Cuisinart CEC-10 Brushed Stainless Steel Egg Cooker User Manual

: June 10, 2024
: Cuisinart

Cuisinart CEC-10 Brushed Stainless Steel Egg Cooker

Cuisinart CEC-10 Brushed Stainless Steel Egg Cooker
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed:

READ ALL Instruction
Unplug from the outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or
To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the Cuisinart®Egg Central appliance in water or any other If the unit falls into a liquid, unplug the cord from the outlet immediately. DO NOT reach into the liquid.
To avoid possible accidental injury, close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
Avoid contact with moving
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or damaged in any way or is not operating Return the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for examination, repair, mechanical or electrical adjustment.
The use of attachments not recommended by Cuisinart® may cause fire, electrical shock, or risk of injury.
Do not use outdoors or anywhere the cord or motor body might come into contact with water while in use.
Do not use the Cuisinart®Egg Central appliance for anything other than its intended use.
To avoid the possibility of the Cuisinart®Egg Central appliance being accidentally pulled off the work area, which could result in damage to the unit or in personal injury, do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table.
To avoid damage to the cord and possible fire or electrocution hazards, do not let the cord contact hot surfaces, including a
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
Always attach the plug to the appliance first, then plug the cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “OFF”, then remove the plug from the wall.
Do not operate the Cuisinart® Egg Central appliance in water or under running
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
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat
Open the box and remove the instruction book and any other
Lift the cardboard insert from the box and remove the Egg Central appliance by firmly grabbing the sides, and
Remove any other packing materials surrounding the Egg Central
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.
Remove any protective or promotional labels from your Egg Central appliance and other

PARTS AND FEATURES

Lid: Stylish stainless steel lid with steam vents.
Upper Cooking Rack: Holds up to 3 eggs in shells to cook hard, medium, or
Poaching Tray: Sectioned to poach up to 4 eggs.
Omelet Tray: Makes a 3-egg
Lower Cooking Rack: Holds up to
7 eggs in shells to cook hard, medium, or soft.
Base: Stainless steel heating element makes cleanup
Indicator Light: When the switch is in the ON position, the indicator light will turn When the switch is in the OFF position, the light will turn off.
On/Off Switch with Audible Alerts: When eggs are finished cooking, a continuous audible tone will sound until the Egg Central is manually turned
Egg Holders: Two holders are included for serving cooked eggs in
Beaker w/Piercing Pin: The fill lines on the beaker indicate the average amount of water to add for hard, medium, or soft-cooked eggs, as well as omelet and poached Piercing pin makes it easy to pierce eggs to prevent the shells from cracking while cooking.
NOTE: PIERCING PIN IS ExTREmELy SHARP – USE CAUTION WHEN REmOvING PROTECTIvE COvER.
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:

Rinse all removable parts in hot soapy water or in a dishwasher (top rack only) before each CAUTION: Piercing pin on the base of the beaker is extremely sharp.
DO NOT submerge the base of the unit in water or liquid. The base can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Please refer to the Cleaning Instructions page 6, section for more information.
Thoroughly dry all removable parts and place next to the unit, or store them when not in use.
Place the Egg Central appliance on a clean, dry surface.
Position the lower egg cooking rack over the base of The ribs on the side handles should be facing upward.
Place the stainless steel lid over the cooking tray.
Plug in the power cord. Your egg cooker is now assembled for use.

To assemble your Cuisinart® Egg Central appliance for use with an omelet or poaching tray:

Rinse all removable parts in hot soapy water or in a dishwasher (top rack only) before each CAUTION: Piercing pin on the base of the beaker is extremely sharp.
DO NOT submerge the base of the unit in water or liquid. The base can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Please refer to the Cleaning Instructions page 6, for more information.
Thoroughly dry all removable parts and place next to the unit, or store them when not in use.
Place the Egg Central appliance on a clean, dry surface.
Position the lower egg cooking rack over the base of The ribs on the side handles should be facing upward.
Select the proper tray for use, and place it on top of the lower egg cooking
Place the stainless steel lid over the cooking tray.
Plug in the power cord. Your egg cooker is now assembled for use.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HARD, MEDIUM, AND SOFT-COOKED EGGS

