Which aga do i have

Baking guide. Find now. Learn more. More About Us! Our reviews. News journal. Real cookers your pics Cleaning cookers Tips for Aga range cookers Laundry. Founders journal. On-site journal. Join mailing list. Recipes channel. DIY channel. Join email list. All recipes. Sign Up. Which model do I have? Identify your Aga range cooker. Post 'Deluxe' Aga range cooker present Easily identified by Pre 'Deluxe' Aga range cooker Easily identified by Some people also buy an extra Aga module to sit beside their main Aga.

As well as providing extra space for cooking, it can be used when your main Aga is completely switched off. This can be particularly handy on hot summer days when you may not want the heat of the full Aga further pushing up the temperature in your kitchen. Adding an extra Aga module to your order of course requires extra space and money. They include a slow-cook oven with a grill, a fan oven and a choice of gas or ceramic electric four-ring hob.

Given the longevity of Agas and their high cost, there is an active second-hand market. With so many varied models and fuel types available, narrowing down the exact costs of running an Aga is quite a task. Ultimately, figuring out how much an Aga costs to run depends on which model you have, what fuel source you are using and to what extent you will make use of any potential programming capabilities.

The majority of Aga ovens now have some programming functionality that allows you to turn off plates and ovens when not in use, or put the Aga into slumber or holiday mode. Below we give some estimated weekly running costs for three-oven models across the range.

These calculations are all based on a electricity cost of Servicing should also be factored in when considering the ongoing costs of an Aga. Oil-fuelled models need to be serviced every six months and gas-fuelled Agas every year.

At 60cm-wide the Aga 60 looks similar to a freestanding cooker, but Aga claims it has the versatility of a range cooker. It has a four burner gas hob, a programmable fan oven, an electric oven and a ceramic grill. You can also purchase it with one traditional Aga-style lidded hot plate,. The S-Series Six Four has the classic enamelled cast-iron finish on the outside but two electric fan ovens, a simmering oven and a ceramic grill on the inside.

On top there is a hob with a choice of six gas burners or six ceramic electric rings. Keep an eye on our range cooker reviews to see how Aga range cookers match up against models from Belling , Stoves and Rangemaster. Advantages of Agas over conventional range cookers:. Advantages of conventional range cookers over Agas:. Find out the latest Best Buy range cookers , as revealed by independent Which?

A Rayburn is a range cooker with a built-in boiler that can provide hot water and, with certain models, heat up multiple radiators around the house. Made from cast iron with an enamelled finish, they look like Aga range cookers, and are made by Aga at the same factory in Shropshire. They have a lidded hotplate top and come with two ovens — one for cooking and one for warming models with two cooking ovens are also available.

This makes them an excellent choice for people in rural areas, those looking to get off the grid or those just hoping to use a cheaper, more carbon-lean fuel source than gas or oil. There are a wide range of Rayburn models, each offering varied heating and cooking capabilities, plus compatibility with different fuel types. If cooking is your key concern then you will want to go for an Aga, as they provide a few more cooking options with the option of four or five-oven models.

The first oil-fired cooker was introduced in , the first gas model in , and an electric Aga in I did invest in some Aga cookware which is tough as old boots and designed so you can stack several pans within the oven — handy when family descend at Christmas.

Ironically, Aga stopped making its traditional cast iron cookware but still make a range of cast aluminium and stainless pots and pans. In , Middleby — an American company that specialises in food service equipment— bought Aga Rangemaster. A lot for a cooker?

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