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LPRT 517814
AGA R3
Model Nos
R3 90-3i,
R3 150-4i
User Guide &
Installation Instructions
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 specification 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.
For use in GB and IE
06/2022 EINS 517815

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  • Page 1 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. PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
  • Page 2 Useful Information It maybe useful to make a note of your AGA appliance Serial Number when it is being installed. The serial number can be found on the rear of the appliance. My AGA Details: Serial No: AGA Service No:...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Health and Safety Introduction Overview R3 90i Overview R3 150i Aga R3 General Operation Guidance The Controls The Ovens The Infrared Grill The Hotplate 10. Cooking Table - Roast and Lower Ovens 11. Fan Oven (R3 150-4i only) 12. 2 zone induction hotplate (90i and 150i models) 13.

  • Page 5: Health And Safety

    It is essential that the base or hearth on which the cooker sits approved by AGA or a separate remote-control should be level and capable of supporting the total weight of system.
  • Page 6 The appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Your AGA is a radiant heat store cooker which combines the design values and cooking principles of the traditional AGA with the flexibility to turn each cooking area off and on as you require, thereby fitting into your lifestyle beautifully.

  • Page 8: Overview R3 90I

    Overview R3 90i Fig. 3.1 This model illustrate 90i Cooker overview Fig. 3.1 Fig. 3.2 Oven and Grill Control Simmering and Boiling Plate Control Top Oven - Roast Lower Oven - Bake / Simmer Infrared Grill and Warming Oven Simmering and Boiling Plate Resting Plate Induction Hotplate Warming Oven Switch...

  • Page 9: Overview R3 150I

    Overview R3 150i Fig. 4.1 150i This model illustrate 150i Cooker overview Fig. 4.1 Fig. 4.2 Controls- Fan Oven Controls- Simmering Plate Oven and Grill Control Simmering and Boiling Plate Control Fan Oven Top Oven - Roast Lower Oven - Bake / Simmer Infrared Grill and Warming Oven Simmering Plate This model illustrate 150i...

  • Page 10: Aga R3 General Operation Guidance

    Your new AGA cooker is a fully electric heat storage appliance. The appliance requires only a low power supply via two 13 amp connections. The AGA R3 radiant 3 series operates like a traditional heat storage appliance which can also provide gentle background heat into your kitchen.

  • Page 11: The Controls

    The AGA cooker will emit an odour for a short while, this is simply due to the protective oil we put on the hotplate and ovens burning off. Due to the newness in the first couple of...

  • Page 12: The Ovens

    The Ovens General advice The upper oven in your R3 is the traditional AGA ROAST oven, manufactured from cast iron for maximum heat retention and Food should not be placed into any oven until it is up to the best radiant cooking. Over period of time it will become normal operating heat.
  • Page 13 We do not recommend use of the cold plain shelf or the The roasting oven setting is excellent for bread and pastries. AGA full size roasting tin in this oven, as air flow could be Quiches in ceramic or pies in Pyrex dishes need not be baked restricted, which may affect cooking results.
  • Page 14 • To get the very best performance, we recommend to use AGA cookware with thick bases and stacking lids. • DO NOT place dishes directly on to the oven base. Always place onto either a shelf or the floor grid.
  • Page 15 The ‘e’ setting The R3 has an ‘e’ setting which will reduce running costs and the useful heat into the room will be reduced. The heating up time to full temperature from the ‘e’ setting is approximately 1 hour. The ‘e’ setting will reduce the ROAST oven to a low bake temperature;...

  • Page 16: The Infrared Grill

    The Infrared Grill CAUTION: Accessible parts may be hot Fig. 8.1 when the grill is in use. Young children should be kept away. THE GRILL DOOR MUST BE KEPT OPEN WHEN THE GRILL IS ON. DO NOT USE THE GRILL AS A SPACE HEATER. When operating the grill, the cooling fan will also Fig.

  • Page 17: The Hotplate

    The Hotplate The cast iron hotplate is operated manually and is machined Fig. 9.1 flat to give the best all-over contact with the AGA saucepans, grill pan, frying pan and kettle. The boiling plate is the hottest with the simmering plate being cooler.
  • Page 18 The resting plates Fig. 9.3 The resting plates are useful when you wish to move a pan off boil or to a lower temperature. Take care when removing and replacing the cast iron resting plates, as they are heavy. Ensure they are cold before removing.

  • Page 19: Cooking Table - Roast And Lower Ovens

    10. Cooking Table - Roast and Lower Ovens Roast oven Ideal for 1st runner Grilling (1st runner only suitable for cold plain shelf and roasting tin). 2nd runner Grilling, browning, gratin. 3rd runner Small pastries, scones, bread rolls, Yorkshire puddings. 4th runner Roast meat and poultry.