Place the Egg Central appliance on a clean, dry surface.
Remove the lid and all other removable
Decide how you want to cook your 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 the desired doneness.
Pour cold water into the heating
Rinse the number of eggs desired – cook up to 10 eggs at a time.
Place the lower cooking rack over the base of the unit. The ribs on the side handles should be facing upward.
Using the piercing pin located under the beaker, pierce the top side of each egg and place it in the cooking tray. Rinse the pin after each
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 the eggs below. Pierce each egg before placing it on an upper cooking rack
Place the lid on top of the unit and slide the power switch to the ON position. The indicator light will be lit.
When water is completely evaporated, the cooking cycle ends and a steady audible tone will sound and the indicator light will turn off.
NOTE: Cooking time will vary depending on the number of eggs and consistency.
Slide the 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.
Remove eggs immediately and run them under cold water to prevent overcooking.
Eggs are now ready to serve.

To Cook More Eggs

If you notice any mineral buildup on the heating plate after cooking, moisten a paper towel with one tablespoon of white vinegar and wipe clean.
Repeat steps 1–12.
NOTE: Cooking times will vary slightly depending on the number and size of eggs, the temperature of eggs prior to cooking, the temperature and amount of water used, altitude, and length of time eggs remain in the cooker following the cooking cycle.

FOR POACHED EGGS

Place the Egg Central appliance on a clean, dry surface.
Remove the lid and all other removable parts.
Fill the 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.
Pour cold water into the heating plate.
Lightly butter or spray vegetable oil on the poaching tray.
Break one egg for each poaching section
– cooks up to four poached eggs.
Place the lower cooking rack over the base of the unit. The ribs on the side handles should be facing upward.
Place the poaching tray on top of the lower cooking rack.
Place the lid on top of the unit and slide the power switch to the ON position. The indicator light will be lit.
When the liquid is completely evaporated, the eggs will be poached.
NOTE: 1–4 eggs cook in approximately 9½ minutes.
When cooking is complete, a continuous audible tone will sound and the indicator light will turn off.
Slide the 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.
Remove eggs immediately to prevent overcooking.
Use a small spatula to remove poached eggs.

FOR OMELETS

Place the Egg Central appliance on a clean, dry surface.
Remove the lid and all other removable parts.
Fill the beaker to the center of the Omelet/Hard 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.
Pour cold water into the heating plate.
Lightly butter or spray vegetable oil on the omelet tray.
Break up to 3 eggs into a separate bowl and mix. Pour the beaten mixture into the omelet tray.
Place the lower cooking rack over the base of the unit. The ribs on the side handles should be facing upward.
Place the omelet tray on top of the lower cooking rack.
Place the lid on top of the unit and slide the power switch to the ON position. The indicator light will be lit.
When the liquid is completely evaporated, the omelet will be ready.
When cooking is complete, a continuous audible tone will sound and the indicator light will turn off.
Slide the 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.
Remove the omelet immediately to prevent overcooking.
Use a small spatula to remove the omelet from the tray.

