Elite Gourmet EGC314B 14-Egg Programmable Easy Egg Cooker User Manual

Elite Gourmet EGC314B 14-Egg Programmable Easy Egg Cooker

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

1. Lid Handle
2. Steam Vent
3. Lid
4. Measuring Cup
5. Piercing Pin
6. Egg Cooking Top Rack
7. Egg Cooking Rack Handle
8. Extension Ring
9. Egg Cooking Bottom Rack
10. Omelet Tray
11. Digital Control Panel
12. Poaching Tray (x4)
13. Base

CONTROL PANEL

1. Delay Timer Button
2. Decrease Time Button
3. Time Display
4. Increase Time Button
5. Menu/Cancel Button

Time display has a decimal point between the 1st & 2nd digit (ex. 1.4 = 14 minutes, 1.5 = 15 minutes, etc.) and adjusts from 1 to 30 minutes. This is also used to set the Delay Timer, which adjusts in 30-minute increments up to 9.5 hours total.

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Wash and rinse all removable parts in hot, soapy water. DO NOT submerge the base in any liquids. The base can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Please refer to the Cleaning Instructions for more information.
2. Place the poaching tray, measuring cup, omelet tray, lid, and egg rack next to the unit. CAUTION: Piercing pin is on the base of the measuring cup and is extremely sharp.
3. Position the egg rack over the base. The side handles should be facing upward. Place the lid over the egg rack. NOTE: If using 2nd egg rack, place Extension Ring on base, place 2nd egg rack on ring, then place lid on rack & extension ring. (Refer to page 12, Fig. 5)
4. Plug in the power cord. Your egg cooker is now assembled for use.

DELAY TIMER

Your new digital egg cooker has a Delay Timer that allows you to delay cooking for up to 9.5 hours. After selecting a function, press the Delay Timer button. Adjust the delay timer in 1/2 hour increments by using the +/- buttons for up to 9.5 hour cooking delay. After selecting the delay time, the egg cooker/steamer will automatically begin counting down to the point where cooking is initiated.

NOTE: Do not use this function when cooking foods that may spoil or that are not intended for long periods without refrigeration.

HOW TO USE YOUR EGG COOKER

The times listed below are guidelines so that you will know how long it will take to cook the eggs. The thermostat in the Egg Cooker/Steamer will shut off automatically, and a buzzer will sound when the eggs are done; no additional timer is necessary. The following time guidelines are for cold large eggs.

Extra-large or jumbo eggs may require additional water and time in the cooker to achieve the desired results. Time display has a decimal point between the 1st & 2nd digit (ex. 1.4 = 14 minutes, 1.5 = 15 minutes, etc.) and adjusts from 1 to 30 minutes. This is also used to set the Delay Timer, which adjusts in 30-minute increments up to 9.5 hours total.

NOTE: The provided measuring cup holds up to 3 ounces of water. It may be necessary to use more than once to fulfill the water requirement for certain foods.

SOFT, MEDIUM, AND HARD-BOILED EGGS

1. Plug the unit into a wall power source. The display screen will flash once, you will hear a single beep, and the control panel will turn off.
2. Fill the measuring cup with cold water to level for desired doneness level and pour it onto the cooking plate. (Fig. 1). TIP: For best results, use distilled water. Tap water contains minerals that can cause the heating plate to discolor.
3. Place the Egg Cooking Rack over the Heating Plate. The side handles should be facing upward. (Fig. 2)
4. Optional: Pierce the larger end of each egg using the Piercing Pin on the bottom of the Measuring Cup. (Fig. 3)
5. Place an egg in each allotted spot on the Egg Cooking Rack, making sure the holes pierced in the eggs are pointing upwards. Do not let the eggs touch the Heating Plate. (Fig. 4).
6. NOTE: If using 2nd egg rack tier, refer to chart on page #10, WATER ON COOKING PLATE. Place Extension Ring on base, place 2nd rack on ring, repeat steps 3–5, then place lid on rack & extension ring. (Fig. 5)
7. Place the lid on top of the unit and push the MENU Button to turn ON. The Eggs (hard) Indicator Light will illuminate. There is no need to press any other buttons, as the unit will pause and automatically begin the cooking process. (Fig. 6)
8. When the Egg Cooker alarm sounds, the eggs will be cooked. Actual cooking time depends on the number of eggs and desired doneness (See Cooking Time Chart on Pg. 10).
9. Remove eggs immediately and rinse under cold water to prevent overcooking.
10. When cooking is complete, unplug the unit and allow it to cool before cleaning.

