West Bend Automatic Egg Cooker User manual

Automatic Egg Cooker

Instruction Manual

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Important Safeguards...............................................................................................2

Precautions For Use Around Children......................................................................2

Electricity Precautions..............................................................................................3

Heat Precautions......................................................................................................3

Using Your Egg Cooker.........................................................................................4-6

Cleaning Your Egg Cooker.......................................................................................6

Recipes.................................................................................................................6-7

Warranty...................................................................................................................8

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions

and warnings.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be

followed including the following:

• Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use

instructions in this manual.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, in a heated oven,

refrigerator or freezer.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by West Bend®

Housewares may cause injuries.

• Do not operate when the appliance is not working properly or when it has been

damaged in any manner. For service information see warranty page.

• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

• For household use only.

To prevent burns or other personal injuries to children, read and follow all

instructions and warnings.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AROUND CHILDREN

• Always supervise children.

• Do not allow children to operate or be near the Egg Cooker, as the outside

surfaces are hot during use.

• Do not allow cord to hang over any edge where a child can reach it. Arrange

cord to avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement.

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To prevent electrical shock, personal injury or property damage, read and

follow all instructions and warnings.

ELECTRICITY PRECAUTIONS

• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric

parts in water or other liquids.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug.

• Do not use this appliance outdoors.

• Always unplug the appliance from outlet before cleaning. Allow to cool before

putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.

• Your Egg Cooker has a short cord as a safety precaution to avoid pulling,

tripping or entanglement. Position the cord so that it does not hang over the

edge of the counter, table or other area or touch hot surfaces.

• While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one, make

sure the cord has the same or higher wattage as the appliance (wattage is

stamped on the underside of the Egg Cooker base). To avoid pulling, tripping or

entanglement, position the extension cord so that it does not hang over the edge

of the counter, table or other area.

• Use an electrical outlet that accommodates the polarized plug on the Egg

Cooker. On a polarized plug, one blade of the plug is wider than the other. If

the plug does not fit fully into the outlet or extension cord, reverse the plug. If

the plug still does not fit fully, contact a qualified electrician. Do not alter the

plug.

• Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or

extension cord feels hot.

• Keep the cord away from hot parts of the appliance and hot surfaces during

operation.

To prevent burns, personal injury or property damage, read and follow all

instructions and warnings.

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HEAT PRECAUTIONS

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs where provided. Use hot

pads or oven mitts when handling hot surfaces.

• Do not move an appliance containing hot water or other hot liquids.

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USING YOUR EGG COOKER

Cover

Poaching Pan

Cooking Rack

Measuring Cup

Piercing Pin

Electric Base

Before using your Egg Cooker, clean the entire unit according to the cleaning

instructions. Wash all loose parts in warm soapy water, rinse thoroughly and

dry. Do not immerse heating base in water.

You can poach up to 4 eggs or hard-cook /soft-cook up to 7 eggs. Cooking times will

vary depending on the size of the egg. To get the best results, use the measuring

cup included with the egg cooker which has water level markings to use as a guide.

These amounts are approximate and can be varied to suit individual preferences.

Use less water for softer cooked eggs and more water for harder cooked eggs.

TO POACH EGGS:

1. Place egg cooker base on dry, level surface. Use the soft cooked water level

markings on the measuring cup to determine the amount of water for the

number of eggs being cooked. Example: For 1 poached egg fill water to the 7

mark on the measuring cup; for 4 poached eggs, fill water to the 5 mark. Note:

The more eggs you are poaching the more water you should use.

2. With switch set to OFF, pour recommended amount of cold water into the egg

cooker base. Place cooking rack into base.

3. Lightly butter or oil the poaching cups to be used. Place poaching pan on top of

cooking rack in egg cooker base. ALWAYS PLACE POACHING PAN ON

COOKING RACK. Be sure to position poaching pan onto cooking rack so that it

is level. Break one egg into each cup.

4. Place cover onto egg cooker base. Attach cord to the egg cooker base and plug

unit into a 120-volt, AC electrical outlet. Turn switch to ON. The ON light wil

glow indicating the cooking process has begun. Note: Do NOT remove cover

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from base while eggs are cooking. An audible alert will sound when eggs are

ready, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Turn switch to OFF. Unplug cord from

electrical outlet. Use hot pads/oven mitts to remove cover and poaching pan.

