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AGA ERA User Guide
AGA ERA Model No. 110-3i
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
LPRT 518032
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
06/23 EOPI 518031

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  • Page 1 AGA ERA User Guide AGA ERA Model No. 110-3i PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS LPRT 518032 BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. 06/23 EOPI 518031...
  • Page 2 © AGA Rangemaster Limited 2023 AGA is a trading name of AGA Rangemaster Ltd. AGA brand names, words and logos are registered trademarks of the AGA Rangemaster Ltd, Meadow Lane, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 2GD...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Getting to know your AGA Auto/events programme screen How to use your AGA ERA Information (home) screen Operating Cast Iron Hotplate Batteries Using the zones of the AGA ERA Induction care Operating induction hob Cooking on your AGA ERA, Caring and cleaning ovens overview...

  • Page 5: Warnings

    Warnings WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years of age should be kept away unless continuously supervised. 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...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Your new AGA ERA gives you everything you love about an AGA heat storage cooker, but with the ability to turn each cooking area on and off, and the added convenience of an induction hob, fan-assisted oven and touchscreen control to select from a range of cooking temperatures.

  • Page 7: Overview Of Your Aga Era

    Overview of your AGA ERA A. Hotplate - Boil & Simmer B. Induction C. Control door D. Cast Roast & Bake heat storage oven & grill E. Fan oven F. Cast simmering heat storage oven...
  • Page 8 The cast ovens have the same capacity, (able to fit a use the AGA toaster. (Use of Bako-Glide will protect the 10kg (22lb) turkey) and the AGA heat-storage cooker hotplate surface during ‘direct on’...

  • Page 9: Equipment Supplied With Your Aga Era

    Equipment supplied with your AGA ERA Large Size Roasting Tin with Grill Rack Half Size Roasting Tin and Grill Rack This is designed to slide onto the oven runners without This tin can be slid onto the oven runners width-ways the need for it to sit on an oven grid shelf.
  • Page 10 Handset This is situated behind the top left hand door. The Your AGA ERA cooker also comes with a handset which control panel has a capacitive touch screen with LED can be used to programme the cast ovens only. It indicators and character display to indicate which zone displays the time, date and programme events.
  • Page 11 1x Floor Grid 2x Cast Oven Grid 2x Fan Oven Grid Shelves 1x Baking Sheet Shelves This grid is used on the These are for inserting in This is designed floor of the cast ovens, These are for inserting in the fan oven to provide specifically for use in the in particular the roasting...
  • Page 12 Take thick slices of surfaces, keeping them bread and place in the AGA toaster - if the bread is clear of crumbs and burnt very moist or very fresh, heat the toaster beforehand on debris –...

  • Page 13: Aga Utensils And Accessories

    AGA Specialist for details. A demonstration will show you bases and stacking lids so that the maximum use of oven how to get the best from your new AGA and will give you space is made and an AGA kettle for boiling water. AGA hints and tips.

  • Page 14: How To Use Your Aga Era

    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 hours, it is advisable to open the kitchen window while this takes place.
  • Page 15 Hotplate POWER supply ON/OFF Top Cast Oven ON/ POWER ON/OFF Boiling/Simmering hotplate OFF and select button selector and indicator Fan Oven ON/OFF Simmering Oven and select button ON/OFF button Programme mode Manual & Zone selections Oven temperature Auto & Auto- Slumber select indicator select buttons...

  • Page 16: Operating Cast Iron Hotplate

    Operating Cast Iron Hotplate Function Symbol Symbol(s) illuminated Turn on the appliance Turn on the cast iron hotplate Select setting once for simmer and twice for boiling Outer ring will blink red until desired temperature is reached when it will go solid Select within 3 seconds of pressing the ‘Hob Power’...

  • Page 17: Using The Zones Of The Aga Era

    An electric element is embedded into the cast iron which heats up in by brushing with the wire brush, supplied with your AGA. Cleaning details can be found on “Caring and cleaning” approximately 15 and 10 minutes respectively. The page 56.

