01/22 EINS 517934
AGA R7
Includes Hotcupboard
(External Vent & Room Vent Option)
For use in USA & CAN
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
User Guide &
Installation Instructions
REMEMBER, when replacing a part on this appliance, use only spare parts that you can be assured conform to the safety and
performance specication that we require.
DO NOT use reconditioned or copy parts that have not been clearly authorised by AGA.
LPRT 517933
Make a note of your AGA R7 Serial Number when it is being installed. The serial number can be found behind the magnetic
plinth cover.
My AGA Details:
Serial No:
AGA Service No:
Date of Installation:
Data badge located
behind removable
plinth
1. Product Safety 1
2. Health & Safety 3
3. Introduction 5
4. Overview 6
AGA R7 100 6
AGA R7 150 7
5. How to use your AGA R7 8
Getting to know your AGA 8
Oven Controls 9
Hotplate Controls 10
Operating the ovens 10
Operating the Hotcupboard 11
General Advice 12
6. Equipment supplied
with your AGA eR7 13
7. Fitting and Removing
the oven shelves 15
8. Fitting and removing
the oven doors 16
9. Cooking on your AGA 17
10. Cleaning & Caring 18
11. Installation instructions 19
12. Installation requirements 20
13. Location 21
14. Clearances 22
AGA R7 100 24
AGA R7 150 25
15. Power Supply connections 26
AGA Hotcupboard connections 27
16. Mains Supply Location 28
Mains cable routing 28
Mains cable routing- AGA Hotcupboard 29
17. Hotcupboard installation 30
18. Circuit diagram 37
R7 Circuit diagram 37
AGA R7 (HOTCUPBOARD) 38
Contents
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1. Product Safety
Meaning / Description Symbol Signication / Description
WARNING / CAUTION
An appropriate safety instruction
should be followed or caution to a
potential hazard exists.
!
AVERTISSEMENT
Une consigne de sécurité appropriée
doivent être suivies ou garde d’un
danger potentiel exists.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
To indicate hazards arising from
dangerous voltages.
TENSION DANGEREUSE
Pour indiquer les dangers
résultant des tensions dangereuses.
PROTECTIVE EARTH GROUND
To identify any terminal which is
intended for connection to an external
conductor for protection against
electric shock in case of a fault, or the
terminal of a protective earth (ground)
electrode.
TERRE DE PROTECTION
Pour marquer bornes destinées à
être raccordées à un conducteur de
protection extérieur contre les chocs
éclectiques en cas de
défaut d’isolement, ou pour marquer la
borne de la terre de protection.
HEAVY
This product is heavy and reference
should be made to the safety
instructions for provisions of lifting and
moving.
LOURD
Ce produit est lourd et doit être fait
référence auc consignes de sécurité
relatives aux dispositions de soulever et
déplacer.
DISCONNECT MAINS SUPPLY
Disconnect incoming supply before
inspection or maintenance.
APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 2
Alimentation d’entrée Débrancher avant
inspection ou d’entretien.
REFER TO MANUAL
Refer to relevant instructions detailed
within the product manual.
ATTENTION, SURFACE TRÉS CHAUDE
Reportez-vous aux instructions
applicables, indiquées dans le manuel
du produit.
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INCORRECT USE OF THIS RANGE CAN INCREASE
THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCKS OR INJURY
TO PERSONS.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS TO
REDUCE THESE RISKS.
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.
ALWAYS
Always make sure children are never left alone or
unsupervised when the range is on.
Always be aware that range surfaces will be hot
during and after use and can cause burns.
Always teach children that the range and utensils can
be hot.
Always allow heavy and hot utensils to cool in a safe
place and out of reach of small children.
Always be aware hot grease is ammable. Wipe o
any grease deposits on the range top and front.
In the event of a grease re, do not remove the pan,
cover the pan to extinguish the ame.
Always turn utensil handles inwards but not cover
adjacent heated surfaces, to prevent accidental
spillage and burns.
Always when opening an oven door, allow hot air
and steam to escape.
Always use dry pot holders. Moist pot holder will
cause steam burns. Do not use towels or other cloths
near the heated plates.
Always clean ventilation hoods frequently. grease
should not be allowed to accumulate in hood and
lters.
Always make sure cabinet and work surface are
capable of supporting heavy cooking utensils used
on your range.
Always make sure cooking utensils are suitable for
range top service. Only certain types of glass, glass
ceramic earthenware/glazed utensils with stand
sudden temperature changes without breaking.
Always make sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualied technician.
Always make sure your appliance is serviced by a
qualied technician.
NEVER
Never store items of interest to
children above the range.
Never allow children to climb on, sit
or stand on any part of the range.
Never allow children to play with
the controls or any part of the range.
Never wear loose tting clothing or other ammable
materials that could contact hot surfaces on the
range.
Never leave boiling pans unattended, boil over
causes smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite.
Never store gasoline or other volatile liquids in the
range or in cabinets above or near the range, which
can catch re or explode.
Never use water on grease res. Smother re or ame
or use a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher.
Never use your appliance for warming or heating the
room.
Never repair or replace any part of the appliance
unless recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be carried out by a qualied
technician.
Never cover or restrict the air ow to the controls
compartment.
Never install cabinets (shelves) or similar above the
range with a depth greater than 13” (330mm).
Never heat unopened food containers. Pressure
build-up may cause the container to burst and cause
injury.
Never reach directly into a hot oven to add or remove
cooking utensils. Instead pull the grid shelf out to its
maximum projection.
Never use a steam cleaner to clean your range.
Never use a power spray or oven cleaners on the
control panel.
Never use caustic cleaners, abrasive pads or metal
scrapers to clean enamel surfaces.
Important Safety Instructions
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2. Health & Safety
• Always turn utensil handles inwards but not cover
adjacent heated surfaces, to prevent accidental spillage
and burns.
• Always when opening an oven door, allow hot air and
steam to escape.
• Always use dry pot holders. Moist pot holder will cause
steam burns. Do not use towels or other cloths near the
heated plates.
• Always clean ventilation hoods frequently. Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate in hood and filters.
• Always make sure cabinet and work surface are capable
of supporting heavy cooking utensils used on your
range.
• Always make sure cooking utensils are suitable for
range top service. Only certain types of glass, glass
ceramic earthenware/glazed utensils with stand sudden
temperature changes without breaking.
• Always make sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician.
• Always make sure your appliance is serviced by a
qualified technician.
!
NEVER
• Never store items of interest to children above the
range.
• Never allow children to climb on, sit or stand on any
part of the range.
• Never allow children to play with the controls or any
part of the range.
• Never wear loose fitting clothing or other flammable
materials that could contact hot surfaces on the range.
• Never leave boiling pans unattended, boil over causes
smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite.
• Never store gasoline or other volatile liquids in the
range or in cabinets above or near the range, which can
catch fire or explode.
• Never use water on grease fires. Smother fire or flame or
use a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher.
• Never repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
recommended in this manual. All other servicing should
be carried out by a qualified technician.
Consumer Protection
As a responsible manufacturer, we take care to make sure
that our products are designed and constructed to meet the
required safety standards when properly installed and used.