NOTES AND TIPS

• Refrigerate eggs until ready to use. Always use cold eggs. Do not bring them to room temperature before using, or the eggs will be slightly overcooked.
• To find out if your eggs are fresh, place them uncooked in a bowl of salted, cool water. If they sink, they are fresh. If they float, they are not.
• The recommended water levels are a guide, and water levels may need to be adjusted to achieve the desired consistency.
• To make cleaning easier and avoid discoloration or mineral buildup on the cooking plate, we recommend spreading a few drops of cooking oil onto the cooking plate before each use. Note: Apply while the cooking plate is not heated or in use.

POACHED EGGS

1. Fill the Measuring Cup with 3 oz. of cold water and pour it onto the Heating Plate.
2. Lightly butter or spray cooking oil in Poaching Tray(s).
3. Break one egg for each poaching section. (Fig. 7)
4. Place the Egg Cooking Rack over the Heating Plate. (Fig. 8)
5. Place the Poaching Tray on top of the Egg Cooking Rack. (Fig. 9) CAUTION: Never place the Poaching Tray or Omelet Tray directly onto the Heating Plate, as they will melt and damage the Egg Cooker.
6. Place the lid on top of the unit and press the MENU Button to turn ON. Eggs (hard) Indicator Light will illuminate, and the countdown timer will show 23 minutes. Reduce cooking time to 14 minutes by pressing the Decrease Time Button. The unit will pause and then automatically begin the cooking process. (Fig. 10)
7. When the alarm sounds, the eggs will be ready.
8. When cooking is complete, unplug the unit and allow it to cool before cleaning.

OMELETS

1. Fill the Measuring Cup with 4 ounces of cold water and pour it onto the Heating Plate. (Fig. 11)
2. Lightly butter or spray vegetable oil on the Omelet Tray.
3. Break up to 3 large eggs into a separate bowl and mix. Add milk or water to the desired omelet consistency. If desired, add ingredients (i.e., chives, mushrooms). Pour beaten mixture into Omelet Tray. (Fig. 12)
4. Place the Egg Cooking Rack over the Heating Plate. (Fig. 13)
5. Place the Omelet Tray on top of the Egg Cooking Rack. (Fig. 14) CAUTION: Never place the Poaching Tray or Omelet Tray directly onto the Heating Plate, as they will melt and damage the Egg Cooker. NOTE: If using 2nd egg rack tier, refer to chart on page #16, WATER ON COOKING PLATE. Place Extension Ring on base, place 2nd rack on ring, repeat steps 3 & 4, then place lid on rack & extension ring. (Refer to page 12, Fig. 5)
6. Place the lid on top of the unit and press the MENU Button to turn ON. Eggs (hard) Indicator Light will illuminate. Press the Menu Button until the omelet indicator illuminates. The unit will pause & then automatically begin the cooking process. (Fig. 15)
7. When the alarm sounds, the omelet will be ready.
8. For a firmer omelet, leave it in the Egg Cooker/Steamer for a few extra minutes. It is normal for the omelet to expand during cooking. Once the Lid is removed, the omelet will shrink back down.
9. When cooking is complete, unplug and allow to cool before cleaning.

