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- Page 1 Masterchef II Deluxe User's Manual & Installation and Servicing Instructions PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE For use in GB and IE 04/09 EINS 515138...
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Page 2: Peculiar Smells
Be safe Warning Accessible parts will become hot in use. To avoid burns and scalds children should be kept away. You need clean fresh air - so does your cooker. Burner flames produce exhaust gases, heat and moisture. Make sure that the kitchen is well ventilated: keep natural ventilation holes open or install a powered cooker hood that vents outside. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Users Guide Hotplate Burners Page 4 The Griddle Page 5 The Slow Cooking Oven Page 6 Ideas for the Slow Cooking Oven Page 7 The Grill (Top Right) Page 11 Setting up the Cooker for Use Page 12 The Fan Ovens Page 13 The Automatic Cooking Control Page 14... -
Page 4: Hotplate Burners
Always position pan handles away from the front of the Hotplate Burners cooker, out of reach of small children. Pan and kettles with concave bases or down turned base rims should not be used. Simmering aids, such as asbestos or mesh mats, are NOT recommended. -
Page 5: The Griddle
Do not put it crossways - it will not fit properly and will metal cleaner such as ‘Brasso’ or an enamel rubber which be unstable. can be purchased from Aga Cook Shops. Do not put it on the Wok burner - it is not designed to Fish Kettle Burner fit the Wok burner pan support. -
Page 6: The Slow Cooking Oven
All dishes cooked by the slow cooking method should be cooked for a minimum of 6 hours. They will ‘hold’ at this setting for a further 1-2 hours but marked deterioration in appearance will be notice in some cases. Joints of meat and poultry should be cooked at 180°C for 30 minutes before transferring to the slow cooking oven. -
Page 7: Ideas For The Slow Cooking Oven
Ideas for the Slow Cooking Oven Many favourite recipes can be adapted for this type of cooking: Slow Cooking Oven Recipes - Meal 1 6 - 8 hours cooking time Ragout of Beef in Ale Baked Potatoes Rice Pudding Ingredients Method Ragout of Beef in Ale 30ml (2tbsps) oil... - Page 8 Slow Cooking Oven Recipes - Meal 2 6 - 8 hours cooking time Roast Fillet of Lamb Dauphinoise Potatoes Bread and Butter Pudding Ingredients Method Roast fillet of Lamb 900g - 1.25 kg (2 - 2 lbs) lamb 1. Season and wrap the lamb in foil. 2.
- Page 9 Slow Cooking Oven Recipes - Meal 3 6 - 8 hours cooking time Gammon and Apricot Pie Braised Red Cabbage St. Clements Pudding Ingredients Method Gammon and Apricot Pie 2 gammon rashers approx 15mm ( ”) thick 1. Remove the rind from the gammon. Nick the edges and lay them in a shallow dish.
- Page 10 Slow Cooking Oven Recipes - Meal 4 6 - 8 hours cooking time Chilli Con Carne Oven Rice Frangipane and Apple Pudding Ingredients Method Chilli Con Carne 450g (1 lb) minced beef 1. Brown the minced beef in an oval casserole dish. 1 x 400g (14 oz) tin tomatoes 2.
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Page 11: The Grill (Top Right)
Most food is cooked at a high setting but for thicker pieces of meat/poultry and for food such as well done steak the heat can be reduced by turning the control down to a lower setting. For best results pre-heat at a high setting for approximately 2 minutes. -
Page 12: Setting Up The Cooker For Use
Setting up the cooker for use Before the fan oven can be used, it will be necessary to set the ‘time-of-day-clock’. This is a 24-hour clock, and when the power supply is initially switched on, or after an interrruption in supply, the clock will show 12.00 and the LED bar 4 will flash above the sign. -
Page 13: The Fan Ovens
NOTE: The recommended cooking temperatures for fan ovens are generally lower than non-fanned ovens. (See Page 16). Turn the oven temperature knob to the temperature you need. The oven indicator light will glow until the oven has reached the temperature you selected. -
Page 14: The Automatic Cooking Control
The Automatic Cooking Control This control includes a minute timer, a time-of-day clock To Set an Automatic Cooking Programme as well as an automatic cooking control. The STOP time or cooking time can be entered first. There are three buttons which operate the timer. Each setting will remain displayed for 5 seconds, before changing back to displaying the time of day. - Page 15 Setting a Stop Time Only 1. Place the food on the correct shelves in the oven. 2. Press the MODE button repeatedly until the LED bar 3 flashes and then press the plus + button until the time at which the cooking is to end. After 5 seconds the LED will stop flashing.
