Care And Cleaning; Troubleshooting - Hamilton Beach Egg Bites Maker Plus Manual

Care and Cleaning

w WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, or
base in water or any liquid.
1. Unplug. Allow all parts to cool completely.
2. Lid, Water Measuring Cup, Hard-Boiled Egg Tray, and Egg
Bites Tray are dishwasher-safe in top rack only. DO NOT use
"SANITIZE" setting when washing in dishwasher. SANITIZE
cycle temperatures could damage your product.
3. Wipe interior of Water Reservoir with a damp, nonabrasive
cloth.
4. For discoloration of Water Reservoir from water deposits in
Base: Add enough white vinegar to cover stains. Let soak for
a few minutes and drain. Without immersing Base in water,
wipe Water Reservoir with a damp, soapy cloth. Rinse Water
Reservoir with water and dry.
NOTE: Using filtered water will help reduce mineral deposits.
5. Wipe outside of Egg Bites Maker with soft, damp cloth.
Let dry.

Troubleshooting

Egg bites sticking to egg cups or cooking surface.
• Spray a small amount of cooking spray in egg cups or on cooking
surface before adding egg mixture.
Egg bites are overcooked.
• Less water can be used to reduce cooking time.
• Eggs were too small. Try large eggs.
• Egg bites were left in unit after cooking was complete. Cooking
Light turns off when done, but will cycle on as the unit cools.
Troubleshooting
Egg bites are undercooked.
• If desired doneness was not reached, more water can be added to
extend cooking time, or the Egg Tray can be left in Base for a few
minutes to further cook.
• Egg cups were filled above MAX fill line. Only pour egg mixture up
to MAX fill line.
• Measured water was not in Water Reservoir to ensure proper
cooking.
• Lid was not seated properly. Lid must be properly positioned to
contain steam.
Water leaking from unit.
• Too much water was added to Water Reservoir. Do not use more
water than is recommended.
• Lid was not seated properly. Lid must be properly positioned to
contain steam and allow water to drip back into Base.
Soft, medium or hard-boiled eggs are overcooked.
• Less water can be used to reduce cooking time.
• Eggs were too small. Try large eggs.
• Eggs were left in unit after cooking was complete. Cooking Light
turns off when done, but will cycle on as the unit cools.
Soft, medium or hard-boiled eggs are undercooked.
• If desired doneness was not reached, more water can be added to
extend cooking time, or the Hard-Boiled Egg Tray can be left in Base
for a few minutes to further cook.
• Measured water was not in Water Reservoir to ensure proper
cooking.
• Lid was not seated properly. Lid must be properly positioned to
contain steam.
Soft, medium or hard-boiled eggs crack.
• Ensure that eggs are fresh and free of cracks or fractures before
cooking.
• Place wide end of egg down on Egg Tray before cooking.
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