West Bend Back to Basics TEM500PDWH - Manual (Page 8)

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OPERATION
8. Plug in the appliance.
9. Push the “egg” button on the Touchpad. The “egg” button will illuminate solid red.
10. When poaching is complete the appliance will automatically turn off. The “egg”
button light will no longer be illuminated which signals the appliance has turned
off. Note: the egg cooker timing is a function of the amount of water placed in the
heating tray. The more water used, the longer the appliance will cook.
11. Remove the Steamer Tray, Poaching Tray, Warming Tray and Lid from the
Heating Tray. Caution: Remove trays carefully to avoid scalding Caution: Remove trays carefully to avoid scalding
12 Take the Lid off of the Warming and Steamer Trays. Allow the remaining steam
to dissipate.
13. Remove the pre-cooked meat and the poached egg from their respective trays.
Assemble a sandwich or enjoy separately.
14. Unplug the appliance after each use.
The Cancel Function – By pressing the “cancel” button, the egg poacher will auto-
matically turn off.
Warnings
• Use extreme caution when operating the egg poacher as hot steam is released
through the Steam Vent.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended.
• Do not attempt to cook fresh meat products: use only pre-cooked meat products.
Egg Boiling (Hard Boiled Eggs)
1. Place appliance on a clean fl at surface and remove Lid, Warming Tray, and
Steamer Tray from the appliance.
2. Select the cooked consistency (hard, medium, soft) and the number of eggs to
be cooked, (the appliance can cook up to 4 eggs at a time).
(See Table on Page 8)
3. Add the proper amount of water to the Heating Tray per the number of eggs and
desired consistency. Use the provided Measuring Cup or see attached chart.
4. Rinse the selected amount of eggs. Place the eggs in the Steamer Tray. To
prevent eggs from exploding, puncture each of the eggs, with the Egg Piercer
located on the bottom of the Measuring Cup before placing them in the steamer
tray, hole side up.
5. Place the Steamer Tray, with the eggs, on the Heating Tray.
6. Place the Lid on top of the Steamer Tray.
7. Start the machine by pressing the “egg” button. The “egg” button will illuminate
indicating the appliance is cooking.
8. When the eggs are fi nished the appliance will automatically turn off. The “egg”
button will no longer illuminate indicating the appliance is off.
9. Remove the Steamer Tray and Lid from the Heating Tray. Allow the steam to dis-
sipate then remove the Lid. Run cold water over the eggs.
Consistency of Egg
Tbsp. Water
Soft (Runny Center) 2
Medium (Partially Cooked Center) 2.5
Hard (Fully Cooked Center) 3
Soft Cooked
Medium
Cooked
Hard
Cooked
# of Eggs Tbsp. Water
Tbsp.
Water
Tbsp.
Water
1 3.5 4.5 7
2 3.25 4.25 6.75
3 2.75 3.75 6.25
4 2.5 3.5 6
Time to Cook 6-8 Minutes 10-12 minutes 13 - 15 Min