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Page 16: Oven Cooking Guide
Please remember that all cookers vary - temperatures in the new Aga Masterchef ovens may differ to those other cookers. Settings and cooking times can be changed to suit individual tastes. It is important to check that food is piping hot before serving. - Page 17 The Fan Oven shelves To re-fit the shelf, hold it so that it is slightly up at the front and rest the back of the shelf on the side wires. Push the shelf to the back of the oven and then lower the front so that it is resting on the side wires.
- Page 18 The oven control settings and cooking times given in the table are intended to be used only as a guide. Individual tastes may require the temperature to be altered to provide a preferred result. There may be a slight difference in the results between the two ovens. This is due to manufacturing tolerances and it may be necessary to alter times and temperature settings to allow for this.
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Page 19: Fan Oven Cooking Chart
Fan oven cooking chart FOOD SETTING ºC APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME FISH Whole Fish e.g. trout, mackerel 25 - 30 mins depending on size Steaks 20 - 25 mins depending on thickness Oven-fried fish 25 mins depending on packet instructions Salmon (2.7kg) 140 - 150 15 - 18 mins per 450g MEAT &... -
Page 20: Cleaning The Cooker
Cleaning the cooker Essential Information Before thorough cleaning isolate the electricity supply. Remember to switch on the electricity supply before use. Never use paint solvents, washing soda, caustic cleaners, biological powders, bleach, chlorine based bleach cleaners, coarse abrasives or salt. Don’t mix different cleaning products - they may react together with hazardous results. - Page 21 Hotplate burners Wok burner The burner heads and caps can be removed for cleaning. Make sure they are absolutely dry before replacing. Fish kettle burner When fitting the burner head, make sure it locates General properly within the bezel. Take care not to damage the Check burner ports are not blocked.
- Page 22 The Slow Cooking Oven and the Grill The Fan Ovens The slow cooking oven and the grill have side panels that The ovens have panels which have been coated with a are coated with a special enamel that partly cleans itself. special enamel that partly cleans itself.
- Page 23 Cleaning Table Hotplate Part Finish Recommended Cleaning Material Enamel Hot soapy water, soft cloth. Any stubborn stains remove gently with Hotplate top a nylon scourer. Pan supports, wok cradle Enamel coated Cream cleaner and a nylon scourer or (some models only) cast iron Well soaped Brillo pad Cream Cleaner, nylon scourer, dishwasher...
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
The fan ovens are not cooking evenly Troubleshooting Do not use a tin or tray larger than 300mm x 240mm (12” x 9 1/2”). If you are cooking a large item, be prepared to turn it Steam is coming from the oven round during cooking. - Page 25 The oven light is not working The bulb has probably blown. A replacement bulb (which is not covered under the guarantee) can be purchased from a good electrical shop. Ask for a 25W, 230V, 300ºC, FOR OVENS. It must be a special bulb, heat resistant to 300ºC.
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Page 26: General Safety Instructions
Use dry oven gloves where applicable - using damp General Safety Instructions gloves will result in steam burns when you touch a hot surface. Never operate the cooker with wet hands. In the UK the cooker must be installed by a Gas Safe Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a glove. - Page 27 Never wear loose-fitting or hanging clothes while using The specification of this cooker should not be altered. the appliance. Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets over the hotplate. Flammable material could This appliance is heavy, take care when moving it. be ignited if brought in contact with a hot surface unit and may cause severe burns.
