What and when do you use the egg piercing tool??? No mention of it in the booklet. TJ
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On a previous egg cooker I had, they provided a piercing tool to prevent the eggs from cracking or exploding while cooking. On this model I find no significant difference whether I pierce the eggs or not. Some open whether pierced or not, so I have stopped piercing and occasionally one opens and some of it's contents goes to the bottom of the cooker. But it is relatively infrequent, so it is not a major nuisance. I agree that the instruction booklet is somewhat lacking in certain details.
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The piercing tool is to prick eggs on the end when you plan to have a hard boiled egg. Some say it keeps the shell from cracking or that it helps the bottom stay round rather than flat. I don't prick mine and they are fine. I'm not making deviled eggs that have to look good. Here's a couple of explanations:https://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/eggs/explore-text.htmlhttp://hencam.com/henblog/2011/03/hard-boiled-egg-myths/
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The instructions offered by D.W. are very good! I also use a little butter in each cup so the eggs don't stick (even though this poacher has a nonstick coating) and I use a little silicone spatula to remove each egg from the cup so as not to scratch the nonstick coating. To test if the eggs are cooked, I jiggle the middle knob. By experience I can tell if the whites are cooked or still raw by how much the eggs jiggle in the cup. The four slots around the perimeter of the poacher are helpful for removing the poacher from the pan. Insert the tines of a fork into the slot and lift the poacher that way. The middle knob gets very hot and will burn bare fingers; use suitable protection. The instructions offered by D.W. are very good! I also use a little butter in each cup so the eggs don't stick (even though this poacher has a nonstick coating) and I use a little silicone spatula to remove each egg from the cup so as not to scratch the nonstick coating. To test if the eggs are cooked, I jiggle the middle knob. By experience I can tell if the whites are cooked or still raw by how much the eggs jiggle in the cup. The four slots around the perimeter of the poacher are helpful for removing the poacher from the pan. Insert the tines of a fork into the slot and lift the poacher... » Read More The instructions offered by D.W. are very good! I also use a little butter in each cup so the eggs don't stick (even though this poacher has a nonstick coating) and I use a little silicone spatula to remove each egg from the cup so as not to scratch the nonstick coating. To test if the eggs are cooked, I jiggle the middle knob. By experience I can tell if the whites are cooked or still raw by how much the eggs jiggle in the cup. The four slots around the perimeter of the poacher are helpful for removing the poacher from the pan. Insert the tines of a fork into the slot and lift the poacher that way. The middle knob gets very hot and will burn bare fingers; use suitable protection. « Show Less
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If it comes apart, I haven't figured it out. I carefully inspected mine after two eggs. I didn't detect any food residue whatsoever, fwiw. Proceed accordingly.
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The extension tool allows for fine detailed work. With the right attachment, I believe you can carve egg shells. Probably will need 1500 grit tip. I've used it to carve walnut shells.
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I got one of those green plastic things too! Couldn't figure it out, looked up the backpack on the HDP website and it said nothing about it. THEN, today I was looking on Amazon for something else and came across what I think is the answer.........its......................an...........................egg poacher....look at thishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA1H0OUUHoY----------- have NO clue why it was in this backpack (maybe some one in the warehouse messing around?).... Really strange that I've been obsessed with making the perfect poached egg and happened to see it on Amazon!...LOL
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Place the pointy end up in the booker after piercing seems to help a lot, still get a cracked one occasionally:)
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Each side is used to assemble one omelet: Eggs first...then add toppings.After heating to desired consistency, the scraper is used to "roll up" each omelette into a perfectly-presented creation.It's not what I expected either...but it works great.
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Check out the free e-book "The Sperm Meets Egg Plan" for ideas on when to use these. This book was the one that gave me the recommendation to try these out.
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I don't pierce the eggs and it works fine for me. Just once one of the eggs cracked, since we have this egg cooker
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Ya, I also received this tool. I have no idea what is this for. If you found out by now, could you please let me know?
