Aga Cookers --- Gas-fired models 1968 - Present

Aga Cookers --- Gas-fired models 1968 - Present
Very early GC with elevated flue diverter
Models GC GE GCB GEB (Conventional Flue)
Introduced in March 1968, in the De-Luxe
styling.
Two (C) or Four (E) ovens with domestic
hot-water boiler option (B)
* Versions were available for use with
Towns gas, Natural gas or LPG either
Propane or Butane
* Flue connection was to a conventional,
open-flue system or chimney.
Early models had the draught diverter elevated in the flue pipe at high level but this
was later brought down on to the top of the
Aga.
* 1976 Four oven models were supplied
with separate top-plates for the left and
right-hand sides.
* 1978 Town gas version deleted.
* 1988 Burner design modified to incorporate Junkers controls. Butane gas option
deleted.
* 1993 Burner redesigned incorporating
SIT controls
* 1996 Combustion discharge device (flue
spillage stat) added, resulting in full CE
product approval
* 2008 Option of models GC & GE fitted
with Aga Intelligent Management System
(AIMS) allowing the cooker to be programmed between fully ON Normal and a
reduced standby temperature. From 2011
No heat indicator has beeen fitted on
these models
Early GC with standard flue diverter
Current GE model with SIT burner controls
Early GC Balanced Flue model with
natural draught oven venting.
Agamatic boiler fitted to r/h side
Later GC Balanced Flue model with
fan-assisted oven venting.
Typical Balanced Flue terminal.
Models GC GE GCB GEB (Balanced Flue)
Introduced in March 1968, in the De-Luxe styling.
Two (C) or Four (E) ovens with domestic hot-water
boiler option (B)
* Versions were available for use with Towns gas,
Natural gas or LPG either Propane or Butane
* Flue connection was at the rear immediately
through the wall. Early models had rectangular flue
boxes, later 1974, changed to concentric round
tubes. Up to 36” length tubes were available,
Styling and changes generally followed the OF models
Oven venting was natural draught via a small copper
pipe to outside.
* 1988 Burner design modified to incorporate
Junkers controls. Butane gas option deleted.
* 1990 Fan-assisted oven vent option offered, becoming standard from 1991 onwards. Recognisable
by the raised shroud at centre rear of top-plate
* 1992 Flue tube length standardised at 24” maximum
* 1993 Burner redesigned incorporating SIT controls
* 1996 Full CE product approval
* 2014 Still current production
Models GC, GCB, GE Power Flue models
Introduced in 1996. Current production
Two (C) or Four (E) ovens with domestic
hot-water boiler option (B). No boiler option
available for 4 oven cooker
* Suitable for use with either Natural gas or
LPG Propane
* Small diameter, purpose made, stainless
steel flue pipe could extend up to 6 metres
with 6 bends to reach outside, offering flexibility of cooker siting.
* Integral flue and oven vent fan within the
Aga
* 2004 3 oven model introduced
GC Power flue with ‘Special Edition’ trim
Models GC3 Three Oven Open-flue
model
Introduced in 2003. Current production
* Incorporating Roasting, Baking and Simmering ovens within a 2 oven outline
* Suitable for either Natural gas or
Propane using a Maxitrol gas valve burner
* Initially Open (conventional) flue only
* 2004 Power flue option became available. Recognisable by the raised shrouds
across the rear of the top-plate
* Hotcupboard could be attached giving a
total of 5 ovens (GC5)
* No boiler option
GC3 Power flue
DC5
Aga Dual-Control models DC3 DC5
Introduced in 2014
* Single gas burner providing heat to the
three ovens.
* Boiling plate and Simmering plate individually heated by electric elements.
* Incorporating Roasting, Baking and Simmering ovens within a 2 oven outline.
(DC3)
* Optional hotcupboard available for providing a total of 5 ovens (DC5) Hotcupboard heated by its own separate electrical
element.
* Natural gas only
* Power flue only, restricted to a maximum
length of 4 metres.
* Oven venting via power flue system
* Integral plinth raises top-plate working
height to 910mm
* Remote thermodial replaces traditional
heat indicator
Gas Burner & Control Types
1968-1988 Mk1
1993-Current Mk3 SIT control
2008-Current 2& 4 oven models with AIMS
1988-1993 Mk2 Junkers control
2004-Current 3 oven Power flue model
2008-Current 2& 4 oven PF models with AIMS