Aga Ranges GC3 - Manual (Page 6)

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From initial cold lighting, it will take the range about 6 hours to attain steady temperature condition, and after initial
temperature checks the range is controlled automatically, without the use of an electrical power supply.
HINTS ON YOUR AGA RANGE
The following points should be carefully observed and adhered to:
1. Cook as much as possible in the ovens.
2. Close the hotplate insulating lids whenever the hotplates are not in use.
3. Clean the hotplate surface regularly with the wire brush provided.
4. Utensils with flat machined bases must be used to make perfect contact with the hotplates.
5. Have the range serviced at 12-monthly intervals by your Authorised Aga Distributor or local Gas Company.
6. Mop up spills as they occur.
7. Consult the Aga Book for more cooking hints.
LOCATION OF NAME PLATE
The model and serial numbers are found on the name plate located on the burner housing panel (adjacent to gas control
valve, inside the outer burner door).
LIGHTING THE BURNER
A single gas burner located beneath the L.H. hotplate provides all the heat required for the operation of the Aga gas
range.
Open the burner outer door to expose the gas control combination valve. (See Fig. 2 and 3 )
CAUTION: BEFORE LIGHTING, ENSURE THAT THE GAS VALVE CONTROL KNOB 2 IS SET IN THE O OFF
POSITION (SEE
FIG. 3A ).
1. Turn on gas supply to cooker and open gas cock 1 at the base of the gas valve.
2. Turn the gas valve control knob 2 anti-clockwise to the position (See Fig. 3B ) . Press down and hold the knob in
this position while depressing the piezo lighter knob 3 several times until the pilot has lit. This can be observed through
the burner viewing window.
3. When the pilot has lit continue to hold the gas valve control knob down for approx. 30 seconds. If it goes out,wait three
minutes and repeat the procedure holding for a little longer.
4. With the pilot flame established, rotate the gas valve control knob 2 anti-clockwise to its low fire position (See Fig.
3C ). Where upon the main burner will automatically light. Leave in the low fire position for at least 30 minutes.
5. After 30 minutes rotate the control knob further anti-clockwise to the mid-position of the green band for normal
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