Is the Teflon an issue if I only use this to hard-boil eggs? (Haven't bought it yet.)
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
1522853
There is a plastic insert that you place the unccoked eggs to hard boil them. Place a little water in, put on the lid, push the egg button and in around 13 min. you can have hard boiled eggs. I have the larger model with 4 toast slots, that can cook 8 hard boiled eggs at one time, so I can't remember if you can cook 4 or 2 at a time but probably 4. It makes cooking egg salad a breeze.
1522854
I have only used to poached an egg. You don't use the little skillet when you hard boil eggs. The part you use to hard boil eggs is plastic.
807600
Wash with warm soapy water with soft sponge. After drying, rub a bit of cooking oil on it. Ready to go. Never use high heat with anything that's coated. It's common sense. Even for Teflon coated pans you are not to exceed med-to med-high heat. You let it sit on the stove and let it fire up on high heat, it is gonna ruin the coating.
41098
I've used it for that purpose with no problems. It's just exactly the same as putting a pot of water on the stovetop and putting the eggs in to boil.
1573254
I was terrified also, but it works perfectly. I am thrilled with mine (and have been for more than 10 years). Even the freshest of eggs can be hard-boiled then peeled. Just be sure you have the proper amount of water and that the plastic covers the metal. It is truly a "Gimmick" which Works! hoorah!
139361
No - I adore it. I actually enjoy it more than my set of all clad - I suppose because it's a little lighter and easier to handle. The frying pan, not being non-stick, is definitely more work to clean with certain foods, like eggs - but it's not poisonous because it has no teflon. I just use plenty of olive oil.I love the set.
2241350
I don't know if it's Teflon or not, but it's wonderful. Several times I should have burned something and didn't because it's really hard to even scorch something. I spray the skillets with Pam, and nothing ever sticks on them, either. I have several RR pots, pans and skillets, and I love them all!!! So light, easy to clean, and easy to cook with. I've been using them for a year now, and the nonstick surfaces are still in great shape, no problems.
426842
I'm extremely satisfied with my Prime Pacific 4 Cup Egg Poacher. Maybe the poor reviews are because there is just one problem with the pan, but I thinkmay be completely solved: how the pan is not made with Teflon, the eggs sticked if you don't grease the containers with butter or oil. If I could give a hint to the manufacturers of the pan, I would suggest to them to make the pans with Teflon. Nonetheless...I love my pan!
728846
This was a gift for someone else, but I have an egg cooker and find that the water level for Hard means the eggs will hard boil. You may need to experiment with it. If you want soft, go with the lowest water level, if that doesn't cook long enough add a bit more water. I have three water lines on my cup and I fill it to which ever I want to eggs to cook. Most of the time, the eggs come out the way I want them too. Sorry if this doesn't help.
894253
Generally speaking the sticking is not a problem. It's not a non stick coating but the pans are so well made that if you prepare them and sear properly, the clean up shouldn't be bad at all. However I've found that eggs always stick to a certain degree in anything but a non-stick coating.
1473709
Yes. That is a mistake. The pan is not at all that heavy. These pans are one of my best kitchen investments. I highly recommend them. And it makes me feel much safer to know that I am not adding any chemicals like teflon to my foods.
1574344
I suspect that the few people that are complaining about smell are turning the heat up too high. This device sits in contact with the bottom of the pan, so if you turn the burner to max heat to get the water boiling as fast as possible it's also possible that you could end up scorching the plastic egg timer. Just a guess, I'm not going to try it.
687033
Never have. Check where the plates sit, the heating element pads, to be exact. Clean those and clean the bottom of the plates. If not you might have scraped the Teflon coating off and it's coming apart and the heat caused it to micro-crack releasing toxic Teflon fumes. If anything contact amazon. They have a great customer support team.
991455
I'm sorry--I don't know if it's Teflon, but it definitely is non-stick. However, the pan is not level, so if you pour batter or eggs into it, they all run to the outside. The middle is higher than the edges.
703415
If you are simply pouring eggs into the ring, then no scratching. But if you are pressing heavily to form pancakes, etc., then maybe.If you have All-Clad non-stick, then no worries - lifetime guarantee.
2049468
The coating is definitely not Teflon it is some other form of nonstick.I have read that some users have had that happened to the buttons but I have not had that happen yet and I use mine quite frequently.
1297477
See previously posted review :http://www.amazon.com/review/RA1LGZCAACB2T/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B0067MQM48&linkCode;=&nodeID;=&tag;=Teflon won't be the only concern you'll have. See my review about aluminum :http://www.amazon.com/review/R1AN825NREUORE/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
894256
I have a nice set of (non All-Clad) stainless-steel pots and pans but when it comes to eggs, I strictly use non-stick. It is just much easier and saves time.