NOTE: The installation manual and user guide for this
appliance are available online on www.agaliving.com.
INCORRECT USE OF THIS RANGE CAN
INCREASE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCKS OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
PRECAUTIONS TO REDUCE THESE RISKS.
• 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.
• 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.
• YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY FROM
THE APPLIANCE AS SURFACES CAN BECOME HOT TO
TOUCH.
!
ALWAYS
• Children are more sensitive to heat than adults.
• Always make sure children are never left alone or
unsupervised when the range is on.
• Always be aware that range surfaces will be hot during
and after use and can cause burns.
• Always teach children that the range and utensils can
be hot.
• Always allow heavy and hot utensils to cool in a safe
place and out of reach of small children.
• Always be aware hot grease is flammable. Wipe off any
grease deposits on the range top and front.
• Do not leave containers of cooking fat around the
range.
• In the event of a grease fire, do not remove the pan,
cover the pan to extinguish the flame.
!
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• Never cover or restrict the air flow to the controls
compartment.
• Never install cabinets (shelves) or similar above the
range with a depth greater than 13” (330mm).
• Never heat unopened food containers. Pressure build-
up may cause the container to burst and cause injury.
• Never reach directly into a hot oven to add or remove
cooking utensils. Instead pull the grid shelf out to its
maximum projection.
• Never use a steam cleaner to clean your range.
• Never use a power spray or oven cleaners on the control
panel.
• Never use caustic cleaners, abrasive pads or metal
scrapers to clean enamel surfaces.
• Never use aluminium foil as a protective liner on
the oven base, except as suggested in the manual.
Improper use of this type of liner may create a risk of
fire.
Deep Fat Frying
• Use a deep pan.
• Never fill the pan more than one-third full of fat or oil
• Never use a lid on the pan.
• Important: Oil is a fire risk, do not leave pans
containing oil unattended.
• In the event of a fire, cover the pan with a lid and turn
OFF the appliance.
• Do not try to fry too much food at a time, especially
frozen food. This only lowers the oven temperature of
the oil or fat too much, resulting in greasy food.
• Always 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.
• Never heat fat, or fry with a lid on the pan.
• Keep the outside of the pan, clean and free from streaks
of oil or fat.
Smother the ames on the hob preferably with a re 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.
Do not hang dish towels on the left hand side of the AGA
handrail. Doing so will block the air vent. Blocking the air
vent can cause excessive temperature increase to the control
panel and prevents easy access to the controls.
When the oven(s) are on DO NOT leave any oven door open
for long periods, this will eect the temperature of the oven
and may allow controls to become hot.
A little smoke and some odor may be emitted when the
appliance is rst 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.
CAUTION
: The Control System of your AGA will, because of
regulatory compliance requirements, implement a software
reset at 2.00 am local time. The reset process will turn o the
external vent fan. If you have at any time manually set the vent
fan to be ON, please check its operation before you commence
cooking.
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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.
Your new AGA gives you everything you love about the AGA
heat storage cooker, but with the added convenience that
the two hotplates can be turned on or o, as required.
Refer to the diagram in the Overview chapter to familiarise
yourself with the product and refer to the relevant sections
for the ovens, plates, controls etc.
Made in the heart of Shropshire, your AGA cooker, like the
generations of cookers before it, has been manufactured
from cast iron. Traditional iron-making skills combined with
industrial strength hotplate elements enable the hotplates
to heat up rapidly, so you can have them both on, or just one
on, depending on the time of day or the size of your family.
Any alteration that is not approved by AGA could invalidate
the approval of the appliance, operation of the warranty and
could aect your statutory rights.
In the interests of safety and eective use, please read the
following before using your new AGA appliance.
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 eective 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 qualied engineer.
A little smoke and some odour may be emitted when rst
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.
3. Introduction
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4. Overview
The AGA R7 has the traditional cast iron ovens with
independently controlled hotplates.
Hotplates
The two hotplates are at dierent heats; the boiling plate
being the hottest of the two and the simmering plate is a
lower heat. Each plate is individually controlled.
Boiling Plate
The boiling plate is used for making toast, boiling a kettle,
stir-frying and cooking at a higher heat.
Simmering Plate
The simmering plate is for slower cooking, such as sauces,
simmering pans and can also be used to cook on directly
for toasted sandwiches, drop scones, no-fat fried eggs and
quesadillas.
Roasting Oven
The hottest oven for high temperature cooking; pastries
breads, roasting of meat, vegetables and poultry, grilling at
the top of the oven and frying on the base of the oven.
Baking Oven
A moderate oven for cooking cakes and biscuits, baking sh,
lasagne or shepherds pie, plus roasting meat and poultry at a
medium heat. Cooking sweet and savoury dishes together is
no problem as the avours do not mix.
Simmering Oven
Long, slow cooking in the simmering oven develops avours
and makes the toughest meat tender. It’s large capacity
means several pans can be stacked here; soup, casserole,
steamed rice, steamed carrots and poached fruits all cooking
simultaneously, without any danger of burning.
From cold the ovens will take several hours to achieve normal
operating temperature.
AGA R7 100
DESN 517598
Fig. 4.1
WARNING: ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT DURING USE. TO AVOID BURNS AND SCALDS CHILDREN
SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY.
Simmering plate
Top plate
Boiling plate
Control door
Roasting oven
Baking oven
Simmering oven
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The AGA R7 150 has the traditional cast iron ovens with
independently controlled hotplates.
Hotplates
The two hotplates are at dierent heats; the boiling plate
being the hottest of the two and the simmering plate is a
lower heat. Each plate is individually controlled.
Boiling Plate
The boiling plate is used for making toast, boiling a kettle,
stir-frying and cooking at a high heat.
Simmering Plate
The simmering plate is for slower cooking, such as sauces,
simmering pans and can also be used to cook on directly
for toasted sandwiches, drop scones, no-fat fried eggs and
quesadillas.
Roasting Oven
The hottest oven for high temperature cooking; pastries,
breads, roasting of meat, vegetables and poultry, grilling at
the top of the oven and frying on the base of the oven.
Baking Oven
A moderate oven for cooking cakes and biscuits, baking sh,
lasagne or shepherds pie, plus roasting meat and poultry at a
medium heat. Cooking sweet and savoury dishes together is
no problem as the avours do not mix.
Simmering Oven
Long, slow cooking in the simmering oven develops avours
and makes the toughest meat tender. It’s large capacity
means several pans can be stacked here; soup, casserole,
steamed rice, steamed carrots and poached fruits all cooking
simultaneously, without any danger of burning.
NOTE: From cold the ovens will take several hours to achieve
normal operating temperature.
Warming Plate (Hotcupboard)
The warming plate is the ideal resting place for cooked food.
Slow Cooking Oven (Hotcupboard)
Ideal for a broad range of long slow cooking applications,
such as leg of lamb, pulled pork, belly pork and celebration
cake.
NOTE: Meat and vegetable dishes should be started on the
boiling plate or in the roasting oven.
Warming Oven (Hotcupboard)
Used for warming plates and serving dishes. Can also be used
for resting joints before carving.
