Cuisinart CEC-10 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION & RECIPE BOOKLET
Egg Central
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
CEC-10
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Unplug from outlet when not in use,
before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
or knobs.
4. To protect against risk of electrical shock,
do not immerse the Cuisinart
appliance (including cord and plug) in
water or any other liquid. If the unit falls
into liquid, unplug the cord from outlet
immediately. DO NOT reach into the liquid.
5. To avoid possible accidental injury, close
supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the appli ance has malfunctioned or has been
dropped or damaged in any way or is not
operating properly. Return the appliance
to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for
examination, repair, mechanical or electri cal adjustment.
7. The use of attachments not recommended
by Cuisinart
shock, or risk of injury.
8. Do not use outdoors or anywhere the cord
or body might come into contact with
water while in use.
9. Do not use the Cuisinart
appliance for anything other than its
intended use.
10. To avoid the possibility of the Cuisinart
Egg Central appliance being accidentally
pulled off work area, which could result in
damage to the unit or in personal injury, do
not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
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11. To avoid damage to cord and possible fire
or electrocution hazard, do not let cord
contact hot surfaces, including a stove.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
13. Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids.
14. Always attach plug to appliance first, then
plug cord into the wall outlet. To discon nect, turn any control to "OFF", then
remove plug from wall outlet.
15. Do not operate the Cuisinart
appliance in water or under running water.
16. Do not operate your appliance in an
appliance garage or under a wall cabinet.
When storing in an appliance garage
always unplug the unit from the
electrical outlet. Not doing so could
create a risk of fire, especially if the
appliance touches the walls of the garage
or the door touches the unit as it closes.
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Egg Central
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
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NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one prong
is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this
plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat
this safety feature.
SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cord (or detachable
power-supply cord) should be used to reduce
the risks resulting from becoming entangled in
or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer detachable power-supply cords or
extension cords are available and may be used
if care is exercised in their use.
If a longer detachable power-supply cord or
extension cord is used, the marked electrical
rating of the cord set or extension cord should
be at least as great as the electrical rating of
the appliance, and the cord should be arranged
so that it will not drape over the countertop or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by children
or tripped over unintentionally.
UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat surface.
2. Open the box and remove the instruction
book and any other literature.
3. Lift the cardboard insert from the box
and remove the Egg Central appliance by
firmly grabbing the sides, and raising.
4. Remove any other packing materials
surrounding the Egg Central appliance.
5. Remove all other parts packed in the box
and remove packing materials surrounding
those parts. Be sure to check all packing
materials for all parts listed in the
Parts and Features section on this page
before discarding.
6. Remove any protective or promotional
labels from your Egg Central appliance and
other parts.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards...................1
Unpacking Instructions .................2
Parts and Features.....................2
Assembly Instructions ..................3
Operating Instructions ..................4
Tips and Hints ........................5
Cleaning and Maintenance ..............6
Recipes..............................7
Warranty Information ..................11
PARTS AND FEATURES
1. Lid:
Stylish stainless steel lid with
steam vents.
2. Upper Cooking Rack:
eggs in shells to cook hard, medium, or soft.
3. Poaching Tray:
to 4 eggs.
4. Omelet Tray:
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Lower Cooking Rack: Holds up to 7 eggs in
shells to cook hard, medium or soft.
6. Base:
makes cleanup easy.
7. Indicator Light:
position, indicator light will turn on. When the
switch is in the OFF position, the light will
turn off.
8. On/Off Switch with Audible Alerts:
When eggs are finished cooking, a continuous audible tone will sound until the Egg
Central appliance is manually turned off.
9. Egg Holders:
for serving cooked eggs in shells.
10. Beaker w/Piercing Pin:
beaker indicate the average amount of
water to add for hard, medium or soft
cooked eggs, as well as omelet and
poached eggs. Piercing pin makes it easy
Makes a 3-egg omelet.
