Emptying the water pot after cooking eggs? The 'after level' is almost full. I hesitate to pour it out and risk getting the innards wet??
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The water (after it has cooled) is easy to pour out. No problem with getting water inside. Just pour out the side that doesn't have the slide mechanisim and dry. This is still our favorite item and will be giving as gifts this Christmas.
270991
I just empty into the sink & never have had a problem. Handy kitchen appliance, isn't it?
839047
Not according to the directions, however, I don't see why you can't. But the fact is, unless one of your eggs breaks, all you really need to do is give the two plastic pieces a thorough rinse in hot water.After I cook eggs, while the tray is still very hot, I take a wad of wet paper towels and clean the plate with it (being careful, because it's very hot). Every 10 uses or so, I put vinegar and water in the plate as directed, and let it boil for 10 minutes. Everything is always sparkly clean. I LOVE this thing! We use it all the time.
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yes I really messed mine up by ignoring those directions - but it was by cooking a sweet mixture that boiled over - sugary substance was trapped between the ridges of the pot bottom - reached an unusually high temp and pock marked the surfaceI'm now considering using this pot as a canner - thinking that it will only contain water and I'll watch carefully so it doesn't boil over (if it were to do so I would quickly remove the pot from the cooktop) - here's hoping . . . !!!
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Sorry to hear about that, R. But it could be okay still. My pot has discolored also, and has what looks like bubbles in the finish on the inside bottom. It hasn't effected performance or taste. I would just clean it out good and try it...I'm sure you have by now. Let us know how it went.
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I have the problem with water bubbling out badly. I've checked that tray is placed in correctly and water level. I do not recommend this egg boiler. We as a family, use the egg boiler regularly, and I'm now tired of the mess and looking to purchase another brand.
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You can pour in water right off the boil. Just don't put it on a stove burner. :)
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Boil it longer. It will return to it liquid state when boiled long enough. Also just a tip... Just because you see it liquid does not mean you shoul take it out of the pot. Let it boil about ten minutes longer once it has liquified. Then it will stay liquid
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I lost mine on a trip this last fall. I only make total hard boiled eggs, so fill to the ridge above the shallow well...so it is a thin solid puddle that fills and just touches the bottom of the eggs. I just made a batch today for egg salad!
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You use the measuring cup that comes with the egg cooker to measure how much water you need to cook your eggs. It will automatically shut down after it's done.
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I always insert each cup. No matter the number with eggs to cook. With vacant spaces, the void space allows way too much steam above, which spoils the heat concentration on bottom, then cooks from the top and accumulates water on top of the egg.I clean the cups with soapy water with a finger to ensure I do not create scratches. Egg cooked in hard? Soak in water for a while first. smear cold butter in the cool cup, ensure complete coverage, no butter in the no egg cup. My poached eggs slide out easily when I tip the egg cup. Perfect poached egg every time. I seldom cook less than five, even only for myself.This is the perfect poacher. I always insert each cup. No matter the number with eggs to cook. With vacant spaces, the void space allows way too much steam above, which spoils the heat concentration on bottom, then cooks from the top and accumulates water on top of the egg.I clean the cups with soapy water with a finger to ensure I do not create scratches. Egg cooked in hard? Soak in water for a while first. smear cold butter in the cool cup, ensure complete coverage, no butter in the no egg cup. My poached eggs slide out easily when I tip the egg cup. Perfect poached egg every... » Read More I always insert each cup. No matter the number with eggs to cook. With vacant spaces, the void space allows way too much steam above, which spoils the heat concentration on bottom, then cooks from the top and accumulates water on top of the egg.I clean the cups with soapy water with a finger to ensure I do not create scratches. Egg cooked in hard? Soak in water for a while first. smear cold butter in the cool cup, ensure complete coverage, no butter in the no egg cup. My poached eggs slide out easily when I tip the egg cup. Perfect poached egg every time. I seldom cook less than five, even only for myself.This is the perfect poacher. « Show Less
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no, boil the water, turn it to simmer, gently drop the eggs, take them out at 3:55 minutes
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You will need to experiment with the amount of water vs. the number of eggs you are cooking. The leakage appears to be a common complaint. Mine did that also. I was thoroughly dissatisfied with the product, and replaced it with a Krups. The Krups is superior, and I only have one minor complaint about it.
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I have never tried boiling an egg. I think it is too shallow. I go the old fashion way - a pot of water on the stove.
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mine boils over too. I just put a towel around it, not close to it though. Then I set my timer for 10 to 15 minutes before taking the eggs out. they really should fix this problem with Henrietta but I like it so much I am willing to put up with it. I just used mine twice today.
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I find that I get my best results if I remove them almost immediately and put them in cold water, to prevent overcooking. Of course you have to be very careful as the eggs and cooker are hot! I have tried leaving them in the cooker till almost cool (not sure how long that took) but they seem to end up overcooked.
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There is a fan in it for moving the air. Unfortunately when you need to add more water you have to lift the lid and try and pour it in-between the eggs so that it falls in the water trays.
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Just put a half inch of water in the pan, you want to steam the egg. You are only cooking it for a couple of minutes, so don;t run out of water and burn up the pan!