AGA R7 150
DESN 517599
Fig. 4.2
WARNING: ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT DURING USE. TO AVOID BURNS AND SCALDS CHILDREN
SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY.
Simmering plate
Top plate
Boiling plate
Warming plate
Control door
Hotcupboard ON/OFF
Roasting oven
Slow cooking oven
Baking oven
Warming oven
Simmering oven
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5. How to use your AGA R7
Getting to know your AGA
If you have not already seen a demonstration, ask your AGA
Specialist for details. A demonstration will show you how
to get the best from your new AGA and will give you hints
and tips. You will also see a selection of AGA utensils and
accessories being used.
To get the very best performance from your cooker we
recommend AGA saucepans with heavy 6mm Superthermic
encapsulated base and stacking lids so that the maximum
use of oven space is made and an AGA kettle for boiling
water
Top Plate
The top plate is the enamelled surface surrounding the
hotplates. It will become warm when the R7 hotplates are
in use. Although it is not a cooking surface you can use the
warmth for a number of useful activities, which more often
than not save time and washing-up! These include warming
honey or syrup in the jar, or melting butter or chocolate in
a basin - so saving on melting over a saucepan - but please
put the basin on a cork mat or folded piece of kitchen towel
to avoid scratching the enamel. Although it is durable and
hard-wearing surface vitreous enamel is glass and will show
scratch marks!
The top plate when warm can also be used to rest a cup of
coee or tea or dry o awkwardly shaped tins, peelers or
food mixer and processor parts.
Hotplates
The hotplates operate separate from the ovens and are
independent of each other.
The boiling plate is on the left hand side and the simmering
plate is on the right hand side of the R7. The boiling plate
is the hottest with the simmering plate being the cooler
of the two. They both have electric elements embedded
into the cast iron which heat up in approximately 11 and 8
minutes respectively. The hotplates can be used completely
independently from the ovens.
This means the R7 diers from the traditional AGA heat
storage cooker in that they can be used for the entire
cooking time of appropriate dishes because the design keeps
the hotplates at a constant heat, whereas the traditional AGA
cooker continues to cook on a falling heat so for these we
recommend starting on the hotplates then transferring to
the ovens, this can be done with the R7 but is not necessary.
For instance, if making a pasta dish with sauce on the R7, it
can all be done on the hotplates.
The whole hotplate area can be used for cooking and several
pans can be accommodated on a single plate at any one
time. The hotplates are set very slightly above the top plate
to avoid accidental scratching if the pans are pulled to one
side. DO NOT drag the utensils from one plate to another as
the enamel will suer!
The stainless steel insulated covers are brought down over
the hotplates when they are not in use. When the hotplates
are ‘on’ the insulated covers will be warm. We strongly advise
not to put anything such as kettles, saucepans or baking tins
directly onto the insulated covers because they will show any
scratches - invest in a pair of chef’s pads to protect the surface
if the covers are to be used as resting places!
Keep the hotplates clear of any burnt on food or crumbs
by brushing with the wire brush, supplied with your AGA.
Cleaning details can be found on “Cleaning & Caring” page
18.
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Oven mode /
temperature indicators
Vent fan switch
(external vent only)
Oven control
selector switch
Hotplates control
selector switch
Oven Controls
Your AGA R7 has three ovens which operate as one
creating three distinct cooking zones.
The Roasting Oven for high temperature cooking
The Baking Oven for moderate temperature cooking
The Simmering Oven for long, slow cooking
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DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE WITH THE
DOORS OPEN.
Each oven has the same capacity, (able to t a 13kg (28lb)
turkey). The AGA heat-storage cooker techniques can be
used such as stacking of saucepans in the simmering oven.
This enables the steaming of root vegetables, rice, steamed
pudding, casserole, poaching fruit all in the one oven
leaving the hotplates free and reducing steam and cooking
smells in the kitchen.
The ovens are made from cast iron, which cooks by radiant
heat, and this is the secret of the cooking excellence for
which the AGA cooker is renowned. An indirect radiant
heat does not dry food out, so it retains its natural moisture
and avour.
The oven control has four mode settings to choose from:
Normal – for everyday use, maintains the ovens at
a temperature suitable for roasting, baking and
simmering in the respective ovens.
Low – for reduced temperature cooking (50ºF
lower than normal). To achieve the lower cooking
temperature from normal, allow 2 ½ hours before
intended use. To return normal cooking temperature from
this mode allow approximately 2 hours before intended
use.
High – for higher temperature cooking (50ºF
higher than normal). To achieve the higher
cooking temperature from normal, allow 2 hours
before intended use. To return to normal cooking
temperature from this mode allow approximately 2 ½
hours before intended use.
Slumber – maintains all ovens at a lower
temperature to reduce energy consumption. To
achieve normal cooking temperature from this
mode allow approximately 3 ½ hours before intended use.
Oven temperature indication
For each mode the respective icon will ash while
warming up, once the desired temperature is
reached the respective icon will be illuminated ‘solid’
red. The icon remains ‘solid’ and does not ash
when cooling down between modes.
The dierent zones of the AGA R7 cooker are described in the following pages.
The traditional AGA heat storage cooker is famous for the gentle warmth it emits; with the AGA R7 you will get warmth only
when the cooker is on or warmth, to a lesser degree, when only parts of it are on.
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Hotplate Controls
To operate the boiling plate turn the control knob to the
position and similarly to the for the simmering
plate.
To turn both plates on turn knob to
position.
Boiling Plate
The hottest hotplate, the boiling plate is used for boiling,
griddling, stir-frying, making toast - indeed anything that
requires a high heat. Green vegetables keep their colour
when boiled quickly here, or use a steamer over the
saucepan to cook more than one vegetable at once.
When stir-frying or cooking anything that is inclined to
splash we would recommend using an AGA Splash Shield
which will protect the insulated cover from splatter, making
cleaning a doddle! Just wash the Splash Shield in hot soapy
water or place in a dishwasher between two dinner plates.
Please be advised the boiling plate is too hot to cook food on
directly.
Simmering Plate
The simmering plate is the cooler of the two hotplates
and so is used for recipes that require a lower heat such as
making sauces, scrambling eggs, heating milk, slow frying,
simmering soups and root vegetables. In addition, it can be
used to cook on directly as a form of griddle - invaluable for
toasted sandwiches, quesadillas, soups, drop scones, searing
scallops and even a non-fat fried egg. Slow cooked toast can
be made on the simmering plate, no need here to use the
AGA toaster.
The same size as the boiling plate, the simmering plate is also
machined at to give the best all-over contact with the AGA
saucepans, grill pan, frying pan and kettle.
Cleaning details can be found on “Cleaning & Caring” page
18.
Operating the ovens
The Roasting Oven
The roasting oven can used for ‘grilling’ at the top and
‘shallow frying’ on the oven oor.
The roasting oven is zoned in heat, meaning it is slightly
hotter towards the top than the centre and the oven grid
shelf set on the oven oor is slightly less hot than the centre.
The beauty of the roasting oven is that any fat splashes
are burnt o when the oven is at full heat, just brush out
occasionally to get rid of carbon deposits.
