The ElectricKit Classic
Conversion For Aga Cookers
The ElectricKit Classic is the most basic, and most reliable, controllable system we offer.
It's predecessor (the ElectricKit 'Original'), dominated the market for over 10 years, with thousands of installations across the country.
The Classic Edition was released in 2023, bringing additional oven elements for better temperature stabilisation and modern induction options.
ElectricKit Classic - Temperatures and Models
Each model of the ElectricKit Classic has different setup with element power and temperatures. We've provided diagrams with more information on the 2-oven, 3-oven and 4-oven versions.
Although the heating elements are above/below the cast iron ovens, the heat will eventually saturate the sides and back, before radiating the heat into your food. This works in the same way as brand new Aga Cookers, which also have heating elements in the floor and roof of the ovens.
Click to expand and see the diagrams below:
2 Oven Aga Cookers
2 Oven User GuideRequires a 32amp electric supply, or 2 x 13amp fused spur switches.
5.8kW.
3 Oven Aga Cookers
3 Oven User GuideRequires a 32amp electric supply.
6.4kW.
4 Oven Aga Cookers
4 Oven User GuideRequires a 32amp electric supply.
6.35kW.
The ElectricKit Classic Control Panel
The hotplates are controlled by two manual dials - numbered 1 to 8. Each have green indicator lights next to them. When illuminated, the element is heating. When they turn off, the element has reached the set temperature.
Your hotplates MUST be manually turned down to 4 or lower when the lids are closed. If they are left at a higher temperature when closed, the thermostats will require an out-of-warranty repair.
Induction hotplate dials will be blanked off, as shown in the photo. The controls are located on the induction hotplate itself.
The top oven (traditionally 'roasting') is controlled by the temperature display. This can be adjusted up and down, then will return to show you the current temperature. Your bottom right hand oven will automatically be around 35% cooler than the top oven temperature. The last dial is your bottom oven element, to boost the temperature if needed.
The hotcupboard section (simmering/warming ovens) on our 4 oven ElectricKit models are controlled together, via a manual dial 1-8. This sets the top left oven temperature. The bottom left oven will sit around 20-30c cooler than the top left oven.
On our 3 Oven ElectricKit Classic Conversions, the display has 4 dials numbered 1-8. One for each hotplate, one for the RH ovens, and one for the LH oven. There is no bottom boost element in the 3 oven models.
ElectricKit Classic - Dimensions
For installation of our Refurbished Aga Cookers with ElectricKit Classic, the dimensions are below.
Our unique, full pre-installation guides are provided to our own customers.
Width:
For 2 & 3-oven models: 987mm
For 4 & 5-oven models: 1487mm
(plus 3 to 5mm gap each side)
Depth:
679mm
(plus 10mm gap behind)
Height:
851mm
(plus your chosen plinth height - info here).
- Traditional 'heritage' 1950's models have the minimum depth 670mm.
- Total height for lid clearance: 1330mm (plus any plinth height).
- The doors need a minimum clearance of 116mm but we recommend 150mm.
ElectricKit Classic Conversion - Pros and Cons
Available for most older styles of Aga Cooker, this system is popular for those who like the physical dials on the control panel and less 'faff' when it comes to technology.
Advantages of ElectricKit Classic:
- Most basic and most reliable conversion system. Less tech means fewer potential points of failure.
- Two steel hotplates, which are both controllable up to 370c (higher than 'AGA' boiling plate temperatures).
- Physical dials on the control panel with one temperature screen for the top oven.
- Control over separate ovens and hotplates.
- Hotplate design looks similar to the traditional Aga cooker design.
- Top Oven at baking temperature in 50 minutes, Hotplates at simmering in 13 minutes.
- Induction upgrade available for the left-hand hotplate.
- WiFi upgrade to automatically schedule or remotely activate your ovens to turn on/off.
Considerations for ElectricKit Classic:
- Only one temperature display screen for the top oven (2 and 4 oven models). Other ovens have lights to indicate when they reach the set temperature.
- No temperature displays on 3-oven models, just 4 simple dials.
- Bottom right oven is 'uncontrollable' on 3-oven models. If your top oven is on, the oven below will get heat from it.
- Hotplates use thermostats which can eventually fail if they're left above simmering temperature when the lids are closed.
- No external screen available.
- Wifi upgrade can only turn the ovens on/off - no remote temperature adjustments via the app, due to the manual control dials.
Power Supply:
- 2 x 13amp fused spurs (2 Oven Models Only).
- 1 x 32amp Supply (3 and 4 Oven Models).
Running Costs:
- Top oven at 180c (baking temperature) 24/7, all other ovens and hotplates off: 83kW or £20 per week.
