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WEST BEND
AUTOMATIC EGG COOKER
Care and Use Instructions
TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS IN THIS CARE AND USE MANUAL.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Use electricity safely and wisely! Observe safety precautions when using your West Bend Automatic Egg Cooker, including the following:
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Read all instructions before using
Always attach cord to egg cooker first, then plug cord into wall outlet. After cooking or poaching, unplug cord from wall outlet. Let
egg cooker cool before removing cord. Do not leave egg cooker plugged in when it is not being used.
Egg cooker should always be unplugged before cleaning.
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Egg cooker should not be left unattended when it is plugged into an outlet.
Do not let cord touch hot surface, or hang over the edge of a counter, table or other surface.
Your egg cooker, its cord and plugs should not be used outdoors, immersed in liquid, placed near a hot gas or electric burner or placed
in a heated oven.
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Do not touch egg cooker when it is hot. Use handles for lifting or carrying. Be careful when moving egg cooker if it contains hot water.
Supervise closely when egg cooker is being used by or near children
Use your egg cooker only for the cooking or poaching tasks described in this booklet. Do not use attachments with your egg cooker
unless recommended by The West Bend Company.
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Do not use your egg cooker if it or its cord has been damaged or if it is not working properly.
SAVE THESE INSTRCTIONS
Your egg cooker needs no special care other than cleaning. If your egg cooker is within the warranty period and needs servicing, return your
egg cooker to The West Bend Company. See the Warranty section in this booklet for service details. Do not attempt to repair it yourself.
IMPORTANT
This appliance features a start button with automatic shut off for your convenience. It does not feature an on/off switch. In handling at the
factory, it may leave with the start button in the start position. If this is the case, the ON light will glow when the appliance is plugged in the
first time. To turn off, leave plugged in until the ON light goes out, about 1 minute. This will not harm the appliance. Allow the appliance to
cool at least 5 minutes to reset the thermostat in order to turn it back on. The only way this appliance can be turned off during the operation
is by unplugging the cord from the outlet.
WARNING: To prevent personal injury or property damage caused by fire, always unplug this and other appliances when not in use.
Clean Before Using:
Before using the first time, wash egg cooker, cover, poaching pan, cooking rack and measure cup in hot soapy water with a dishcloth or
sponge. Rinse and dry. Wipe surface of heating base with a damp cloth and dry.
Caution: To prevent personal injury or electric shock, do not immerse egg cooker base, its cord or plugs in water or other liquid.
The egg cooker is now ready to use.
Caution: Your egg cooker has a short cord as a safety precaution to prevent personal injury or property damage resulting from pulling,
tripping or becoming entangled with the cord. Do not allow children to be near or use this egg cooker with out close adult supervision. If
you must use a longer cord set or an extension cord when using the egg cooker, the cord must be arranged so it will not drape or hang over
the edge of counter top, tabletop or other surface where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over. To prevent electric shock, personal
injury or fire, the electrical rating of the extension cord you use should be the same or more than the wattage of the egg cooker (wattage is
stamped on the underside of egg cooker base).
Caution: To prevent personal injury or property damage, inspect cord set for damage or wear before each use. Do not use your product if it,
its cord or plug have been damaged or if it is not working properly.
You can poach up to 4 eggs or hard-cook or soft-cook up to 8 eggs in you’re egg cooker. Use the Egg Cooking Guide, regardless of the
number of eggs you are preparing to get the best results. The measuring cup packed with the egg cooker has a ¼ cup capacity.
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Place cooking rack, poaching pan and measuring cup inside egg cooker for storage.
RECIPES
DEVILED EGGS
8 hard-cooked eggs, shelled and halved
1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon salt
2 dashes hot pepper sauce
3 to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
1. Remove yolks from eggs; mash. In small mixing bowl, combine egg yolks, lemon juice, mustard Worcestershire sauce, salt, hot pepper
sauce and mayonnaise. Mix well.
2. Refill egg whites with mixture. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.
Makes 16 deviled eggs.
DEVILED EGG VARIATIONS: Follow Deviled Egg recipe above adding ingredients listed below to the egg yolk mixture.
Ham: ¼ cup finely chopped cooked ham
Bacon: ¼ cup crumbled cooked bacon, about 2 slices
Dried Beef: ¼ cup finely chopped dried beef and 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish.
Seafood: ¼ cup finely chopped cooked or canned shrimp, smoked fish, flaked tuna, salmon, or crabmeat and a dash of curry powder.
Cheese: ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Olive: ¼ cup chopped green or ripe olives
O’Brien: 2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper, 1 teaspoon finely chopped pimento, and ½ teaspoon instant minced onion.
EGGS BENEDICT
4 eggs
2 English muffins, spit, toasted and buttered
4¼ -inch slices Canadian bacon, grilled
1 recipe Easy Hollandaise Sauce, recipe below
1. Poach eggs in egg cooker according to directions.
2. Place one slice Canadian bacon on each muffin half and top with poached egg. Spoon 2 tablespoons Hollandaise sauce over each egg.
Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Makes 4 servings
EASY HOLLANDIAISE SAUCE
¼ cup butter or margarine
2 egg yolks
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons cream or evaporated milk.
1. In 1-quart saucepan melt butter over low heat
2. In small mixing bowl, combine egg yolks, salt, lemon juice and cream. Mix well. Add egg mixture to saucepan, stirring constantly until
mixture is smooth and has the consistency of light cream.
This booklet contains important and helpful information on your new product. Please file it for handy reference to instructions for proper use
and care, warranty and service information.
For your personal reference, attach dated sales receipt for warranty proof of purchase and record the following information:
Date purchased or received as a gift: _________________________________________________
Where purchased and price if known: ________________________________________________
REPLACEMENT PARTS
External replacement parts for the egg cooker may be obtained directly from the company’s Customer Service Department. See Warranty
section for address and phone number.
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Be sure to include the model/catalog number of your egg cooker, a description of the part you want and the quantity. Along with this
information please include your name, mailing address, phone number and Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit card number for billing of the
part(s) to you. Your state’s sales tax and a handling fee will be added to your total charge. Or, to send a check or money order, call (262)
334-6949 to obtain purchase amount. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery.
90 DAY WARRANTY
Your West Bend® Warranty covers failures in the materials and workmanship of this Egg cooker for 90 days from the date of original
purchase. This warranty does not cover discoloration or damage to the non-stick surface caused by misuse, abuse, scratches, or overheating.
Any failed part of he Egg Cooker will be repaired or replace without charge.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which may vary from state to state. This warranty does not
cover alleged damage cause by misuse, abuse, accidents or alterations to the Egg Cooker.
If you think the Egg cooker has failed or requires service within the warranty period please carefully package and return the Egg Cooker
prepaid and insured with a description of the difficulty to:
The West Bend Company
Attn: Housewares Customer Service
1100 Schmidt Road
West Bend, WI 53090-1961
(262) 334-6949
Please ensure that you enclose the dated sales slip or proof of purchase in order to assure warranty coverage.
NOT VAILD IN MEXICO
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©The West Bend Company
Printed in U.S.A.
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