West Bend Egg Cooker - Manual

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WEST BEND
AUTOMATIC EGG COOKER
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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:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.