  • Page 18: Operating Induction Hob

    Operating induction hob The induction hob works independently of the AGA ERA hotplate and ovens. The entire induction hob functions are accessed via the touch pads built into the ceramic surface of the induction hotplate. Minute / timer set Select minute / timer minder...
  • Page 19 The level of sound will vary depending on the type and style of pan used. Accessories can be viewed at your local AGA specialist or online at www.agacookshop.co.uk. Ensure spillages are wiped up immediately to avoid damaging the hob.
  • Page 20 Using the induction hob Hot Hob heat indicator Step 1. To switch on touch the on/off indicator Step 2. Place a pan on a zone (indicated by one of the four thin white circles), the zone will auto detect the pan and when the ‘0’...
  • Page 21 Pause Auto cook Step 1. To pause the cooking period, touch pause. Step 1. With the pan already in place activate the zone. Step 2. The pause symbol will then appear in the Step 2. Touch and hold the required power level for 5 active zone.
  • Page 22 Warming Function Table Level Temperature Function Step 4. Touch the warming symbol twice for level 2. 40oC Melting 70oC Warming 94oC Simmering Warming Function Step 1. To switch on touch the on/off indicator. Step 5. Touch the warming symbol three times for level 3.
  • Page 23 Temporary lock Bridge function Step 1. With the unit/zone active, touch the lock Step 1. To switch on touch the on/off indicator. symbol. The controls are now locked to prevent adjustment during the cooking period. Step 2. To unlock the unit, simply touch the lock symbol Step 2.
  • Page 24 Kitchen countdown timer (manual not auto control of induction) Modify kitchen countdown timer Step 1. To switch on touch the on/off indicator. Step 1. To modify the time, touch the time display. Step 2. Touch the three flashing dashes that appear Step 2.
  • Page 25 Induction minute minder Step 1. To switch on touch the on/off indicator Step 6. As per the kitchen timer using the +/- will allow you to set the required time, the countdown will commence after a few seconds. Step 2. With the pan already in place activate the zone. Step 3.
  • Page 26 Modify Induction minute minder Step 1. To modify the time, touch the minute minder symbol. Step 2. The +/- displays will then appear again, use them to add or subtract time as required. Step 3. The countdown will then begin again after a few seconds.

  • Page 27: Ovens Overview

    AGA heat-storage cooker, with the flexibility of • You can cook directly on the floor of the roasting being able to change the cooking temperature.
  • Page 28 Grill The grill is suitable for all types of grilling and browning foods. Preheat and grill with oven door closed to retain heat. The grill works best preheated for 2 minutes from R settings or 5 minutes from slumber, but can be used if preheated for 10 minutes from cold.

  • Page 29: The Cast Simmering Heat Storage Oven

    This element heats the air and the cast iron within to provide cooking results consistent with the traditional simmering oven of an AGA heat-storage cooker, with the flexibility of being able to turn it to Off when not required. When selected the simmering oven is always at a simmer or Slumber mode ideal for long slow cooking.

  • Page 30: The Cast Simmering Heat Storage Oven - User Guidance

    The AGA ERA’s ovens are vented through the panel located on top of the AGA behind the hobs. The venting • DO NOT place dishes directly on to the oven base. system is designed to vent the moisture from the ovens.

  • Page 31: The Fan Oven

    This allows for a faster heat up time and the flexibility of a range or cooking temperatures; B1-B4 for baking and R6-R9 for roasting. See “Cooking on your AGA ERA” page 31 Cooking Tips Place dishes, tins and tray on the shelves and ensure there is space around the trays to allow air circulation.

  • Page 32: Cooking On Your Aga Era

    When a zone has reached temperature a solid red light will indicate it has warmed up. AGA recommends that to fully saturate the castings it is best to leave them for one hour for the optimum cooking results.

  • Page 33: Aga Era Ovens Settings

    AGA ERA ovens settings The Aga ERA is designed to give you flexibility when cooking a range of dishes using top cast oven, grill, fan assisted oven and long slow cooking in the simmering oven. When referencing recipes from cookbooks, the ERA pre-set cook settings are equivalent to the gas mark number.
  • Page 34 ERA Pre- Equivalent Equivalent set oven Description cooking Fan Oven Typical Food Type settings Temperature °C Temperature °C Pastry, pizza, garlic bread, gratin, baked fish, baked chicken, toad in the hole, roasting meat, browning potato toppings on pies, moussaka, lasagne, baked vegetables eg dauphinoise potatoes, roasting nuts, finishing pasta bakes and souffle.