Slide eggs out of cups with a smooth-edged untensil. Serve immediately to

prevent overcooking.

5. Allow egg cooker to cool completely before discarding any remaining water from

the base and before cleaning.

TO SOFT-COOK EGGS:

1. Place egg cooker on dry, level surface. Use the soft cooked water level

markings on the measuring cup to determine the amount of water for the

number of eggs being cooked. Example: If soft cooking 7 eggs, fill the

measuring cup to the 7 mark.

2. With switch set to OFF, pour recommended amount of cold water into the egg

cooker base. The recommended amount of water will provide eggs with soft

yolks and cooked egg whites.

3. Place cooking rack onto base. Pierce large end of each egg with the pin that is

attached to the bottom of the measuring cup. This will help prevent the shell

from cracking while eggs are cooking. Place eggs, pierced-end up, in cooking

rack.

4. Place cover onto egg cooker base. Attach cord to egg cooker base and plug

unit into a 120 volt, AC electrical outlet. Turn switch to ON. The ON light will

glow indicating the cooking process has begun. . Note: Do NOT remove cover

from base while eggs are cooking. An audible alert will sound when eggs are

ready, approximately 11 to 13 minutes. Turn switch to OFF. Unplug cord from

electrical outlet. Use hot pads/oven mitts to remove cover and cooking rack.

Serve immediately to prevent overcooking. Eggs may be rinsed briefly with cold

water while in the cooking rack for easy handling.

5. Allow egg cooker to cool completely before discarding any remaining water from

the base and before cleaning.

TO HARD-COOK EGGS:

1. Place egg cooker on dry, level surface. Use hard cooked water level markings

on the measuring cup to determine the amount of water for the number of eggs

being cooked. Example: If hard cooking 7 eggs, fill the measuring cup to the 7

mark on the hard cooked-side of the measuring cup.

2. With switch set to OFF, pour recommended amount of cold water into the egg

cooker base. Note: When cooking more eggs, less water is used.

3. Place cooking rack onto base. Pierce the large end of each egg with the pin

that is attached to the bottom of the measuring cup. This will help prevent the

shell from cracking while the eggs are cooking. Place eggs, pierced-end up, in

cooking rack.

4. Place cover onto egg cooker base. Attach cord to egg cooker base and plug

unit into a 120 volt, AC electrical outlet. Turn switch to ON. The ON light will

glow indicating the cooking process has begun. . Note: Do NOT remove cover

from base while eggs are cooking. An audible alert will sound when eggs are

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ready, approximately 13 to 17 minutes. Turn switch to OFF. Unplug cord from

electrical outlet. Use hot pads/oven mitts to remove cover and cooking rack.

Eggs may be rinsed briefly with cold water while in the cooking rack for easy

handling. For easy peeling, crack shell all over by tapping on a hard surface.

Hard-cooked eggs may be refrigerated for up to 4 weeks.

5. Allow egg cooker to cool completely before discarding any remaining water from

the base and before cleaning.

• A small amount of smoke and/or odor may occur upon heating due to the release

of manufacturing oils – this is normal.

• Some minor expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating and cooling

– this is normal.

CLEANING YOUR EGG COOKER

To ensure optimal performance clean your Egg Cooker after each use. Wash cover,

poaching pan, cooking rack and measuring cup in hot soapy water, rinse and dry.

The cover, poaching pan and cooking rack may be cleaned in an automatic

dishwasher, top rack only, however the underside of the poaching pan will discolor

which is normal and does not affect its use in cooking eggs. DO NOT CLEAN THE

MEASURING CUP IN AN AUTOMACTIC DISHWASHER, AS DAMAGE WILL

OCCUR. Use caution around the pirecing pin in the bottom of the measuring cup

when cleaning.

Wipe the egg cooker base with a damp cloth and dry.

Place cooking rack, poaching pan, measuring cup and cord inside the egg cooker for

compact storage.

RECIPES

Deviled Eggs

8 hard-cooked eggs, shelled and halved

1 tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar

1 tsp. prepared mustard

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

½ tsp. salt

2 dashes hot pepper sauce

3 to 4 tbsp. mayonnaise or salad dressing

1. Remove yolks from eggs; mash. In small mixing bowl, combine remaining

ingredients and mix well.

2. Refill egg whites with egg yolk mixture. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Makes

16 deviled eggs.

