SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the OSTER® Egg Cooker/ Mini Food Steamer. Before you use this product for the fi rst time, please take a few moments to read these instructions and keep it for reference. Pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions provided. Please review the product service and warranty statements. To learn more about Oster® products, please visit us at or call us at 1-800-334-0759. LEARNING ABOUT YOUR EGG COOKER/MINI FOOD STEAMER a b h e c f g d i j l kk a b c d e Lid Base Poaching Trays Food Basket Water Reservoir Egg Cup Drip Tray Power Indicator Light External Water Fill Timer Removable Heating Food Separator Element Sleeve k l f g h i j BEFORE USING YOUR OSTER® EGG COOKER/MINI FOOD STEAMER 1 Remove all packaging materials before using 2 Before using, wash lid, food basket, food separator, poaching trays, drip tray, egg cup and removable heating element sleeve in warm soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly. Wipe down water reservoir with a clean, damp cloth. Be sure to read the CARE AND CLEANING Section of this manual to learn the correct methods for taking the unit apart and cleaning. HOW TO: USING YOUR EGG COOKER/MINI FOOD STEAMER General Steps: NOTE: Make sure the unit is turned OFF and unplugged before use. Place unit on a flat, sturdy surface with adequate clearance (i.e., do not place under wall cabinets). The steamer unit and components are not for use in ovens (microwave, convection or conventional) or on stovetop. 1A Fill Water Reservoir with clean water only, as illustrated in Figure 1A. Do not put any other liquids or add any salt, pepper, etc., in the water reservoir. Make sure the water does not exceed the MAX fill level or go lower than the MIN fill level as indicated inside the water reservoir. B Place removable heating element sleeve inside the base, around heating element, as illustrated in Figure 1B, then place the drip tray on the base as illustrated in Figure 1C. Figure 1A Figure 1B Figure 1C 2 You can also fill the water reservoir through the External Water Fill as illustrated in Figure 2. There are MAX and MIN lines on the water box to indicate the water level. Even while food is still cooking, if the water box shows that the water level is low, you can add water accordingly through the External Water Fill without moving the food basket. NOTE: Water should never go below MIN line. Instant Steam Function Included is a removable heating element sleeve. Before cooking, when this sleeve is placed around the heating element, the steam function will automatically produce steam in 35 seconds. Do not operate the steamer without the heating element sleeve. PLEASE NOTE: The heating element sleeve may be removed (as illustrated in Figure 3). to allow cleaning of the heating element. On the heating element sleeve, there is a small indentation (cut) which should face downward when replaced on the heating element. For Soft, Medium, and Hard Boiled Eggs You may soft, medium or hard boil up to eight eggs, or poach up to four eggs in your Egg Cooker. Cooking times are estimates and depend on the quantity, size, temperature of food, and desired consistency. Consider all the cooking times given in the Egg Cooking & Food Steaming Chart as suggestions. 1 Rinse desired amount of eggs to cook—you may cook up to eight eggs in egg cooker at a time. Place the eggs into the food basket to fit into the indentations in the bottom of the basket. Figure 2 SLEEVE Figure 3 NOTE: This unit comes with an egg cup that includes an egg pricker at the base of the cup. You can place an egg into the egg cup to prick the large end of the egg. Pricking the large end of the egg will help to prevent cracking while the eggs are cooking. 2 Place the food basket to rest on top of the drip tray. Place lid on top of the food basket and plug unit in, as illustrated in Figure 4. 3 Refer to the Egg Cooking & Food Steaming Chart to determine the correct cook time. These times will vary depending on the number of eggs being cooked and the desired consistency. 4 Turn the control knob clockwise to the time setting desired. The power indicator light will automatically come on. 5 While the unit is operating, the red power indicator light will be displayed indicating timer operation. After the unit has cooked for the set amount of time, the red light will turn off , and you will hear an audible alert. 6 After cook time is complete, remove lid and cooked eggs from food basket. NOTE: Escaping Steam. Use caution when handling and removing hot components. Remove eggs immediately to prevent the eggs from overcooking. HINT: Once eggs are done cooking, remove food basket from base and place in a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process. Figure 4 For Poached Eggs 1 Rinse desired amount of eggs to poach—(unit can poach up to 4 eggs in egg cooker at a time). Lightly butter or spray vegetable oil on poac...