  • Page 20: Fan Oven

    11. Fan Oven (R3 150-4i only) Operation for Fanned oven Fig. 11.1 Fan ovens circulate hot air continuously, which means faster, more even cooking. The recommended cooking temperatures for a fan oven are generally lower than those for a non-fan oven. Tall fan oven Operating the Ovens Fan Oven...
  • Page 21 Cooking tips for your Fan Oven General oven tips The oven shelves should always be pushed firmly to the back of the oven. Baking trays with food cooking on them should be placed level with the front edge of the oven’s wire shelves. Other containers should be placed centrally.
  • Page 22 Cooking Table - Fan Oven The oven will take approx 10 minutes until it has reached the selected temperature. The oven control settings and cooking times given in the table below are intended to be used as a Top (T) guide only.
  • Page 23 Simmering Plate (Model 150i only) Fig. 11.9 A low power simmer plate is fitted above your fan oven, it complements the high speed boiling plate on the right-hand side (Fig. 11.9). For simmer plate temperature guide, please refer to table opposite.

  • Page 24: Zone Induction Hotplate

    The level of sound will vary depending on the type and style of pan used. Pan detection Timer set AGA accessories can be viewed at your local AGA specialist or online at www.agacookshop.co.uk. Residual heat Pause set...
  • Page 25 Residual Heat Indicator Using the Induction Hob The hob surface will get hot when in use, this is due to heat Step 1. To switch on touch the standby. being conducted from the cooking pan. The hob surface will also remain hot for a while after use. After the cooking period the hob hot indicator (Fig.
  • Page 26 Pause Warming Function The warming function will keep cooked food warm for a set Step 1. To interrupt the cooking period, touch the pause. period of time. Level Temperature 40°C 104°F Melting 70°C 158°F Warming 94° C Simmer Step 1. To switch on touch the standby. Step 2.
  • Page 27 Auto Cook Timer Function The Auto Cook feature allows the pan contents to be brought The timer functions do not start or stop a cooking process. up to a high temperature rapidly, before reverting back to the The hob has two individual timers: set power level.
  • Page 28 1. Kitchen Timer Modify Kitchen Timer Step 1. To modify or cancel a previously set time, touch Step 1. To switch on touch the standby. the standby. Step 2. Press the “-” and “+” button together. Step 2. Press the “-” and “+” button together. Step 3.
  • Page 29 2. Minute Minder Modify Minute Minder Step 1. Press the “-” and “+” button together. Step 1. To switch on touch the standby. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Step 2. The time can now be set by using the - or +. The Step 2.
  • Page 30 3. Temporary Lock Step 1. Touch the power button. Temporary Lock, this feature will lock the controls for the duration of a cooking process to prevent accidental adjustment of the controls. Step 2. Touch the induction on. If power level is not set within 20 seconds the unit will automatically switch off.
  • Page 31 Bridge Function The bridge function allows both cooking zones/elements to be switched on at the same time and controlled as one cooking zone only. This is ideal for an induction caompatible griddle or fish kettle for example. Step 1. Touch the power button. Step 2.

  • Page 32: Oven Shelves

    13. Oven shelves Fitting the shelves for cast iron roast oven Fig. 13.1 Fig. 13.2 DESN 512403 DESN 512404 Removing the shelves for cast iron, roast oven Fig. 13.3 Fig. 13.4 DESN 512405 DESN 512406...
  • Page 33 Shelves for bake/simmer, warming and grill Fitting and removal of shelves These shelves are designed to slide out Note: Shelf slides out to stop position. Fig. 13.5 Fig. 13.6 SHELF STOP AND ANTI TILT BRACKET STOP ON SHELF MUST PROJECT UPWARDS DESN 511867 DESN 511866...

  • Page 34: Aga Accessories

    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 Fig.
  • Page 35 1x Toaster (Fig. 14.7) 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...

  • Page 36: Tall Warming Oven Shelf And Plate Rack

    15. Tall warming oven shelf and plate rack - 90 Tall warming oven shelf and plate Fig. 15.1 Fig. 15.2 rack The warming oven is supplied with one flat cooking shelf (Fig. 15.1) and one plate warming shelf (Fig. 15.2). ArtNo.324-0002 Oven shelf To clean the oven sides, slide out the shelves, unhook the supports from the oven sides, and lift out (Fig.

  • Page 37: Tall Fan Oven Accessories - 150 Model Only

    16. Tall Fan Oven accessories - 150 model only When using the tall oven, you can cook on all four shelves at Fig. 16.1 Fig. 16.2 the same time, but make sure that they are well spaced out to allow the hot air to circulate. ArtNo.324-0002 Oven shelf ArtNo.324-0010 Plate warming shelf Fig.

  • Page 38: Cleaning & Caring

    Induction Hob The easiest way to clean the ceramic top on Wipe the panel(s) with a lint free cloth and hot soapy water. the AGA Induction hob is to mop up spills as soon as they The panel(s) should then be dried.

