The ElectricKit Advanced: A User’s Guide

We initially had a 4-oven Electrickit Original, which we upgraded to the Electrickit Advanced when it was introduced in 2024. This also included 1.5kw induction, a larger 2.2kw hob, and a high- temperature hot cupboard with independent warming plate. As a long-time vocal advocate of the Electrickit—and a passionate Aga owner—I can confidently say the Advanced system is exceptional. It is revolutionary in its design and outstanding in its results. As a former chef and a lover of good food, our cooker is at the centre of our lives and its performance is key. Whether it’s slow-roasting meats that stay beautifully moist or enjoying the even, radiant heat cast iron is known for, the Electrickit Advanced satisfies and delights on all fronts. As a busy working mum of 2 young boys, it offers us complete flexibility and, in these times of increased awareness about energy use, allows us to be more efficient than ever whilst not sacrificing the traditional Aga feel that we adore.

In the Electrickit Advanced, the right side (which in a 2-oven Aga includes roasting and simmering ovens) features three heating elements—between, above, and below the ovens. This provides full temperature control, allowing both ovens to roast, bake, or simmer independently. One significant improvement on Classic Electrickits is the top element, which makes browning dishes much easier and more consistent. The capacity to bring the bottom oven to roasting temperature suits my cooking style well - for big occasions the Aga comes into its own, and we can cook lots of roast vegetables, stuffings and garnishes, alongside the roast meat and potatoes. On one occasion, we were able to rapidly roast meats in 3 ovens, something not previously possible in any Aga model!

The ovens reach temperature in as little as 48 minutes from cold. Unlike other conversions, minimal saturation time is required. This is because the Aga heats rapidly, then slowly heats through the last 10 degrees. During this time, the heat spreads through the cast, avoiding the scorching hot cast that can be synonymous with rapid heat up. Cooking results will continue to improve with 20 minutes saturation, when the top and bottom of the oven will even out in temperature but results are better, faster, than with any other system.

Another absolute winner in our house! Without a tumble dryer or radiator drying capacity, most of our drying happens on the Aga. Previously, most of the cooking in our Aga happened in the right hand ovens, whilst the left hand side was on purely to provide drying heat. With the high temperature hot cupboard there are two options, a 2 ring ceramic hob or an independent warming plate. With our warming plate constantly in use, it was important to us to retain this. The warming plate now has its own touch screen switch and can be turned on when the ovens below are off. At only 100 watts usage per hour, this gives us 12 hours a day drying capacity on the 4 oven side for just £2 a week. The warming plate heats in just 2 minutes from cold so can be turned on to churn through a stack of stubborn to dry Tupperware, to warm plates or to dry soggy trainers and costs pennies when used in this manner.