Stainless steel heating element
Two holders are included
Holds up to 3
Sectioned to poach up
When switch is in the ON
The fill lines on
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to pierce eggs to prevent the shells from
cracking while cooking.
NOTE: PIERCING PIN IS EXTREMELY
SHARP – USE CAUTION WHEN
REMOVING PROTECTIVE COVER.
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BPA Free (not shown): All materials that
come in contact with food are BPA free.
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ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
To assemble your Cuisinart® Egg Central
appliance for hard, medium, or soft cooked
eggs:
1. Rinse all removable parts in hot soapy
water or in a dishwasher (top rack only)
before each use. CAUTION: Piercing pin
on base of beaker is extremely sharp.
DO NOT submerge base of unit in water or
liquid. Base can be wiped clean with a
damp cloth. Please refer to the Cleaning
Instructions page 6, section for more
information.
2. Thoroughly dry all removable parts and
place next to the unit, or store them when
not in use.
3. Place Egg Central appliance on a clean,
dry surface.
4. Position the lower egg cooking rack over
the base of the unit. The ribs on side handles should be facing upward.
5. Place the stainless steel lid over the
cooking tray.
6. Plug in power cord. Your egg cooker is
now assembled for use.
To assemble your Cuisinart
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Egg Central
appliance for use with omelet or poaching
tray:
1. Rinse all removable parts in hot soapy
water or in a dishwasher (top rack only)
before each use. CAUTION: Piercing pin
on base of beaker is extremely sharp.
DO NOT submerge base of unit in water or
liquid. Base can be wiped clean with a
damp cloth. Please refer to the Cleaning
Instructions page 6, for more information.
2. Thoroughly dry all removable parts and
place next to the unit, or store them when
not in use.
3. Place Egg Central appliance on a clean,
dry surface.
4. Position the lower egg cooking rack over
the base of the unit. The ribs on side handles should be facing upward.
5. Select the proper tray for use, and place
on top of the lower egg cooking rack.
6. Place the stainless steel lid over the
cooking tray.
7. Plug in power cord. Your egg cooker is
now assembled for use.
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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HARD, MEDIUM AND SOFT
COOKED EGGS
1. Place Egg Central appliance on a clean,
dry surface.
2. Remove lid and all other removable parts.
3.
Decide how you want to cook your eggs.
Find the marking for Hard, Medium or Soft
on the measuring beaker and fill with cold
water to the center of that range. For best
results, use distilled water, since tap water
has minerals that can cause eggs to discolor.
NOTE: The range is a guide, and water
levels may need to be adjusted to achieve
desired doneness.
4. Pour cold water into heating plate.
5. Rinse the number of eggs desired – cook
up to 10 eggs at a time.
6. Place the lower cooking rack over the base
of the unit. The ribs on side handles should
be facing upward.
7. Using the piercing pin located under the
beaker, pierce top side of each egg and
place in cooking tray. Rinse pin after each
use.
NOTE: To cook more than 7 eggs – up to
10 total – place the upper cooking rack
over the center of the lower rack, resting
the raised edges carefully on the tops of
eggs below. Pierce each egg before placing it on upper cooking rack.
8. Place lid on top of unit and slide power
switch to the ON position. Indicator light
will be lit.
9. When water is completely evaporated, the
cooking cycle ends and a steady audible
tone will sound and indicator light will turn
off.
NOTE: Cooking time will vary depending
on number of eggs and consistency.
10. Slide power switch to the OFF position.
NOTE: Once the unit cools off, it will auto-
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matically turn on again if the switch is not
manually moved to the OFF position.
11. Remove eggs immediately and run under
cold water to prevent overcooking.
12. Eggs are now ready to serve.
To Cook More Eggs
1. If you notice any mineral buildup on the
heating plate after cooking, moisten a
paper towel with one tablespoon white
vinegar and wipe clean.
