How do you remove the pod from the boiling water when the egg is finished cooking?
882554
I purchased a little tool from Amazon (egg poacher lifter) that lifts them out of the water, but before that, I just used a pair of tongs to pick them up. I still must use the tongs to help place the pod onto the lifter.
882555
I use tongs to lift them out and flip the egg onto a plate. Use a set for each side.
882556
All you need it a big spoon. I use a slotted cooking spoon, but any kind of big spoon to get under the pod is all you need. It's very easy once the egg is cooked, it's not going to slide out.
882557
you could use a slotted spoon. I have tough fingers so I just reach in and pinch two of the tabs and lift out.
882558
I use two pairs of tongs, because you can certainly burn your fingers or drop it back in the water.
882559
use a slotted spoon or a spyder. I suggest that you keep a bowl of ice water next to you when you want to remove the eggs from the pods. ( submerge your hand in the ice water for 15 to 30 seconds) this will enable you to use your hand the handle the eggs for a very brief time. you will feel no heat from the eggs. this will enable you to position the eggs the way you want them on the plate. I do this daily preparing poached eggs for breakfast guests at the Inn.
801130
Simply untwist the clear container at the button of the steamer and empty the container. I am referring to the clear container where the metal circular heating device is. That clear container can be removed and be screwed back in very easily. You will always have water left in that clear container after every use.
351321
There is no right pan, I use a sauce pan with a lid that fits -then 1 1/2 inches of water and the pod + egg then cover. with lid Some people put the pod with eggs in the microwave but I have not tried that yet.
642248
You have to use oil spry or put some oil to avoid stucking. Then, you can use the stick to take the eggs out.
326046
When the cooking is finished there is a loud audible tone. You will want to be there to put the eggs under running cold water to keep them from overcooking (from the heat within the eggs.) It stops cooking when it runs out of water, but it will start cooking again when the unit cools off, so you manually slide the switch to off and unplug it. Here is the url to read the users manual. http://www.cuisinart.com/share/pdf/manuals/cec-10.pdf
506384
When the water, which cooks the eggs, runs out, a timer goes off to let you know the eggs are done. You should take the eggs out right away or at least unplug the unit if you want to keep the eggs warm for a few minutes.
1522852
no the Teflon is used for the frying of the eggs you can take that part out so you can hard boil the egg
722728
as a suggestion, heat the kettle add water let it steam the kettle, which also steams the interior glass, empty the hot water in a hot water safe container, wipe the inside kettle and sides dry -- easy as pie, er, popcorny:-) like steaming a cup of hot water in your microwave (the steam loosens the gunk) -- then wipe clean/dry, etc.
1054292
You boil the eggs as usual. Once they're done, peel the egg, place it in the mold while still hot, and place the whole thing in cold water for about 10 minutes.
718361
I never looked at those instructions. I use water that i have boiled to make tea or coffee right out of the drip pot. Sometimes there is a tiny bit of unmixed milk at the bottom of the cup when I finish, but nothing to worry about. I think you can just skip that step.
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I don't have the directions, but they are easy. 1. Using the measuring cup that came with the cooker, measure the water exactly for the number and type of egg you want (for example: 7 hard boiled eggs). 2. pour water in the reserve below the egg holder. 3. Use plastic point on egg tray punch small hold in the small end of the eggs. 4. place eggs in hold with the hole side up. 5. Fit the lid over egg making sure it is tight. 4. Plug in cooker and listen for the buzzer (buzzer is not loud so stay in the room) if you do not unplug cooker as soon as the buzzer ring the eggs will burn. Unplug cooker, remove lid carefully (towards your face not away as you might get a steam burn). Allow eggs to cool then store in refrigerator for up to two weeks. Holder and lid can be washed in the upper basket of the dishwasher, but wipe the burner base by hand. Good Luck, hope you eggs come out well.
616114
I have never had that problem. I would just put it through another washing cycle without the Pod, it should wash itself out.
1019493
I would only use the microwave to heat the water to a boil. Then (with the microwave off) place the lightly greased poachers with the eggs atop the water and cover for 5 minutes. Just the same as on the stove except you heat the water in the microwave. The hot water is the cooking agent for this perfect poached egg. Enjoy!
514718
No, it's just for water, when the water starts to boil it shuts off so your eggs won't be cooked, it's a kettle not a pot
1714067
Yes, it's easier to do while nested in the egg cup. Just spring the handle a couple of times and pull to the side to remove the top.
2179286
This is an egg timer when placed in a pot of boiling water. Electric or gas stoves or hot plate it doesn't matter
2264902
Hello Susan... I was just eating an egg made from the unit in question for lunch; it was a perfect hardboiled egg. The user needs to be careful right after the unit has shut off. The temperatures exceed 200 degrees and can scald one if not careful. If you let the appliance stand for a while after finishing the temperatures becomes very manageable. The handle on the unit which holds the eggs is small. My suggestion to you, when using this appliance by an elderly person, is to place a bowl of cold water right next to the unit so that when the eggs are finished the rack can be lifted and placed in the water. This will allow the eggs to cool quickly and be easier to remove the shells. And secondly, allow for the bowl to be used to move the eggs around easily alleviating the need to worry about the small handles on the rack. The heating element base area tends to discolor due to minerals in the water. I pour very hot water in the unit and let it stand for a short time when cleaning it. I then pour out the water and scour the deposits with an abrasive sponge. The stain comes off very easily this way. I just thought I'd pass along this little tidbit of information. Also, when punching a hole in the egg to let out excessive steam so they do not explode do this to the larger side of the egg. Instructions call for the smaller side, but the other side works better. Lastly, add two lines more water to the unit (to what the instructions call for) for 7 hard boiled eggs.The system seems to need a little extra time steaming for perfect eggs... and they do come out perfect. I hope I have been helpful to you.