25303 - Egg cooker KORONA - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Korona
Model	25303
Product type	Egg cooker / Mini steamer
Maximum egg capacity	16 eggs
Main functions	Cooking soft-boiled, medium-boiled, hard-boiled, poached eggs; steaming vegetables, fish, meat
Voltage	220 - 240 V ~ 50 Hz
Maximum water level	400 ml
Automatic shut-off	Yes, when cooking without water
Thermal safety	Yes, thermal cut-off
Housing material	Plastic
Included accessories	Measuring cup with egg piercer, 2 egg trays/steamer baskets, poaching dish, steaming rack, cable guide, cable storage
Cleaning	Clean with a damp cloth, descale regularly with vinegar or mild descaler
Warranty	2 years
Customer service	KORONA Service, Germany; email: [e-mail]
Use	Private domestic use, indoors only
Maintenance	Descaling every 3 to 6 months depending on water hardness

Frequently Asked Questions - 25303 KORONA

How many eggs can I cook at once?

You can cook up to 16 eggs using the two egg trays provided.

How much water should I use for hard-boiled eggs?

For 8 hard-boiled eggs, use 100 ml of water; for 12 hard-boiled eggs, also 100 ml. Refer to the table in the manual for other quantities.

Can I steam vegetables?

Yes, this appliance can steam small amounts of vegetables, fish, or meat. Use the steamer basket and follow the recommended cooking times.

How do I clean the egg cooker?

Unplug the appliance and let it cool down. Clean the housing and water tank with a damp cloth. Wash accessories by hand in warm soapy water. Do not immerse the appliance in water.

What should I do if the appliance does not turn on?

Check that the appliance is plugged in and the switch is in the cooking position. If the indicator light does not come on, the appliance may be in safety mode (auto shut-off). Let it cool for 10 minutes, then try again.

Can I use eggs of different sizes?

It is recommended to use medium-sized eggs and cook eggs of the same size and weight together for consistent results.

How do I poach eggs with this appliance?

Break an egg into the provided poaching dish, place it on the egg tray (without eggs) and pour in 140 ml of water. Cook for about 10 minutes.

What is the purpose of the automatic shut-off?

The appliance automatically switches off when all the water has evaporated, preventing overheating and burn risks. An audible signal sounds.

How do I descale the appliance?

Use a mild descaler or a water-vinegar mixture. Apply to a damp cloth, wipe the tank, then rinse and dry. Descale every 3 to 6 months.

Does the warranty cover damage from incorrect use?

No, the 2-year warranty only covers material and manufacturing defects. Damage caused by use not in accordance with the instructions is not covered.

USER MANUAL 25303 KORONA

Egg Boiler / Mini-Steamer

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Eierkoker / Mini-Stomer

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KORONA electric GmbH, Sundern/Germany

www.korona-electric.de

Before use, please read these instructions carefully and keep them in a safe place for future reference. When passing on the appliance to a third party, make sure to include these instructions for use.

This appliance is only intended for boiling and poaching eggs as well as for steaming small amounts of food. Never attempt to heat any other liquids or foods in it. This appliance is only intended for private household use!

Safety:

This symbol identifies hazards which may cause injuries!

This symbol warns of hot surfaces. Risk of burns!

This symbol identifies electric shock hazards!

This symbol warns of evaporating steam!

General Safety Instructions

• Manufacturer takes no responsibility for any damage caused by incorrect use.
• Incorrect or improper use can damage the appliance and cause injuries to the user.
• Before connecting this appliance to the mains, make sure your local voltage matches the technical data of the appliance. Otherwise the appliance may overheat and get damaged.

Caution! Danger of electric shock!

• Never put the appliance, cord or plug into water or any other liquid.
• Do not use the appliance near a sink or wash basin.
• Do not use the appliance with wet hands.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.

An electric appliance is not a toy!

• Never leave the appliance unattended during use.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
• Always unplug your appliance when it is not in use, and before cleaning.
• Always pull the plug – not the cord.
• Keep the appliance and the cord well away from any hot surfaces to avoid any damage to the appliance.
• Make sure the cord may not inadvertently be pulled or cause anyone to trip when in use. Do not allow the cord to hang over sharp edges.
• Do not bend the cord or wind it round the appliance.

