The 4-oven AGA Classic range cooker emulates the iconic style of the 1930s AGA cooker. Almost identical to its stylish predecessor, it has a decorative lever control, matching enamel hotplate covers and a period AGA script badge. And just as it was in the 1930s, it's only available in cream.
This model features a roasting and simmering oven, has the same baking oven and warming oven just like the 4-oven AGA range cooker - a feature that's ideal for warming plates, resting food or cooking delicate dishes such as meringues. There is also a warming plate which offers a constant, gentle heat that's ideal for 'parking' pans, resting meat and melting butter and chocolate, as well as keeping your cup of coffee warm and airing laundry.
This 4-oven AGA Classic has a choice of natural or propane gas, oil and 13-amp electricity with the appropriate flues.
Every AGA heat-storage cooker is made in exactly the same way it has always been: molten iron is poured into moulds to create cast-iron. It's this iron that brings the AGA cooker's distinctive cooking performance and while most other cookers are spray painted in minutes, skilled AGA craftsman add multiple coats of vitreous enamel - a process that takes three days to complete.
Every AGA range cooker comes with a simmering oven
and a roasting oven, a simmering plate and a boiling plate, each is
always ready at the optimum temperature for each type of cooking.
It's the cast-iron that makes this possible. It allows every AGA
heat-storage cooker to store heat and steadily radiate it through
the ovens and hotplates at a constant temperature. Radiating the
heat from all the oven surfaces simultaneously also ensures a
kinder cooking process, unlike the fierce direct heat of
conventional cookers. Finally the high level of insulation within
the outer casting and each hotplate lid ensures fuel is used wisely
and economically.
Slow cooking is rooted into the AGA philosophy; it allows your food to gently cook without the risk of burning. So you can throw a dish together first thing in the morning, ignore it for hours on end and pull out a delicious meal by teatime. If you're in a rush, the high heat of the roasting oven is ideal for a pizza, or a grilled steak can be prepared using the boiling plate - even ready-meals can be cooked easily in an AGA cooker.
Roasting oven - roasts and grills beautifully and is big enough to fit a 13kg (28lbs) turkey. Radiant heat means food keeps its natural succulence and flavour.
Baking oven - heated to an ideal moderate baking temperature - ideal for cakes, biscuits and bread.
Simmering oven - Simmers perfectly by constantly maintaining the oven at just the right temperature for long, slow cooking. This develops flavours and will make even the toughest cut of meat melt-in-the-mouth tender.
Warming oven - creates just the right temperature for safely warming plates and serving dishes and for keeping cooked food hot until ready to serve.
What to expect
From a toasted sandwich to a perfectly risen
soufflé, an AGA cooker excels at every
style of cooking. AGA cakes are fluffier, stir-frys wonderfully
fast, roasts more succulent and pizzas perfectly crisp. There's
nothing an AGA oven cannot do - and everything it does, it does
better.
AGA ovens are easier to maintain
Choose an AGA heat-storage range cooker and you'll notice that the
time you spend cleaning is greatly reduced. That's because the
ovens and hotplates of an AGA cooker are virtually self-cleaning.
It's simply because they're always on - any spillages are
carbonised, so all you have to do is give it the occasional brush
out.
No lingering food smells
As you cook in your AGA ovens, food aromas are
drawn away and extracted via the flue. This means if you're cooking
something pungent like fish, the AGA cooker will help keep smells
to a minimum.
Depending on the model, different flue options are available - speak to your local AGA shop for details.
For more details on how the AGA heat-storage cooker works why not watch our video:
B - Boiling Plate; S - Simmering Plate, W- Warming Plate, H - Heat Source, 1 - Roasting Oven, 2 - Baking Oven, 3 - Warming Oven, 4 - Simmering Oven.
In terms of energy consumption, an AGA home shouldn't cost any more to run than any other. In fact, an AGA heat-storage cooker could actually save you money on your energy bills. Here are some reasons why:
The lifespan of an AGA range cooker is much
longer than others
An AGA cooker's longevity is at least three
times that of a conventional cooker. In fact, many AGA cookers
across the UK are still working perfectly after 50 years or more of
sterling service. It's well known that many AGA families pass their
AGA cookers down from one generation to the next.
You'll rely less on radiators
An AGA cooker gives off enough ambient heat to
keep most kitchens warm, even in winter, which means you're likely
never to use the radiator in the kitchen and perhaps in adjoining
rooms. This will compensate for the energy an AGA
cooker uses and could save you even more.
30-amp AGA stores cheap off-peak
electricity
30-amp AGA cooker models use the cheaper
overnight electricity tariff to store heat for use throughout the
day. This electricity is absorbed into heat bricks deep within the
AGA cooker, which is then released gradually, offering you real
cost efficiency.
Reduce the number of kitchen appliances you
need
An AGA heat-storage cooker does more than cook
food - it's a domestic workhorse that can replace other
kitchen appliances such as your tumble drier, iron, toaster,
bread maker, microwave and kettle.
AGA ovens now operate on your
time
Every programmable AGA cooker is ready to cook
at any time. But, with AIMS - the AGA Intelligent Management
System, it can also power down while you're at work, sleep
when you sleep and holiday when you holiday - making it cost
effective and efficient.
For tips on how to get the most from your AGA cooker click here.
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Dimensions |
1487mm (w) x 698mm (d) x 851mm (h) |
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Weight |
584 kg |
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Oven configuration |
Roasting oven Baking oven Simmering oven Warming oven |
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Fuel options |
Oil - kerosene Gas - natural Gas - propane 13-amp electricity |
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Flue options |
Conventional flue (oil and gas) Balanced flue (gas) Power flue (gas) |
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Badge |
Classic script - cream |
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Further details |
Enamelled hotplate lid domes come as standard with this model Gas or ceramic hob insert for the warming plate AIMS programmability* Domestic hot water ** |
*The AGA Intelligent Management System (AIMS) comes as standard with 13-amp electricity models and is available for selected gas models.
**An oil or gas fired AGA heat-storage cooker can provide domestic hot water, speak to your dedicated AGA shop.
Warranty information:
When you become an AGA owner we like to ensure you receive the
best after care service possible and also give you peace of mind
that if any issues arise with your new AGA heat-storage cooker they
are dealt with to no extra cost to you. All new AGA heat-storage
range cookers come with a five-year parts warranty and one-year
labour warranty.
A fully comprehensive warranty booklet comes with the AGA
Cooker.
Please contact your dedicated AGA shop if you need further information.
The only way you can fully appreciate an AGA cooker is to
see one for yourself. Visit your dedicated AGA
shop and you'll be able to see one in action and with one of
our demonstrations you could even try some delicious
AGA-cooked food.
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will happily guide you
through the options available to you from flues and fuel to enamel
colours. And once you've fallen in love with your AGA cooker,
arrange an appointment for a home survey and we'll take it from
there.
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