How do I light the pilot of my Aga?

Instructions to light an oil fired Aga range cooker.The electric supply should be turned on to the oil control valve.Press the lever down gently on the control box to reset the oil supply.

What colour should an Aga flame be?When the flame is low and the catalyst is red, you are at the right flame rate.

To relight your AGA, make sure it is cold.Wait 15 to 20 minutes to allow the fuel to fill the burner and then relight the AGA by lifting off the internal door, lifting the lighting port cover, and offering a lighted match into the hole and on to the wick.

The initial cost of an AGA depends on the model you choose, but a new, two-oven model costs around £5,000.

While the classic AGA models are on all the time, the newer AGA 60, Total Control, 3 Series can be switched on and off as required, meaning there is heat.

How long does the AGA take to warm up?The hotplates take 8-11 minutes to reach full temperature and the ovens take 40 minutes.

The AGA is very efficient, all the energy is used to heat the food or the room, there's no waste heat.

Your system needs maintenance if you smell oil.The fumes can be dangerous if you have an oil burner.The oil burner will pressurize the chamber for a short time.

The meaning of AGA stands for Rank Abbreviation.

The blue crown of flame should be dancing over the top of the pot.The shells should be red.It's bad to have yellow flames, sizzling or popping noises.

Aga fired when you turned off your oil.Lift the reset lever on the oil control valve upwards until it clicks and then release it to turn the Aga off.It will take several minutes for the burner to die down.

The AGA is an oil-fired cooker.The burner operates at either high or low fire and is controlled by the cooker thermostat which is linked to the oil control box.The burner will operate on low fire in the event of a power failure.

Oil Agas are a delicate breed, once they are set up correctly they shouldn't need adjusting.It could be as simple as running out of oil.Water in the oil tank or a faulty fire valve are possibilities.

The screws on the oil control valve allow you to adjust the flow rate.Before checking the flow, make sure the screws are turned max 1/6th of a turn.Anticlockwise increases the flow and clockwise reduces it.

Attach the cardboard to the jar with the plasticene, poke a hole in it for the hose, and then switch on the vacuum cleaner.If the oil is clean, you can connect the pipe and follow the instructions for lighting the aga.