Use and Care Manual

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How to Make Poached Eggs
1. Fill the measuring cup with the appropriate amount of water, as marked on the measuring cup, and pour into the water reservoir.
2. Place the cooking tray on the egg cooker base.
3. Apply a thin coating of vegetable oil or no-stick cooking spray to the poaching tray. Add 1 or 2 cracked,
cold eggs to the poaching tray.
4. Set the poaching tray on top of the cooking tray (Fig. C). Place the cover over the poaching tray and
plug in the unit.
5. When the cooking time is up, the signal light will go out and you will hear a buzzing sound. Unplug
the unit.
6. Remove the cover. Grasp the handles on the short ends of the cooking tray (Fig. A), carefully lift it off
the egg cooker base, and set it on the counter.
7. Lift the poaching tray off of the cooking tray. Tilt the tray slightly and pour off any condensation on
top of the eggs. Flip the egg(s) onto a plate for serving. If necessary, run a knife around the edge of the
poached egg to loosen it from the tray.
Cooking Guide
The amount of water and times in the cooking guide below are for medium to large eggs that have been removed from refrigeration just
prior to cooking.
Style Number of Eggs Liquid Time*
Soft 1–3 50 ml 11–14 minutes
4–6 40 ml 11–14 minutes
Medium 1–3 70 ml 13–15 minutes
4–6 52 ml 13–15 minutes
Hard 1–3 100 ml 17–19 minutes
4–6 75 ml 17–19 minutes
Poached 1–2 52 ml 9–10 minutes
*Cooking times may vary depending on household voltage, altitude, and personal preference. If you prefer firmer eggs, allow the eggs to remain in the cooker
1–2 minutes after the buzzer sounds. If eggs are too firm, use slightly less water.
Care, Cleaning, and Storage
1. Always unplug and allow the egg cooker to cool before cleaning.
2. Wash the cooking tray, poaching tray, measuring cup, and cover in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. The cooking tray,
poaching tray, and measuring cup are dishwasher safe (top rack); however, the cover should NOT be washed in the dishwasher.
3. When exposed to steam, some egg shells leave a residue on the surface of the water reservoir. To remove, wash the surface of the
reservoir with a damp cloth. If necessary, gently scrub the surface with a nylon mesh pad, such as a Scotch-Brite* Multi-Purpose
Scrub sponge. Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners. When needed, wipe the egg cooker
base with a damp cloth. Never immerse the egg cooker base in water or any other liquid.
4. Mineral content in water varies from place to place. In some areas, this may result in the formation
of mineral deposits on the surface of the water reservoir. To remove the deposits, pour ½ cup
water and ½ cup vinegar into the reservoir. Plug in the unit and heat for 10 minutes. Unplug and
allow solution to cool. Pour out solution. Wipe the surface with a damp cloth, then dry.
5. For storage, turn the base over and wrap the cord counterclockwise under the four tabs on the
bottom of the base (Fig. D). Then insert the plug prongs into the slots to secure the cord.
Turn the base right side up and stack the parts onto the base as follows: poaching tray, cooking
tray, measuring cup, and cover.
* Scotch-Brite is a trademark of 3M Company.
Presto is not affiliated with this company.
Slots
Wrap cord counterclockwise
Tabs
Fig. D
Fig. C