Learn why eControl: Series X2 is the only option to power your Aga cooker

Series X2 is the new control system from eControl. It’s all about;

– Reducing running costs (significantly)
– Massively reducing carbon footprint
– Controlling ambient heat (A cooker for all seasons)
– Super fast heat up times
– Maximising Performance
– Amazing features and upgrades
– World class Warranty Support

Optional Upgrades

Series X-squared Heat Up Times

Top oven up to 220oC in 8 minutes from ECO mode

Top oven up to 180oC in 35 minutes from room temperature

Top oven up to 200oC in 38 minutes from room temperature

Top oven up to 220oC in 43 minutes from room temperature

Instaheat hob up to temperature INSTANTLY

Hobs up to full temperature from eco mode in 5 minutes

Hobs up to cooking temperature in 8 minutes from room temperature

Hobs up to boiling temperature in 12 minutes

Optional Upgrades

Hob Temperatures

Left and right hand side hobs – 0 to 370°C

ECO Mode left hand side – 200°C

ECO Mode Right hand side – 165°C

Oven temperatures

Top right hand side oven – 0 to 265°C

Bottom right hand side oven – 0 to 220°C

ECO Mode top right hand side oven – 180°C

Bottom left hand side oven (3 oven) – 220°C

Hot Cupboard – 120°C

X-Squared Hot Cupboard – 265°C

Included as Standard – X-squared

  • Series X-Squared control box
  • Cast Iron Hotplates with Smart-Tech
  • Full Re-Insulation
  • eControl twin-element heating cassettes
  • Bluetooth Handset
  • Wi-Fi Switch
  • eControl Programmable App
  • Grill Function
  • Manual, ECO and Remote Mode enabled
  • 5 Year parts warranty, 1 Year Labour warranty
  • Anodized Instruction Plate

Optional Upgrades

  • X-Touch Remote Panel
  • Instaheat Hob
  • Inductaheat Hob
  • Twin Instaheat Hob (4 Oven only)
  • Independent powered warming plate
  • Pizza-Plate
  • Fan-Extractor enabled upgrade

Progress – So what has changed?

Series X-Squared is the result of 18 months intense development using cutting edge technology developed by world leading industry specialists. All hardware has been developed in conjunction with Europe’s leading precision digital temperature control specialists with external communication devices developed with Samsung Electronics technology. The new system facilitates a simple manufacturing process and easy transparent USB fault finding via laptop where required. Despite similar aesthetics, what is inside the control box is an entirely new proposition being a low voltage digital system vs the previous electro-mechanical systems we have produced. The new available features are vast and comprehensive.

Optional Upgrades

Series X-Squared control box

The X-Squared interactive master control panel incorporates reassuringly tactile rotary controls. Incorporating world-leading precise digital temperature control. The hob controls provide 270 rotational degrees from zero to full temperature at 375oC. The oven controls provide continuous rotary control from zero up to maximum temperatures allowing precise setting of temperatures throughout.

The high precision thermostatic control uses modular smart PID controllers displaying both live and targets temperatures with temperature measurement provided with plug and play K-Style thermocouples (one probe per zone) allowing easy installation. The system boast the tightest possible temperature control hysteresis with fluctuation of only +/- 1oC on standby.

Optional Upgrades

Manual, ECO and Remote Mode enabled

The mode switches are designed to provide simple use for all types of user whether traditional or tech minded.

  • With the control knobs rotated to the 12 o’clock position the hob and/or ovens are OFF
  • With the control knobs rotated to the 3 o’clock the control system is set to MANUAL mode. This provides a traditional experience with less frills and requires manual adjustment of temperatures from the main control panel.
  • With the control knobs rotated to the 6 o’clock the hobs and/or ovens are set to permanent ECO mode. The temperatures for the ovens and hobs are set to pre-defined temperatures calculated to provide the most energy efficient operation of the appliance. The ovens can be used as a cooking mode in this mode.
  • With the control knobs rotated to the 9 o’clock position the control system is set to REMOTE mode. The mode gives rise to a number of external methods of control giving the potential for a more progressive use of the appliance. Remote mode will engage the Wall mounted switch, Bluetooth handset, X-Squared App and X-Touch Remote panel.
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Cast Iron Hotplates with Smart-Tech

The UK foundry cast iron hot plates which cure to a rich gun metal grey boast an additional twin element on the left-hand plate giving superior heat up times and responsiveness throughout the cooking experience. With heating elements embedded in the iron the 10kg plates offer fantastic heat retention vs steel plates. This high thermal mass equates to a consistent cooking performance as a result of the stored heat. The hobs incorporate eControl Smart Tech with an auto-timer which will automatically turn the hobs down to the ECO setting if left on full after a period of 3 hours. When the hobs automatically switch to ECO the indicator LEDs will change from green to blue and the system will also give an advisory ‘beep’. The user can turn on for additional periods once the 3 hours have expired as required by the customer. There is no requirement to manually set to ECO mode as the system will manage this automatically.