TIP AND HINTS

Refrigerate eggs until ready to use. Always use cold eggs – do not bring them to room temperature before using or the eggs will be slightly overcooked.
Eggs should be stored in the carton in which they were purchased to keep them from drying out and absorbing refrigerator odors.
The eggs should be in the carton large end up – this will help them stay fresher longer and will keep the yolks centered. This is a suggested method for storing eggs.
Before cooking soft, medium, or hard eggs, 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’t know if your eggs are fresh? Place them in a bowl of salted cool water. If they sink, they are fresh – if they float, they
are not.
Always wash the eggshells prior to soft, medium, or hard cooking.
You should always cool hard-cooked eggs 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 them in a large colander or strainer. Allow cold water to pour over the eggs until the eggs are cool enough to handle. Alternatively, you can place the eggs in a large bowl of iced water.
To peel hard-cooked eggs easily, roll them gently on the counter using the palm of your hand to crack them. Begin peeling from the larger end.
Hard-cooked eggs in the shell will keep for up to one week properly refrigerated. Hard-cooked eggs out of the shell should be used immediately.
Hard-cooked eggs that have been colored and displayed decoratively should not be consumed – enjoy their colorful display and discard them.
To serve soft or medium-cooked eggs out of the shell, break the shell through the center of the egg with a knife. Use a teaspoon to scoop the egg out of each half onto a serving dish or piece of toast.
To serve soft or medium-cooked eggs in a cup, place the egg in a cup, small end down. Slice off the large end, about one inch from the top, using a knife or egg scissors. Eat from the shell with a teaspoon or serve with toast strips to dip in the soft yolk.
Use our provided measuring cup as a guide. If you tend to like your eggs cooked a bit more well done, fill to the higher end of the water range. If you prefer your eggs slightly runnier, fill to the lower end of the water range. You will find this is most useful when preparing poached
eggs, but you may find a need to play with the water amounts for the other types of eggs as well.
Poached eggs may be made in advance and then reheated prior to use. When doing so, undercook the eggs slightly by using less water, and then immediately cool by placing them in the refrigerator. To re-warm, place in a bowl of warm water, and then drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
Before using either the poaching tray or the omelet tray, always brush with butter or lightly coat with oil or a nonstick cooking spray.
We provide recipes for a variety of omelets on page 9. Be creative and use your favorite fillings. Start with 3 eggs, 2–3 tablespoons of milk or water, and then up to 3 tablespoons of any vegetables, cheese, and/or seasonings that you wish.
The omelet pan is for more than just omelets. We give you a delicious recipe for chocolate chip bread pudding, but you can make any flavor, savory or sweet, using the same amounts of ingredients. For a sweet breakfast treat, try making an individual French toast with sliced or cubed bread, and the other usual ingredients (eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, etc).

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always unplug your Cuisinart® Egg Central appliance from the electrical outlet before cleaning. Wash all removable parts in hot, soapy water or in the top shelf of a dishwasher. Clean the heating plate with a damp cloth. Remove any mineral deposits left behind from the water by wiping the plate with a paper towel moistened with one tablespoon of white vinegar. This also works as an antibacterial agent.

CAUTION: The base is extremely hot after use. Allow the unit to cool before handling or cleaning.
NOTE : If the unit is not cleaned with white vinegar on a regular basis, minerals naturally occurring in water will build up and cause the discoloration of eggshells. However, discoloration of the eggshells does not affect the taste of the eggs. Wipe the main body housing with a damp cloth. DO NOT immerse in water. Use the cord wrap feature located underneath the unit to store the extra cord. Place clean cooking racks, omelet and poach-ing trays, beakers, and egg holders inside the Egg Central appliance to store. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

RECIPES

DEVILED EGGS

The quintessential hors d’oeuvre.

Makes 20 servings

10 large hard-boiled eggs, cooled just enough to handle*
1⁄3 cup mayonnaise
1¼ Teaspoons Dijon mustard
1¼ Teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1¼ Teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2½ Tablespoons capers drained
½ Teaspoon kosher salt
2 Pinches freshly ground white or black pepper

Peel the cooked eggs and carefully slice them in half Place the egg white halves on a clean work surface.
Put the yolks into the work bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal chopping blade; process until no longer grainy, about 45 to 60 seconds.
Pulse in the remaining ingredients and process until smooth, about 45 seconds to 1 minute. Taste and adjust seasoning
You may either carefully scoop the filling into the whites, or for a beautiful presentation, fit a pastry bag with a small star Fill the pastry bag with the egg filling and pipe a large rosette onto each white in place of the yolk. Sprinkle with paprika before serving.

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 63 (77% from fat) • carb. 0g

3g • fat 5g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 94mg
- 135mg • calc. 14mg • fiber 0g

Egg Salad

This basic egg salad is great for sandwiches. It can be “dressed up” by adding chopped green onion or shallot, chopped pickles, chopped sun-dried tomatoes or chopped fresh herbs.

