What is the Difference Between the New Generation Control Series Electric Aga Cookers?

The range of reconditioned Aga cookers is now very extensive and customers are becoming increasingly aware of functionality, along with running costs and controllability.

Traditionally, Aga cookers as a heat storage cooker were designed to operate 24/7, offering both cooking and ambient heating into your kitchen.

The reconditioned Aga cooker market is now able to offer a wide range of electric Aga cookers, which deliver the benefits of traditional Aga cookers, but also offer more flexibility and functionality, enabling the customer to utilise the cooker in a manner which suits their lifestyle and at the same time make savings in terms of running costs.

There are now different models of new generation Control Series Electric Aga cookers with varying levels of functionality and flexibility which also aim to reduce running costs, the choice of which would be determined by your lifestyle requirements, cooking preferences and the degree of flexibility you require from your Aga cooker.

New Generation Control Series Electric Aga Cookers

 

Know as part of the Control Series, the new generation models of electric Aga cookers are much more versatile than the traditional Gas-fired, Oil-fired or traditional Electric Aga cookers.

The new generation Control Series of Electric Aga cookers available are the following:

• Total Control
• Dual Control
• R7
• eR7
• R3
• eR3

These Aga cookers boast the latest technology whilst encompassing everything we love about traditional Aga cookers.

Below is a small summary to help guide you in your choice as to which new generation Control Series Electric Aga cooker is best for you. All of which have varying levels of flexibility, which aim to reduce running costs and suit your lifestyle.

TOTAL CONTROL AGA COOKERS

Fully electric, the Total Control Aga cooker is part of the new generation Control Series. Offering fast heat up times and controllability, this cooker suits modern-day living whilst keeping running costs low.

The Total Control Aga cooker is the predecessor of the new eR7 model, boasting many of the same features and functionalities. The Total Control Aga cooker is a genuine Aga cooker and has not been modified from any other fuel type.

This cooker offers versatility and reduced running costs. With its individually controlled ovens and hotplates, whether you are cooking for large family gatherings or quick and easy midweek meals, the Total Control model gives you the freedom to choose how much of the cooker you want in use at any one time. Manually controlled using the easy-to-use touch screen or pre-programmed with the remote handset, you can decide when to have the cooker on or off to help reduce costs. The ovens can also be put into the lower “slumber” mode when not in use which reduces heat up times, meaning your ovens can be ready in no time at all.

The Total Control Aga cooker provides radiant heat through your home whilst also costing up to 50% less to run than traditional electric Aga cookers and, for the summer months, the oven even features a low energy setting.

The Total Control Aga cooker is available in 3 or 5 oven models and allows you to control each individual oven and hotplate separately, at a set temperature. The cooker can be left in ‘slumber’ or at full temperature. The hotplates are to be turned on as and when required.

The ovens can also be switched off when not in use. The slumber mode reduces the oven heat up times as they are not having to heat up from stone cold.

The heat up times are as follows: ovens 45 mins from cold, 25 mins from slumber, hotplates 10 minutes.

DUAL CONTROL AGA COOKERS

The Dual Control Aga cooker is part of the new generation Control Series. The Dual Control Aga cooker offers flexibility and reduced running costs whilst retaining the gentle warmth Aga cookers are famed for.

The Dual Control is a new generation Aga cooker, designed to provide a cosy feel and readily available cooking facility. The Dual Control Aga cooker is the predecessor of the new R7 model, boasting many of the same features and functionalities. The Dual Control Aga cooker is a genuine Aga cooker and has not been modified from any other fuel type. Offering the best of both worlds, the Dual Control Aga cooker has the traditional cast-iron ovens which are always available for use, with independently controlled hotplates which can be turned on and off as required.

The Dual Control Aga cooker is a 24/7 radiant heat model, providing gentle heat into your home. Designed to be left constantly on, the ovens boast roasting, baking and simmering functions. The Dual Control Aga cooker is available in 3 or 5 oven models and enables you to use the hotplates as and when needed, but the ovens work together rather than separately. The ovens are designed to be left “ON” continuously so that they are ready to cook on and offer 24/7 radiant heat into the room. All 3 or 5 ovens can be run at full temperature or in “economy mode” which reduces overall heat output and energy consumption. The ovens take approx. 8/9 hours to heat up from cold, the hotplates again take only 10 minute.

There is the option to have an all-electric Dual Control and a dual-fuel Dual Control which needs both an electric and gas supply.

R7 AGA COOKERS

The R7 series Aga Cookers are fully electric making them controllable, easy-to-use and offer a host of refined features for flexible cooking. ‘R’ stands for ‘Radiant Heat’ of the cast-iron oven cooking. The ovens are designed to be left on, so that they are always available for use and provide a gentle warmth to keep your kitchen cosy.

The R7 model Aga Cookers feature ovens for baking, roasting and simmering. This range has been designed to be simple to use and offers flexibility.

The R7 model features a clear, easy-to-use control panel and offers four different temperature settings for flexibility and energy saving, including a low mode and a high temperature option to provide a boost when you need it.

ER7 AGA COOKERS

‘E’ stands for ‘everyday’ meaning that the Aga cooker is controllable and can be set to heat up and cool down on an everyday basis, and ‘R’ stands for ‘Radiant Heat’ cast-iron oven cooking. The eR7 Aga cooker range has been designed to remain on all of the time, however it offers fast heat up times and the flexibility for each oven to be used independently enabling you to achieve lower running costs.

With a capacitance type touch control panel, multiple heat settings for the roasting and baking ovens and also separate controls for the hotplates, the eR7 cooker suits modern day living.

The new generation Aga cookers come with removable door linings that can even go in the dishwasher.

R3 AGA COOKERS

The R3 Aga cooker is a contemporary style of Aga cooker that runs more like the traditional Aga cookers that we know and love.

Bringing together the very best of the latest technology with tradition, this cooker is easy to use, simple to control and economical. Being on 24/7, it is the perfect fit if you are looking for that cosy warmth in your kitchen but with some added flexibility.

With simple controls and a lower-power electrical connection, this cooker gives added functionality whilst keeping running costs down. For times when you don’t need your cooker but don’t want to switch it off, the R3 models offer a useful e-setting which works to reduce the temperature of the ovens, helping you to lower the energy you use and limit running costs. It only takes 1 hour to heat the R3 back to full temperature from the e-setting.

The 3 series cookers come with an induction hob, however the R3 model also has the option of twin cast-iron hotplates if you prefer the traditional Aga cooker look.

ER3 AGA COOKERS

The eR3 series Aga cookers combine both cast-iron radiant heat cooking and conventional cooking. The mix of ovens, hotplates and an induction hob mean you have a cooker for all seasons and one that makes it very easy to manage energy usage.

Quick heat-up times are a benefit of the eR3 series as this cooker uses a standard 32amp cooker circuit and one or two 13amp connections to enable quicker heat-up than the R3 models.

The eR3 series provides that much loved warmth into your home but offers more controllability than traditional Aga cooker models. All eR3 Series models have two cast-iron heat storage ovens, one that can be used for roasting or baking, the other for simmering. This range also offers a state-of-the-art two or three-zone induction hob.

FINDING THE RECONDITIONED AGA COOKER FOR YOU

The evolution of Aga cookers into the new generation of electric models offers a range of options to suit modern lifestyles and preferences.

Whether you prioritise flexibility, energy efficiency, or traditional warmth in your kitchen, there’s a perfect fit among our range of reconditioned Total Control, Dual Control, R7, eR7, R3, and eR3 Aga cookers.

Explore our wide range of reconditioned Aga cookers today. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us for expert guidance or to check our current stock availability – Please call us on 01625 569 445.