EMERIL LAGASSE EML EK 41736 (01) PDF Document

When using the EMERIL LAGASSE EML EK 41736, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

2. Before using the appliance, check that the voltage in your home corresponds to that stated on the rating plate.

3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handles or buttons.

4. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug, or the appliance in water or other liquid.

5. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.

6. Please keep out of reach of children and pets. This product is not intended for use by children, by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lacking experience or knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the product, by a person responsible for their safety. Extra caution is always necessary when using this product.

7. Unplug from outlet immediately after use, when not in use, during assembly or disassembly, and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning the appliance.

8. To disconnect, switch the appliance to off, and pull the plug from the wall outlet.

9. Make sure the appliance is unplugged before inserting, removing or cleaning one of the accessories. It is absolutely necessary to remove the accessories before cleaning them.

10. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

11. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries, fire or electric shock.

12. Do not use outdoors.

13. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.

14. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

15. Do not put the appliance in the refrigerator.

16. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

17. Never immerse the heating base of your appliance in water or any other liquid for any reason whatsoever.

18. Never use the appliance near hot surfaces.

19. Stand the appliance on a flat, stable and heat resistant surface.

20. Make sure to let the appliance cool down before cleaning it, as the plate might be very hot and cause scalding.

21. The top cover and trays becomes very hot while in use – do not touch while the eggs are cooking, except by the handles. Let it cool before touching.

22. Be certain the lid/top cover is securely in place before switching on the appliance.

23. Only use approved ingredients (egg products, vegetables, rice) with this product, other foods might damage the appliance.

24. Do not use with expired eggs, expired egg whites, or expired liquid eggs.

25. Do not put your hands or other objects into the Egg Cooker while it is in operation. If food spills on the heating platform, make sure the Egg Cooker is turned off and cool before cleaning.

26. Never touch the hot parts of the appliance, make use of the plastic handles. Always preferably use kitchen gloves when handling the appliance.

27. In order to avoid any scalding risk, keep your hands away from the steam vent in the lid/top cover while the egg boiler is in use.

28. Make sure that nothing other than water comes into contact with the heating element of the appliance.

29. Keep hands and utensils away from heating plate while cooking eggs to reduce the risk of severe injury or damage to the egg cooker and steamer.

30. Exercise caution when handling the needle (situated underneath the measuring cup) that serves for piercing the egg before cooking it, as it is very sharp. Make sure it is always clean as it comes into direct contact with food.

31. Never move the appliance when it is in use.

The EMERIL LAGASSE EML EK 41736 is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into the polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not properly fit into the outlet at first, reverse it. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.

• The electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least that of the appliance. If the electrical rating of the extension cord is too low, it could overheat and burn.

• The resulting extended cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

The parts of the EMERIL LAGASSE EML EK 41736 are:

1. Top Cover

2. Shelf

3. Rack

4. Heating plate

5. Power button with indicator light

6. Measuring cup with egg piercer

7. Poaching Bowl for 2 eggs

8. Steaming Bowl

Follow these steps to hard or soft boil eggs:

1. For the first use, take the appliance out of the gift box. Clean the boiling dish with a damp cloth and the accessories as outlined in the “Cleaning and Maintenance” section of the manual.

2. Put the EMERIL LAGASSE EML EK 41736 on a level, flat, and heat-resistant surface.

3. Determine the number of eggs that you want to cook. Use the measuring cup for filling the heating plate with cold water, adapting the quantity of water to your preferred cooking level (soft-, medium- or hard-boiled) and to the number of eggs being cooked; using the graduation on the measuring cup as an indicator.

IMPORTANT: The longer you cook the eggs (i.e. hard-boiling instead of soft-boiling), the more water you will need to use. The more eggs you cook at once, the less water you will need to use.

4. Place the first plastic shelf onto the boiling dish.

5. Pierce the larger, rounded end of the eggs with the egg piercer, which you will find underneath the measuring cup. Using the egg piercer prevents the eggs from cracking during boiling. Place the eggs onto the egg rack. WARNING: Please be very careful when using the egg piercer as the needle is very sharp.

6. Place the top cover on top of the appliance and plug the power plug into the wall socket. Switch the appliance on, using the on/off switch. The pilot light on the base will turn on, indicating that the appliance is now being heated.