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I got one of those green plastic things too! Couldn't figure it out, looked up the backpack on the HDP website and it said nothing about it. THEN, today I was looking on Amazon for something else and came across what I think is the answer.........its......................an...........................egg poacher....look at thishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA1H0OUUHoY----------- have NO clue why it was in this backpack (maybe some one in the warehouse messing around?).... Really strange that I've been obsessed with making the perfect poached egg and happened to see it on Amazon!...LOL I got one of those green plastic things too! Couldn't figure it out, looked up the backpack on the HDP website and it said nothing about it. THEN, today I was looking on Amazon for something else and came across what I think is the answer.........its......................an...........................egg poacher....look at thishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA1H0OUUHoY----------- have NO clue why it was in this backpack (maybe some one in the warehouse messing around?).... Really strange that I've been obsessed with making the perfect poached egg and happened to see it on... » Read More I got one of those green plastic things too! Couldn't figure it out, looked up the backpack on the HDP website and it said nothing about it. THEN, today I was looking on Amazon for something else and came across what I think is the answer.........its......................an...........................egg poacher....look at thishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA1H0OUUHoY----------- have NO clue why it was in this backpack (maybe some one in the warehouse messing around?).... Really strange that I've been obsessed with making the perfect poached egg and happened to see it on Amazon!...LOL « Show Less
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No egg piercing is necessary. I rinse the eggs as they recommend, place them in the egg holder (up to 7 eggs) pick the way I'd like my eggs cooked (steamed really)and turn it on. I make my coffee and toast and sit down to a perfectly cooked egg..and my husband and daughter can have theirs just the way they want also. I never thought I'd ever want such an appliance, but this little thing (easy to find a place to keep it) is one of my favorite gadgets. Even a sleepy head can make a great breakfast. You can create egg salad, deviled eggs, poached eggs too. No timing necessary, no guessing, no cracked eggs, no green around the yolks..I could go on and on. I was not prepared to be so impressed with this little cutie, but I'd recommend it to anyone. We use ours a few times a week and once you taste a steamed egg there's no going back.
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Hi Jiipsii, I am still experimenting with the Vegg yolk & also the Vegg egg for baking & haven't tried it in eggnog at this time but it seems to work well with everything else I have used it for when substituting eggs. It even smells like an egg!! I'm with you as far as using a raw egg just isn't very appealing. I'm sorry I'm no help with your question but you gave me a good idea to try it and see how it works! If it does, I can put it on my review if you like. Maybe I can do it this week-end. :)
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with bird eggs you must rotate the eggs. There's a bundle on amazon that an automatic egg turner comes with it. best thing ever.
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you do not have to pierce the eggs before cooking although I found doing so prevented excess cracking of the shells. To be candid I have not used this since the first week. I don't like the smell it makes as it seems to be cooking plastic along with the eggs
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Hello Susan... I was just eating an egg made from the unit in question for lunch; it was a perfect hardboiled egg. The user needs to be careful right after the unit has shut off. The temperatures exceed 200 degrees and can scald one if not careful. If you let the appliance stand for a while after finishing the temperatures becomes very manageable. The handle on the unit which holds the eggs is small. My suggestion to you, when using this appliance by an elderly person, is to place a bowl of cold water right next to the unit so that when the eggs are finished the rack can be lifted and placed in the water. This will allow the eggs to cool quickly and be easier to remove the shells. And secondly, allow for the bowl to be used to move the eggs around easily alleviating the need to worry about the small handles on the rack. The heating element base area tends to discolor due to minerals in the water. I pour very hot water in the unit and let it stand for a short time when cleaning it. I then pour out the water and scour the deposits with an abrasive sponge. The stain comes off very easily this way. I just thought I'd pass along this little tidbit of information. Also, when punching a hole in the egg to let out excessive steam so they do not explode do this to the larger side of the egg. Instructions call for the smaller side, but the other side works better. Lastly, add two lines more water to the unit (to what the instructions call for) for 7 hard boiled eggs.The system seems to need a little extra time steaming for perfect eggs... and they do come out perfect. I hope I have been helpful to you.
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I like the Squirt better myself. I almost always prefer the original style tools to the skeletool/wave style. Still it depends on what you're going to use it for. Your best bet is to buy whatever has more of the tools you will personally find useful. For example, I personally almost never care whether my MT has a scissors, while for some people the folding scissors is the most important tool. My least favorite thing about the Style is that I can't get a knife and pliers in the same tool. But if say the tweezers are a key part of the tool for you, then maybe you would be better off with the Style PS. I like the Squirt better myself. I almost always prefer the original style tools to the skeletool/wave style. Still it depends on what you're going to use it for. Your best bet is to buy whatever has more of the tools you will personally find useful. For example, I personally almost never care whether my MT has a scissors, while for some people the folding scissors is the most important tool. My least favorite thing about the Style is that I can't get a knife and pliers in the same tool. But if say the tweezers are a key part of the tool for you, then maybe you would be better off with the... » Read More I like the Squirt better myself. I almost always prefer the original style tools to the skeletool/wave style. Still it depends on what you're going to use it for. Your best bet is to buy whatever has more of the tools you will personally find useful. For example, I personally almost never care whether my MT has a scissors, while for some people the folding scissors is the most important tool. My least favorite thing about the Style is that I can't get a knife and pliers in the same tool. But if say the tweezers are a key part of the tool for you, then maybe you would be better off with the Style PS. « Show Less