  • Page 35: Operating The Aga Era Ovens

    Operating the AGA ERA ovens Manual mode (cast and fan ovens only) Auto Manual Slumber Auto Slumber Function Symbol Symbol(s) illuminated Turn on the appliance Top/grill Simmer Select oven The selected oven will blink until the desired temperature is reached...
  • Page 36 Function Symbol Symbol(s) illuminated Red line will Select setting fan oven appear under the oven Use button to change setting. symbol. Top/grill Simmer Turn off single cast oven - select oven and touch again to switch off Turn off fan oven Turn off all zones (ovens and hob)

  • Page 37: Slumber Mode (Cast Ovens Only)

    Slumber mode (cast ovens only) In this mode, both cast ovens are active • top cast oven is pre-set to approximately 120°C. • simmering oven is pre-set to approximately 100°C. Function Symbol Symbol(s) illuminated Turn on the appliance Top/grill Simmer will blink Touch and hold for 3 seconds...
  • Page 38 Function Symbol Symbol(s) illuminated Top/grill Return top cast oven to slumber Touch and hold Slumber symbols appears for 3 seconds Turn off slumber Touch and hold No longer blinks for 3 seconds Turn off all zones (ovens and hob)

  • Page 39: Auto Mode (Cast Ovens Only)

    Auto mode (cast ovens only) This mode setting brings selected cast iron ovens up to full heat from off. The ovens can be selected to operate once or twice each day. Each operation is termed an ‘event’ , the start and finish time is chosen by you unless you use the pre-set time.
  • Page 40 Function Symbol Symbol(s) illuminated Simmer symbol will blink to indicate selection Select setting simmer oven until an event period has started and the temperature reached. Cancel AUTO Returns to manual mode Touch the manual symbol Turn off all zones (ovens and hob)

  • Page 41: Auto Slumber (Cast Ovens Only)

    Auto Slumber (cast ovens only) This mode setting brings selected ovens up to full heat from Slumber. The ovens can be selected to operate once or twice each day. Each operation is termed an ‘event’ , the start and finish time is chosen by you unless you use the pre-set time.
  • Page 42 Function Symbol Symbol(s) illuminated Simmer symbol will blink to indicate selection Select setting simmer oven until an event period has started and the temperature reached. Cancel AUTO SLUMBER Returns to manual mode Turn off all zones (ovens and hob)
  • Page 43 NOTE: During Auto-Slumber mode the simmering oven is not affected by event periods and can be switched ON or OFF at any time. PLEASE NOTE: • Don’t forget to include time for warm-up. • Don’t forget if you have set the AUTO/Slumber programme and have selected the AUTO/Slumber mode, an oven or ovens must be selected.

  • Page 44: Handset - A Hand Held Control

    Button operations Communication or ‘Handshake’ button used initially to synchronise the handset to the AGA ERA. Clock button Opens and closes the date and time settings screen. Left/Back Button Moves back and highlights the previous setting.

  • Page 45: Handset Advice

    If the handset is A power cut damaged or lost, a replacement can be obtained from Handset is out of range of the AGA ERA cooker AGA and re-programmed to suit your appliance. When transferring information from or to the controller...

  • Page 46: Communication/Handshake (Pairing)

    This process will be required on the original installation of power has been applied to the cooker. The Standby the AGA ERA. If the handset is replaced for any reason the button on the touch panel must be ‘ON’ . It must then be new handset will need to be synchronised.
  • Page 47 Step 4 Notes • Use the buttons to choose the language Symbol appears in the top right hand you want the handset text to be in, then press corner of the screen, if the handset is out of confirm the language choice required. range with the cooker or the communication/ handshake process has not been completed.

  • Page 48: The Date/Time Setting Screen

    The date/time setting screen Press and hold Clock button until the screen is displayed. In this screen the time, date, month and year can be altered/set. Press the buttons to alter the highlighted time, date, month and year settings. Press the buttons to cycle between the time, date, month and year.
  • Page 49 Press button at any stage to save the settings and exit the DATE/TIME screen. ‘Message sent OK’ will appear on the screen when the handset is in range of the cooker. ‘Changes stored on handset only’ will appear on the screen, when the controller handset is out of range of the cooker.

