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General Advice
When rst switched on, the AGA will emit an odour for a
short while. This is simply due to protective oil burning o
the hotplates. Wipe the inside of the lids whilst the AGA is
heating up to avoid a lm of this oil being deposited on the
inside.
The following points are intended to help in adapting to
the AGA style of cooking during the change-over from a
previous non-heat storage cooker. The AGA book provides
a very useful introduction to the cooker.
For the most eective 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 at bases must be used to make perfect
contact with the hotplate.
4. Take care when closing the oven doors, to lift them
onto the catch.
5. Cook as much as possible in the ovens so that heat is
conserved and cooking smells and condensation are
reduced.
6. The oven doors should not be left open for long
periods of time during cooking and heating up.
The roasting oven can also be used for ‘grilling’ and ‘shallow
frying’ on the oven oor.
• For optimum cooking performance, use the AGA
utensils and cast iron cookware. They have flat bases
which give the best contact with the hotplates.
• The AGA pans can be stacked in the simmering oven.
This is especially useful for steaming vegetables and
keeping sauces warm.
• Store 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.
• A guide to AGA cooking is given on Page 16. Ask
your AGA Specialist for an invitation to an AGA
demonstration.
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