User Guide

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To sequentially cook soft boiled and then hard boiled eggs in the same batch make certain the water pan is filled to
the fill line, load eggs onto the black rack and place rack on the base. Replace the lid, move the slide control arm to
SOFT
in the UPPER time scale. Turn “ON” power switch and wait until the beeper sounds. When beeper sounds,
turn “OFF” the power, remove lid and remove the soft boiled eggs. Then promptly replace lid, set the slide control arm
to
M
on lower Vari-Cook
™
scale, and press the power switch to “ON”. Wait as eggs cook to medium. When beeper
sounds turn the power switch “OFF” but do not remove the lid or eggs. Move the slide control arm to
H
on the
lower Vari-Cook
™
scale and turn the power switch “ON”. Wait while eggs cook to hard boil. When beeper sounds, turn
“OFF” the power switch, lift the lid and remove the hard boiled eggs.
Tip: When using the Vari-Cook
™
sequential cooking method, always minimize the time between the cooking steps.
Promptly remove eggs when the beeper sounds and restart the next heating step because the remaining eggs will
continue to cook during the pause. If eggs are left too long between cooking steps they may be overcooked at the end
of the following step or steps.
Cleaning
Note: Before cleaning or removing any part of the egg cooker for maintenance, always turn the unit “OFF” and unplug
the cord from the outlet. Never immerse the base in water or other liquid. Never put the base in the dishwasher.
The egg rack and poaching tray can be cleaned either by hand or in the dishwasher upper rack. When cleaning them
by hand, use a mild detergent solution and a scouring brush. Do not use steel wool or harsh abrasives. Add vinegar
to the cleaning water if any egg remains stick to the tray or rack. If cleaning in dishwasher, always place the egg rack
and poaching tray on top rack – never place these on the lower shelf close to a heating coil.
To clean the water pan use a solution of vinegar in water and a sponge. Avoid using any harsh abrasives or steel wool
on the water pan. Use of such materials will damage the non-stick coating.
Wipe the outside of stainless surface of lid and base with a damp sponge or cloth. Never put the base under running
water or immerse the base in any liquid.
Tips and Cautions
If the eggs are medium size, set the slide control in the center of the indicated marks for soft, medium or hard. If
eggs are small set the control to left end of the mark. If large, set the slider to the right end of the mark. The number
of eggs and their temperature can likewise change the optimum cooking time. We recommend that you keep eggs
refrigerated until you are ready to cook them. With experience you will find the optimum setting to match your taste.
The egg rack and poaching tray are designed to comfortably hold small through extra large eggs. The use of jumbo or
larger eggs is not recommended.
Add water each time before you use the Cooker but do not add water in the middle of a cooking cycle. When the
water level seems low, add just enough to bring the level to the “LEVEL” fill marks embossed onto wall of water pan
at ¾ cup level.) Never fill the water pan above the fill marks. When you finish cooking, let the water cool, then pour
out the remaining water and dry the water pan with a towel.
Always remember you are cooking with boiling water and steam. They can cause serious burns. While cooking, the
egg compartment fills with steam and some constantly escapes from the vent hole on the top of the lid. Keep your
hands and face away from the vent and your hands off the lid. When cooking with a full water pan (water level at
“Fill Marks”), you will notice heavy condensation on the rim of the base. This is normal.