Elite Gourmet EGC648 - Stainless Steel Easy Egg Cooker, Poacher Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

The Elite Brand takes consumer safety very seriously. Products are designed and manufactured with our valued consumers' safety in mind. Additionally, we ask that you exercise a level of caution when using any electrical appliance by following all instructions and important safeguards.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
2. Remove all packaging and labels from appliance prior to use.
3. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cords, plugs or the appliance in or near water or any other liquid.
4. Keep appliance away from children when in use.
5. Only use approved ingredients with this product – other food may damage the appliance.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use, during assembly, during disassembly and before cleaning.
7. Avoid contact with heating parts.
8. Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord, damaged plug, after the appliance malfunctions, is dropped, or damaged in any manner.
9. Make sure the Egg Cooker is off before plugging in.
10. Use only Egg Cooker attachments recommended or sold by Elite Gourmet. Others may result in fire, electric shock, or injury.
11. Do not use outdoors.
12. Do not leave eggs in Egg Cooker after timer has finished for prolonged period.
13. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table, edge of a counter, over the sink or touch any hot surfaces.
14. Only use the Egg Cooker on a stable surface.
15. Do not put your hands or other objects into the Egg Cooker while it is in operation. If food spills on the Heating Plate, make sure the Egg Cooker is turned off and cool before cleaning.
16. Keep hands and utensils away from Heating Plate while cooking eggs to reduce the risk of severe injury or damage to the Egg Cooker.
17. Internal base and contents (water and eggs) of the Egg Cooker are hot when in use. Let cool before handling/or cleaning.
18. Do not place on or near a hot gas burner, hot electric burner or in a heated oven.
19. Use extreme caution when handling the Measuring Cup, as it contains a sharp Pin located on the bottom which may cause injury.
20. When cleaning the body, do not submerse in any liquid. Instead, use a soft, wet cloth to wipe it down.
21. The shell Lid becomes very hot while in use- do not touch while the eggs are cooking. Let it cool before touching.
22. Be certain the Lid is securely in place before engaging appliance.
23. Do not open Lid when Egg Cooker is cooking.
24. Make sure to turn off before removing the cord from the wall or the eggs from the Egg Cooker.
25. Do not put the appliance in the refrigerator.

Do not use expired eggs, expired egg whites, or expired liquid eggs.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

SHORT CORD PURPOSE

NOTE: A short power cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer power-supply cords or extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.
If an extension cord is used:

1. the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the product;
2. the extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can unintentionally be pulled on or tripped over by children or pets.

POLARIZED PLUG

If this appliance is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other), please follow the below instructions:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If you are unable to fit the plug into the electrical outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Never use the plug with an extension cord unless the plug can be fully inserted into the extension cord. Do not alter the plug of the product or any extension cord being used with this product. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

1. Lid Handle
2. Steam Vent
3. Lid

7. Heating Plate
8. Egg Cooking Rack Handle
9. Poaching Tray

10. Omelet Tray
11. Body
12. Power Knob
13. Indicator Light

BEFORE FIRST USE

AUTO SHUT-OFF TIMER
The Elite Gourmet Egg Cooker is designed with a thermal sensor that detects when water has fully evaporated from the Heating Plate, signaling it to shut off automatically for perfectly cooked eggs and for the alarm to sound.
NOTE: Avoid unplugging the Egg Cooker in the middle of the cooking cycle. If doing so, the Egg Cooker will not shut off completely and will turn back on when the unit is plugged back in for next use. However the thermal sensor will detect no water on the Heating Plate and will automatically shut off within 30-seconds.

1. Wash and rinse all removable parts in hot, soapy water. DO NOT submerge body in any liquids. Base can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Please refer to the Cleaning Instructions for more information.
2. Place Poaching Tray, Measuring Cup, Omelet Tray, Lid and Egg Cooking Rack next to the unit.

COOKING EGGS

The cooking times listed below are guidelines on how long to cook eggs for desired doneness. The thermal sensor in the Egg Cooker will automatically shut off when the water has completely evaporated and the eggs are done.
The Time Chart provided is for Medium to Large eggs. Jumbo or XL eggs will require additional water and time for the Egg Cooker to achieve the desired cooking results.
For firmer Medium Eggs, allow the eggs to sit covered in the Egg Cooker for an additional 2-3 minutes before removing them.
For extra-firm hard boiled eggs, leave the eggs covered in the Egg Cooker for a few more minutes after the alarm goes off.

HOW TO USE YOUR EGG COOKER

1. Be sure the Egg Cooker is switched OFF before plugging into power. Remove Lid.
2. Fill the Measuring Cup to the appropriate line with cold water and pour onto Heating Plate. (Fig. 1)
   TIP: For best results, use distilled water - tap water contains minerals that can cause heating plate to discolor.
   
