EK 3088 - Egg cooker CLATRONIC - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Egg cooker
Brand	Clatronic
Model	EK 3088
Power supply	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power	350 W
Capacity	7 eggs
Material	Plastic and stainless steel
Dimensions (L x D x H)	20 x 15 x 15 cm
Weight	0.5 kg
Functions	Steam cooking, automatic shut-off, indicator light
Automatic shut-off	Yes
Overheat protection	Yes
Cleaning	Clean with a damp cloth; do not immerse
Included parts	Measuring cup, egg holder, lid, base
Warranty	2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - EK 3088 CLATRONIC

How to use the Clatronic EK 3088 egg cooker?

Pour water into the measuring cup up to the desired mark (hard, medium, soft). Place the eggs in the holder, close the lid, and plug in the appliance. The switch lights up and cooking begins. The appliance turns off automatically when the water has evaporated.

How many eggs can be cooked at once?

The cooker can cook up to 7 eggs simultaneously.

How to clean the appliance?

Unplug the appliance and let it cool down. Clean the base with a damp cloth. The accessories (measuring cup, holder) can be hand washed with soapy water. Never immerse the base in water.

What to do if the appliance does not turn on?

Check that the appliance is properly plugged in and that the outlet works. If the problem persists, contact customer service.

How to prevent eggs from cracking during cooking?

Use eggs at room temperature and pierce the rounded end of each egg with the point provided on the measuring cup before cooking.

Can you cook hard or soft-boiled eggs?

Yes, the measuring cup has markings for different degrees of doneness: hard, medium, and soft. Adjust the water amount accordingly.

Does the appliance turn off automatically?

Yes, the cooker has an automatic shut-off that cuts off power as soon as the water is completely evaporated.

What type of water to use?

Use tap water or filtered water. Distilled water is not recommended as it may affect the steam sensor.

How to measure water for cooking?

The included measuring cup has graduations indicating the required water level for hard, medium, and soft. Fill to the mark corresponding to the number of eggs.

What to do in case of overheating?

The appliance is equipped with overheat protection. If it overheats, it turns off automatically. Unplug it, let it cool down, and check for any obstruction.

USER MANUAL EK 3088 CLATRONIC

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General Safety Instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal packing.

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose.
  This appliance is not fi t for commercial use. Do not use it outdoors (except if it is designed to be used outdoors). Keep it away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid) and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands. If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.
• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull on the plug, not the cable) if the appliance is not being used and remove the attached accessories.
• Do not operate the machine without supervision. If you should leave the workplace, always switch the machine off or remove the plug from the socket (pull the plug itself, not the lead).
• Check the appliance and the cable for damage on a regular basis. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged.
• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always contact an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure to danger, always have a faulty cable be replaced only by the manufacturer, by our customer service or by a qualified person and with a cable of the same type.
• Use only original spare parts.
• Pay careful attention to the following "Special Safety Instructions".

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Children and Frail Individuals

- In order to ensure your children's safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach.

Caution! Do not allow small children to play with the foil as there is a danger of suffocation!

- In order to protect children or frail individuals from the hazards of electrical equipment, please ensure that this device is only used under supervision. This device is not a toy. Do not allow small children to play with it.

Special Safety Instructions for this Machine

• Use only cold water when filling!
• When fi lling the boiler with water please adhere to the marks on the measuring beaker!

• Please be careful when handling the measuring beaker as it has a pointed spike underneath! Danger of injury!

• △ Warning: Hot steam is released from the lid! Danger of burning!

• Do not allow decalcification agents to come into contact with the hot plate!
• Do not move or touch the device when it is in operation. The unit gets very hot.
• You should only use the supplied accessories.
• Allow the unit to cool down before you put it away.

First Use of the Machine

• Take out all the parts carefully out of the packing. Save the packing and the inner packing material for the whole duration of the warranty.
- Clean the device before using it for the first time as described in „Cleaning“.

Mains Lead

Unwind the required mains lead from the base.

Operation

1. Place the machine on a fl at surface.
2. Fill the cooking bowl with the amount of water signaled on the measuring beaker for the number of eggs to be boiled.

Please note:

As the degree of cooking depends on several factors, it is advisable in the case of large (egg sizes L and XL) or cold eggs to use slightly more water. If the eggs are too hard, please pour slightly less water than stated in the cooking bowl, or slightly more if the eggs are too soft.

1. The markings on the beaker have the following meaning:

soft	for soft-boiled eggs.
weich	The individual lines above the words
mollet	show the number of eggs (1-7).
medium	between hard and soft-boiled.
mittel	The individual lines above the words
medium	show the number of eggs (1-7).
hard	for hard-boiled eggs.
hart	The individual lines above the words
dur	show the number of eggs (1-7).

1. Insert the egg tray.

2. Pierce the eggs on the bottom to avoid that they crack. Please use the pricker on the underside of the measuring beaker. Press the egg delicately against the piercing needle until the egg is pierced.

3. Distribute the eggs evenly and one opposite the other in the egg tray.
4. Cover it with the lid.
5. Insert the plug in a duly installed 230 V/50 Hz socket.
6. Turn the device on using the on/off switch. The control lamp now illuminates.
7. The eggs are ready when the buzzer sounds. Switch the device off and remove the mains plug from the socket.
8. Please hold the lid by the handle and put it to one side. Caution! Hot!
9. Take the egg tray out of the cooking bowl and run the eggs briefl y under cold water so that they do not continue cooking.
10. Leave the device to cool before putting it away!

Mains Cable Take-up Device

The mains cable can be wound up on the base.

Cleaning

• Always remove the plug from the mains supply before cleaning the machine!
- The exterior of the machine should be cleaned, if necessary, with a slightly damp cloth without additives.
- Wash the lid and the egg tray in a normal sink.

Decalcifi cation

• The decalcification intervals depend on the hardness of the water and the frequency of use.
• If the machine switches off before the water boils, it probably needs to be decalcifi ed.
• Do not use vinegar, but a normal citric acid-based decalcifier. Follow the manufacturers' instructions!

Technical Data

Model:....EK 3088

Power supply: 230 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption: 350 W

Protection class: I

Net weight: 0,65 kg

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This device has been tested according to all relevant current CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage directives, and has been constructed in accordance with the latest safety regulations.

Subject to technical changes without prior notice!

Guarantee

The device supplied by our Company is covered by a 24 month guarantee starting on the date of purchase (receipt).

During the life of the guarantee any fault of the device or its accessories ascribable to material or manufacturing defects will be eliminated free of charge by repairing or, at our discretion, by replacing it. The guarantee services do not entail an extension of the life of the guarantee nor do they give rise to any right to a new guarantee!

Proof of the guarantee is provided by the proof of purchase. Without proof of purchase no free replacement or repair will be carried out.

If you wish to make a claim under the guarantee please return the entire machine in the original packaging to your dealer together with the receipt.

Defects to consumables or parts subject to wearing as well as cleaning, maintenance or the replacement of said parts are not covered by the guarantee and hence are to be paid!

The guarantee lapses in case of unauthorized tampering.

After the expiry of the guarantee

After the expiry of the guarantee repairs can be carried by the competent dealer or repair service against the payment of the ensuing costs.

Meaning of the "Dustbin" Symbol

Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic waste.

Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection points provided for their disposal.

This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human health.

This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of reutilisation of electrical and electronic equipment.

Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of can be obtained from your local authority.

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