Caring and Maintenance

Having your AGA or Rayburn serviced according to the recommended servicing intervals will help to ensure that it is performing optimally and it will give a trained engineer an opportunity to identify and prevent any issues before they become major problems.

By having your cooker serviced by RepairTech Services UK Ltd or by an AGA or Rayburn approved engineer, you can rest assured that all the parts used are authentic and that the engineer working on your appliance is fully trained and qualified.

Not all AGA models require servicing, please ensure that you check whether your cooker needs to be serviced and how regularly. 

A daily rub with a damp soapy cloth followed by a clean, dry cloth can help to keep your AGA or Rayburn sparkling.

Try to wipe up any spills on the AGA or Rayburn top and front plates as soon as they happen, as baked-on food is more difficult to clean, but can usually be removed with AGA enamel cleaner and a damp cloth. Never use 'oven cleaners' or a cold wet cloth on the enamel. 

Milk, orange juice or anything containing acid can damage the enamel and should be wiped up immediately. The AGA E-cloth is brilliant and it may be worth keeping one on hand.

The ovens help to keep themselves clean by carbonising cooking spills and splashes. Simply use a wire brush to remove any dust and light rust, or to scrub off stubborn stains from the cast-iron surfaces.

The hotplates are made from cast-iron and are very durable and easy to care for. Most spills on the hotplates will carbonise and you can remove them quickly with a wire brush. You can remove burnt-on spills with a damp cloth or sponge, but you must ensure that you rinse all detergents off thoroughly afterwards. 

The hotplates can also be susceptible to rust if exposed to surface moisture regularly. Remember to switch them on for a few minutes to dry them after cleaning to prevent this. Every now and then, you could apply a thin layer of cooking oil when the hotplates are cold to help season them.

The best way to keep the door linings clean is to wipe them over after cooking, when the AGA is off and the linings are cool, so that splashes do not get baked on. Use a cream cleaner or a soap filled pad.

To deep clean the door linings, first ensure that the ovens are off and cool. Place a towel on a work surface and carefully lift off the oven door, placing it enamel side down on to the towel. Clean with a soap filled pad to remove marks and avoid immersing the doors in water as excessive water can damage the insulation in the doors. Never put the doors in the dishwasher. Carefully dry the doors before replacing. 

You can protect the interior of the lid from unavoidable cooking spills and splashes by the use of an AGA or Rayburn Splash Shield. If the lid interior requires a clean, you should first ensure that the hotplates are off and cold. Use hot soapy water and/or a cream cleaner to remove stains, but ensure that you do not use excessive water and that the linings are dry before you close the cover. 

The AGA lids are stainless steel and can be wiped with a damp soapy cloth, followed by a wet cloth and then a dry cloth to finish. The AGA E-cloth is ideal for this. 

Induction cooktops are easy to clean—similar to pots and pans. Always switch off and let the surface cool first. Use a non-abrasive hob cleaner or one designed for induction. Wipe away loose dirt with a microfibre cloth, apply a small amount of cleaner, then gently remove stains with a soft cloth or sponge. Finish by wiping dry and buffing for shine. For stubborn, burnt-on residue, carefully use a scraper at a 30° angle, optionally with a little detergent. Avoid abrasive tools, steel wool, and harsh chemicals like chlorine or ammonia. For best results, wipe the surface clean immediately after cooking.

Cooker hood grease filters should be cleaned at least every two months, or more often with frequent use or frying. Some AGA models signal cleaning after around 30 hours of use. To clean metal filters, remove them carefully, soak in hot water with washing-up liquid for at least 10 minutes, then gently scrub with a soft brush. Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry completely before reinstalling. Alternatively, place filters in the dishwasher at 65°C (alone) and dry after.

Avoid abrasive tools or harsh chemicals. To reduce build-up, wipe filters regularly once cool and consider using a splatter guard. Charcoal filters cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every four months. Regular cleaning improves performance and prevents heavy grease accumulation.

Due to the porous nature of cast-iron, there may be occasions when rust appears inside the ovens, especially if your cooker is new or you have not used your ovens for a while.

To combat this, we recommend regularly rubbing corn oil on the oven surfaces, which will build a protective layer on top of the cast-iron, reducing the amount of water permeating the oven and preventing rust from appearing. Leave your ovens on full heat for one hour afterwards to allow the oil to permeate the cast-iron. 

The AGA R7 and AGA eR7 have the NEW AltrashellTM coating which seals the cast-iron