The roasting oven is excellent for bread and pastries. Quiches
in ceramic or pies in Pyrex dishes need not be baked blind
as when they are placed on the base of the oven, the pastry
cooks from underneath and the lling will set and brown
from the all-round heat. As you are aware metal an tins
conduct heat quicker than ceramic so may need less cooking
time.
The Baking Oven
This oven is set at a moderate heat, so is ideal for cakes,
biscuits and also anything that requires medium heat
cooking such as sh pie, lasagne, soués, crumble and
roulades. Meat and poultry can be cooked here in fact
most things that can be cooked in the roasting oven can be
cooked in the baking oven but for a longer time.
Cook cakes together on one shelf, if two shelves are used
interchange the food to achieve even colouration, as you
would with any oven which is zoned in heat.
As with the roasting oven the specially designed roasting tins
and bakeware slide directly onto the runners, so almost every
available square centimetre of space can be used. Food can
be protected by the use of the cold plain shelf or shielded by
means of the large roasting tin, which means that you can
cook food that requires dierent temperatures at the same
time.
If food is browning too quickly and you do not want to move
it to another oven just slide the cold plain shelf over the food
to reduce the top heat.
NOTE: Always remove the cold plain shelf and roasting
tins on completion of cooking. If left in the oven it will
aect the oven temperature.
When using the roasting oven for a long period of time i.e.
a full meal, the baking oven temperature may rise, it will
therefore be necessary to adjust the cooking procedure, the
following suggestions may prove useful.
1. When placing the food in the baking oven, ensure the
cold plain shelf is set directly above the dish, for the
whole of the cooking time.
2. In addition it may be necessary to lower the shelf
position.
3. When baking food, such as very rich fruit cakes, which
require a long period of cooking time, place the cake
on the fourth grid shelf position of the oven with
Fig. 5.1
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the cold plain shelf set directly above for 3/4 hour
approximately. Move the plain shelf to the middle of
the simmering oven. Transfer the cake to this shelf and
bake until cooked through.
4. Alternatively, allow the baking oven to cool for
pproximately 4 hours before using.
NOTE: A loose metal perforated plate is positioned in
the top of the baking oven in order to optimise cooking
performance. It must remain in place at all times while the
cooker is in operation.
The Simmering Oven
The simmering oven can be described as a continuation
oven, it continues to cook food that has been brought up
to heat elsewhere on the cooker with the exception of
meringues which are dried out rather than ‘cooked’.
• To get the very best performance, we recommend to
use the AGA cookware with thick bases and stacking
lids.
• Joints of meat and poultry should be brought up to
heat ideally in the roasting oven for 30 - 45 minutes,
then transfer to the simmering oven.This method is
unsuitable for stuffed meat and poultry.
• Make sure that pork and poultry reach an internal
temperature of at least 167°F.
• Always bring soups, casseroles and liquids to the boil
before putting in the oven.
• Always thaw frozen food completely before cooking.
• Root vegetables will cook better if cut into small pieces.
• Adjust seasonings and thickenings at the end of the
cooking time.
• Many dried pulses and beans for example, dried red
kidney beans must be boiled for a minimum of 10
minutes, after soaking, and before inclusion in any dish.
Operating the Hotcupboard
Slow Cooking Oven and Warming Oven (Fig. 5.2)
These are ovens are heated by a single element at the rear
of the oven cavity. It is operated by a single push ON-OFF
button located on the left hand side of the hotcupboard top
plate and can be turned ON and OFF when required. These
ovens are not cast iron on the interior.
Slow Cooking Oven
This oven has similar characteristics to the simmering oven
and should be utilised in a similar manner. It delivers a
gentler convected heat making it better suited for longer
cooking times especially for overnight cooking, for example
rich fruit cakes and celebration cakes. The cooking of
meringues may also be better suited for this oven.
NOTE: These ovens vent into the room, mechanical venting
to the outside is not available.
Points to remember when Slow Cooking:
• Pre-heat the ovens for 30 minutes before starting to
cook.
• Bring casseroles, soups etc. to the boil on the hotplate
and start meat in the roasting oven, before placing in
the slow cooking oven.
• Make sure that casseroles have sufficient liquid,
particularly when cooking over a long period.
• Use lids on casseroles or foil to cover food whilst it is
cooking to retain moisture.
• Make sure all dishes will fit into the oven before
preparing food.
• Make sure that meat and poultry is piping hot before
eating and reaches 167°F internal temperature.
• Always thaw frozen food completely before cooking.
You can also produce crisp, white meringues cooked in the
slow cooking oven.
Timings for cooking in the slow cooking oven will depend
upon the temperature, quantity and type of dish you are
cooking, as a guide for casseroles, a minimum of 2 hours
cooking time is recommended.
Keep an eye on the food until you are familiar with the oven.
ON/OFF
BUTTON
Fig. 5.2
DESN 517225
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The slow cooking oven can be described as a continuation
oven, it continues to cook food that has been brought up
to heat elsewhere on the cooker with the exception of
meringues which are dried out rather than ‘cooked’.
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 “Cooking on
your AGA” page 17. Ask your AGA Specialist for an
invitation to an AGA demonstration.
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6. Equipment supplied with your AGA R7
Large Size Roasting Tin with Grill Rack
This is designed to slide onto the oven runners without the
need for it to sit on an oven grid shelf. The roasting tin can be
used with the grill rack, in its high position, for grilling at the
top of the roasting oven. It can be used for roasting meat, or
poultry with or without the grill rack. Large quantities of roast
potatoes can be cooked in this tin. The roasting tin can also
be employed for making large traybakes or cakes. The grill
rack is useful on its own as a cake cooling rack. Can be used in
any oven but not recommended for hotplate use.
Half Size Roasting Tin and Grill Rack
This tin can be slid onto the oven runners width-ways or can
sit on an oven grid shelf. The half size roasting tin can be
used with the grill rack, in its high position, for grilling at the
top of the roasting oven. It can be used for roasting smaller
joints of meat, or poultry with or without the grill rack. Roast
potatoes can be cooked in this tin. The roasting tin can also
be employed for making traybakes or cakes. The grill rack is
useful on its own as a cake cooling rack. It can be used in any
oven but not recommended for hotplate use.
1 Floor Grid
This grid is used on the oor of the
ovens, in particular the roasting and
simmering ovens to protect food
needing over 30 minutes cooking from
the intensity of the heat from the base
element.
3 Oven Grid Shelves
These are for inserting in each oven to
provide a surface for dishes and tins
which do not t direct onto the oven
runners. They can be used in any oven,
as required. “Fitting and Removing
the oven shelves” page 15 on how
to locate the oven shelves correctly.
Roasting Oven Bae
A roasting oven perforated bae is
positioned in the top of the roasting
oven, in order to optimise cooking
performance. For best results, please
ensure it is in place at all times, while
the oven is in operation, including
when grilling. The Installation Engineer
will t this in place. This can also be
removed for cleaning.
Getting to know your AGA R7
If you have not already seen a demonstration, ask your AGA
Specialist for details. A demonstration will show you how
to get the best from your new AGA and will give you hints
and tips. You will also see a selection of AGA utensils and
accessories being used.