Makes about 3 cups

10 hard-cooked eggs, completely cooled

1 stalk celery, about 4 inches, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ cup mayonnaise teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground white or black pepper

NOTE: The egg salad can be made two ways, either pulsed in a food processor for a creamier version or diced as traditionally served in sandwiches. Both are delicious – you decide which way you prefer.

FOOD PROCESSOR INSTRUCTIONS

Remove shells from eggs and discard. Cut eggs into quarters and
Place the celery in the work bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal chopping Pulse to chop, about 5 to 10 times; scrape the work bowl. Add the quartered eggs to the work bowl; pulse 3 to 4 times to roughly chop.
Add mayonnaise, mustard, and salt, and Pulse until mayonnaise and mustard are completely mixed in and desired texture is reached, 10 to 20 times.

FOR DICING INSTRUCTIONS

Remove shells from eggs First, halve eggs, and then cut each half into ¼- to ½-inch dice. Reserve in a large mixing bowl.
Cut the celery into the same size as the diced eggs, ¼ to ½-inch Put in the bowl with the eggs.
Add the remaining ingredients, stir gently to Taste, and adjust seasonings as desired.

Nutritional information per serving ( ½ cup): Calories 256 (81% from fat) • carb. 1g

11g • fat 23g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 317mg
- 349mg • calc. 50mg • fiber 0g

Eggs Benedict

A brunch staple, this dish is sure to please all of your guests.

Makes 4 servings

4 slices Canadian bacon
4 poached eggs
2 English muffins, split and toasted
½ cup hollandaise sauce (recipe on this page)

Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high Sauté the Canadian bacon, turning once, until browned, about 2 to 4 minutes per side. Keep warm.
On each muffin half, place one slice of Canadian bacon. Top with a poached egg; finish with about 2 tablespoons of hollandaise sauce.

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 293 (61% from fat) • carb. 15g

14g • fat 19g • sat. fat 10g • chol. 318mg
- 634mg • calc. 69mg • fiber 1g

Hollandaise Sauce

This sauce is for more than just eggs, serve it over a plate of steamed vegetables like asparagus.

Makes about 1 cup

4 egg yolks
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup melted butter, kept warm
½ to ¾ teaspoon kosher salt pinch ground white pepper pinch cayenne water, to thin if necessary

In a medium bowl, whisk yolks and lemon juice until just Place the bowl over a pot of simmering, NOT boiling, water; while whisking constantly, whisk the mixture until it has increased in volume and has thickened about 8 to 10 minutes. The eggs must not cook, so if it seems as though the mixture is getting above body temperature, whisk the mixture off of the heat a bit, and, then place it back onto the pot of water.
Once thickened, slowly whisk in the melted butter until complete Stir in spices. If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with some water or extra lemon juice.
Use Immediately

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 128 (94% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 1g

fat 13g sat. fat 8g • chol. 122mg
152mg • calc. 11mg • fiber 0g

3-egg omelets

We give you the formula for the perfect fluffy omelet. While there are a few types listed, be creative and throw in your favorite vegetables or cooked meats.

Each makes 1 serving

Plain Egg Omelet with nonstick cooking spray

3 large eggs
¼ cup reduced fat milk pinch kosher salt pinch freshly ground black pepper

Cheese and Chives nonstick cooking spray

3 large eggs
3 tablespoons reduced fat milk
2 tablespoons shredded cheese
1 tablespoon chopped chives pinch kosher salt pinch freshly ground black pepper

Spinach and Goat Cheese nonstick cooking spray

3 large eggs
2 tablespoons reduced fat milk
5 – 6 large spinach leaves, finely chopped pinch kosher salt pinch freshly ground black pepper

tablespoon goat cheese, crumbled
teaspoons grated Parmesan

Pepper and Onion

3 large eggs
2 tablespoons reduced fat milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped bell pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion pinch kosher salt pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon shredded Cheddar

