Turning your Aga on - Gas
Mk 3 Burner (Maxitrol)

This type of arrangement may also have been fitted on some older Mk 1 cookers, in which case the actual position of the controls may vary slightly.


1	Switch on electricity supply to Aga (Power flue models only)
2	Turn thermostat knob ‘B’ fully clockwise to lowest position ‘1’
3	Ensure main gas cock ‘C’ is turned on. Use a coin or screwdriver.
4	Turn the main control knob ‘A’ anti clockwise until it reaches a stop at the ignition position (fig 5)
5	Press knob downwards and hold for 5 seconds.
6	Pilot flame should have ignited and be visible through the viewing window at ‘D’. if not, repeat steps 4& 5
7	After the pilot has ignited, continue holding button ‘A’ down for a further 10 seconds.
8	Release button and continue turning round to ‘On’ position, when main burner should ignite. (fig 7)
9	Turn knob ‘B’ anticlockwise to low-fire position ‘2’. (Fig 8A) and leave for about 30minutes.
10	Rotate knob ‘B’ to a position between ‘6 & 7’ to achieve normal running temperature.

If problems persist, please call your Aga service engineer.