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Wire Brush
This is for cleaning the
raw cast iron hotplate
surfaces, keeping them
clear of crumbs and burnt
on debris – which would
otherwise aect the boiling
performance of pans and
the kettle. Use on the
hotplates and the ovens.
Take care not to touch the
enamel surfaces as the
wire brush will scratch the
nish.
AGA Utensils and
Accessories
To get the very best
performance from your
cooker we recommend
AGA saucepans with
the thick at bases and
stacking lids so that the
maximum use of oven
space is made and an AGA
kettle for boiling water.
Toaster
This is for toasting bread on the boiling plate. AGA toast is
renowned for its excellence, crisp on the outside and soft in
the centre. Take thick slices of bread and place in the AGA
toaster - if the bread is very moist or very fresh, heat the
toaster beforehand to prevent sticking - lift the boiling plate
insulated cover and place the toaster direct onto the plate
with the handle at an angle from the handle of the cover.
Close the cover and wait for the bread to toast one side -
this will take 1-2 minutes dependent upon the variety of
bread - open the cover and turn the toaster over and repeat
the process to toast the other side. The toaster can also be
used for heating pitta bread, toasting teacakes and as a cake
cooling rack.
1 Cold Plain Shelf
This has two uses one as large baking sheet for scones,
biscuits, pastry items and meringues and the other use as a
heat deector to cut o the top heat if food is overbrowning
before it is cooked through.
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DO NOT STORE IN THE OVENS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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7. Fitting and Removing the oven shelves
Fitting the shelves for cast iron, roasting, baking and simmering ovens
Removing the shelves for cast iron, roasting, baking and simmering ovens
DESN 512403
DESN 512405
DESN 512404
DESN 512406
Fig. 7.1
Fig. 7.3
Fig. 7.2
Fig. 7.4
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CAUTION:
This unit is heavy, proper equipment and adequate manpower must be used to remove the oven doors.
Fitting the Doors
Removing the Doors
DESN 517491
DESN 517489
DESN 517489
DESN 517490
Fig. 8.1
Fig. 8.3
Fig. 8.2
Fig. 8.4
8. Fitting and removing the oven doors
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9. Cooking on your AGA
As AGA ovens cook by radiated heat from the castings, rather than just hot air, exact temperature conversions are not possible.
Look in the AGA cookbook for a recipe. The table below gives a quick guide to using your oven. Remember that oven shelf
positions are counted from the top down.
Oven Temperature: High Roasting oven
Recommended shelf positions Food
Top Grilling
2nd runner Scones, Small Pastries, Grilling
3rd runner Bread Rolls, Yorkshire Puddings
4th runner Roasts, Poultry
Oven grid shelf on base of oven Bread loaves, Pies, Roast Vegatables, Shallow Frying
Directly on base of oven Quiches, Pies, Pizza
NOTE: Baking under 45 minutes - place cakes or biscuits on grid shelf on base of the oven and place cold plain shelf on runner
directly above to reduce top heat
Oven Temperature: Moderate
Roasting Oven, Baking Oven, Simmering Oven
Recommended shelf positions
Food
Towards Top Whisked Sponges, Some Biscuits, Small cakes
Middle
Fish, Soués, Sheppard’s Pie, Cottage Pie, Lasagne
4th runner
Traybakes, Shortbread, Some Biscuits
Oven grid shelf on base of oven
Victoria sandwich cake, Cheesecake
Oven Temperature: Moderate
Roasting Oven, Baking Oven, Simmering Oven
Recommended shelf positions
Food
Bring up to temperature on AGA Hotplate or Roasting
oven, then transfer to Simmering oven
Casseroles, Stock, Soup, Milk Puddings and similar dishes
Dry out on grid shelf on base of oven Meringues
Cook on oven grid shelf placed on base of oven Rich Fruit Cake (4-15 hours depending on the size)
Your AGA has a high setting which will provide a higher temperature and allow for
• faster grilling e.g. toast, breakfast
• cooking larger volumes of food, especially baking
TIPS
If food is browning too quickly slide the cold plain shelf above the food to reduce the top heat. For perfect results when baking,
turn trays towards the end of cooking.
WARNING:
Accessible parts may become hot during use. To avoid burns and scalds children should be kept away.
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10. Cleaning & Caring
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REMEMBER: be careful of the hot appliance.
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For most cleaning it is best when the appliance is
turned o.
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DO NOT use a steam cleaner to clean this cooker.
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DO NOT use abrasive pads, caustic cleaners, oven
cleaners or metal scrapers to clean the surfaces of
the enamel.
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IMPORTANT: AGA recommend Vitreous Enamel
Association approved cleaners for cleaning the
vitreous enamelled surfaces of this product.
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When cleaning use as little water as possible.
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DO NOT immerse the doors in water as they are
packed with insulating material, which will be
damaged by excessive moisture.
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DO NOT put oven doors or resting plates in a
dishwasher.
All that is usually needed to keep the vitreous enamelled
surfaces of your cooker bright and clean is a daily rub over
with a damp, soapy cloth followed immediately with a clean,
dry cloth to avoid streaks.
Ovens and Hotplates - are made from cast iron and keep
themselves clean. They are very durable, but will rust if
surface moisture is left on them. Remember to always switch
the ovens on, to dry them out after cleaning.
Heating up the ovens periodically will help burn o any
cooking deposits to aid cleaning within the ovens.
To season the ovens, a light vegetable spray oil (corn oil is
best) is recommended. Any stubborn stains can be removed
with the wire brush supplied.
Enamelled cast iron The easiest way to clean the AGA top
plate and front plate is to mop up spills as they happen. VEA
approved AGA Enamel Cleaner can be purchased from www.
agacookshop.co.uk.
Baked on food is more dicult to clean but can usually be
removed with proprietary vitreous enamel cleaners or mild
cream cleaners using a cloth, or if necessary, a nylon scouring
pad and can be purchased from www.agacookshop.co.uk.
If milk or fruit juice, or anything containing acid is spilt on the
enamel, wipe o immediately.
Clean o any condensation streaks on the front plate around
the oven doors or vitreous enamel maybe permanently
discoloured.
Remember the top plate and the polished covers will scratch
if pans or utensils are dragged across them.
The top of the insulated cover (lid) This is chrome or
stainless steel and can be kept clean by wiping over with a
damp cloth and polished up - the AGA E-cloths are excellent
for this purpose as they are lint-free and eco-friendly. AGA
stainless steel and chrome cleaner are recommended to
keep the insulated cover clean and shining. These can be
purchased from your local AGA Specialist.
Lining of the insulated cover (lid interior) The use of an
AGA splash shield is recommended to keep the lining free of
fat splashes, (obtainable from your AGA Specialist or on-line
at www.agacookshop.co.uk).
If the lining is marked it is best cleaned when the hotplate is
cold. It can be cleaned with hot soapy water and/or a cream
cleanser. If badly marked then a soap impregnated pad can
be used - this should be used in a circular motion.
The rst few times a soap impregnated pad is used you will
see the circular marks, these will become reduced and the
surface of the lining becomes shinier each time when used.