Do not use the appliance,

• if the cord is damaged.
  • in case of malfunction.
• if the appliance was dropped or is damaged otherwise. Have it checked and, if necessary, repaired by a qualified person/Customer Service. Never attempt to make any modifications to or repair the appliance yourself.
• Only use accessories evaluated for use with this appliance.
• Never attempt to drive any objects into the appliance.
• Never attempt to open the housing yourself!
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

Special Safety Instructions

Warning! To avoid the possibility of injury/damage to the appliance, electric shock, and risk of burns.

• Your egg boiler is only intended for boiling eggs or for steaming small amounts of food (e.g. vegetables, fish, meat). Never attempt to heat any other liquids or foods in it.
• Never add any seasoning (e.g. salt, pepper, etc.) to the water.
• Always fill the water tray with sufficient amount of water during the steaming process, but do not exceed the max. water level.
• Do not cover the water tray with any aluminium foil or any other material, this could lead to overheating of the appliance and may cause serious damage or may lead to injuries of the user.
• Place the appliance on an even and heat-resistant surface.
• Do not place the egg boiler near any inflammable objects.

• Never operate the appliance without water.

• Never exceed the max. water level indication inside the appliance (400 ml) to avoid any boiling water from spilling from the water tray. Danger of serious burns!

• Do not use the appliance without egg/steaming tray or lid.
• Never open the lid during operation.
• During use, hot team escapes through the steam vent on top of the lid. Do not touch or cover it when in use.
• Attention: The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high during operation. Therefore, do not touch the appliance during and/or immediately after operation. Only use the handle.
• Do not move the appliance during operation.
• Let the appliance completely cool down before cleaning.

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Product Description

1. Steam vent
2. Lid with handle
3. 2 egg / steaming trays with handle
4. Steam rack for second egg tray
5. Insert for poaching eggs
6. Water tray
7. On/off switch with indicator light
8. Cable guide (rear side)
9. Cable storage (rear side)
10. Power cord and plug
11. Measuring cup with integrated egg piercer

Before First Use

• Remove all packaging material and check whether the appliance is complete.
• Fully unwind the power cord (10) and make sure that the power cord is clamped into the cable guide (8) (rear side).
• Place the appliance on an even and heat resistant surface Do not place it on top of a metal surface.
• Clean the appliance as described under Cleaning and Care.

Warning: Plastic bags are a danger to toddlers and es, therefore keep them away to avoid suffocation.

Cooking times / Amount of water to be used

First layer	Amount of eggs	Doneness	Amount of water	Time
	2 Eggs Soft		50 ml	approx. 6 Min
		Medium	70 ml	approx. 10 Min
		Hard	100 ml	approx. 12 Min
	4 Eggs Soft		60 ml	approx. 9 Min
		Medium	80 ml	approx. 12 Min
		Hard	120 ml	approx. 14 Min
	6 Eggs Soft		50 ml	approx. 8 Min
		Medium	70 ml	approx. 12 Min
		Hard	80 ml	approx. 14 Min
	8 Eggs Soft		60 ml	approx. 9 Min
		Medium	80 ml	approx. 12 Min
		Hard	100 ml	approx. 14 Min

Second layer
	12 Eggs Soft	60 ml	approx. 13 Min
	Medium	80 ml	approx. 15 Min
	Hard	100 ml	approx. 17 Min
	16 Eggs Soft	60 ml	approx. 14 Min
	Medium	80 ml	approx. 16 Min
	Hard	100 ml	approx. 18 Min
Scrambled Eggs 220 g Seasoned, scrambled (black insert)		140 ml approx. 11 Min
4 Poached Eggs Eier 220 g (black insert)		140 ml approx. 10 Min

Note: The cooking times may vary according to size resp. weight of the egg. Only cook eggs of the same size and weight at the same time.

Operation

You may boil 8 - 16 eggs or poach 4 eggs with this egg boiler.

Boil eggs

1. Fill the provided measuring cup (11) with the resp. amount of cold water (see “Cooking times / Amount of water to be used”) and pour the water into the water tray (6).

2. Carefully, pierce the blunt end of the eggs with the egg piercer (11) and place them blunt size down on the egg tray (3). This should reduce the risk of the eggs cracking during the boiling process.

Warning: Risk of injury!

Handle the measuring cup (11) carefully, as the integrated egg piercer (11) is extremely sharp.

1. Place the egg tray (3) with the eggs properly onto the water tray (6) and close the lid (2).
2. Connect the power plug (10) to a properly installed wall socket.
3. Switch on the appliance by turning the on/off switch to the respective time setting. Refer to "Cooking times". The integrated indicator light lights up.
4. The water starts to heat up. The buzzer sounds once the set time is reached or once the water is evaporated. The indicator light starts blinking.
5. Switch off (7) (Off-Position) the appliance and disconnect it from the mains.
6. Carefully, lift off the appliance lid (2) by its handle, hot steam might evaporate.
7. Lift off the egg tray (2) by its handle and briefly rinse the eggs under cold tap water. They are now ready to be served.

If you wish to boil 16 eggs or more than 8 eggs, it the steam rack (4) for the second egg tray on top e first egg tray and follow above steps.

Note: We recommend to use medium size eggs. Depending on the size, number and freshness of the eggs, the results may vary slightly. In addition, if the eggs are not removed immediately after the boiling process has stopped, they will continue to harden.

Poaching eggs

1. Fill the provided measuring cup (11) with the resp. amount of cold water (see “Cooking times / Amount of water to be used”) and pour the water into the water tray (6).
2. Crack one egg or more into the insert for poaching eggs (5).
3. Place the egg tray (3) (without eggs) onto the water tray (6) and place the insert for poaching eggs (5) on top.

Or

insert the steam rack (4), place the second egg tray (3) and place the insert for poaching eggs (5) on top.

1. Close the lid (2) and connect the power plug (10) to a properly installed wall socket.
2. Switch on the appliance by turning the on/off switch to the respective time setting. Refer to “Cooking times”. The integrated indicator light lights up.
3. The water starts to heat up. The buzzer sounds once the set time is reached or once the water is evaporated. The indicator light starts blinking.
4. Switch off (7) (Off-Position) the appliance and disconnect it from the mains.
5. Carefully, lift off the appliance lid (2) by its handle, hot steam might evaporate.
6. Lift off the insert for poaching eggs (5) and serve the eggs.

Caution: Risk of burns!

During use, hot team escapes through the steam vent (1) on top of the lid (2). Do not touch or cover it when in use. The egg trays and (3) and inserts (4 / 5) get very hot during use, therefore, only lift them off by their handles or if necessary use pot handlers.

Steaming function

Water amount to be used

- 140 ml for steaming times up to 16 minutes.

- 200 ml for steaming times from 17 minutes upwards.

Steaming small amounts of food

• Pour the respective amount of water into the water tray (6).
• Place the steaming tray (3) onto the water tray (6) and distribute the food evenly on the steaming tray (3) to guarantee an even cooking result.

Make sure that all food pieces are cut / prepared to a similar size to obtain the best cooking result.

• Close the lid (2) and connect the power plug (10) to a properly installed wall socket.
• Switch on the appliance by turning the on/off switch to the respective time setting. Refer to the table underneath The integrated indicator light lights up.
• The water starts to heat up. The buzzer sounds once the set time is reached or once the water is evaporated. The indicator light starts blinking.
• Switch off (7) (Off-Position) the appliance and disconnect it from the mains.
• Carefully, lift off the appliance lid (2) by its handle, hot steam might evaporate.

