Egg Genie Measuring Cup I got one of these on clearance, and later realized it's because the measuring cup is missing. Does anyone have any idea what the equivalents are to the lines on the cup that comes with it? Thanks! Egg Genie Measuring Cup I got one of these on clearance, and later realized it's because the measuring cup is missing. Does anyone have any idea what the equivalents are to the lines on the cup... » Read More Egg Genie Measuring Cup I got one of these on clearance, and later realized it's because the measuring cup is missing. Does anyone have any idea what the equivalents are to the lines on the cup that comes with it? Thanks! « Show Less
1964990
thank you so much - I measured out the teaspoons for the 7 eggs hard boiled - it was 1/4 c - I've cooked them twice with that measurement - worked perfectly - thx again - Karen in CA
1964991
I found my measuring cup. Here are the amts - in teaspoons of water: 4 tsp 6 soft5 tsp 5 soft6 tsp 3 soft7 tsp 1 soft or 7 med8 tsp 6med9 tsp 5 med10 tsp 3 med11 tsp 2 med12 tsp 1 med14 tsp 7 hard15 tsp 6 hard17 tsp 5 hard18 tso 4 hard20 tsp 3 hard21 tsp 2 hard23 tsp 1 hardHope this helps.
1964992
Just hard boiled 7 medium eggs using the measuring cup for 7 which is 1/4 cup. When the buzzing stopped I waited 3 minutes for cool down and then put the eggs in ice water. Just tried the first one and it was perfect- no gray yolk. Am doing 2 dozen for grandkids to color.Kathy in Hotlanta
1964993
In that no one has responded to this great question, I'm gonna throw in my hat: I'd guess it's because with more eggs, there is less space in the container that holds the steam- which cooks the eggs. If you compare the amount of water needed for, say 3 eggs, you'll see that it takes more water for hard-boiled than for soft-boiled, and that makes sense.
1964994
Did you ever get a response to this, or find out the answer. I've wondered the same thing myself!
1964995
Lisa, I do not care for poached eggs, but just for a "lesson learned", gonna try poaching one egg using the 12 teaspoons as you suggested. If I goof, well I'll just finish it off in a skillet & make an egg sandwich. What is that saying? "Experience is what we get when we were expecting something else. Thank goodness for simple things in life. Stella
1964996
Hummm..... confusing to say the least. Why does it take so much water to hardboil 1 egg?: says 23 tsp. Yet for 7 eggs, it takes 14 tsp (9 tsp less) Seems as tho' more water is needed for less eggs. On the stove, 1 egg requires less water. Stella
1964997
This is what they sent.Here are the amounts - in teaspoons of water:Soft Boiled Eggs4 tsp 6 soft5 tsp 5 soft6 tsp 3 soft7 tsp 1 softMedium Boiled Eggs7 tsp 7 med8 tsp 6 med9 tsp 5 med10 tsp 3 med11 tsp 2 med12 tsp 1 medHard Boiled Eggs14 tsp 7 hard15 tsp 6 hard17 tsp 5 hard18 tsp 4 hard20 tsp 3 hard21 tsp 2 hard23 tsp 1 hardThank you,Egg Genie Customer Service
2231670
It works like a traditional measuring cup. The exact measurement is the top of the cup. You level it off with the back of a butter knife for exact recipes.
358482
It has all sorts of helpful markings, and unfortunately all of them on the inside. As I recently learned, this does indeed cause a problem, although not so much with the mixing but with pouring out the contents. It's a very small cup, for very small amounts, and having to waste some of it in the crooks and crannies of those markings is a tad frustrating. They're great for craft/painting projects, but you wouldn't want to use them to measure anything requiring scientific or medical preciseness.
712607
Those markings in the pot are not in cups. I was told the markings are for cooking rice. Still not sure how that works, but I make yogurt using a whole gallon of milk and it doesn't equal those markings when I pour the milk in to the pot. It's such a shame they didn't use actual cup markings! Makes it very confusing!
842575
I've never used the measuring cup that came with it. I put a cup and a half of rice in and two cups of water and it turns out perfect every time.
281087
I carefully filled my 1 cup measure to the brim with water and then poured it into my handy pyrex liquid measuring cup. It came exactly to the 250ml line. g/l! BTW, these are by far the best measuring cups i have ever owned! Love 'em! -greg frohring
878194
we had the same problem, and actually found it was an issue with the cups we were using. we took apart one cup where the brewer didn't give us a full cup of coffee, and compared it to one that did. the short-cupped one was missing a filter paper thingy in it, so we don't buy those cups anymore. the only other thing we do that others might not is run it without a cup at 4-5 times a week - my 11yo son uses it to get hot water for oatmeal in the morning :)
1917373
My measuring cup for this model does not show milliliters, only measurements of 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 cup. Based on where the 3/4 measurement appears, I am assuming that the top of the cup would be the 1 cup mark. You might want to check these measurements, but I found the following on the internet: 1/4 cup = 59.147 ml, 1/2 cup = 118.294 ml, 3/4 cup = 177.44 ml, and 1 cup = 236.588. I hope this helps.
209526
Those markings are there so you can read the measurements when you're looking through the cup from behind the handle. Like a rear view mirror, so to speak. Of course, this only works with clear liquids.
1280802
I have this measuring cup that I have used for over 10 years. The measurements are as clear & readable as when it was new. I have also had measuring cups that the markings have faded on so I know what you are speaking about. You will not experience this with the Catamount measuring cup. A very satisfied customer here! I have also given them as gifts because of my positive experience.
821862
It is a dry measuring cup. I don't have a scale but I have checked it against a one cup measuring cup. I love the convenience of not having to 'dip' twice for two cups of flour or sugar.
728845
My cup has no numbers as well! My first try I used the full 7 eggs. I filled the cup to the Hard boil line and put that water in the tray. Then decided to add a little more water. So I filled the cup to the soft boil line and added that water as well. The hard boiled eggs turned out great and peeled easy! I guess I'll have to experiment with how much water to use if I want to cook less eggs.
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I know it's been a long time since you've posted this, but I'd like to know if you mean regular cups, or the rice cooker cups? Cause I just learned today that those measurements are different. (Explains why my rice was crunchier than usual the other night when I was too lazy to wash the rice cooker cup.)I was thinking of setting this up to try this weekend, and you're the first one to post what seems to be a reliable recipe.
1221444
Hi, I doubt they do. The cups have been used for its indicated content (full cup only). However, if you may require other varieties of amount/measurements based on the universal scope of recipes, I do believe that you'll be able to find your cup - there are plenty of them to choose from...and I can measure almost anything! Hope this clarifies and serves as an aid to you.
1587046
I have a one cup glass measuring cup. I can fit it into the largest canister. But I have a smaller scoop that I leave in the canister instead. It just makes it easier on me that way.
2069276
Yes, yes, and yes! The gauge is useless. The first one I had prior to 2011 worked fine. The newer ones don't work at all. I just try to keep track of the cups I pour.
292237
There are two measures imprinted into the handle of each cup in the set, one is in cups and the other is in "ml." I'm not sure why the other responses say only in cups. They either have something different or do not realize the second measures in ml are imprinted opposite the cup measurement. Hope this is helpful.