  • Page 39: Maintenance

    18. Maintenance • Your Aga does not need to be regularly serviced. • In the event of requiring maintenance, please call AGA Service or your authorised distributor. • Your appliance MUST only be maintained and installed by a qualified engineer, AGA engineer or an authorised distributor.

  • Page 40: 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 specification 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...

  • Page 41: Installation Introduction

    20. Installation introduction 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. WARNING - ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD It is the customers responsibility to contact a qualified electrical installer to make sure the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with the regulations.

  • Page 42: Product Dimensions R3 90I

    21. Product Dimensions R3 90i Fig. 21.1 DESN 517618 NOTE: When surveying for a appliance installation the actual clearance required for the ‘body’ of the appliance should be increased overall by 10 mm beyond the figures quote above. This allows safe margin to take into account the natural dimensional variations found in major castings in particular the width across an appliance recess could be critical.

  • Page 43: Product Dimensions R3 150I

    22. Product Dimensions R3 150i Fig. 22.1 1516 DESN 517761 NOTE: When surveying for a appliance installation the actual clearance required for the ‘body’ of the appliance should be increased overall by 10 mm beyond the figures quote above. This allows safe margin to take into account the natural dimensional variations found in major castings in particular the width across an appliance recess could be critical.
  • Page 44 Side and Overhead Clearances Fig. 22.2 If you are installing the appliance in a new kitchen or have the opportunity to set the width between kitchen units, it is advisable to include an additional small gap each side of 3mm to assist with installation and prevent damage when moving the product.
  • Page 45 Rear Clearances (including Combustible Rear Walls) Fig. 22.6 REAR WALL FITTING SPECIAL NOTE: Ensure that unprotected electric cabling REAR WALL FITTING or plastic services do not pass within or on the outside of the wall behind or directly above the appliance. This type of material can age prematurely when exposed to continuous higher temperature.

  • Page 46: Electrical Connection

    23. Electrical connection R3 90i The method of connection to the mains electricity supply must facilitate complete electrical isolation of the appliance, WARNING: This appliance must be earthed. by a multi-pole switch, having a contact separation of at least 3 mm on all poles. This appliance is designed for the voltage stated on the rating plate, which is situated behind the plinth The isolator should not be positioned immediately above the...
  • Page 47 R3 150i The isolator should not be positioned immediately above the cooker, but must be fitted within 2 metres of the appliance. WARNING: This appliance must be earthed. The isolator maybe separate from the connection point. This appliance is designed for the voltage stated on The mains connection point must be accessible within the the rating plate, which is situated behind the plinth areas shown in Fig.

  • Page 48: Installation And Levelling

    24. Installation and Levelling NOTE: Care must be taken not to trap mains cables (Fig. Fig. 24.1 24.1). When removing appliance from the pallet, the front stability feet can be raised with a spanner to allow appliance to be slid from transit pallet (Fig. 24.2). Slide cooker off transit pallet.
  • Page 49 Installation and Levelling - Fan Oven To install the conventional oven module , raise the top plate by undoing the 4 hob nuts. Fig. 24.6 Adjust the height to suit the main cooker. Lock in at the rear (Fig. 24.7). Fix with M6 bolt at front (Fig.

  • Page 50: Control Knob And Handrail Connection

    25. Control knob and handrail connection Control Knob Location 90, 90i Fig. 25.1 Ensure control knobs are located onto spindles correctly, as shown in (Fig. 25.1). Control Knob Location - Conventional Oven 150, 150i HOTPLATE CONTROL KNOB HOTPLATE CONTROL KNOB (Fig.

  • Page 51: Circuit Diagrams

    26. Circuit diagrams Colour Code Brown Blue 1000W Black HIGH Green HOT PLATE Yellow Violet Grey 365° White Orange 350 c 200 c 365° 600W 300W 225° DOOR SWITCH 600W 300W 178° 600W 192° 160° 110° RELAY 1800W 65° 100° 100W L3 L2 L1 N3 N2 N1...
  • Page 52 Induction Hob Code Description Code Colour 13 A Mains Plug Blue Terminal Strip Brown Component Overheat Thermostat Black Plug And Socket Terminal Block Orange Induction Unit Violet White Yellow Green/yellow Grey...
  • Page 53 Circuit Diagram Additional Fanned Oven 1000W Code Description Code Colour Hotplate Selector Switch Blue Hotplate Overheat Stat Brown Hotplate Thermostat Black Hotplate Element Orange Oven Selector Switch Oven Element Violet Oven Fan White Oven Thermal Preset Yellow Green/yellow Grey...
  • Page 54 NOTES...
  • Page 55 NOTES...
  • Page 56 For further advice or information contact your local AGA Specialist. With AGA Rangemaster’s policy of continuous product improvement, the Company reserves the right to change specifications and make modifications to the appliances described and illustrated at any time. Manufactured By...

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