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
OWNERS MANUAL

SECTION PAGE
INTRODUCTION 3
HEALTH & SAFETY 4
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 5 - 6
INSTALLATION 7
LOCATION 7
INSTALLATION SEQUENCE & PROCEDURE 7
USERS GUIDE
CONTROL PANEL 9
CERAMIC HOB 10
THE OVENS 11
OVEN COOKING GUIDE 12 - 16
CLEANING AND CARE FOR YOUR COOKER 17 - 18
SERVICING
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS 20
WIRING DIAGRAM 21
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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.
Your appliance has a ceramic hob, grill and two electric ovens. The upper oven is an electric
conventional oven with traditional 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 to familiarise yourself with the product and refer to the relevant sections for
upper oven, lower oven, grill, ceramic 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/lower 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 tray
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INTRODUCTION

APPLIANCE
CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY FROM THE APPLIANCE AS SOME SURFACES CAN
BECOME HOT TO TOUCH.
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 fire cover with a lid and switch OFF the electricity.
Do not attempt to extinguish the fire using water
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.
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 oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooking period.
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HEALTH & SAFETY

Electrical connections are located at the back of the appliance.
Refer to Figs. 1A and 1B 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.
SINGLE PHASE CONNECTION - 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 6mm2cable to comply with the latest editions of the local
and national wiring regulations
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
FIG. 1A
DESN 513370
DESN 513372
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SINGLE PHASE CONNECTION - MINIMUM 6mm2AND MUST COMPLY WITH THE
LATEST EDITIONS OF THE LOCAL AND NATIONAL WIRING REGULATIONS
REMOVE COVER (4
SCREWS) TO GAIN ACCESS
TO THE MAINS TERMINAL

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (CONTINUED)
FIG. 1B
DESN 513371
DESN 513373
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THREE PHASE CONNECTION - MINIMUM 2.5mm2AND MUST COMPLY WITH THE
LATEST EDITIONS OF THE LOCAL AND NATIONAL WIRING REGULATIONS
REMOVE COVER (4
SCREWS) TO GAIN ACCESS
TO THE MAINS TERMINAL

INSTALLATION
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
The appliance is designed for the voltage stated on the rating plate, which is situated in the
centre vent slot near the base of the Front Plate.
The Companion is supplied from the manufacturers in a fully assembled and tested condition.
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LOCATION
Any adjacent walls that project above the height of the hob must be of heat resistant material.
The side wall above the hob shall be greater than 60mm horizontally from the cooker.
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.
THIS IS A TYPE X APPLIANCE
INSTALLATION SEQUENCE AND PROCEDURE
INSTALLATION/LEVELLING
The Aga Companion is designed to stand on a flat and level surface, however any unevenness
maybe overcome by packing under the corners of the plinth with a suitable material, (up to 2 -
3 mm).

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FIG.2 DESN 511413 B
FAST RESPONSE - HEATERS
CONTROL PANEL
GRILL
(REMOVEABLE
LINER
GRILL PAN WITH
GRID
GRILL SHELF
FAN OVEN WITH
SELF CLEAN LINERS
GRILL &
CONVENTIONAL
OVEN WITH SELF
CLEAN LINERS
ROASTING TIN
(BAKING TRAY NOT SHOWN)
FOR USE IN BOTH OVENS

zThe HOB ELEMENT KNOBS 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 GRILL ELEMENT KNOB can also be rotated in any direction.
Clockwise both elements on (graduated in red).
Anti-clockwise front elements only.
zThe OVEN KNOBS can only be rotated clockwise from the OFF position.
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).
zThe OVEN NEONS illuminate when ovens are switched on. When the temperature
required is reached the neon will extinguish.
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CONTROL PANEL
DESN 515707
FIG. 3
FRONT
LEFT REAR LEFT REAR RIGHT FRONT RIGHT GRILL TOP OVEN LOWER OVEN
LOWER
OVEN
NEON
TOP
OVEN
NEON
HOB ELEMENTS
HOB
NEON

zDO NOT USE THE HOB IF IT IS CRACKED.
zDO NOT PLACE ALUMINIUM FOIL ON THE HOB SURFACE.
The hob has the four following plates:
front left - Single circuit - 1200w - 145mm Dia - Rapid Heat up
rear left - Single circuit - 1800w - 180mm Dia - Rapid Heat up
rear right - Single circuit - 1200w - 145mm Dia - Rapid Heat up
front right - Single circuit - 1800w - 180mm 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
normal.
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 resting area.
zAlways lift the pan off the surface. Do not drag or slide the 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 the ceramic hob, only use pans with clean, smooth bottoms.
zFor best results the bottom of the enamelled pans should be 2-3mm thick and stainless
steel with sandwich bottoms 4-6mm.
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CERAMIC HOB