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Page 28: Installation
In the Republic of Ireland , the installation must Installation be carried out by a Competent Person and installed in accordance with the current edition of I.S. 813 “Domestic Gas Installations”, the current Building You must be aware of the following safety Regulations and reference should be made to the requirements and regulations. -
Page 29: Dear Installer
Dear Installer Before you start your installation, please complete the details BELOW. If your customer has a problem relating to your installation they will be able to contact you easily. Thank you Installer's Name Installer's Company Installer's Telephone number You will only need the following equipment to complete the cooker installation satisfactorily. STABILITY BRACKET GAS PRESSURE FLEXIBLE GAS HOSE... - Page 30 Fitting instructions for Rear Spacer The hotplate surround should be level with, or above, any adjacent work surface. Above hotplate level a gap of The AGA 60mm should be left between each side of the cooker and Masterchef Deluxe any adjacent vertical surface.
- Page 31 Fitting the splashback (optional) To fit the splashback, the appliance must be moved out slightly to gain access to the rear of the appliance. To raise the cooker turn screw clockwise, to lower turn screw anti-clockwise. Remove 2 screws as shown. Fit new splashback as shown.
- Page 32 Gas Connection a. Position and level the appliance. b. Draw a pencil line along the front edge of the base of the cooker and along the right hand edge. Fitting a stability bracket c. Remove the range. A stability bracket or chain (not supplied with the cooker) d.
- Page 33 Because the height of the cooker can be adjusted and Electrical Connection each connection is different it is difficult to give precise This appliance must be installed by a qualified electrician dimensions. Ideally the house supply bayonet should be to comply with the relevant regulations and also the local in the shaded area shown in the diagram.
- Page 34 SERVICING - WARNING Disconnect from electricity and gas before servicing. Check appliance is safe when you have finished Grill Open the grill compartment door. Turn on the grill control and check that the grill heats up. Oven Check Turn on the ovens and check that they start to heat up. Turn off the ovens.
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Page 35: Servicing
SERVICING - WARNING Disconnect from electricity and gas before servicing. Check appliance is safe when you have finished 3. Remove fixing screws and lift off side panel. Servicing 4. Re-assemble in reverse order. When servicing or replacing gas carrying components C. - Page 36 SERVICING - WARNING Disconnect from electricity and gas before servicing. Check appliance is safe when you have finished H. To Remove Electrode F. To Remove Oven Thermostats 1. Isolate from electric supply. 1. Isolate from electric supply. 2. Proceed as ‘TO REMOVE SPARK GENERATOR’ 2.
- Page 37 SERVICING - WARNING Disconnect from electricity and gas before servicing. Check appliance is safe when you have finished J. To Remove Upper Doors L. To Remove Upper Door/Grill Liners 1. Open door fully. 1. Proceed as ‘TO REMOVE DOORS’. 2. Rotate hinge locking disc 90º clockwise on both door 2.
- Page 38 SERVICING - WARNING Disconnect from electricity and gas before servicing. Check appliance is safe when you have finished N. To Remove Upper Oven Elements R. To Remove Oven Lamp 1. Isolate from electric supply. 1. Isolate from electric supply. 2. Proceed as ‘TO REMOVE UPPER OVEN LINERS’. 2.
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Page 39: Circuit Diagram
SERVICING - WARNING Disconnect from electricity and gas before servicing. Check appliance is safe when you have finished Circuit Diagram... - Page 40 SERVICING - WARNING Disconnect from electricity and gas before servicing. Check appliance is safe when you have finished...
- Page 41 SERVICING - WARNING Disconnect from electricity and gas before servicing. Check appliance is safe when you have finished...
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Page 42: Technical Data
Technical Data This cooker is either Cat I (Nat. Gas) or I (LP Gas) Check the appliance data badge. INSTALLER: Please leave these instructions with the User. DATA BADGE LOCATION: Behind plinth panel, serial number repeater badge below right hand oven opening. Country of Destination: GB/IE Electric Natural Gas... - Page 44 For further advice or information contact your local distributor/stockist With Aga’s policy of continuous product improvement, the Company reserves the right to change specifications and make modifications to the appliance described and illustrated at any time. Manufactured By Station Road...