Do not use excessive water and make sure the lining is dry
before closing the cover.
Oven door linings The linings can be cleaned with hot
soapy water, a cream cleanser or soap impregnated pad. To
deep clean the lining place a towel on the work surface and
carefully lift o the oven door (doors are heavy) and place it
enamel side down on the towel padding. Clean with a soap
impregnated pad to remove stubborn marks. Dry o before
replacing on their hinges.
Enamelled roasting tins Those supplied with the appliance
should be cleaned in hot soapy water, soaking if necessary.
A nylon scouring pad can also be used. They may also
be cleaned in the dishwasher, but with constant use, the
enamelled nish will become dull in appearance.
Induction Hob The easiest way to clean the ceramic top on
the AGA Induction hob is to mop up spills as soon as they
happen. It maybe useful to keep a damp cloth handy to
do this. The ceramic surface should then be cleaned with a
proprietary cleaner such as Hob Brite.
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DO NOT USE HOB BRITE ON ENAMELLED SURFACES.
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CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS HEAVY, PROPER EQUIPMENT AND ADEQUATE MANPOWER MUST BE USED IN MOVING THE
RANGE TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE UNIT OR THE FLOOR.
REMEMBER, when replacing a part on this appliance, use only spare parts that you can be assured conform to the safety and
performance specication that we require.
DO NOT use reconditioned or copy parts that have not been clearly authorised by AGA.
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
11. Installation instructions
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualied installer or service
agency.
WARNING! This appliance must be installed with an appropriate device that
will allow permanent disconnection of the Live and Neutral conductors. During
Installation or disconnection prior to any electrical work, the appliance must be
permanently disconnected from the Supply (Live) and Neutral Conductors.
WARNING!
Please read the Warning, Cautionary notes at the start of this section.
If the information contained within these instructions is not followed,
property damage or personal injury may occur.
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12. Installation requirements
Consumer protection
As a responsible manufacturer, we take care to make sure
that our products are designed and constructed to meet the
required safety standards when properly installed and used.
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WARNING - ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
It is the customers responsibility to contact a qualied
electrical installer to make sure the electrical installation is
adequate and in conformance with the regulations.
Take special care when cutting holes in walls or oor.
Electrical wires may be behind the wall or oor covering and
could cause an electrical shock if you touch them.
Locate any electrical circuits that could be aected by the
installation of this product and disconnect power circuit.
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WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
DO NOT use an extension lead with this appliance.
The appliance is designed for the voltage stated on the data
plate.
Recommended but not mandatory to t an individual
Residual Current Device (RCD) to the cooker supply circuit.
Hand this Manual to the User for retention and instruct in the
safe operation of the appliance.
Delivery requirements
• The AGA R7 arrives on 1 pallet
• The AGA R7 with Hotcupboard arrives on 2 pallets.
There must be access to the kitchen to manipulate a foot
print of 39 ⁄” (1005mm) x 29 ⁄” (740mm). A wooden
template (skate with castor wheels) of dimensions 39 ⁄”
(1005mm) x 29 ⁄” (740mm) could be used to check if the
AGA eR7 fully built appliance is able to t through the
property grounds and doors into its installation position in
the kitchen. It must also be considered that the height of the
appliance is 37 ⁄” (960mm) o pallet and 43 ⁄” (1100mm)
on the pallet, so high level obstacles/restrictions must not be
overlooked.
If this skate/template can be manipulated through the
property grounds and doors into position, then the AGA
can be installed as intended with no re-work.
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Range Hoods
It is recommended that this AGA is tted with a range
hood. The AGA venting system is located on top of the
AGA between the two hotplates, and is designed for
venting the moisture from the ovens. The cooker hood
should be positioned not less than the minimum height as
recommended by the manufacturer, from the top of the AGA.
Side Clearances
A
1
⁄8” (3 mm) gap is required each side between the range top
plate and adjoining work surfaces that may be tted, this is
to allow for the safe removal of the top plate should this be
required at a later date.
Where ranges are tted against side walls a 4
9
⁄16” (116 mm)
clearance is required on the right and left hand side for oven
doors access.
If the AGA is to be installed in a brick recess, then the
minimum clearance should be increased by at least
3
⁄8” (10
mm), to allow for the walls not being square.
In addition, a minimum clearance of 39
3
⁄8” (1000 mm) must
be available at the front of the range to enable the range to
be serviced.
Tiling
When the range is to stand in a recess or against a wall which
is to be tiled, in no circumstances should the tiles overlap
the range top plate, access to remove the top plate must be
allowed for servicing at a later date.
Rear Wall
A gap of at least
3
⁄8” (10 mm) must be observed from the rear
of the top plate, and the wall behind the appliance.
13. Location
Refer to Fig. 14.1.
It is recommended that any soft material ooring is removed
from where the AGA will be installed.
It is essential that the base or hearth on which both range
and/or module stands should be level and capable of
supporting the total weight of one or both units.
The front plinth cover is removable and must not be
obstructed by ooring or tiles. If necessary the range must be
raised by the thickness of the tiles to ensure the plinth can be
removed.
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 3” (75 mm)
from the range.
Surfaces over the top of the range must not be closer than
30” (760 mm).
The vent slots in the back of the top plate (or shroud) must
not be obstructed.
NOTE: It is advisable that the supply cable is routed away
from any hot surfaces i.e. hot water/ue pipes.
In the interest of safety, due consideration must be given to
the protection of the electric cable to the range.
If a supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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.
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DO NOT install the range behind a decorative door
in order to avoid overheating.
The complete range is oor-mounted and the space in
which the appliance is to be tted must have the following
minimum dimensions:-
A minimum clearance of 2
1
⁄4” (60 mm) is required above the
raised insulating cover handle.
Overhead Cabinets
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To eliminate the risk of burns or res by reaching
over hot surface units, cabinet storage space located
above the surface units should be avoided.
Minimum Clearance to Combustibles
A gap of at least ½” must be observed between the rear of the
top plate, and the wall behind the appliance. If the rear wall is
of combustible material there must be a gap of 1” (25mm).
This appliance runs continuously, please take note of these
IMPORTANT instructions:
Combustible Walls
Houses constructed of combustible materials (such as all-
timber or stud wall partitions and batoned plasterboarded
walls) require special wall heat protection features.
Non-combustible walls behind a range must be of at least
1” (25 mm) thick insulation board (Monolux or equivalent),
up to hotplate level.
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NOTE: Ensure electric cabling or plastic services
do not pass within or on the outside of the wall,
behind or directly above the range.
This type of material can age prematurely when exposed to
continuous higher ambient temperature.
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14. Clearances
DESN 516298
Fig. 14.1
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DESN 516883
DESN 516880
Fig. 14.2
Fig. 14.3
Fitting the Handrail
1. Fit the handrail bracket over the xing stud located on
the top plate. Lock into position by tightening the grub
screw nearest the appliance Fig. 14.2.
2. Slide the handrail through the handrail brackets Fig.
14.3.
3. Once the handrail assembly is located squarely, lock the
handrail in position by winding in the grub screws on
the underside of each handrail bracket.