- One hotplate at simmering temperature: 3p per hour / £6 per week.
If the manual 'Classic' system isn't for you, try our 'Advanced' System with lots of additional features.
ElectricKit Classic - The Ovens
The Ovens:
Typically, you have three oven elements outside of your ovens - top, middle and bottom. These allow each oven to be controllable in temperature. The largest element is in-between the two ovens. This means that your bottom oven will naturally gain some heat when the top oven is on. Generally, it will be 35% cooler, so if your top oven is set to 220c, the bottom oven will be around 140c. You can boost this bottom oven temperature using the additional 500w bottom element.
The left-hand hotcupboard section (simmering/warming ovens) on our 4 oven ElectricKit models are controlled together, via settings 1-8.
On our 3 Oven ElectricKit Classic Conversions, the display has 4 manual dials numbered 1-8. One for each hotplate, one for the RH ovens, and one for the LH oven. There is no bottom boost element in the 3 oven models.
The ElectricKit System is best when used as flexibly as possible, using one oven for day-to-day cooking and the slumber modes if needed. You do have the option of running it full 24/7 if you prefer, but your running costs will rise.
ElectricKit Classic - The Hotplates
Standard Solid Metal Hotplates.
- Made from blasted steel.
- Settings 1-8.
- 1.4kW.
- Both able to reach 370c. Traditional Aga Cooker Boiling Plate is approx 320c.
- Reaches Simmering Temp/Setting 4 in 13 minutes.
- Reaches Boiling Temp/Setting 6 in 19 minutes.
- Must be manually turned down (or off) after use.
- Controlled via the main control panel.
Induction Hob Upgrade:
- 1.6kw or 3kw versions available.
- Settings 1-5 (1.6kw) or 1-8 (3kw).
- Instant Single-Zone Induction.
- Can replace LH only (due to the heat from the ovens).
- Internal fan to cool during/after use.
- Controlled via the touch buttons on the hob surface.
ElectricKit Classic - Running Costs
Running costs will change depending on food cooked, temperature settings and size of room, insulation etc. Use the below as a rough guide.
Top oven:
Used flexibly (timed to reach 220c for 3hrs): approx 24kWh per week (or £6pw).
At baking temperature (180c) constantly: approx 83kWh per week (or £20pw).
Solid Hotplate:
0.15kW or approx 0.03p per hour. £6pw if left on at simmer constantly.
You can choose to replace your left-hand hotplate with an induction hob for the cheapest hotplate running costs available.
Should I turn the ovens on and off, or leave them on?
If you're going to be turning your cooker on/off more than twice a day, then we usually recommend using a slumber temperature of around 100c, then bring up to temperature whenever needed. If your ovens are left to become cold, the energy used to bring the cooker up to temperature each time is slightly greater than the energy consumed to boost from this lower temperature. Keeping your oven on at least 70-100c means the thick cast iron oven panels are always saturated with some heat and your heat up times will be improved, as well as your running costs.
Want lower running costs? Everhot cookers have the lowest running costs of any cast iron cooker on the market, as verified by the advertising standards association.
Take a look at the range here.
ElectricKit Classic - Heat Up Times
The ElectricKit has much faster heat up times vs traditional Aga Cookers.
The below are approximations.
Top Right Hand Oven
Roasting (220c) in 61 mins (from cold).
Baking (180c) in 48 mins (from cold).
1.4kw Hotplate (Right):
Simmer Temp in 13 mins (from cold)
Boiling Temp in 19 mins (from cold)
Standard Hotcupboard:
Simmering (120c) in 85 mins (from cold).
Want faster heat up times? Consider upgrading your aga cooker to an ESSE Cooker.
Get Roasting Oven temperatures in just 15 minutes PLUS integrated grill and induction as standard!
ElectricKit Classic Venting Options
The ElectricKit Conversion is room-venting to negate the need for an external flue system.
The small vented shroud replaces the normal gas or oil shroud at the back of the top plate, in-between the lids.
A 28mm copper pipe will be connected to the ovens and terminated inside the shroud, which brings the hot air from your ovens into the room.
If you're converting your existing aga cooker, you have two options - keep your existing flue for extracting moisture and cooking smells, or removing the flue and venting into the room.
- If you vent into the room, you'll notice steam and moisture coming from the vented shroud.
- If you vent using your existing flue, in windy conditions, heat might be sucked out of the ovens.
- If you have a 13amp electric aga cooker with an external oven fan, you can choose to add the fan configuration when ordering your conversion.
Learn More About ElectricKit
We have more information and prices on our ElectricKit Summary page:
