I cooked my eggs on high for 8 min using a 1250 w microwave and they were only soft boiled!! The top does not make a snap sound. Is it defective?
176593
I never get a "snap" sound when putting the two pieces together and after 8 minutes the top and the bottom do come slightly ajar - in other words visibly separated but not to the point I think it alters the cooking process. I would go up to 9 minutes and see if the end result is more to your liking. I go 8 minutes, but I am very forgiving on the end result, so test out some other times for different results!
176594
Mine doesnt snap either. I cooked mine at 9 minutes and it was a soft hard boil which i like better than a rock hard boil. Try it again for a longer time u will find the exact time you need and it wont change after that! Try one at a time if u dont want to waste eggs. One or more doesnt matter. The cat or dog will love your experiment!!
176595
Wish I could help, but I've got the same problem! Had one of these before and loved it - and the top snapped in place they way they say it will. My new one has a white gasket on the underside side of the middle (metal) piece; I'm pretty sure this wasn't there on my old one. Now, it's hard to time my eggs - and worse, when I try to get them out, the top sticks to the middle and the eggs are "held prisoner" inside. Looks like we both need to contact the manufacturer... good luck...
176596
The top of mine only sits on it, doesn't latch or snap in place. I'm up to 11.5 minutes for ex-large or jumbo eggs and they are lightly soft in very middle (only a very tiny portion) so I think I'm almost where they need to be. I'm at 6700' so I think the altitude is making this harder to get right. Regular eggs are great at the 9 minute mark.
176597
The lid when closed does not make a snap sound. Be sure to check that it fits snugly on top of the lower half and that the plastic ring washer is on the underside of the metal egg holder. If your whites are cooked yet yolks are still soft then try a higher time set since in your case altitude may affect cooking times. If that cover does not fit down firmly on the bottom half then you may have a defective item. Also check both halves for possible cracks. I use mine often and have had great results each time I use it.
176598
The top doesn't "snap". Just try cooking them longer. My come out perfectly at 10 minutes.
176599
I think your microwave is an 1150 W, but in this case it does not matter. And no there is no reason for the top to pop, look at the top it has a vent hole,there is no seal. If you do not have a rotating glass platter you might have been in a cold spot. All microwaves have hot and cold spots. Just experiment. Increase cooking 30-45 secs, that should do it.
1088701
I have only ever made 4 eggs at once. I always use jumbo eggs. This is what I do. Put 1/2 tsp. of water into each egg cup. Then crack the egg and center the yolk into the cup. Put another 1/2 tsp. of water on top of the eggs. Then poke the whites and the yolk of each egg several times with a sharp knife. Cover and cook on a medium to medium high setting. For my microwave, I use power level 7. Set the timer for 2 minutes because it is 30 seconds per egg. Then leave the container in the microwave or on your counter without removing the lid for at least 1 - 2 more minutes. When I remove my cover, my eggs are perfect. Remove the eggs carefully. This is the biggest challenge when cooking 4 eggs. Adjust this method accordingly to your microwave, size of your eggs, and how many you are cooking. Remember, 30 seconds per egg. This should do it. Good luck!
1036101
Do crack it open. I never bother to pierce the yolk and have never had a problem. For a large egg right out of the refrigerator I usually give it about 30 seconds in a 1000 watt microwave. Sometimes I need to break the yolk at that point, stir slightly and pop it back in for another 8-10 seconds. I like a nice runny egg yolk but no white goo. Clean up is incredibly easy. You can't beat it for a super fast high protein breakfast.
78168
Yes it is. There have been many replies and I do think it is probably the shape of the egg for those that do not work I STRONGLY suggest that you watch the ATK show on how to cook the soft boiled eggs. We have cooked the eggs the way they did, after watching the show where they featured the cooking. We have cooked 2 dozen eggs (not all at once) using the cooking method suggested and the Egg cracker and only had one that did not work...I think that is pretty impressive.
2137293
I've had no problems with mine. Sounds like you may have put too much water in the base. I don't rely on the different levels when I fix eggs. Just measure out 1/2 c. water for hard boiled eggs or 1/3 c. water for softer eggs. (They are really more like a "medium" egg.) I set it up completely before I plug it in. If you're doing all of the above and still have problems, you may have a defective unit. Amazon is great about accepting returns.
103738
If you turned the knob clockwise and didn't get a buzz, it is defective. The first time my wife used my KRUPS, she approached me and asked, "Is there supposed to be a bell or buzzer when it's done?" I told her yes and went to go look at it. She had moved the knob counter-clockwise instead of clockwise so she had it in the "keep warm" setting. It had been on there long enough that the eggs actually were cooked. Obviously the buzzer was never going to go off.
2137291
It sounds like a defective cooker. Apparently the temperature sensor inside the unit does not know what is going on.I would try contacting the manufacturer.
1279523
Yes, you put water in the bottom. I put it in the microwave for approximately 6 mins for four eggs. I would make sure you use the same temp tap water and find out what time works best for you because i have had to very the time depending on what microwave i use.
683975
When I turn my A10 on in the morning it takes 2 minutes for the boiling water sound to come to a complete stop because the thermostatic relay tripped the heating element off. I hope that is not too long a wait ;)
1964992
Just hard boiled 7 medium eggs using the measuring cup for 7 which is 1/4 cup. When the buzzing stopped I waited 3 minutes for cool down and then put the eggs in ice water. Just tried the first one and it was perfect- no gray yolk. Am doing 2 dozen for grandkids to color.Kathy in Hotlanta
728845
My cup has no numbers as well! My first try I used the full 7 eggs. I filled the cup to the Hard boil line and put that water in the tray. Then decided to add a little more water. So I filled the cup to the soft boil line and added that water as well. The hard boiled eggs turned out great and peeled easy! I guess I'll have to experiment with how much water to use if I want to cook less eggs.
96177
have not hardboiled eggs but soft boiled them and have no prob. with `1 and 3/4 tbls of water. it does steam and stutter but eggs are perfect.
444320
When the eggs are cooked it "chirps". Then you must unplug it. There is a set of directions which will tell you how much water to use.
732025
Hi K. Dudley,Thank you for your post. This rice cooker only made a loud noise once and then never again.... I do not know if maybe something was just not put together correctly... but it totally fine and I love it! I make oatmeal in it every night on the timer for in the morning. yummy!
1798087
I have never had that happen before. I have owned two of the same ones and love it... The only way I would think that would happen if you do not put the exact amount of water depending on how you want your eggs cooked. Hope this helps
728846
This was a gift for someone else, but I have an egg cooker and find that the water level for Hard means the eggs will hard boil. You may need to experiment with it. If you want soft, go with the lowest water level, if that doesn't cook long enough add a bit more water. I have three water lines on my cup and I fill it to which ever I want to eggs to cook. Most of the time, the eggs come out the way I want them too. Sorry if this doesn't help.
2102713
Well, I ended up almost boiling a pot of hard boiled eggs dry and got the same effect. I keep forgetting to purchase Bartender's Friend to see if I can remove the rainbow colors but I keep forgetting it when shopping. And for me it's no big deal. However, with my stove heating at 4 is way too hot so I've been lowering it even more. I think it is because I'm not used to my new stove. Don't know if this is of any help to you.