4. Once the handrails are locked in position, t the
handrail endcaps. The endcaps should be carefully
pushed into place until they sit ush with the outside
face of each bracket (a light smear of lubricant such as,
hand or dish soap on the end cap ‘O’ rings may ease
tment Fig. 14.3.
5. Finally, t the plinth facia to the magnets on the front
of the plinth. Make sure that the plinth facia is centrally
located and does not overhang the range.
6. Commission the AGA R7, as stated in the relevant
Installation Instructions and carry out functional test on
each of the features of the AGA R7.
7. Attach warning hanger (EGLL516660) located in
literature pack, to AGA R7 handrail when installation is
complete. Advise customer to remove and read warning
label.
8. Hand this Guide to the user for retention and instruct in
the safe operation of the appliance.
9. Also advise the user that, for continued ecient and
safe operation of the appliance, servicing is carried out
at intervals recommended by the AGA distributor.
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AGA R7 100
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
J
K
L
M
Fig. 14.1
DESN 517938
Cooker Dimensions
When surveying for a cooker installation the actual clearance
required for the ‘body’ of the appliance should be increased
by ⁄” (10mm) beyond the gures quoted above. This allows
safe margin to take into account the natural dimensional
variations found in major castings. In particular the width
across the appliance recess could be critical.
APPLIANCE WEIGHT (Excludes Packaging)
Model: AGA R7 - 979 lb
A B C D E F G H J K L M
mm 58 ⁄” 37 ⁄” 35 ⁄” 26 ¾” 54 ⁄” 29 ⁄” 45 ⁄” 27 ⁄” 4 ⁄” ⁄” 38 ¾” 24 ¾”
REAR OVEN VENT
PIPE POSITION
REAR OVEN VENT
PIPE POSITION
LEFT-HAND
OVEN VENT
OPTION
RIGHT-HAND
OVEN VENT
OPTION
LEFT-HAND SIDE VIEW
RIGHT-HAND SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
PLAN VIEW
MINIMUM WALL POSITIONMINIMUM WALL POSITION
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AGA R7 150
A
B
D
L
C
E
F
G
H
J
K
Fig. 14.2
DESN 517939
Cooker Dimensions
When surveying for a cooker installation the actual clearance
required for the ‘body’ of the appliance should be increased
by ⁄” (10mm) beyond the gures quoted above. This allows
safe margin to take into account the natural dimensional
variations found in major castings. In particular the width
across the appliance recess could be critical.
APPLIANCE WEIGHT (Excludes Packaging)
Model: AGA R7 - 979 lb
Hotcupboard - 243 lb
A B C D E F G H J K L
mm 58 ⁄” 37 ⁄” 35 ⁄” 26 ¾” 54 ⁄” 29 ⁄” 45 ⁄” 27 ⁄” 4 ⁄” ⁄” 24 ¾”
LEFT-HAND
OVEN VENT
OPTION
RIGHT-HAND
OVEN VENT
OPTION
LEFT-HAND SIDE VIEW
RIGHT-HAND SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
PLAN VIEW
OVEN DOOR ON
OPEN POSITION
MINIMUM WALL POSITION
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The rating plate is located behind the removable plinth.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualied person to avoid a hazard.
Electrical Grounding is required on this appliance.
DO NOT connect to the electrical supply until the appliance is permanently grounded.
This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent supply. Or a grounding
connector should be connected to the grounding terminal or wire lead on the appliance.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious injury.
15. Power Supply connections
Electric Shock Hazard
This range must be supplied with a 240V, 60Hz power
supply and connected to an individual, properly grounded
branch circuit protected by a circuit breaker. At 240V, it has a
maximum load of 30 amps. Electric hook-up must be done by
a licensed electrician. This unit must be installed according
to regional codes, or in the absence of codes, the National
Electrical Code.
• Product installation requires a separate (not shared)
240V/40 amp circuit protected by an appropriate
branch circuit supply.
• The service cord on your range is fitted with a standard
four (4) prong type 14-50P plug (matching receptacle
14-50R).
The method of connection to the mains electricity supply
must facilitate complete electrical isolation of the appliance.
The mains connection and isolation should not be positioned
above the range and must be positioned within the area
dened in Fig. 16.2.
THIS RANGE MUST BE COMPLETELY ISOLATED FROM THE
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING. THE RANGE
IS DESIGNED FOR THE VOLTAGE STATED ON THE RATING
PLATE, WHICH IS SITUATED BEHIND THE PLINTH COVER.
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WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
THIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR THE VOLTAGE STATED
ON THE RATING PLATE, WHICH IS SITUATED BEHIND THE
PLINTH COVER.
IF THE SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED
BY THE MANUFACTURER, ITS SERVICE AGENT OR
SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSON TO AVOID A HAZARD.
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AGA Hotcupboard connections
THE HOTCUPBOARD ATTACHMENT REQUIRES A
INDEPEDENT SINGLE PHASE POWER SUPPLY.
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WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
THIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR THE VOLTAGE STATED
ON THE RATING PLATE, WHICH IS SITUATED ON A SLIDE-
OUT TRAY IN THE HOTCUPBOARD BASE PLATE ABOVE THE
PLINTH.
IF THE SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED
BY THE MANUFACTURER, ITS SERVICE AGENT OR
SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSON TO AVOID A HAZARD.
A 120v ~ 60 Hz, 5 amp fused electrical supply is required
adjacent to the appliance (with the exception of the AGA
Hotcupboard with Induction Hob model, please refer to the
AGA Induction Hob model instructions for the power supply
requirements). External wiring to the unit must be installed
using the mains cable provided, in accordance with the
current wiring regulations and any local regulations which
apply.
The method of connection to the mains electricity supply
must facilitate complete electrical isolation of the appliance,
preferably by a fused double pole switch, having a contact
separation of at least ⁄” (3mm) in both poles.
The isolator should not be positioned immediately above
the hotcupboard, but must be tted with 6ft 6 ¾” of the
appliance.
Power supply - Hotcupboard with induction hob, please refer
to owners manual supplied with the appliance.
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16. Mains Supply Location
Mains cable fed from control tray right-
hand exit through ducting dependent
upon position of supply socket
DESN 517784
DESN 517783
Fig. 16.1
Fig. 16.2
Mains cable routing
THE MAINS SUPPLY CONNECT POINT MUST BE WITHIN THE ZONES SHOWN
3ft 11” radius
4ft 11” radius
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HOTCUPBOARD POWER
SUPPLY
Mains cable fed from control tray right-
hand exit through ducting dependent
upon position of supply socket
DESN 517786
DESN 517785
Fig. 16.3
Fig. 16.4
Mains cable routing- AGA Hotcupboard
THE MAINS SUPPLY CONNECT POINT MUST BE WITHIN THE ZONES SHOWN
6ft 6” radius hotcupboard cable
3ft 11” radius
AGA cable
4ft 11” radius AGA cable
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17. Hotcupboard installation
NOTE: The AGA R7 hotcupboard should arrive with the top plate in a jacked up position (except for induction top versions
which will arrive with the top fully wound down). This is to allow the complete appliance to be slid onto its plinth when
alongside the AGA R7 without the top plates clashing. The hotcupboard top plate should then be wound down to its correct
height once the appliance is in its nal position.