The ECO setting on these hobs provide a measured temperature to provide heat conduction to the hot plate creating a similar ambient heat from the top of the appliance as would be expected with a traditional model.

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eControl twin-element heating cassettes

The Series X-Squared now uses twin element heating cassettes facilitating faster heat up times throughout the appliance. Oven heat up times are now improved by 30% vs Series X.

The high level GREY cassette has two elements rated at 1000w and 750w.

The mid-level BLACK cassette has two elements rated at 1000w and 750w.

The low level GREEN cassette has one element rated at 750w.

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Power Sharing Technology

‘Power share’ technology is a highly progressive embedded feature employed in the X-Squared System meaning that it will draw less pro-rata in the ovens than if not all areas are in use at the same time. The same works vice-versa in that if not all areas on employed at any one time the employed areas will benefit from more available power leading to a more responsive experience. This is to say that the cooker is aware of what is happening in each respective area and add additional power to those areas that need it.

Wi-Fi Switch

The eControl Wi-Fi switch is a multipurpose external communication device developed with Samsung Electronics technology. This is a 6-channel switch which is hardwired through thin gauge 12v multicore cable which connects directly int the back of the X-Squared control box. The glass fronted switch also has;

  • Capacitive touch screen user interface that can be used by the customer to manually select which areas of the appliance are on/off.
  • The switch acts as an interface to communicate with the Bluetooth remote control.
  • The switch communicates with the eControl App allowing remote control from the customer’s phone (from any location).

Bluetooth Handset

Experience seamless control with the eControl Bluetooth remote handset. This innovative battery-powered handset lets you manage your appliance effortlessly for ultimate convenience. The 6-channel handset lets the user select which area of the appliance is on/off. This is standard feature on all models controlling hobs, right hand ovens and ECO modes throughout. The Handset communicates directly with the wall switch.

eControl Programmable App

The eControl consumer APP provides independent control over 6-channels plus programmable timer options for hobs and ovens.

X-Touch Remote Panel

The groundbreaking X-Touch panel with its intuitive and stylish remote touch screen interface allows full temperature and zone control from your worktop. The glass touch-screen control panel has live and target temperatures displayed for all cast iron oven and a gradient bar read-out for hob temperatures in eight stages from off to full temperature. On the left hand side there is a bank of additional functions including ECO mode, Fan mode, Grill mode and Hot cupboard. This device is hard wired to the rear of the control panel using a thin gauge wire and is supplied with a sleek acrylic display stand. The X-Touch is an optional extra and can be retro-fitted at any time.

Grill Function

The X-Squared high-power grill can be activated from the main control panel or the X-Touch remote screen. This activates our twin element integrated heating elements for crisp perfect grilling results every time. When pressed the lower oven elements are deactivated and twin high-level elements are activated. The push switch will show an illuminated halo when in operation and no halo when off. The grill will stay on for 15 minutes and then automatically switch off unless the user has switched off beforehand. The user can turn on for additional periods once the 15 minutes has expired. The oven will revert to previous setting once the switch is manually or automatically switched off.

5 Year parts warranty, 1 Year labour warranty

Our quality promise – for peace of mind all X-Squared systems come with a full 5 year parts warranty and 12 month labour warranty offer by ourselves the manufacturer. This warranty is extended to the agent purchasing the control system. Terms & conditions do apply so please inform yourself of these in advance of making any warranty claim or request for assistance. To be valid it is mandatory that all kits are registered on our warranty system either through the eControl Installer App or manually through the link.

*We also offer an extended warranty plan direct to end users for a total of £500 for full coverage (5 years parts and labour) or £12 p/m.

Anodized Instruction Plate

All kits come with an anodized instruction plate that can be fitted to the inside of the O/A door.

Instaheat Hob

The ever popular Instaheat hob continues as a mainstay of our offering. This is powered from the control box and controlled from the main control panel or X-Touch panel where relevant.

Inductaheat Hob

The new Inductaheat hob uses an 2000w induction element and touch screen control from the hob itself. A fantastic choice for convenience. Note this reduces the potential overall ambient heat from the appliance.

