West Bend 86618 - Egg Cooker オーナーマニュアル
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EGG COOKING GUIDE
Egg Size
Desired Doneness
Recommended
Approximate
Amount of Water
Cooking Time
Small
Poached or Soft-Cooked
2 Tablespoons
4 – 6 minutes
(½
measuring
cup)
Medium/Large
Poached or Soft Cooked*
¼ Cup
6 – 10 minutes
(1 full measuring cup)
Small, Medium & Large
Hard-Cooked
⅔cup
15 – 20 minutes
(about 2½ measuring cups)
* For harder cooked eggs use 1 more tablespoon more water then recommended. For softer cooked eggs, use 1 tablespoon less water than
recommended.
Water Level Markings on Base
The water level markings on the top surface of the base help you determine approximately how much water to use. However, it is always
preferable to measure the amount of water needed with the measuring cup provided.
TO POACH EGGS
1. Place egg cooker on a dry, level surface. Pour recommended amount of cold water (see Egg Cooking Guide) into cooker base.
2. Lightly butter or oil poaching cups to be used. Place poaching pan in egg cooker base and break one egg into each cup.
3. Cover egg cooker. Insert cord into cooker base and plug unit into 120 volt AC electric outlet. Press start button to. “ON” light will
glow, indicating eggs are cooking. Unit will shut off automatically and “on” light will go out when eggs are ready to serve. Serve
immediately to prevent overcooking. Use hot pads to remove cover and poaching pan. Slide eggs out of cups with a smooth-edged tool.
immediately to prevent overcooking. Use hot pads to remove cover and poaching pan. Slide eggs out of cups with a smooth-edged tool.
4. If more eggs are to be cooked, allow base to cool 1 minute and repeat the preceding procedure.
TO SOFT COOK EGGS
1. Place egg cooker on dry, level surface. Pour recommended amount of cold water (see Egg Cooking Guide) into egg cooker base. The
TO SOFT COOK EGGS
1. Place egg cooker on dry, level surface. Pour recommended amount of cold water (see Egg Cooking Guide) into egg cooker base. The
recommended amount of water will provide eggs with soft yolks and cooked egg whites. *
2. Place cooking rack in base. Pierce large end of each egg with pin attached to center of rack handle. This will prevent shell from
cracking while eggs are cooking. Place eggs, pierced-end up, in the rack.
3. Cover egg cooker. Insert cord in cooker base and plug into a 120 volt AC electric outlet. Press the start button. “ON” light will glow,
indicating eggs are cooking. Unit will shut off automatically and “on” light will go out when eggs are ready to serve. Serve immediately
to prevent overcooking. Use hot pad to remove cover and rack. Eggs may be rinsed briefly with cold water while in rack for easy
handling.
to prevent overcooking. Use hot pad to remove cover and rack. Eggs may be rinsed briefly with cold water while in rack for easy
handling.
4. If more eggs are to be cooked allow base to cool 1 minute and repeat the preceding procedure.
TO HARD COOK EGGS
1. Place egg cooker on a dry, level surface. Pour recommended amount of cold water (see Egg Cooking Guide) into cooker base.
2. Place cooking rack in base. Pierce large end of each egg with pin attached to center of rack handle. This will prevent shell from
TO HARD COOK EGGS
1. Place egg cooker on a dry, level surface. Pour recommended amount of cold water (see Egg Cooking Guide) into cooker base.
2. Place cooking rack in base. Pierce large end of each egg with pin attached to center of rack handle. This will prevent shell from
cracking while eggs are cooking. Place eggs, pierced-end up, in the rack.
3. Cover egg cooker. Insert cord in cooker base and plug into a 120 volt AC electric outlet. Press the start button. “ON” light will glow,
indicating eggs are cooking. Unit will shut off automatically and “on” light will go out when eggs are ready to serve. Use hot pad to
remove cover and rack. Eggs may be rinsed briefly with cold water while in rack for easy handling. If hard cooked eggs are not to be
used immediately, place in ice-cold water for 10 minutes. Hard-cooked eggs may be refrigerated for up to 4 weeks. For easy peeling,
crack shell all over by tapping on hard surface. If eggs are hot, hold under cold running water while peeling.
remove cover and rack. Eggs may be rinsed briefly with cold water while in rack for easy handling. If hard cooked eggs are not to be
used immediately, place in ice-cold water for 10 minutes. Hard-cooked eggs may be refrigerated for up to 4 weeks. For easy peeling,
crack shell all over by tapping on hard surface. If eggs are hot, hold under cold running water while peeling.
4. If more eggs are to be cooked allow base to cool 1 minute and repeat the preceding procedure.
Clean After Each Use
Clean After Each Use
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Wash cover, poaching pan, cooking rack and measuring cup in hot soapy water with a dishcloth or sponge, rinse and dry. These parts
can also be cleaned in an automatic dish washer, TOP RACK ONLY, however, the aluminum rack and underside of poaching pan will
discolor which is normal and does not affect their use in cooking eggs.
can also be cleaned in an automatic dish washer, TOP RACK ONLY, however, the aluminum rack and underside of poaching pan will
discolor which is normal and does not affect their use in cooking eggs.
•
Allow base to cool before cleaning. Remove cord. Add small amount of hot soapy water to base and scour lightly with a nylon
scouring pad such as Scotch Brite Cookware Scurb ‘n Sponge
scouring pad such as Scotch Brite Cookware Scurb ‘n Sponge
®
or Dobie
®
. Wipe with a damp cloth and dry. To remove mineral
deposits that form on inside of base after frequent use, pour enough white distilled vinegar into base to cover deposits and let soak until
deposits are dissolved. Drain vinegar from base, rinse carefully with water and wipe dry.
deposits are dissolved. Drain vinegar from base, rinse carefully with water and wipe dry.
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or electrical shock, do not immerse egg cooker base, its cord or plugs in water or other liquid.