AGA Classic
Cast Iron Overview
Enter the home of any AGA owner and you will find classic warmth. Imagine family and friends gathered around the kitchen… easy conversation fills the air, mingling with mouth-watering aromas. Wine glasses are full, smiling faces abound, and every person knows right where they belong.
The AGA Classic cast-iron range is truly the heart of the home where cooking differently and living exquisitely create the sort of home that draws everyone near.
Beneath the glossy enamel of every AGA beats the heart of quality heat-retaining cast iron. It is this cast iron which sets our ranges apart and exemplifies the AGA difference. The R7’s single electrical heat source gently transfers warmth out to each of its three ovens, while the eR7 has electrical elements embedded within each individual cast-iron oven for the ultimate in precise temperature control. Even the hotplates receive their own heating elements.
The efficient radiant heat and insulated design minimizes fuel consumption and creates optimal cooking conditions without the drying, direct heat used in traditional ranges. Gentle radiant heat locks in moisture of every ingredient, thereby preserving flavor, nutrients, and the integrity of the foods being cooked.
WITH THE AGA CLASSIC, YOU CAN TRULY COOK DIFFERENTLY AND LIVE EXQUISITELY.
Anatomy of a Classic
Ovens & Doors
The distinctive hallmark of the AGA, the highly polished stainless steel insulated covers are brought down over the hotplates to contain the heat when on and protect the hotplate when off. Individually assembled by hand.
The enamel top surrounds the hotplates. It will become warm when your hotplates are in use. Although it is not a cooking surface it may be used to keep foods warm, melting butter, and dehydrating leafy herbs.
The hottest of the two hotplates - use for boiling, grilling, stir-frying, making toast and anything requiring very high heat. With electric elements embedded into the cast iron, this plate heats up in 12 minutes from cold.
As with the Boiling Plate, this hot plate offers constant heat throughout the cast iron in under 10 minutes. Large enough to hold three sauce pans and perfect for making pancakes, eggs or quesadillas directly on the griddle-like surface.
The AGA R7 and AGA eR7 100 ranges feature a discreetly housed control panel for all oven operations.
The AGA R7 : Always-On, Always-Ready
The three R7 ovens are always-on and operate together. Simply pick from one of the 4 mode settings and allow the ovens to reach the desired temperature.
The AGA eR7 : The Ultimate in Oven Flexibilkity
The eR7 ovens were designed to be turned on and off as needed. The roasting oven has five pre-set cooking settings, which provide the flexibility to vary the oven temperature from very hot to moderate. The oven therefore can operate as a second baking oven. The baking oven has four pre-set cooking settings, which vary the temperature of the oven from moderate to cool. This oven may also be used as a second slow cooking oven.
Can be used for broiling at the top and shallow frying at the bottom due to its zone heating. Roast, bake or grill with perfect results.
A medium heat oven perfect for cakes, cookies, lasagna and pies, not to mention roasting meat and poultry. Cook sweet and savory dishes at the same time without the fear of flavors mixing.
Perfect for slow cooking casseroles, one pot meals and meats as well as steaming root vegetables and making rice. Cooking slowly and gently allow foods to retain their nutrients and goodness.
Ovens & Doors
Easy to Clean Ovens
A special Altrashell™ coating seals the surface of the cast iron ovens making them easier to clean.
New Door Liners
New cooler-touch stainless steel door liners on the roasting, baking and simmering ovens. For ease of cleaning, these new patented door liners can be removed and placed right in the dishwasher.