How do you remove the individual egg cups without getting burned?
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I have a pair of slip-joint pliers that I bought specially for the kitchen. The egg cups have little tabs. Make sure you butter the cups before using.
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I use tongs to grab the center knob of the tray and lift all cups, moving it to a paper towel on the counter. Then it is easy to empty the individual cups onto a plate.
1340789
I generally used a fork in the slot to lift and a spoon underneath to lift it out.
1340790
I use a small rounded spatula (spoonula) to scoop the eggs out while leaving the cups in the pan. It can be a little tricky sometimes but I still really like this poacher.
1340791
Each egg cup has a slot on one side that a fork will easily slip into, allowing you to left it from the pot and filp it over in a bowl to remove the egg. You never have to touch the unit reducing the chance of getting burned. I hope this helps.
1340792
This is an issue. We use a fork and place it through the slots in the cup handle. This can be accomplished without the egg sliding out unto the floor.
1340793
I use a fork also. It's a little clumsy, but it does work. And since the cups are aluminum, they cool quickly.
1520791
I am not aware of a way to take them apart. One of the two cups developed water between the two walls and was of no good to us. I do not recommend these cups.
882559
use a slotted spoon or a spyder. I suggest that you keep a bowl of ice water next to you when you want to remove the eggs from the pods. ( submerge your hand in the ice water for 15 to 30 seconds) this will enable you to use your hand the handle the eggs for a very brief time. you will feel no heat from the eggs. this will enable you to position the eggs the way you want them on the plate. I do this daily preparing poached eggs for breakfast guests at the Inn.
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I use tongs to lift them out and flip the egg onto a plate. Use a set for each side.
1633633
The grates come off really easily with a screw driver... pop them off and then use a paper towel.
1509497
If you slide the dual opening spout off, you can put the travel mug under the single opening remaining. Push the button on the top of the silver dual spout and pull off. I do this all the time...then replace it again for my regular mugs. As a single person...I've saved lots of money by NOT wasting coffee by making too much...PLUS I can have a really good cup (any size) at any time with no fuss!
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I always insert each cup. No matter the number with eggs to cook. With vacant spaces, the void space allows way too much steam above, which spoils the heat concentration on bottom, then cooks from the top and accumulates water on top of the egg. I clean the cups with soapy water with a finger to ensure I do not create scratches. Egg cooked in hard? Soak in water for a while first. smear cold butter in the cool cup, ensure complete coverage, no butter in the no egg cup. My poached eggs slide out easily when I tip the egg cup. Perfect poached egg every time. I seldom cook less than five, even only for myself. This is the perfect poacher.
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The more rounded end gets pierced, and put the pierced end up in the egg holder. Be careful not to break too much shell when you do the piercing or the white will come out when the egg cooks and make a mess. Be sure and clean off any white that gets on the egg holder during cooking before doing another batch or the white will really get cooked on and be hard to clean off.
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Super easy!!! Its not a problem at all. But I would suggest the following hint --before you adhere the cups to a new window location, clean that window with denatured alcohol to remove any grease or dirt and the cups will stick so much better and longer
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Usually nonstick surfaces are only a problem when the surface is scratched and enters food you eat.Use rubber or wood to remove eggs, and it should be safe.
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Cups are metal with "Teflon" type coating on inside. I recommend not using metal utensil to get eggs out.
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Just use an SOS pad or a cleanser such as Comet. I have burned things in the past and have found they release really well if you boil water in the same pan and then gently pry up the burned stuff with a Teflon utencil.
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1. Remove aluminum insert from the plastic base of the egg boiler, you should see the "water fill" line, it is faint, if you do not see it the measure is 1 1/2 cups of water. 2. Replace the aluminum insert and place 1 -4 eggs in the cups (you do not need to pierce the egg shell). 3. Replace the plastic top so that it snaps shut and place in the microwave. Microwave on high - soft boiled: 5-6 minutes, medium boiled: 6-7 minutes, hard boiled: 8-9 minutes. Microwaves vary to times may vary. 4. After microwaving eggs, allow egg boiler cool for 2 minutes before removing the cover. Briefly run cool water over the eggs to stop further cooking. 5. Cleaning: hand wash or dishwasher top rack. Do not use abrasive cleaners or pads. 6. This item should only be used in a microwave.
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If you are referring to the holes left by the paddles, there is no way that I know of. As to removal from the pan, I run a spatula around the entire pan--inserting it all the way to the bottom of the pan.
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I am assuming the soft-boiled eggs still had the shells on them. Place the egg cracker on top of the egg (pointier end of egg). Gently but firmly hold the cracker on top of egg with one hand while you pull back the plunger with your other hand. When you have pulled back all the way, let go of the plunger. You should be able to either peel the top of the egg or it may totally separate from the other part. I wiggle the top shell a bit to see where I can peel it so it looks nice in the egg cup.
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I have used a combination of water, soap, and alcohol. The cups are acrylic so soap and water to wash them and then a water/alcohol bath to make sure any stray germs are killed off. I removed the magnets from my cups, though, so I am not sure how you would properly clean them with the magnets still in.
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My solution was to get rid of them. As I also stated in my review of these rings, they don't work well at all, and I'm not a picky consumer. It would probably serve you better to use some metal cookie cutters instead (of course by using cooking spray on the inside first and tongs to lift them.) These were more of a hassle than a help. But these silicone rings need something placed on top so the egg won't leak out the bottom, or they just need to be made heavier to prevent the egg from spilling out. I realize my response is late but I figured I'd drop my two cents anyways, just for a different suggestion. Good luck! My solution was to get rid of them. As I also stated in my review of these rings, they don't work well at all, and I'm not a picky consumer. It would probably serve you better to use some metal cookie cutters instead (of course by using cooking spray on the inside first and tongs to lift them.) These were more of a hassle than a help. But these silicone rings need something placed on top so the egg won't leak out the bottom, or they just need to be made heavier to prevent the egg from spilling out. I realize my response is late but I figured I'd drop my two cents anyways, just for a... » Read More My solution was to get rid of them. As I also stated in my review of these rings, they don't work well at all, and I'm not a picky consumer. It would probably serve you better to use some metal cookie cutters instead (of course by using cooking spray on the inside first and tongs to lift them.) These were more of a hassle than a help. But these silicone rings need something placed on top so the egg won't leak out the bottom, or they just need to be made heavier to prevent the egg from spilling out. I realize my response is late but I figured I'd drop my two cents anyways, just for a different suggestion. Good luck! « Show Less