  • Page 50: Auto/Events Programme Screen

    Auto/events programme screen This screen is opened by pressing the 7-day event button In this screen, the number of events and the start and end time of events can be set. Each day can have a different number of events, and start and end times, or all seven days can be the same.
  • Page 51 What you can do How you do it The current day is shown on the display, this can Press the buttons to navigate through the be changed to the day that you wish to edit by settings on the screen. When a setting is selected it will pressing the buttons.

  • Page 52: Information (Home) Screen

    ‘Sleep’ mode. (during AUTO/Slumber event) Symbol indicating the battery life. If there is no communication between the AGA ERA and the handset because: the cooker is not powered, in standby or the handset is out of range from the cooker. The symbol is displayed.
  • Page 53 Power cuts under 10 minutes Automatic update of time When the power is restored, the AGA ERA will resume In the event of power cuts the handset will normal operation as was set prior to the power automatically update the controls within the cooker interruption.

  • Page 54: Batteries

    Fig. 1.1 The handset is fitted with four ‘AAA’ batteries, which are packed separately. Your Engineer will insert them when your AGA ERA cooker is installed. When replacing the batteries, follow these instructions in conjunction with the diagrams. Remove the handset from its backplate, then remove the battery cover plate from the rear of the handset (Fig.

  • Page 55: Induction Care

    Although the ceramic surface is very strong, a sharp the use of AGA Rangemaster Induction cookware. If blow or sharp falling object (e.g. a salt cellar) might you decide to purchase an alternative set of cookware cause the surface to crack or break (Fig.
  • Page 56 When the power is on each zone will not activate until Fig. 1.4 a pan has been place onto the zone. Then that zone will illuminate, and a power level can be selected, the pan detection will be automatic whenever the pan is placed within or removed from the cooking zone on the hob.

  • Page 57: Caring And Cleaning

    Chromed aluminum Hot soapy water and soft cloth Hotplate lid cover Stainless steel Damp cloth - the AGA E-cloths are excellent AGA Stainless Steel and Chrome Cleaner are recommended to keep the insulated covers clean and shining Hotplate surround and handle...
  • Page 58 Hotplate/hob Part Finish Recommended Cleaning Method Top plate (hotplate) Cast iron - pan support Damp cloth - mop up spills as soon as they happen. Hotspot Cast iron The hotplate is easy to take care for, and regular maintenance will ensure long-life. Should the hotplate become soiled;...
  • Page 59 The hotplate and cast ovens are made from cast iron, and are very durable, but they will rust if surface moisture is left on them. Specialist cleaners, e-cloths and Splash shields can be obtained from your AGA Specialist or online at www.agacookshop.co.uk.
  • Page 60 DO NOT IMMERSE THE DOORS IN WATER AS THEY Roasting Tins ARE PACKED WITH INSULATING MATERIAL WHICH The enamelled roasting tins supplied with the AGA WILL BE DAMAGED BY EXCESSIVE MOISTURE. ERA should be cleaned in hot soapy water, soaking DO NOT PUT OVEN DOORS IN A DISHWASHER.

  • Page 61: Fitting And Removal Of Fan Oven Shelves

    Fitting of the cast heat storage oven shelves When using the oven shelves for the first time follow Fig. 1.11, Fig. 1.12, Fig. 1.13, Fig. 1.14. Fig. 1.11 Fig. 1.12 Removal of the cast heat storage oven shelves Fig. 1.13 Fig.

  • Page 62: Servicing And Warranty

    • Your Aga does not need to be regularly serviced. Serial number • Fans may need periodic replacement. Make a note of your AGA ERA Serial Number when it is being installed. The serial number can be found behind • In the event of requiring maintenance, please call the magnetic plinth cover.

  • Page 63: Deep Fat Frying

    • DO NOT hang clothes on the left hand side of the AGA hand-rail. The electrical controls are behind the top left hand door, blocking the air vent can cause excessive control temperatures, and will prevent...
  • Page 64 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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