Ham & Swiss nonstick cooking spray

3 large eggs
2 tablespoons reduced fat milk pinch freshly ground black pepper
tablespoon chopped, cooked ham
tablespoons shredded Swiss

Lightly coat the omelet pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt (if using) and pepper.
If using vegetables or meat, put those in the greased omelet Top with the egg mix- ture, then finish with any fresh herbs and/or cheese.
Fill the Egg Central measuring cup with water up to the Omelet line; pour into the Egg Central base, fitted with the egg tray. Place the filled omelet pan on top of the Cover and switch on.
Once tone sounds, omelet is ready to enjoy. Switch off and carefully remove Serve immediately.

Nutritional information per omelet (plain):
Calories 243 (58% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 21g

fat 15g sat. fat 5g • chol. 563mg
337mg • calc. 152mg • fiber 0g

Nutritional information per omelet (cheese and chives):

Calories 301 (61% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 24g

fat 20g sat. fat 8g • chol. 577mg
425mg • calc. 257mg • fiber 0g

Nutritional information per omelet (spinach and goat cheese):
Calories 297 (60% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 25g

fat 19g sat. fat 8g • chol. 571mg
452mg • calc. 222mg • fiber 0g

__Nutritional information per omelet (pepper and onion):
Calories 280 (58% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 23g

fat 18g sat. fat 7g • chol. 570mg
382mg • calc. 207mg • fiber 0g

__Nutritional information per omelet (ham and Swiss):
Calories 310 (59 % from fat) • carb. 5g • pro. 27g

fat 20g sat. fat 8g • chol. 581mg
406mg • calc. 259mg • fiber 0g

chocolate chip Bread pudding

Bread pudding for two – this is delicious when paired with vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream.

Makes 2 servings

1 cup ½-inch cubed challah bread (or you may use a sweet roll, such as brioche, or a croissant if you do not want to purchase an entire loaf of challah bread)
½ cup reduced-fat milk
1 large egg
½ teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and pinch of table salt tablespoon granulated sugar
– 3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips

Lightly coat the omelet pan with nonstick cooking spray or butter.
Place bread cubes in a medium bowl.
In a large liquid measuring cup, combine the milk, egg, vanilla, salt, and sugar. Whisk to combine. Pour mixture over the reserved bread Add chocolate chips; stir to combine.
Fill the Egg Central measuring cup with water up to the Omelet line; pour into the Egg Central base, fitted with the egg Carefully pour the bread pudding ingredients into the prepared omelet pan. Place the omelet pan on the egg tray, cover it, and turn the unit on.
Once the tone sounds, the bread pudding is ready to Switch off, and carefully remove the cover. Serve immediately.

NOTE: The bread pudding will deflate some when the cover is removed; this is normal.

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 270 (31% from fat) • carb. 38g • pro. 9g

fat 9g sat. fat 4g • chol. 116mg
225mg • calc. 122mg • fiber 1g

WARRANTY

THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Egg Central that was purchased at retail for personal, family, or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable state law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart® Egg Central will be free of defects in material or workmanship under normal home use for three years from the date of original purchase.

We recommend that you visit our website, www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to complete your product registration. However, product registration does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits. In the event that you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture.

If your Egg Central should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it (or, if we think it necessary, replace it) without charge to you. To obtain warranty service, please call our Consumer Service Center toll- free at 1-800-726-0190, or write to: Cuisinart at 7811 North Glen Harbor Blvd. Glendale, AZ 85307.

To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product. Please also be sure to include a return address, daytime phone number, description of the product defect, product serial number (stamped on the bottom of the product base), and any other information pertinent to the product’s return.

Please pay by check or money order. (California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-720-0190 for shipping instructions).
NOTE: For added protection and secure han-dling of any Cuisinart® product that is being returned, we recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service. Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in-transit damage or for packages that are not delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products are not covered under warranty.

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY

California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store that sells Cuisinart products of the same type. The retail store shall then, according to its preferences, either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage of the product. If either of the above two options does not result in the appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facility if service or repair can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement, or refund for nonconforming products under warranty.

