Exterior enamel
Show grease, splashes and other marks on accessible enamel. Explain chips or cracks already present. Cleaning suitable deposits does not restore missing enamel or repair a damaged surface. Products and working methods need to respect the finish, not be chosen simply because they worked on another cooker.
Lids and accessible top surfaces
Describe the lids, tops and surrounding areas you want included. Different components can have different care requirements, including limits on moisture or products. Keep the maker’s guidance available. Do not assume that a treatment appropriate for an outer panel is suitable for every cooking surface.
Oven compartments
Identify the compartments and accessories involved, showing where residue has built up. The internal construction and model instructions need to guide the proposed work. An AGA enquiry should name those areas rather than simply count doors. Cooking parts and specialist interiors are not automatically conventional oven-cleaner surfaces.
Trims and working space
Include accessible trims, handles and the area around the cooker in the brief where needed. Explain restricted space or fittings that must remain untouched. Moving the cooker or altering its connections is separate specialist work, not ordinary preparation for cleaning. Show existing defects before the appointment.