If you want to sequentially cook medium boiled and then hard boiled eggs in the same batch, check the water level,
load the eggs in the egg rack and cover with the stainless lid. Then position the slide control arm at “med” on the upper
time scale. Turn the power “ON”. Wait as the eggs cook. When beeper sounds, stop the beeper by turning the power
switch to “OFF”; remove the lid and the medium cooked eggs. Then replace the lid, move the slide control arm
promptly to “H” on the lower Vari-Cook™ scale, turn “ON” the power and wait until the beeper sounds. Then turn
“OFF” the power switch and beeper. Remove the hard boiled eggs. In these sequences it is necessary to turn the power
switch “OFF” and “ON” as instructed to ensure accurate timing.
To sequentially cook soft boiled and then hard boiled eggs in the same batch make certain the water pan is filled to
the fill line, load eggs onto the black rack and place rack on the base. Replace the lid, move the slide control arm to
“soft” in the upper time scale. Turn “ON” power switch and wait until the beeper sounds. When beeper sounds, turn
“OFF” the power, remove lid and remove the soft boiled eggs. Then promptly replace lid, set the slide control arm to
“M” on lower Vari-Cook™ scale, and press the power switch to “ON”. Wait as eggs cook to medium. When beeper
sounds turn the power switch “OFF” but do not remove the lid or eggs. Move the slide control arm to “H” on the lower
Vari-Cook™ scale and turn the power switch “ON”.Wait while eggs cook to hard boil.When beeper sounds, turn “OFF”
the power switch, lift the lid, and remove the hard boiled eggs.
Tip: When using the Vari-Cook™ sequential cooking method, always minimize the time between the cooking steps.
Promptly remove eggs when the beeper sounds, and restart the next heating step because the remaining eggs will
continue to cook during the pause. If eggs are left too long between cooking steps they may be overcooked at the end
of the following step or steps.
Cleaning
Note: Before cleaning or removing any part of the egg cooker for maintenance, always turn the unit “OFF” and unplug the
cord from the outlet. Never immerse the base in water or other liquid. Never put the base in the dishwasher.
The egg rack and poaching tray can be cleaned either by hand or in the dishwasher upper rack. When cleaning them
by hand, use a mild detergent solution and a scouring brush. Do not use steel wool or harsh abrasives. Add vinegar to
the cleaning water if any egg remains stuck to the tray or rack. If cleaning in dishwasher, always place the egg rack
and poaching tray on top rack – never place these on the lower shelf close to a heating coil.
To clean the water pan use a solution of vinegar in water and a sponge. Avoid using any harsh abrasives or steel wool
on the water pan. Use of such materials will damage the non-stick coating.
Wipe the outside of stainless surface of lid and base with a damp sponge or cloth. Never put the base under running
water or immerse the base in any liquid.
Tips and Cautions
If the eggs are medium size and at room temperature, set the slide control in the center of the indicated marks for
soft, medium or hard. If eggs are small set the control to left end of the mark. If large, set the slider to the right end of
the mark. The number of eggs and their temperature can likewise change the optimum cooking time. We recommend
that you keep eggs refrigerated until you are ready to cook them. With experience you will find the optimum setting to
match your taste.
Add water each time before you use the Cooker but do not add water in the middle of a cooking cycle. When the
water level seems low, add just enough to bring the level to the “Fill” marks embossed onto wall of water pan at
3/4 cup level.) When you finish cooking, let the water cool, then pour out the remaining water and dry the water
pan with a towel.
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replace the lid and set the black slide control arm to the letter “P” for poach. Press the power switch to “ON”. When the
beeper sounds turn the power “OFF” lift the lid and remove the poaching tray.
Using Vari-Cook™ Feature
As an example, to cook soft, medium and hard boiled eggs in the same batch, place up to seven (7) eggs in the black egg
rack. Make certain there is water in the water pan to the “fill line”. Place the loaded egg rack onto the base, and cover
with stainless lid. Then position the slide control arm at “soft” on the upper scale. Turn the power “ON”. When the beeper
sounds, stop the beeper by flipping the switch to “OFF”, remove the lid and the desired number of soft boiled eggs, and
replace the lid. Move the black slide control arm to “M” (for Medium) on the lower Vari-Cook™ scale (see fig. 6) and turn
the power switch to “ON”. When the beeper next sounds, turn “OFF” the beeper and power and remove the desired
number of medium eggs. Then move the slide control arm promptly to “H” (for hard) on the lower Vari-Cook™ scale (see
fig. 7), replace lid and turn the power “ON” and wait for the remaining eggs to cook to hard. When the beeper sounds,
turn “OFF” the power and remove the hard boiled eggs.
Figure 5. The white poaching tray in place. The control
arm is set to “P”.
Figure 4. Remove the hot lid carefully by its handle. Tilt
it as shown so that steam can escape from under the lid.
Figure 6. The control arm set to “M” (for Medium) on
the lower, Vari-Cook™ scale.
Figure 7. The control arm set to “H” (for Hard) on
the lower, Vari-Cook™ scale.
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