7. In order to avoid any risk of scalding, keep your hands away from the steam vent in the top cover while the egg boiler is in use. Do not touch the top cover as it will also get hot.

8. When the eggs are ready, the pilot light will turn off. Switch the appliance back to the off position.

9. Unplug the appliance.

10. Remove the top cover using the knob or handle. Remove the egg shelf immediately to prevent overcooking, and either rinse the eggs with cold water or set them aside to allow them to cool down.

Note: Rinsing the boiled eggs in cold water immediately after cooking will prevent them from being over-cooked. It will also make it easier to peel the shells off the eggs.

11. If you will be using your appliance more than once, allow it to cool down between uses.

Your EMERIL LAGASSE EML EK 41736 includes two poaching bowls. One poaching bowl can be used to individually poach up to 2 eggs at a time. The other bowl can be used to poach up to 3 eggs, to steam a 3-egg omelette, or steam rice.

To use the bowls:

1. Place the EMERIL LAGASSE EML EK 41736 on a clean, dry, and heat resistant surface.

2. Remove the top cover and cooking shelf.

3. Fill half of the measuring cup with cold water (approx. 1.7 Fl. Oz / 50 ml). Pour the cold water onto the heating plate.

4. Lightly butter or spray vegetable oil on the poaching bowl.

5. Break one egg into each poaching section – or use the bowl without sections to cook up to 3 eggs.

6. Place the cooking shelf on the base and place the poaching bowl on the top of the cooking shelf.

7. Place the top cover on top of the unit.

8. Plug the appliance in and switch it on using the on/off switch. The indicator light will turn on.

9. When the liquid is sufficiently evaporated, the eggs will be poached.

10. When cooking is complete, the pilot light with turn off. Switch the appliance off.

11. Unplug the appliance.

12. Remove the poached eggs immediately to prevent overcooking.

Use the hardness indicator and the number of eggs being cooked to guide you when filling the measuring cup with water. For example, if you want to cook 2 soft-boiled eggs, fill the measuring cup up to the number 2 of the “SOFT” level. This is valid for soft-, medium- and hard-boiling eggs.

It is recommended to use the included measuring cup. If the measuring cup is misplaced, please reference the chart below. Water quantities are approximate. The measuring cup indicates three different water levels: SOFT – MEDIUM – HARD.

The cooking time for the EMERIL LAGASSE EML EK 41736 depends on the amount of water used. Here are some examples:

You can add a second level for steaming food or for cooking more than 7 eggs at a time. This feature doubles the capacity of the EMERIL LAGASSE EML EK 41736.

1. To increase the appliance’s capacity, place the transparent extension rack on the first cooking shelf, then place the second shelf on the rack.

2. Finally, place the top cover directly onto the second cooking shelf. Food can be placed directly on the steaming shelves or in the supplied food bowls.

3. Pour approximately 6 Fl.Oz / 177.44 ml of water on the heating plate and assemble the different elements. This should give you around 25 minutes of steaming time. If the water runs out before the steaming time is reached, add more water and keep steaming until cooking is finished.

When cooking only eggs (up to 14 in total), we recommend the following water quantity and cooking times:

Water Quantity for 8-14 Eggs

Cooking Time for 8-14 Eggs*

*Cooking times are approximate.

Allow the appliance to cool down completely before cleaning it.

• Unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet and wait until it has cooled down completely. Throw away any excess liquids.

• When cooled, wipe off excess water or food deposits with a damp, non-abrasive sponge or towel.

• Wash the shelves, accessories (be careful with the needle underneath the measuring cup!), and the top cover in warm, soapy water. Rinse carefully.

• Use a tablespoon of white vinegar to moisten a paper towel. Use this paper towel to clean the heating plate and remove any mineral deposits that may have been left behind. If the mineral deposit is stubborn, use a slightly diluted vinegar and water solution or a decalcifying solution (usually formulated for coffee makers) instead. Allow the solution to soak on the mineral deposit a few minutes, until it is gone.

• Clean the housing and the metallic surface with a damp cloth. Never use abrasive cleaners.

• DO NOT immerse the main body in water or any other liquids!

• Place the clean cooking shelves, poaching trays, measuring cup inside the EMERIL LAGASSE EML EK 41736 for storage. All accessories should fit neatly inside the appliance.

Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.