Does it matter whether the eggs are cold straight out of the refrigerator? Seems like it should, but instructions don't address this.
1835260
No, it does not matter. The temperature of the eggs determine how fast the water evaporates. When it has evaporated, the timer goes off (which is why you don't have to set it for soft-boiled or hard-boiled, etc.--each just uses a different amount of water).
1835261
Have tried it both ways and it doesn't matter. The coating in that egg cooker looks like is designed to make the eggs stick regardless what oil, butter or spray is used. Last time I used it I spend over 5 min. to clean it.
1835262
We usually get the eggs out of the fridge when we first get up and they sit in the cooker while we shower and get ready for work. Then we start the cooker while fixing toast, fruit, coffee, etc. and by the time we've finished that, the eggs are done.
1835263
On a typical basis, I take them out of the fridge and run them in the machine without waiting. I never thought about the affect of room temp or not. :)
1835264
I use eggs straight out of the fridge every time, and it doesn't impact the cooking at all.
1835265
I always pull them straight out of the frig, and they've always been fully cooked, even extra large ones. I use it only for hard-cooked eggs. I love this machine!
1835266
I take mine straight from the fridge and put right in the cooker. Are perfect every time! I use it for both poaching and hard cooked eggs.
103241
I just used whatever eggs were in the fridge ... and it worked fine. So I guess "size does not matter" :)
2159558
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.
919301
I don't store it in the refrigerator. If I am supposed to, I'm doing it wrong, but I don't see anything on the package that says anything about refrigeration.
1262850
Mine does that too, although just a bit of run off and not all over the place. I just crack the egg into the ring and make sure to apply light pressure to the ring for a few seconds, seems form a seal and solve the problem.
1422011
This is odd my fridge is so amazing and quiet and keeps things perfect~~ love the size and the fact it will not freeze it just keeps things perfect!! sorry that you must have a defective one~~ i also bought the extended warrenty but do not need it as of yet~~ hope i never do~~
1923355
I should have added that I bought a freezer thermometer to keep inside and see how cold it was - worked great. They should at least include a thermometer that is readable from outside to avoid opening up to see if it is working - and letting hot air in / cold air out.
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.
1626207
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
927759
temperature gauges may vary slightly, the gauge on unit is usually correct, just make sure temp stays above 98 degrees and eggs should be okay, never had unsuccessful hatch, good luck
1563471
I don't know - we weren't ready for ours to hatch yet when we ordered them, so we put them in the fridge as instructed. But apparently this is actually a bad thing to do, because fridges are too dry and they dessicate the eggs, so they'll never hatch. We'll see what happens. The instructions say it can take 7 weeks or more at 70 degrees.
1832266
Actually the number of and size of the egg(s), and the degree to which it is to be poached is a matter of experimentation (the amount of water one adds to the unit before turning it on.) There are lines of demarcation on the included plastic cup and within an egg or two you will have no trouble ascertaining the proper amount. Also a very soft alarm goes off once the water has boiled off. The alarm does not shut off of its own accord, nor does the heating element. I would not advise leaving the unit unattended as the time required is relatively short.
618165
for most of my green egg cooking which is slow cooking. the damper is closed as the fan finds enough draft around it. If the fan/controller can not maintain temp.. then open the draft some. remember there is a damper on the IQ also
959166
I guess there are a number of factors that determine how easily the shells come off, my girlfriend says that actually eggs that are too fresh, believe it or not, are actually harder to peel, and I did find this seems to be the case, after a couple days in the fridge they did seem to be easier. In my experience, all things being equal, these steamed eggs do seem to peel easier than the boiled eggs I'm used to cooking and, in general, in my non scientific test, they seem to peel quite easily.
927760
well I also have 20 eggs in mine right now and we have almost the same readings and I have found that most temp gauges will read a little diff every time. Just don't let it get below 98.5 at tray and you should be ok as I have hatched twice now and it worked for me. Good luck and I hope this helped
682076
I never put my eggs in the refrigerator, however, when the eggs hatched there were hundreds and only a small amount of food. they do not tell you to wait until warm weather after insects arrive so that you might turn them out almost as soon as they hatch. My experience was disastrous as they ate each other or starved to death. Only maybe 1/2 dozen survived until we let them out, but I never saw a large one in the yard.
176595
Wish I could help, but I've got the same problem! Had one of these before and loved it - and the top snapped in place they way they say it will. My new one has a white gasket on the underside side of the middle (metal) piece; I'm pretty sure this wasn't there on my old one. Now, it's hard to time my eggs - and worse, when I try to get them out, the top sticks to the middle and the eggs are "held prisoner" inside. Looks like we both need to contact the manufacturer... good luck...