I set the timer at 17-min. Buzzed at 22-min. Normal? Eggs were fine. [I wish for more space when composing questions]
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I've never double checked the timer but find the settings work fine. I use 16-17 mins for 7 large hard boiled eggs and they were perfect. I'd go with the timer setting and not worry about whether or not it times out perfectly. It's all about the final results...firm, golden yellow eggs and no green.
1191853
That is normal. The instructions say that the timer doesn't start until the water starts to boil. It doesn't automatically cut off. You have to manually turn it off after hearing the buzzer or it will keep cooking.
1191854
I have my Chef's Choice cooker for over a year and never experienced that. I have tried to time the egg cooker with the clock to no avail. The clock is always takes more time than the cooker. If your eggs were fine, don't give it another thought. My solution was that the timer is smarter than I am so I'm letting it do its job! Hope this helps!
1191855
I only fix poached eggs-the timer is a bit long to buzz but the eggs are great.
1191856
The cooker needs time to heat the water I would imagine. My eggs always cook perfectly and I have had the egg cooker for a few years.
102339
My microwave is 1000w and I zap it for 5 min. I don't think time is that critical. After 5 min, I let it cool until I can pick the egg up and place it in the holder. After about an hour the indicator turns blue. After couple of week or so the indicator will turn pink - time to bake it again.
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Once the buzzer goes I remove my eggs immediately (using a large spoon) to cool water and put a couple of ounces of water into the cooker. I let it cool before washing it but the water seems to keep too much from sticking. I would not leave my eggs in the genie once the timer goes off - I'm certain it would overcook the eggs.
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Hi Sallee! I tried it out this morning and set my phone stopwatch to time it. It buzzed at 15 min. 45 sec. I hope this helps! Too bad your buzzer doesn't work!!
1434436
It sounds like your item is defective. The timer should always be running and advancing. Hope this helps.
1944186
Hey Mavis, Sorry, but I've never 'timed' it. I just fill the kettle, set my surface burner to a low level, and do something else while I wait for the whistle. Royfill
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There is indeed a problem if you wish to sleep ..I had arranged to return the product due to the erratic temperatures but I had nowhere else to put the eggs until my new incubator arrived. Of 11, three hatched, one was obviously not viable, but I left the other seven and the third chick in it at a temp of 100 (at hatching 98 is better). On impulse I removed the third hatchling and put him in in thebrooder. Good thing. When I awakened in the am the temp was105 and I lost all seven eggs.Even with a digital thermometer to motor the inconsistencies, unless you are there 24/7 there is no solution for the problems. There is indeed a problem if you wish to sleep ..I had arranged to return the product due to the erratic temperatures but I had nowhere else to put the eggs until my new incubator arrived. Of 11, three hatched, one was obviously not viable, but I left the other seven and the third chick in it at a temp of 100 (at hatching 98 is better). On impulse I removed the third hatchling and put him in in thebrooder. Good thing. When I awakened in the am the temp was105 and I lost all seven eggs.Even with a digital thermometer to motor the inconsistencies, unless you are there 24/7 there is no... » Read More There is indeed a problem if you wish to sleep ..I had arranged to return the product due to the erratic temperatures but I had nowhere else to put the eggs until my new incubator arrived. Of 11, three hatched, one was obviously not viable, but I left the other seven and the third chick in it at a temp of 100 (at hatching 98 is better). On impulse I removed the third hatchling and put him in in thebrooder. Good thing. When I awakened in the am the temp was105 and I lost all seven eggs.Even with a digital thermometer to motor the inconsistencies, unless you are there 24/7 there is no solution for the problems. « Show Less
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Maybe you did not put in enough water. The amount of water determines the doneness of the eggs.
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More info: I used it again, but this time I timed it. I guess "time passes quickly when you're having fun," because it actually took a full 10 minutes! Not your 15 but maybe yours is OK. You may have a different make. No idea why I gave the prior answers of 2 -3 minutes and 5. Sorry.
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Mine is easy to set to20 min. Press the arrow up button above the time. Mine is set for 5 min all the time.
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i just timed mine and it is 20 seconds! either you made a mistake or you got a duff one
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I've never actually timed myself. It has been my experience that it is less than the amount of time to bring the water to boil and still have time to grind more if necessary.
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I'm not sure whether it shuts off automatically or not, however it's a moot point for me because the buzzer is so loud you have to shut that off anyway which also turns off the unit. And depending on how 'large' your large eggs are, you may not be able to fit 7 eggs in there (which is the max limit) but it really depends on the shape of the egg as well ... the 'fatter' and rounder an egg is, the less you'll be able to fit in, but the longer and slimmer the egg is, the more you'll be able to fit in. You also have to remember to adjust your water level for large or extra large eggs to cook longer, depending on how runny you like them. I'm not sure whether it shuts off automatically or not, however it's a moot point for me because the buzzer is so loud you have to shut that off anyway which also turns off the unit. And depending on how 'large' your large eggs are, you may not be able to fit 7 eggs in there (which is the max limit) but it really depends on the shape of the egg as well ... the 'fatter' and rounder an egg is, the less you'll be able to fit in, but the longer and slimmer the egg is, the more you'll be able to fit in. You also have to remember to adjust your water level for large or extra large eggs to cook... » Read More I'm not sure whether it shuts off automatically or not, however it's a moot point for me because the buzzer is so loud you have to shut that off anyway which also turns off the unit. And depending on how 'large' your large eggs are, you may not be able to fit 7 eggs in there (which is the max limit) but it really depends on the shape of the egg as well ... the 'fatter' and rounder an egg is, the less you'll be able to fit in, but the longer and slimmer the egg is, the more you'll be able to fit in. You also have to remember to adjust your water level for large or extra large eggs to cook longer, depending on how runny you like them. « Show Less
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I am a novice (been doing this 3 days), but I purposely chose a model with a timer to shut off. It has already been most valuable. I was dehydrating a pasta sauce, and saw recommendations to check it after about 10 hrs and turn it over when it is solid enough. At 10 hrs it was not ready, but was a couple hrs later, when I was ready to go to bed. So I turned it over, set the timer for a few hours, went to bed and my dehydrated sauce was ready to package this morning.
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I can confirm that the unit does not shut off automatically. The buzzer is loud but not super-loud. I forgot about mine being on and it sat there buzzing for an hour while I was in another room. The eggs were ruined by overcooking even with no water left. I consider this to be a design defect and a safety hazard. Others might not agree.
1260151
It's not consistent, but about 1 minute. The times up timer is a bit longer.
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I do 18g on a medium grind (7 clicks from tightest setting) and it doesn't take more than a minute. I can time it next time I use it.EDIT 9/18/14: I timed it and 18g took 60 seconds.