VEGETABLES

1. Use the measuring cup to pour 4 ounces of water (cooks 3.5 oz of vegetables) onto the heating plate.
2. Add up to 3.5 ounces of cut-up vegetables to the omelet tray. (Fig. 16)
3. Place the Egg Cooking Rack over the Heating Plate. (Fig. 17)
4. Place the Omelet Tray on top of the Egg Cooking Rack. CAUTION: Never place Omelet or Poaching Trays directly onto the Heating Plate, as they will melt and damage the Egg Cooker. NOTE: If using 2nd tier, place Extension Ring on base, place 2nd egg rack on ring, repeat steps 3 & 4. (Refer to page 12, Fig. 5) Additional water may be necessary (up to 6 oz.) depending on desired doneness, amount & type of vegetables being steamed.
5. Place the lid on top of the unit and press the MENU Button to turn ON. Eggs (hard) Indicator Light will illuminate. Press the Menu Button until the Vegetables indicator illuminates. The unit will pause & then automatically begin the cooking process. (Fig. 18)
6. When the alarm sounds, the vegetables will be ready.
7. For a softer vegetable, leave it in the Egg Cooker/Steamer for a few extra minutes.
8. When cooking is complete, unplug the unit and allow it to cool before cleaning.

RICE

1. Fill Measuring Cup to the 3-ounce line with cold water and pour onto Heating Plate, then add another 2 ounces of water to the cooking plate for a total of 5 ounces.
2. Add up to 3 ounces of uncooked rice to the omelet tray, then add 4.5 ounces of water to the rice. (For the best-tasting rice, rinse rice multiple times to remove beta starch.) (Fig. 19)
3. Place the Egg Cooking Rack over the Heating Plate. (Fig. 20)
4. Place the Omelet Tray on top of the Egg Cooking Rack. CAUTION: Never place the Poaching Tray or Omelet Tray directly onto the Heating Plate, as they will melt and damage the Egg Cooker. NOTE: If using 2nd tier, place Extension Ring on base, place 2nd egg rack on ring, repeat steps 2–4. (Refer to page 12, Fig. 5). We do not recommend using the 2nd tier to cook additional rice, as the water capacity of the cooking plate cannot exceed 6 oz. Other foods are okay to steam with rice.
5. Place the lid on top of the unit and press the MENU Button to turn ON. Eggs (hard) Indicator Light will illuminate. Press the Menu Button until the Rice indicator illuminates. The unit will pause & then automatically begin the cooking process. (Fig. 21)
6. When the alarm sounds, the rice will be ready.
7. When cooking is complete, unplug and allow to cool before cleaning.

FISH

1. Fill Measuring Cup to the 3-ounce line with cold water and pour onto Heating Plate, then add another 1 ounce of water to the cooking plate for a total of 4 ounces.
2. Lightly butter or spray vegetable oil on the Omelet Tray.
3. Add up to 5 ounces of fish (boneless) to the omelet tray (seasoned to taste). (Fig. 22)
4. Place the Egg Cooking Rack over the Heating Plate. (Fig. 23)
5. Place the Omelet Tray with fish on top of the Egg Cooking Rack. CAUTION: Never place the Poaching Tray or Omelet Tray directly onto the Heating Plate, as they will melt and damage the Egg Cooker.NOTE: If using 2nd tier, place Extension Ring on base, place 2nd egg rack on ring, repeat steps 3 & 4. (Refer to page 12, Fig. 5) Additional water may be necessary (up to 6 oz.) depending on desired doneness, amount & type of fish being steamed.
6. Place the lid on top of the unit and press the MENU Button to turn ON. Eggs (hard) Indicator Light will illuminate. Press the Menu Button until the Fish indicator illuminates. The unit will pause & then automatically begin the cooking process. (Fig. 24)
7. When the alarm sounds, the fish will be ready.
8. When cooking is complete, unplug and allow to cool before cleaning.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

CAUTION: The base is extremely hot after use. Allow the unit to cool before handling or cleaning.

1. Always unplug your Egg Cooker appliance from the electrical outlet and allow it to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Wipe the Heating Plate and Main Body with a wet cloth. DO NOT immerse in water.
3. Wash the Accessories and Lid in the sink with warm, soapy water.
4. Place the clean Egg Cooking Rack, Omelet and Poaching Trays, and Measuring Cup inside the Egg Cooker body to store.