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Deviled Egg Variations: Follow the Deviled Egg recipe adding any of the

ingredients listed below to the yolk mixture.

Ham: ¼ cup finely chopped cooked ham

Bacon: ¼ cup crumbled cooked bacon, about 2 clices

Dried Beef: ¼ cup finely chopped dried beef and 1 tbsp. sweet pickle relish

Seafood: ¼ cup finely chopped cooked or canned shrimp, smoked fish, flaked tuna,

salmon or crabmeat and a dash of curry powder

Cheese: ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Olive: ¼ chopped green or ripe olives

OBrien: 2 tbsps. Finely chopped green pepper, 1 tsp. finely chopped pimiento and ½

tsp. instant minced onion

Eggs Benedict

4 eggs

2 English muffins, split, toasted and buttered

4- ¼-inch slices bacon, grilled

1 Easy Hollandaise Sauce, recipe below

1. Poach eggs in egg cooker according to directions.

2. Place one slice of bacon on each muffin half and top with poached egg. Spoon

2 tbsps. Hollandaise Sauce over each egg. Garnish with chopped parsley if

desired. Makes 4 servings.

Easy Hollandaise Sauce

¼ cup butter or margarine

2 egg yolks

¼ tsp. salt

1 tbsp. lemon juice

2 tbsp. cream or evaporated milk

1. In a 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat.

2. In a small mixing bowl, combine egg yolks, salt, lemon juice and cream. Mix

well. Add egg mixture to saucepan, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth

and has the consistency of light cream.

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L5660 08/05 West Bend® Housewares, LLC A Focus Products Group Company Printed in China

PRODUCT WARRANTY

Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

West Bend® Housewares, LLC warrants this appliance from failures in the material and

workmanship for 1 year from the date of original purchase, provided the appliance is operated

and maintained in conformity with the West Bend® Housewares, LLC Instruction Manual. Any

failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at West Bend®

Housewares, LLC discretion. This warranty applies to household use only.

The West Bend® Housewares, LLC warranty does not cover any damage, including

discoloration, to any non-stick surface of the appliance. The West Bend® Housewares, LLC

warranty is null and void, as determined solely by West Bend® Housewares, LLC, if the

appliance is damaged through accident, misuse or abuse, scratching, overheating, or if the

appliance is altered in any way or if used outside of an household setting.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which may vary

from state to state.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES

OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR

OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL WEST BEND®

HOUSEWARES, LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, IMMEDIATE,

INCIDENTAL, FORESEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN

CONNECTION WITH ITS APPLIANCE.

If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, return it to the

original place of purchase. For further details please contact the West Bend® Housewares

Customer Service Department at (262) 334-6949 or e-mail us at [email protected].

Return shipping fees are non-refundable. Hand-written receipts are not accepted. West Bend

Housewares is not responsible for returns lost in transit.

Valid only in USA and Canada

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts may be ordered direct from West Bend® Housewares, LLC by ordering

online at www.westbend.com: Replacement Parts. Or you may call or e-mail the service

department at the number/e-mail address listed above, or by writing to us at:

West Bend Housewares, LLC

Attn: Customer Service

P.O. Box 2780

West Bend, WI 53095

Be sure to include the catalog/model number of your appliance (located on the bottom/back of

the unit) and a description and quantity of the part you wish to order. Along with this include

your name, mailing address, Visa/MasterCard number, expiration date and the name as it

appears on the card. Checks can be made payable to West Bend Housewares, LLC. Call

Customer Service to obtain purchase amount. Your state’s sales tax and a shipping/processing

fee will be added to your total charge. Please allow two (2) weeks for delivery.

This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your new West

Bend® Housewares, LLC product. For future reference, attach dated sales receipt for warranty proof of

purchase and record the following information:

Date purchased or received as gift: ______________________________________________________

Where purchased and price, if known: ____________________________________________________

Item Number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product): _________________________________

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Precauciones importantes........................................................................................2

Precauciones al usar cerca de niños........................................................................2

Precauciones eléctricas ...........................................................................................3

Precauciones relativas al calor.................................................................................3

Utilización de Su Hervidor de Huevos...................................................................4-6

Limpieza de Su Hervidor de Huevos........................................................................6

Recetas.................................................................................................................6-7

Garantía...................................................................................................................8

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