Twin Instaheat Hob (4 Oven only)

The twin instaheat hob is a warming plate replacement for 4 oven model post 1995 hot cupboards. This has two independently controlled halogen heating elements controlled with the tactile control knobs on the glass top. The two zones have heating elements with respective ratings of 1200w and 1800w. This is supplied with its own flexible cable and 13amp plug requiring a 13amp socket in addition to the supply for the main appliance.

Independent powered warming plate

The independent powered warming plate replacement for 4 oven model pre/post 74 or post 1995 hot cupboards. This product uses a silicone heated mat adhered to the underside of the warming plate that is controlled by the push button on the main control panel or X-Touch remote panel. On pushing the main control panel push switch, one push will illuminate a blue halo on the switch signifying that the warming plate is activated, a second push will illuminate a green halo on the switch signifying that the lower hotcupboard is activated.

Fan-Extractor enabled upgrade

The fan-enabled upgrade is also available on X-Squared systems. Operated from the main control panel or the X-Touch Remote panel.

Power Supply – Series X-Squared

2 OVEN ECONTROL SERIES X-SQUARED
*32 AMP CONNECTION / 40 AMP WITH INSTAHEAT

4 OVEN ECONTROL SERIES X-SQUARED
*32 AMP CONNECTION / 40 AMP WITH INSTAHEAT

3 OVEN ECONTROL SERIES X-SQUARED
*40 AMP CONNECTION / 40 AMP WITH INSTAHEAT

INDUCTAHEAT
*13 AMP SOCKET

FAQ’s

UK designed and manufactured. UK cast iron. UK heating elements. German control components. UK circuit boards. UK Most Innovative Company 2024.

To provide industry with the most feature rich control suite of products.

eControl are all about creating high efficiency control systems that greatly reduce running costs

Providing customers with the ability to have their Aga use a green control system!

Turbo-charging functionality and solving all of the common pain-points associated with traditional models

Massively reduce running costs to the lowest modern technology can provide

Make a significant reduction on carbon footprint.

A cooker for all seasons – the system allows you to decide between full ambient heat or little ambient depending upon what season it is

Controllability – You can now decide which areas of the appliance are on or off at any one time and at what temperature!

Elevate your cooking experience – Turbo charge functionality with a whole host of marvellous features. For the traditionalist this can be as basic as using the grill feature and enjoying a whole range of temperatures. For the tech-minded user this can encompass independent wi-fi timer control, and a remote bluetooth handset.

Running costs associated with traditional models have now become prohibitive. eControl will fix that for you! How much it will cost you will be dependant upon how you use and how much you use it but to give an example; used once a day it will cost in the region of £1 per day or with the full ambient heat experience throughout the day up to £3 per day.

Conveniently eControl have an extremely useful widget on their website that allows you to match how you would intend to use the system and an estimated associated cost for that!

Believe it or not it is estimated that a traditional Oil fired Aga creates over 7000 kg of carbon emission per year and a gas fired Aga over 5000 kg of carbon per year. An eControl system fitted Aga will create less than 1000kg of carbon per year if used extensively or a fraction of that if used conservatively.

Full strip down of the existing appliance and removal of the redundant combustion system and out of date insulation materials. Reassembly with the eControl heating element and control box plus full reinsulating with the most up to date materials. One full day of work and your Aga is revolutionised.

The eControl System uses special high performance insulation materials vs the antiquated materials found on traditional models. The job of the insulation is to focus the heat on the areas the correct areas.

From a cooking perspective this relates to the hobs and the ovens – the new insulation materials minimize heat escape throughout the cooking process meaning the Aga will actually hold it’s temperature.

From the perspective of the Aga being a heating appliance it is the job of the insulation to focus the heat onto the radiant surfaces such as the top and front plate and not to lose them into the floor of sides of the appliance.

Fossil fuel Agas use chimneys to remove the harmful gases but also serve as a natural extractor for cooking smells. With the eControl System you have options; 1) Room venting where cooking smells terminate in the rood like a conventional cookers, 2) Reutilize an existing chimney for cooking smells ventilation only but not for the massive heat loss associated with traditional models, 3) Upgrade to a fan-enabled control box which when connected to an externally mounted extractor fan will serve as mechanical extraction.

Every eControl Systems comes with a 5 year manufacturer backed parts warranty and 12 month labour warranty from the date of purchase. Terms and conditions do apply [LINK]. This can be extended to a 5 years labour warranty direct with ourselves the manufacturer.

If you are looking for a local installer please look at our dealer locator map. We have over 250 trained and registered third party installers for the system