CLEANING THE HEATING PLATE

The stainless steel heating surface will not rust. After a few uses, there may be discoloration to the surface left behind by minerals in your water. It is NOT rust.

1. Remove any mineral deposits left behind from water by wiping the Plate with a paper towel moistened with one tablespoon of white vinegar.
2. You can also use a “magic-eraser” type scrubber and rub the Heating Plate in a circular motion with warm water.

NOTE: If the unit is not cleaned with white vinegar regularly, minerals naturally occurring in water will build up, causing discoloration of eggshells. However, this does not affect the taste of the eggs.

LIMITED WARRANTY* TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE FROM AN AUTHORIZED DEALER

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE OF PURCHASE. If you have any problems with this unit, contact Customer Service for support.

1. Your small kitchen appliance is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from any manufacturing defects under normal use and conditions for two (2) years, cord excluded. This Warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product.
2. Retail stores/merchants selling this product do not have the right to alter, modify, or in any way revise the terms and conditions of the warranty.
3. If you use your appliance for household use and according to instructions, it should give you years of satisfactory service.
4. At its sole discretion, Maxi-Matic USA will either repair or replace the product found to be defective during the warranty period.
5. The repaired or replacement product will be in warranty for the remaining balance of the two-year warranty period and an additional one-month period.
6. Consumer’s remorse is not an acceptable reason to return a product to our Service Center.
7. This limited warranty covers appliances purchased and used within the 50 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia and does NOT cover normal wear of parts or:
8. Damages caused by unreasonable use, neglect, normal wear and tear, commercial use, improper assembly, or installation of the product.
9. Damages caused in shipping.
10. Damages caused by the replacement or resetting of house fuses or circuit breakers.
11. Defects other than manufacturing defects.
12. Breakage caused by misuse, abuse, accident, alteration, lack of proper care and maintenance, or incorrect current or voltage.
13. Lost or missing parts of the product. Parts will need to be purchased separately.
14. Damages of parts that are not electrical, i.e., cracked or broken plastic/glass, scratched/dented inner pots.
15. Damage from service or repair by unauthorized personnel.
16. Extended warranties are purchased via a separate company or reseller.
17. Acts of nature such as fire, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.
18. This warranty does not apply to remanufactured merchandise.

Maxi-Matic, USA, shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Apart from the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in time to the duration of the warranty. Two-Year Limited Warranty valid only in the 50 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia, excluding Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

This warranty is effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the USA; product usage that is in violation of the written instructions provided with the unit will void this warranty. For international warranty, please contact the local distributor. This warranty gives you special legal rights, and you may also have other rights to which you are entitled, which may vary by state, province, and/or jurisdiction. Any instruction or policy included in this manual may be subject to change at any time.

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RETURNS

• Any return of defective merchandise to Maxi-Matic, USA must be processed accordingly by first contacting customer service [email protected] to obtain an RA # (Return Authorization Number). We will not accept any returns of merchandise without an applicable RA #.
• IMPORTANT RETURN INSTRUCTIONS. Your Warranty depends on your following these instructions if you are returning the unit to Maxi-Matic, USA:
• Carefully pack the item in its original carton or other suitable box with sufficient cushioning to avoid damage in shipping.
• Before packing your unit for return, be sure to enclose:
• Your name, full address with zip code, daytime telephone number, and RA #,
• A sales receipt or PROOF OF PURCHASE from an authorized dealer,
• The model number of the unit and the problem you are having (Enclose in an envelope and tape directly to the unit before the box is sealed), and
• Any parts or accessories related to the problem.
• Maxi-Matic, USA recommends that you ship the package via UPS ground service for tracking purposes. We cannot assume responsibility for lost or damaged products returned to us during incoming shipment. For your protection, always carefully package the product for shipment and insure it with the carrier. C.O.D. shipments cannot be accepted.
• All return shipping charges must be prepaid by you.
• Once your return has been received by our warehouse, Maxi-Matic, USA will repair or replace the product if it is defective in material or workmanship, subject to the conditions in paragraph B.
• Maxi-Matic will pay the shipping charges to ship the repaired or replacement product back to you.

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