EC4000 - Egg cooker SUNBEAM - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Egg Cooker
Brand	Sunbeam
Model	EC4000
Dimensions (L x W x H)	20 cm x 15 cm x 18 cm (approx.)
Weight	0.8 kg (approx.)
Power Supply	120V, 60Hz, 400W
Capacity	Up to 7 eggs
Egg Piercer	Included
Measuring Cup	Included with water level markings
Functions	Hard, medium, soft boiling; poaching
Auto Shut-Off	Yes, with audible alert
Heating Element	Concealed, non-stick coated
Housing Material	Plastic and stainless steel
Lid	Transparent, with steam vent
Cleaning	Detachable egg holder and lid; wipe heating plate
Safety Certifications	UL listed
Warranty	1 year limited

Frequently Asked Questions - EC4000 SUNBEAM

How do I use the Sunbeam EC4000 egg cooker?

Fill the measuring cup with water to the desired level (soft, medium, or hard). Pour water into the heating plate. Pierce the large end of each egg with the included piercer. Place eggs in the holder. Close the lid and press the power button. The cooker will shut off automatically when done.

Can I poach eggs in the EC4000?

Yes, the EC4000 includes a poaching tray. Grease the tray, crack an egg into it, and place on the egg holder. Follow the poaching water level instructions.

How do I clean the egg cooker?

Unplug and let cool. Remove the egg holder, lid, and poaching tray. Wash these parts in warm soapy water or dishwasher. Wipe the heating plate with a damp cloth. Do not immerse the base in water.

What does the audible alert indicate?

The alert sounds when the water has evaporated and the eggs are cooked. The cooker automatically shuts off to prevent overheating.

Why do I need to pierce the eggs?

Piercing the egg creates a small hole to allow steam to escape, preventing the eggshell from cracking during cooking.

Can I cook more than 7 eggs at once?

No, the EC4000 is designed to cook up to 7 eggs at a time. Overloading may result in uneven cooking.

Is the egg cooker BPA-free?

Yes, all plastic parts that come into contact with food are BPA-free.

How long does it take to boil eggs?

Cooking time varies by water amount: soft-boiled takes about 10-12 minutes, medium 12-15 minutes, hard 15-18 minutes. The cooker shuts off automatically when done.

What should I do if the cooker doesn't turn on?

Check that the power cord is securely plugged into an outlet. Ensure the heating plate and contacts are dry. If it still doesn't work, contact Sunbeam customer support.

Can I use the EC4000 to reheat cooked eggs?

It is not recommended. The egg cooker is designed for cooking fresh eggs. Reheating may cause overcooking or damage.

USER MANUAL EC4000 SUNBEAM

White Sunbeam water heater with eggs inside, no visible text or symbols on the device itself

Contents

Sunbeam's Safety Precautions 1

Features of your Sunbeam Egg Cooker and Poacher 2

Using your Sunbeam Egg Cooker and Poacher 3

Care and Cleaning 4

Important instructions – retain for future use.

Sunbeam's Safety Precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR SUNBEAM EGG COOKER AND POACHER.

• This appliance is not a toy.
• Always operate on a flat level surface.
- Do not place any part of this appliance in a dishwasher.

Sunbeam is very safety conscious when designing and manufacturing consumer products, but it is essential that the product user also exercise care when using an electrical appliance. Listed below are precautions which are essential for the safe use of an electrical appliance:

• Read carefully and save all the instructions provided with an appliance.
• Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord.
• Turn the power off and remove the plug when the appliance is not in use and before cleaning.
• Do not use your appliance with an extension cord unless this cord has been checked and tested by a qualified technician or service person.
  • Always use your appliance from a power outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
  • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.
• Never leave an appliance unattended while in use.

• Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than its intended use.

• Do not fill more than the maximum required water.

• Avoid injuries from the piercing pin.

• Do not remove lid whilst the water is boiling.

• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas flame, electric element or on a heated oven.

• Do not place on top of any other appliance.
• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang over the edge of a table or bench top or touch any hot surface.
• Do not operate any electrical appliance with a damaged cord or after the appliance has been damaged in any manner. If damage is suspected, return the appliance to the nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre for examination, repair or adjustment.
• For additional protection, Sunbeam recommend the use of a residual current device (RCD) with a tripping current not exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit supplying power to your appliances.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid unless recommended.
• Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments.

If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance, please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.

Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.

Features of your Sunbeam Egg Cooker and Poacher

Hot Surfaces Do Not Touch

This symbol indicates, temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating and for some time after use.

Using your Sunbeam Egg Cooker and Poacher

Before the first use

Wipe over the surface of the heater plate with a smooth damp cloth. Wash the plastic parts in warm soapy water, rinse and dry.

To Cook

1. Place the base of the appliance on a dry, flat level surface.

2. Use the lid, while covering the steam hole with your finger, to measure the amount of water required. Use the markings on the lid as a guide and see table on page 5 for correct water quantities.

3. Pour the water into the heater plate of the egg cooker and poacher.

4. Place the cooking rack on a flat counter surface.

5. Pierce the large end of each egg with the piercing pin in the cooking rack.

Note: This will prevent the eggshell from cracking while the eggs are cooking.

Caution: Avoid injuries from the piercing pin.

1. Place eggs pierced end up in the cooking rack.

2. Place cooking rack on base and cover with lid.

Note: Without the lid on the eggs will not cook properly.

1. Insert the plug into a 230-240V power outlet and turn the power on. The indicator light will glow, indicating the eggs are cooking.