Food Preparation Weight Steaming			Time
Broccoli(fresh)	Cut into small florets	150 g 11	Min
Whole green beans (fresh)		150 g 16	Min
Cauliflower(fresh)	Cut into small florets	150 g 15	Min
Carrots(fresh)	Cut into small slices	150 g 15	Min
Green asparagus(fresh)	Shorten to fit onto steam tray	200 g 18	Min
Zucchini Cut into small slices		150 g 9	Min
Mushrooms Halved (big)Whole (small)		150 g 7	Min
Carrots & peas (frozen)	do not defrost 150 g	14 Min
Salmon fillet 2	fillets portioned 300 g	12 Min
Sausage (e.g. Wiener)	2 pcs 240 g 16 Min

Note:

• The a.m. steaming time is only approximate.
• The time can vary according to size, type, quantity, freshness and temperature (frozen) of the food placed onto the tray.
• All steaming times refer to the use of the lower steaming tray.

• If both steaming trays are used, the amount of water to be used remains the same, but ,the steaming time will be increased by approx. 30%.

• If you wish to cook foods with different cooking times together, use the lower steaming tray for the food with a longer cooking time and add the second steaming tray on top of the steam rack a little bit later.

• Always make sure that all the food is thoroughly cooked before serving.

Dry-boil cut-out

Your egg boiler/mini steamer is equipped with a boil-dry cut-out, which will switch off the appliance automatically, should it accidentally be operated without water or by not observing the minimum water level. In the event of such a safety cut-out, switch off the appliance immediately, unplug it and let it cool down for approx. 10 minutes. Afterwards, the appliance is ready for use again.

Thermal safety cut-out

This egg boiler/mini steamer has a thermal safety device. In case of thermostat failure, the electrical circuit has an automatic cut-out, thus preventing overheating.

Cleaning and Care

Due to hygienic reasons clean the appliance best after each use, and remove any remaining water or food residues. Not doing so could possibly result in a hazardous situation.

Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the mains and let it completely cool down.

Never immerse the appliance in water. Danger! Electric Shock!

Clean the body of the appliance and the water tray (6) with a moistened soft cloth.

Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents and/or other hard objects to clean the appliance.

Remove calcium deposits in the water tray (6) by mixing a solution of water and vinegar. Wipe again with a moistened soft cloth.

Clean the lid (2), egg / steam trays (3) and the other inserts (4 / 5) under running tap water or if necessary in warm water using some dishwashing detergent Dry all parts including the water tray (6) with a soft cloth.

The accessories are not dishwasher safe.

DESCALING

Descale your appliance in regular intervals (approx. every 3 – 6 months), depending on the frequency of use and the local water quality.

Never use any sharp, pointed or metal objects to remove limescale built up in the appliance.

To remove limescale, use a common gentle descaler, which is suitable for your appliance.

Put some of the descaler liquid onto a soft moistened cloth and apply it to the water tray. Leave it on for a while and then remove it thoroughly with a wet cleaning sponge. Make sure to dry it properly afterwards.

Storage

After use, store the appliance in a clean and dry place and keep it out of the reach of children.

Disposal Instructions

Waste electrical devices marked with this sign must not be disposed of with your household waste, but are to be collected separately. Therefore, please return this device at the end of its life cycle to special on points for disposal or your local dealer.

Your Egg Boiler 25303 is packed in a retail box. Such boxes are recyclable waste, i.e. they are reusable or recyclable.

Technical Data:

Voltage: 220 - 240 V \~ 50 Hz

Rated Power: 500 W

Protection Class: I

Technical data subject to change!

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Guarantee:

This product is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years.

This guarantee is not valid:

• if the appliance has not been used in accordance to the instructions
  • for damages due to wear and tear (batteries, etc.)
  • for damages known by customer at time of purchase
  • for damages caused by owner

This guarantee does not affect your statutory right, nor any legal right you may have as a costumer under applicable national legislation governing the purchase of goods.

In order to assert his/her right in a guarantee case during the guaranteed period, the customer must provide evidence of the date of purchase (receipt).

The guarantee is to be asserted against

KORONA electric GmbH, Sundern/Germany.

Service Address:

KORONA Service, Am Steinbach 9, 59872 Meschede, Germany

Telephone Hotline: [phone]

Mail: [e-mail]

web: www.korona-electric.de

within 2 years after the date of purchase. In case of guarantee the customer is given the right to get the appliance repaired at our own or at an authorized shop. Further rights (due to guarantee case) are not given to the customer.

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