California residents may also, according to their preference, return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair or,
if necessary, replacement by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 800-726-0190. Cuisinart® will be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement, and shipping and handling of such nonconforming products under warranty.

BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT

If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart® Egg Central, we suggest that you call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 before returning the product for servicing. Often, our Consumer Service Representatives can help solve the problem without having the product serviced. If servicing is needed, a Representative can confirm whether the product is under warranty and direct you to the nearest service location.

Your Cuisinart® Egg Central has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use only in 120 volt outlets and only with authorized accessories and replacement parts. This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by attempted use of this unit with a converter, as well as use with accessories, replacement parts, or repair services other than those authorized by Cuisinart®. This warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident, misuse, shipment or other than ordinary household use. This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of these damages, so these exclusions may not apply to you. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

* Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Center, please remind the servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with the correct parts, and to ensure that the product is still under warranty.

FAQs

I have a Cuisinart CEC-10 Egg Central. I’ve had it for about 5 years and it’s worked great. Recently, the “ready” light stays on and the unit won’t cook. I’ve tried resetting it, but that doesn’t help. What should I do?****

The problem you are describing is a common one. The unit has a thermal fuse that protects the unit from overheating. The fuse is located in the base of the unit and is easily replaced.

I have a Cuisinart CEC-10 Egg Central and I’m having trouble with it cooking my eggs. It seems to be overcooking them, they are very hard. What can I do?****

This is also a common problem with this model. The Cuisinart CEC-10 uses an infrared sensor to determine when your eggs are done cooking and will stop cooking at that time. If you have determined that your eggs are overcooking, try lowering the temperature setting on your unit to medium or medium low and see if that helps correct the problem.

My Cuisinart CEC-10 Egg Central has stopped working altogether, what should I do?****

This is most likely due to a burnt-out fuse which is located in the base of the unit (see above). You can purchase replacement parts for your Cuisinart CEC-10 Egg Central at www.cuisinartpartsstore.com

How much water do you put in an egg cooker instructions?****

Fill the Egg Cooker base to the correct water level, pouring from a small pitcher or measuring cup. DO NOT HOLD UNDER TAP TO FILL. For soft-cooked eggs fill to first step in a “well” (about 2 tablespoons or 30 ml). For medium- cooked or poached eggs, fill the second step in a “well” (about 3 tablespoons or 45 ml).

Why does an egg cooker use less water for more eggs?****

But once the water is turned to steam, it condenses on the shells and drips back down into the boiler tray, to be recycled. So with more eggs, you have more surface area, therefore more condensation dripping back down and a longer cooking time for less water.

Does an egg cooker save electricity?****

An electric egg boiler saves you a lot of time. Since an egg boiler uses steam, it takes less time to boil eggs. Apart from saving time, it consumes less energy. If you’re looking to save time in the kitchen, get an egg boiler that is quick and easy to use

How do you clean a brushed stainless steel cooker?****

Dampen your microfiber cloth with vinegar and rub it with the grain to remove dirt, grease, and grime. Let the vinegar dry and dampen the other microfiber cloth with olive oil. Work the oil by rubbing it with the grain. This simple procedure will clean, protect and shine your stainless steel quickly and easily.

How does an egg cooker know when to stop?****

Once you puncture your eggs and add water, you press the only button on the machine — it really is foolproof — and your eggs will steam until the cooker senses there’s no more water left in the tray. Once all the water is gone, a cute jingle will play to alert you that your eggs are done.

Are egg cookers any good?****

If you’re cooking eggs more than once or twice a week, especially in greater quantities than one or two, this is absolutely for you. It’s great for an office breakfast without using a stove, pots or pans. It’s great for breakfast for kids without spending time on every single egg or having to clean up a big mess.

Why does an egg cook faster at higher temperatures?****

Higher temperature means faster random motion. As the egg heats, the random motion gets fast enough to break the bonds that keep the proteins folded up. So the protein molecules unfold.