Warning: Do not remove lid whilst the water is boiling.

1. Once all the water has evaporated the egg cooker and poacher will "tweet" signalling that the eggs are ready.

2. Unplug the egg cooker and poacher.

3. Take the lid from the egg cooker and poacher using the cool touch wings.

4. While eggs are still on the cooking rack, rinse briefly under cold water and serve immediately.

To Poach

1. Place the base of the appliance on a dry, flat level surface.

2. Use the lid, while covering the steam hole with your finger, to measure the amount of water required. Use the markings on the lid as a guide and see table on page 5 for correct water quantities.

3. Pour the water into the heater plate of the egg cooker and poacher.

4. Lightly butter or oil the poaching sections to be used.

5. Place the cooking rack on the base and fit the poaching tray on top, so that the legs of the poaching tray are in the centre of the egg holes.

6. Break one egg at a time into each section of the poaching tray and cover with lid.

Note: Without the lid on the egg cooker and poacher will not work.

1. Insert the plug into a 230-240V power outlet and turn the power on. The indicator light will glow, indicating the eggs are cooking.

2. Once all the water has evaporated the unit will "tweet" signalling that the eggs are ready.

3. Unplug the egg cooker and poacher.

4. Take the lid from the egg cooker and poacher using the cool touch wings.

5. Serve eggs immediately to avoid overcooking.

WARNING: This appliance is not a toy. Please do not leave children unattended near the appliance while in use, or while it is cooling after use.

Using your Sunbeam Egg Cooker and Poacher continued

Important: Cooking times may vary and are affected by factors such as:
• Number and size of eggs
- Temperature of the eggs prior to cooking - Temperature and amount of water used

No. of boiled eggs	Water Quantities
	Soft Medium Hard
1 egg 50ml 65ml 90ml
2 egg 45ml 60ml 85ml
3 egg 40ml 55ml 80ml
4 egg 35ml 50ml 75ml
No. of poached eggs
1 egg 90ml
2 egg 80ml
3 egg 70ml

Important: When using the lid to measure the amount of water required, you will need to cover the steaming hole with your finger.

Care and Cleaning

To clean the plastic parts

Wash the cover, egg rack and poaching tray in warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.

To clean the heating vessel

Wipe over with a damp cloth. Do not use harsh abrasives as these will scratch the non-stick surface.

WARNING: Do not immerse the body of the egg cooker and poacher in water or any other liquid.

Do not clean any parts of this appliance in a dishwasher as the high temperatures reached may distort the plastic.

This Sunbeam product is covered by a 12 month replacement or repair warranty, which is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law (if your product was purchased in Australia) or New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act (if your product was purchased in New Zealand).

Should you experience any difficulties with your product during the warranty period, please contact our customer service line for advice on 1300 881 861 in Australia, or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand.

Australia

www.sunbeam.com.au 1300 881 861 Units 5 & 6, 13 Lord Street, Botany NSW 2019 Australia

New Zealand

www.sunbeam.com.nz 0800 786 232 Unit 3, Building D, 26 Vestey Drive, Mt Wellington Auckland New Zealand

Upon receipt of your claim, Sunbeam will seek to resolve your difficulties or, if the product is defective, advise you on how to obtain a replacement or refund.

To assist us in managing warranty claims, we recommend you register your product as soon as practicable after purchase by creating a MySunbeam account on our website and uploading a copy of your original receipt.

In order to make a claim under our warranty, you must have the original proof of purchase documentation for the product and present it when requested (if not already uploaded to our website).

Should your product develop any defect within 12 months of purchase because of faulty materials or workmanship, we will replace or repair it, at our discretion, free of charge. A product presented for repair may be replaced by a refurbished product of the same type rather than being repaired. Refurbished parts may be used to repair the product.

Our replacement or repair warranty only applies where a defect arises as a result of faulty material or workmanship during the warranty period. Your warranty does not cover misuse or negligent handling (including damage caused by failing to use the product in accordance with this instruction booklet), accidental damage, or normal wear and tear.

Your warranty does not:

• cover freight or any other costs incurred in making a claim, consumable items, accessories that by their nature and limited lifespan require periodic renewal (such as filters and seals) or any consequential loss or damage; or

• cover damage caused by: - power surges, power dips, voltage supply problems, or use of the product on incorrect voltage;

- servicing or modification of the product other than by Sunbeam or an authorised Sunbeam service centre; - use of the product with other accessories, attachments, product supplies, parts or devices that do not conform to Sunbeam specifications; or - exposure of the product to abnormally corrosive conditions; or

- extend beyond 3 months if the product is used in commercial, industrial, educational or rental applications.

The benefits given to you by our warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies under law in relation to the product.

In Australia our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Our goods also come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act.

If your warranty claim is not accepted, we will inform you and if requested to do so by you, repair the product provided you pay the usual charges for such repair. You will also be responsible for all freight and other costs.

Should your product require repair or service after the warranty period, contact your nearest Sunbeam service centre. For a complete list of Sunbeam's service centres, visit our website or call our customer service line for advice on 1300 881 861 in Australia, or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand.

Need help with your appliance?

Contact our customer service team or visit our website for information and tips on getting the most from your appliance.

Australia I visit www.sunbeam.com.au

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mail Units 5 & 6, 13 Lord Street, Botany NSW 2019 Australia.

New Zealand | visit www.sunbeam.co.nz

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mail Level 6, Building 5, Central Park, 660–670 Great South Road, Greenlane, Auckland.

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Due to minor changes in design or otherwise,

the product you buy may differ slightly from the one shown here.

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