KRUPS F230 - Hard Boiled Egg Cooker Manual

DESCRIPTION

Thank you for choosing an appliance from the KRUPS line which has been specially designed for cooking eggs.

1. Cooking dish
   a1. On/off indicator light
2. Egg holder
3. Lid
   c1. Steam outlet
4. Measuring cup
   d1. Egg needle
5. Function switch
6. Cord wrap
7. Poached egg container (according to model)
8. Handle

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

• Read all instructions.
• „Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• „To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or base of the unit in water or other liquid.
• „Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• „Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
• „Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized KRUPS Service Center (see Guarantee of Performance) for examination, repair or adjustment.
• „The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by KRUPS may result in fi re, electric shock or injury.
• „Do not use outdoors.
• „Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• „Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven, or directly under cabinets.
• „Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot food, water, or other hot liquids. Avoid reaching over the egg-boiler when operating.
• „Do not operate appliance without water in the reservoir.
• „Do not move appliance for other than intended use.
• „Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• „Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding.
• „Be cautious when cleaning the measuring beaker with its very sharp egg needle.
• „Position the appliance on a fl at, heat resistant surface.

This appliance is for household use. Any servicing other than cleaning and user maintenance should be performed by the nearest authorized KRUPS Service Center only.

• „Do not immerse base in water.
• „To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not open the base of the appliance. Internal parts cannot be serviced by the end user. Repair should be done by an authorized KRUPS Service Center only.

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

• „Regarding your Cord Set:

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
3. If an extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and (2) if the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be grounding-type 3-wire cord, and (3) the longer 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.
   
4. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fi t into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fi t fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fi t, contact a qualifi ed electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

• „Read the instructions carefully before using your appliance: KRUPS disclaims all responsibility for any incorrect use.
• „Make sure the appliance is plugged in correctly. Any incorrect connection will void the guarantee.
• „Do not leave the power cord hanging off the countertop or table. Keep children out of reach of the appliance.
• „Place the appliance on a fl at, heat resistant surface.
• „Never obstruct the steam outlet (c1) on the lid with any object such as a towel, dish, plate, etc.
• or with our hand. Steam is released from this outlet and you can burn yourself.
• „Never immerse the base of this unit in water.
• „Use care when cleaning the measuring cup (d) with its sharp egg needle (d1).
• „Use the handle (h) when moving the appliance.
• „Allow the appliance to cool for approximately 30 minutes prior to using it again, as otherwise the buzzer will sound immediately.

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

• „Wash the egg holder (b), lid (c), measuring cup (d), and the poached egg containers (g) with hot water and some dishwashing soap, rinse and dry thoroughly. Wipe the cooking dish (a) with a damp cloth and dry immediately.
• „Then reassemble the parts and accessories.

USE

COOKING EGGS

There is a measuring cup (d) with markings on three sides which allows you to cook eggs in three different ways: „

• soft-boiled egg
• „medium soft-boiled
• egg „hard-boiled egg.

Correspondence table for cooking with the cup:

• „Once you determine how you would like your eggs cooked, fi ll the cup (with water to the mark corresponding to the number of eggs you wish to cook (1).
• „Pour the water in the cooking dish (a).
• „To prevent eggs from exploding, prick each egg with the egg-needle (d1) (2) and place them on the egg holder (b) hole-side up.
• „Place the egg holder (b) on the cooking dish (a) (3) and cover with the lid (c).
• „Turn the function switch (e) to the right (4). Eggs are done when the alarm sounds.
  
• „Turn the function switch (e) to "0" (8).
  
• „Remove the lid (c) and run the egg holder (b) under cold water (5).
  

KEEPING EGGS HOT

You can keep the eggs hot by turning the function switch (e) to the left to the "" keep hot function when cooking Is fi nished.

COOKING POACHED EGGS (ACCORDING TO MODEL)

The appliance comes with 2 containers (g) for poaching eggs.

• „Fill the cup (d) with water:
  • to level 7 "Soft" for 4 mins cooking or
  • to level 7 "Medium" for 5 mins cooking.
    You can adjust the cooking time to suit your taste.
• „Pour the water into the cooking dish (a) and put the egg holder (b) in place.
• „Grease the containers (g) with non-stick cooking spray.
• „Break an egg in each container and place them on the egg holder(b) (7).
  
• „Cover with the lid (c).
• „Turn the cooking switch (e) to the right when cooking "" (4).
• The indicator light (a1) comes on and cooking starts.
• Eggs are done when alarm sounds.
• „Turn the function switch (e) to "0" to turn off (8).
• Remove the lid and take out the containers using an oven mit to protect from burning your hands.

CLEANING

• „Always disconnect the appliance before cleaning and leave to cool for approximately 30 minutes, or until completely cooled.
• „Clean the cooking dish with a damp cloth and dry immediately.
• „Do not use a metal scouring pad, scouring powders, or abrasives when cleaning the interior or exterior of the appliance.
• „Never place the base of the unit in water or under running water.
• „To clean the lid, egg holder and containers, use a damp sponge and dishwashing liquid. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• „If you need to descale the cooking dish:
  • use 1 teaspoon of concentrated vinegar for one cup of water,
  • let the solution boil for approx. 10 minutes in the cooking dish and rinse thoroughly.

When cleaning the measuring cup (d), be cautious as the egg needle at the bottom is very sharp.

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR APPLIANCE DOES NOT WORK

• „Check that the appliance is plugged in correctly.
• „ If your appliance still does not work, consult an authorized KRUPS service center (Refer to the list in the Service booklet).