AGA Cooking Guide

An AGA cooker is built to maintain constant heat.
Each oven cavity is designed for a specific purpose, delivering even and gentle warmth for beautifully cooked food every time.

Unlike conventional ovens that cycle heat on and off, AGA cookers use cast iron to absorb and store heat, releasing it gradually as radiant energy.

Modern electric AGA models, such as the AGA eR7, feature top and bottom heating elements to ensure consistent temperatures across all ovens — locking in moisture, flavour, and nutrients without constant adjustment.

Traditional AGA models were designed to stay on continuously, providing gentle warmth to the home. However, today’s electric AGA cookers are far more energy-efficient and adaptable to modern Australian lifestyles.

• Hotplates heat up in approximately 10–12 minutes
• Ovens reach cooking temperature in around 60 minutes
• Each oven and hotplate can be controlled independently
• Some models even include timers and scheduling features for convenience

This flexibility means you can enjoy AGA’s signature cooking performance while managing your energy use effectively.

Each part of an AGA operates at a set temperature range, making it simple to plan meals and use the right zone for each dish.

Boiling Plate – 330°C to 350°C

The hottest surface on your AGA — ideal for stir-frying, searing, rapid boiling, and deep-frying.

Simmering Plate – 220°C to 250°C

Perfect for sauces, soups, delicate frying, or even cooking directly on the plate teppanyaki-style.

Roasting Oven – 200°C to 240°C

Your go-to for roasting meats, baking potatoes, scones, pizzas, and more. Can also be used for grilling by positioning food near the top of the oven.

Baking Oven – 140°C to 180°C

Provides a steady, moderate heat — great for cakes, biscuits, muffins, crumbles, and fish.

Simmering Oven – 110°C to 120°C

The best choice for slow-cooked stews, casseroles, curries, or gentle steaming.

Warming Oven – 60°C to 90°C

Available on selected models. Keeps food and plates warm or dries meringues without overcooking.

For those who love total control, the AGA eR7, and eR7i models provide adjustable temperature settings for greater precision.

• The Roasting Oven features five pre-set heat levels — from very hot to moderate.
• The Baking Oven includes four settings — from moderate to cool, ideal for delicate pastries or slow cooking.

This flexibility lets you use your AGA as both a baking oven and a simmering oven, all in one appliance.

Radiant Heat vs Convection

AGA cookers use radiant heat, which cooks food gently and evenly from all sides — preserving natural flavours and moisture.
Conventional ovens rely on convection (fan-assisted heat), which can cause food to dry out. A study by Lincoln University confirmed what AGA owners already know — food cooked in an AGA tastes better, thanks to the gentle radiant heat.

Constant vs Intermittent Heat

Where standard ovens heat in cycles, AGA cookers maintain constant, steady warmth — creating consistent results with less moisture loss.

While this guide provides a general overview of AGA cooker temperatures, you should be aware that every AGA is slightly different. So, by far the best way to master AGA cooking is through experience. Which means really getting to know how each oven cavity works for your favourite recipes. For precise guidance when it comes to oven temperatures, refer to the user manual of your particular AGA and don’t be afraid to adapt — that’s the art of AGA cooking.

For personalised guidance or to learn more about AGA cookers in Australia, contact your nearest AGA retailer.