2. Repeat steps 1–12.
NOTE: Cooking times will vary slightly
depending on number and size of eggs,
temperature of eggs prior to cooking,
temperature and amount of water used,
altitude and length of time eggs remain in
cooker following cooking cycle.
FOR POACHED EGGS
1. Place Egg Central appliance on a clean,
dry surface.
2. Remove lid and all other removable parts.
3. Fill beaker to the center of the Poached/
Medium range with cold water. For best
results, use distilled water, since tap
water has minerals that can cause eggs
to discolor.
NOTE: The range is a guide, and water
levels may need to be adjusted to achieve
desired consistency.
4. Pour cold water into heating plate.
5. Lightly butter or spray vegetable oil on
poaching tray.
6. Break one egg for each poaching section
– cooks up to four poached eggs.
7. Place lower cooking rack over the base of
the unit. The ribs on side handles should
be facing upward.
8. Place poaching tray on top of lower
cooking rack.
9. Place lid on top of unit and slide power
switch to the ON position. Indicator light
will be lit.
10. When liquid is completely evaporated, the
eggs will be poached. NOTE: 1–4 eggs
cook in approximately 9½ minutes.
11. When cooking is complete, a continuous
audible tone will sound and indicator light
will turn off.
12. Slide power switch to the OFF position.
NOTE: Once the unit cools off, it will automatically turn on again if the switch is not
manually moved to the OFF position.
13. Remove eggs immediately to prevent
overcooking.
14. Use small spatula to remove poached
eggs.
FOR OMELETS
1. Place Egg Central appliance on a clean,
dry surface.
2. Remove lid and all other removable parts.
Fill beaker to the center of the Omelet/Hard
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range with cold water. For best results, use
distilled water, since tap water has minerals
that can cause eggs to discolor.
NOTE: The range is a guide, and water
levels may need to be adjusted to achieve
desired consistency.
4. Pour cold water into heating plate.
5. Lightly butter or spray vegetable oil on
omelet tray.
6. Break up to 3 eggs into a separate bowl
and mix. Pour beaten mixture into omelet
tray. (see page 9 for suggestions).
7. Place lower cooking rack over the base of
the unit. The ribs on side handles should
be facing upward.
8. Place omelet tray on top on lower
cooking rack.
9. Place lid on top of unit and slide power
switch to the ON position. Indicator light
will be lit.
10. When liquid is completely evaporated, the
omelet will be ready.
11. When cooking is complete, a continuous
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audible tone will sound and indicator light
will turn off.
12. Slide power switch to the OFF position.
NOTE: Once the unit cools off, it will
automatically turn on again if the switch is
not manually moved to the OFF position.
13. Remove omelet immediately to prevent
overcooking.
14. Use small spatula to remove omelet
from tray.
TIP AND HINTS
• Refrigerateeggsuntilreadytouse.Always
use cold eggs – do not bring them to room
temperature before using or the eggs will be
slightly overcooked.
• Eggsshouldbestoredinthecartonin
which they were purchased to keep them
from drying out and absorbing refrigerator
odors.
• Theeggsshouldbeinthecartonlargeend
up – this will help them stay fresher longer
and will keep the yolks centered. This is a
suggested method for storing eggs.
• Beforecookingsoft,mediumorhardeggs,
pierce one side of the egg to prevent the
shell from cracking during the cooking process. Always pierce the top of the egg, as in
the side of the egg which was facing up
when stored in the refrigerator.
• Don’tknowifyoureggsarefresh?Place
them in a bowl of salted cool water. If they
sink, they are fresh – if they float, they
are not.
• Alwayswashtheeggshellspriortosoft,
medium or hard cooking.
• Youshouldalwayscoolhardcookedeggs
immediately after cooking to prevent them
from cooking further and causing a dark
green ring to form around the yolk. First use
tongs to remove cooked eggs and carefully
place in a large colander or strainer. Allow
cold water to pour over the eggs until the
eggs are cool enough to handle.
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