press the button until the desired setting is reached. Then
change setting using either the +, - or buttons as appropriate.
If no other changes are to be made,push the button to transmit the change (s) and return to main menu. A
message saying ‘Sent OK’ will display, indicating that the changes are being transmitted to the base unit. Unless
this shows, the changes will not have been implemented.
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 .

If you wish to alter a holiday setting:-
Press , alter setting (use + or - then ), then after last setting press again to return to main menu screen.
Power Cut
OK
Cancel
Holiday?
Yes No
THE HOLIDAY SCREEN
Fig. 9 DESN 515275
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Select YES using the button, then return to
main menu screen.
Press the button to activate this screen and to move through the different operations and set a holiday
programme.
Once a holiday mode has been set it will show as ‘Holiday Enabled’ on the main menu screen.
If you wish to cancel the holiday setting:
Press the button, then press the button and the following screen will appear:
1
2
3
In event of a power cut
If mains power is lost/or disconnected for more than 15 minutes, when the power is restored the handset will display:-
By then pressing the button, this will send the
correct time/date settings to the base.
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. Press the button to alter the temperature setting to ‘Low’, ‘Slumber’ or ‘Off’
When all the settings are completed press the button again to enable the Holiday programme.
The display will return to the Main Menu Screen.

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. If milk or anything containing acid, is spilt on the Aga, wipe it up
immediately. Also clean off any condensation streaks on the front plate around the oven doors or the vitreous enamel
maybe permanently discoloured.
All that is usually needed to keep the vitreous enamel surfaces of the Aga bright and clean is a daily rub over with a damp
soapy cloth followed immediately with a clean, dry cloth to avoid streaks.
Remember the top plate and the polished covers will scratch if pans or utensils are dragged across them.
Insulating Covers and Oven Doors
The linings of the insulating covers and oven doors may be cleaned with a cream cleanser or a soap impregnated pad.
Open the covers and lift off the oven doors to allow them to cool a little before cleaning. Do not however, immerse the
doors in water as they are packed with insulating material which will be damaged by excessive moisture.
Refer also to the Cleaning Section in the Aga Book.
Oven and Hotplates
The cast iron ovens help to keep themselves clean, they merely need to be brushed out occasionally with a long handled
stiff brush.
The wire brush is provided for cleaning the hotplate and any burnt on spills in the cast iron ovens.
Roasting Tins
The enamelled roasting tins supplied with the newAga should be cleaned in hot soapy water, soaking if necessary. Anylon
scouring pad can also be used. They may also be cleaned in the dishwasher but, with constant use, the enamelled finish
will become dull in appearance.
DO NOT use caustic cleaners or oven cleaners.
Important: Aga recommend Vitreous Enamel Association approved cleaners for cleaning the vitreous enamelled
surfaces of this product.
They are unsuitable for use on: chrome and stainless steel components, including the covers, hand-rails and their
brackets.
The insulating covers should be cleaned regularly with a NON-ABRASIVE mild detergent, applied with a soft
(coarse free) cloth and lightly polished up afterwards with a soft (coarse free) duster or tissue, to bring to back to
its original lustre.
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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 page for “Handset to Base Unit Signal
Check”.
Cleaning
The Handset should be wiped clean using a soft clean cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleaning products or submerge the Handset in water.
Batteries
The Handset is fitted with four 'AAA' batteries.
Batteries life will depend on usages.
Replace the batteries when the battery symbol on the Handset is down to one bar following the instructions below.
- Remove the Handset from the backplate.
- Remove the battery cover plate from the rear of the Handset (Fig. 10)
- Carefully lever out the batteries commencing with the bottom one first pushing and pulling out on the positive (+) end
only (Fig. 11).
- Repeat the procedure to remove the other batteries.
-Always use long life batteries for replacements.
- Replace batteries commencing with the bottom one working to the top (Fig. 12) Ensure that the negative (-) end of
the batteries is under the location pegs in the housing before pushing the other end into position.
Handset Failure
In the event of Handset failure, the appliance would still be operational with the last selected programme. The appliance
can also be changed to manual mode if required using the control knob (See Fig. 4).
If the Handset is damaged or lost, replacement can be obtained from Aga and re-programmed to suit your appliance.
Handset to Base Unit Signal Check/Language Selection
Complete the following procedure to check the handset is communicating with the base unit and to select a language
option.
1. Press and hold the oven vent fan button on the control panel in the Aga until the blue neon vent fan indicator flashes,
then release button.
2. Immediately after neon starts to flash press and hold the +and -buttons together on the handset until the blue neon
goes out completely (handset display will briefly say connect), then release buttons.
3. If the neon does not extinguish completely, but continues to flash with a faint output, then repeat steps 1 and 2 above.
4. When the connection has been made, the screen will display the language options, use the +or -buttons to scroll
through the options to the desired language, then press the button to confirm selection.
5. If the language options needs to be changed at any time then the whole procedure must be repeated from step 1.
AIMS HANDSET CARE
Fig. 10 Fig. 12Fig. 11

SERVICING
zIn the event of your appliance requiring maintenance, please contact Aga Service or your Aga Specialist.
zYour cooker must only be serviced by a qualified engineer, from an authorised Aga Specialist.
zDo not alter or modify the cooker.
zOnly the spares specified by the manufacturer, are to be fitted.
For continued efficient and safe operation of this part of the appliance, it is important that servicing is carried out at regular
intervals as recommended by your Aga Specialist, once every 5 years. The cooker should be turned OFF by the user the
night preceding the day of servicing so that the appliance will have cooled down by the following morning.
A HOT APPLIANCE CANNOT BE SERVICED.
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Manufactured by
Aga
Station Road
Ketley Telford
Shropshire TF1 5AQ
England
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.
For further advice or information contact
your local Aga Specialist