3. Place the Egg Cooking Rack over the Heating Plate. The side handles should be facing upward. (Fig. 2)
   Optional: If the boiled eggs are erupting during cooking, pierce the larger end of each egg using the Piercing Pin on the bottom of the Measuring Cup. (Fig. 3)
   
4. Place an egg in each allotted spot on the Egg Cooking Rack.
5. Make sure the holes pierced in the eggs are pointing upwards. Do not let the eggs touch the Heating Plate.

6. Place Lid on top of the unit and turn the Power Knob to 1. Indicator Light will illuminate. (Fig. 4)
   
   
7. When the Egg Cooker alarm sounds, the eggs will be cooked. Actual cooking time depends on number of eggs and desired doneness (See Cooking Time Chart). (Fig. 5)
   
   
8. When cooking is complete, turn the Power Knob to 0 to silence the alarm and turn the Egg Cooker off.
9. Remove eggs immediately and rinse under cold water to prevent overcooking and make egg peeling easier.

NOTES AND TIPS

• Refrigerate eggs until ready to use. Always use cold eggs – do not bring them to room temperature before using or the eggs will be slightly overcooked.
• To find out if your eggs are fresh, place them uncooked in a bowl of salted, cool water. If they sink, they are fresh. If they float, they are not.
• The recommended water levels are a guide, and water levels may need to be adjusted to achieve desired consistency.

POACHED EGGS

1. Fill Measuring Cup to the Poached line with cold water and pour onto stainless steel Heating Plate. (Fig. 6)
   
2. Lightly butter or spray vegetable oil on Poaching Tray.
3. Break one egg for each poaching section.
4. Place Egg Cooking Rack over the Heating Plate.
5. Place Poaching Tray on top of Egg Cooking Rack. (Fig. 7)
   
   Never place Poaching Tray or Omelet Tray directly onto Heating Plate as they will melt and damage the Egg Cooker.
   
6. Place Lid on top of the unit and turn the Power Knob to 1. Indicator Light will illuminate. (Fig. 8)
   
7. When the alarm sounds, the eggs will be ready.
8. When cooking is complete, turn the Power Knob to 0 to silence the alarm and turn the Egg Cooker off.

OMELETS

1. Fill Measuring Cup to the Omelet line with cold water and pour onto Heating Plate. (Fig. 10)
   
2. Lightly butter or spray vegetable oil on Omelet Tray.
3. Break up to 3 eggs into a separate bowl and mix. Add water to desired omelet consistency. If desired, add non-meat ingredients (i.e. chives, mushrooms). Pour beaten mixture into Omelet Tray. (Fig. 11)
   
4. Place Egg Cooking Rack over the Heating Plate. Place Omelet Tray on top of Egg Cooking Rack. (Fig. 12)
   
   Never place Poaching Tray or Omelet Tray directly onto Heating Plate as they will melt and damage the Egg Cooker.
   
5. Place Lid on top of the unit and turn the Power Knob to 1. Indicator Light will illuminate.
6. When the alarm sounds, the eggs will be ready.
7. For a firmer omelet, leave in the Egg Cooker for a few extra minutes. It is normal for the omelet to puff up during cooking. Once the Lid is removed, the omelet will shrink back down.
8. When cooking is complete, turn the Power Knob to 0 to silence the alarm and turn the Egg Cooker off. (Fig. 13)
   

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

The base is extremely hot after use. Allow unit to cool before handling or cleaning.

1. Always unplug your Egg Cooker appliance from the electrical outlet and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Wipe Heating Plate and Main Body with a wet cloth. DO NOT immerse in water.
3. Wash the Accessories and Lid in the sink with warm, soapy water.
4. Place clean Egg Cooking Rack, Omelet and Poaching Trays, and Measuring Cup inside the Egg Cooker body to store.

CLEANING THE HEATING PLATE
The stainless steel heating surface will not rust. After a few uses, there may be discoloration to the surface left behind my minerals in your water. It is NOT rust.

1. Remove any mineral deposits left behind from water by wiping the Plate with a paper towel moistened with one tablespoon of white vinegar.
2. You can also use a "magic-eraser" type scrubber and rub the Heating Plate in a circular motion with warm water.
   NOTE: If unit is not cleaned with white vinegar on a regular basis, minerals naturally occurring in water will build up causing discoloration of eggshells. However, this does not affect the taste of the eggs.

YOUR EGG COOKER IS NOT DISHWASHER SAFE

TROUBLESHOOTING

Why are there brown stains on the Heating Plate?

• The residue is from usage.
• Use a paper towel or a dish rag and white vinegar to clean the Heating Plate.
  Apply a few drops of cooking oil (of your choice) to the heating plate with a paper towel before use. Be sure Egg cooker is completely cool before applying oil.

Why are the eggs overcooked or undercooked?

• You may have not used enough water.
• Be sure to use Measuring Cup for appropriate amount of water. If eggs are overcooked, be sure to remove the eggs promptly when unit beeps.
  If eggs are undercooked, your eggs may be XL or very cold, use additional water and leave eggs in the Egg Cooker for an extra few minutes after unit beeps.