For induction top versions the top plate adjusters will need to be wound upwards before the hotcupboard can be
tted onto its plinth, in order to provide adequate clearance between the two top plates.
1. Detach hotcupboard from plinth by removing two screws and tongue bracket from plinth (Fig. 17.1), slide hotcupboard
forwards and away from rear xing bracket (Fig. 17.2).
Fig. 17.1
DESN 516448
DESN 516449
Fig. 17.2
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2. Position the plinth alongside the AGA R7 leaving no gap between the two plinths (Fig. 17.3).
Check with a spirit level that the plinth level is correct, and also check height dierential between the hotcupboard plinth and
R7 100 plinth is correct ⁄” (11mm). If necessary, use shims in each corner to level the plinth.
DESN 516564
HOTCUPBOARD PLINTH
BASE
11mm HEIGHT
DIFFERENTIAL
3. Attach hotcupboard plinth to the AGA R7 plinth using M6 screws and washers provided (Fig. 17.4).
Attach locking screw and jacking screw into plinth. Make sure at this stage that the jacking screw does not protrude beyond
outer face of plinth. Ensure locking screw is located into AGA R7 100 plinth but not fully tightened. A gap of approximately
⁄” (3mm) should be present between the plinths apart from at the very front where the hotcupboard spacer plate should be
touching the AGA R7 100 plinth.
DESN 516550
+1
- 0
Fig. 17.3
Fig. 17.4
LOCKING
SCREW
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4. Run a straight edge along the front of the AGA R7 100 plinth, to ensure the front face of both plinths sit squarely against
the straight edge. (Fig. 17.5)
When satised both plinths sit squarely, jacking screws can be tightened until they just make contact with the AGA R7 100
plinth, and locking screws can now be tightened.
DESN 516551
USE STRAIGHT EDGE ACROSS BOTH PLINTHS TO ENSURE PLINTHS ARE ALIGNED
SQUARELY
DESN 516567
5. Front jointing bracket can now be hooked into place over the two pot magnets. This will latch the two plinths together.
(Fig. 17.6)
HOOK FRONT JOINTING BRACKET INTO PLACE TO LOCK TWO PLINTHS TOGETHER
Fig. 17.5
Fig. 17.6
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DESN 516552
7. The hotcupboard top plate is set 5mm higher than the AGA R7 100 top plate. This is to prevent damage to the enamel
during installation. Lower the top plate using the adjusters (Fig. 17.8 and Fig. 17.9).
DESN 516554
6. Slide hotcupboard onto plinth until rear tongue bracket engages fully into rear of base slot, (Fig. 17.7). Ensure the
appliance is aligned squarely with the plinth then proceed to engage the front tongue bracket into the slot on the
underside of the base plate. Once satised that the front tongue bracket is engaged fully lock it into place by tightening
the two M6 screws fully. Ensure that the electrical cable does not come into contact with oven vent pipe from the AGA
R7.
Fig. 17.7
Fig. 17.8
⁄” (5mm) Height
Dierence
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8. Using the stay rod nut adjusting tool, carefully lower the top plate adjusting nuts until the top plate sits at the required
height, making sure that the top sits level and matches the height of the AGA R7 100. (Fig. 17.9).
For servicing requirement, top plate should be removed by raising adjusters approximately ⁄” (5mm), the top plate can now
be removed easily without causing damage to the enamelled surfaces.
When removing the top plate, the switch wiring harness should be disconnected from the main wiring harness at the
connection point located at the front left hand side of the appliance, beneath the formex cover sheet.
DESN 516555
9. Fit the handrail bracket over the xing stud located on the top plate. Lock into position by tightening the grub screw
nearest the appliance. (Fig. 17.10).
DESN 516883
Fig. 17.9
Fig. 17.10
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DESN 516880
10. Next the handrail, endcaps and handrail require assembly. Slide the handrail through the handrail brackets.
DESN 516879
11. On 5 oven appliances, t allthread stud into the insert located in the one end of the handrail, then feed the handrail
through the bracket (ensuring that the allthread stud is protruding from the right hand side of the hotcupboard handrail)
and screw the handrails together. (Fig. 17.12).
AGA R7 150 HANDRAIL CONNECTION
AGA R7 100 HANDRAIL CONNECTION
Fig. 17.11
Fig. 17.12
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12. Once the handrail assembly is located squarely, lock the handrail in position by winding in the grub screws on the
underside of each handrail bracket.
13. Once the handrails are locked in position, t the handrail endcaps. The endcaps should be carefully pushed into place
until they sit ush with the outside face of each bracket (a light smear of lubricant such as, washing up liquid on the end
cap ‘O’ rings may ease tment.
14. Finally, t the plinth facia to the magnets on the front of the plinth, making sure that on 5 oven appliances the right hand
side of the module plinth facia sits against the left hand side of the AGA R7 100 plinth facia leaving no gap between.
Make sure that the plinth facias are centrally located and do not overhang either appliance. (Fig. 17.12)
Commission the AGA R7, as stated in the relevant Installation Instructions and carry out functional test on each of the features
of the AGA R7.
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18. Circuit diagram
B
L1 L2
Parked N
200W
200W
2100W
1
2
4
3
1
2
4
3
Vent Fan
2100W
200W
200W
1750W
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Blk
Blk
Blk
Blk
Blk
Blk
Blk
Gr
y
Gry
GryGry
Gry
Gry
Gry
Gry
Gry
Gry
Gry
Gry
Gry
Gry
Gry
Gry
W
W
W
V
VV
R
R
R
Grn
Br
Br
Br
Br
Br
Br
Br
Br
OFF
Simmer spot
Both
Hot spot
B
Thermocouple
Hot spot
Simmer spot
PCB
Oven Element
Connector
Block
Hotplate
Selector Switch
W
Plug and socket
Hotplate connectors
Oven selector
on facsia
MTB
Overheat stat
Hotplate Indicator
Neons
Blk
Blk
Br
Br
Blk
B
B
B
DESN 517937
R7 Circuit diagram
Thermocouple
Oven Selector
on fascia
Oven Element
Hot Spot
Simmer spot
Plug and socket
Hotplate connectors
Vent Fan
Overheat stat
Hotplate Indicator
Neons
Hotplate Selector
Switch
OFF Simmer
spot
Both Hot spot
Connector
Block
Code Colour
B Blue
Brn Brown
Blk Black
Grn Green
Gry Grey
R Red
V Violet
W White
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Fig. 18.1
AGA R7 (HOTCUPBOARD)
n
CAUTION: LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNECTION. WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS WIRING ERRORS
CAN CAUSE IMPROPER AND DANGEROUS OPERATION VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING
DESN 517488
Middleby Residential
4960 Golden Pkwy
BLDG 3
Buford, GA 30518
Business 770.932.7282
Fax 770.932.7292
Toll Free Telephone 800.241.9152
With Middleby Residential policy of continuous product
improvement, the Company reserves the right to change
specications and make modications to the appliance
described and illustrated at any time.
For further advice or information contact
your local AGA Specialist
