West Bend 86628 Automatic Egg Cooker
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Jul/0912
Jul/0912
Review
This versatile egg cooker serves eggs any way you like them–poached for Eggs Benedict, hard-cooked for spinach salads or deviled eggs, or soft-cooked for serving in an egg cup. Completely foolproof, this appliance only requires that you fill the base with the proper amount of water for the number of eggs youre cooking and then flip the power switch. An alert sounds when eggs are ready. The cooker has a removable rack that holds up to seven eggs for hard- or soft-boiling. …
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12:11 am on July 13th, 2009
I buy Extra Large eggs from Trader Joe’s and the eggs are often too much for the poaching tray. If they spill out into the heating unit during cooking I think it makes the sensor go off way too early. I’ve tried putting the water in first, then put the tray in place and then crack the eggs into the tray so that I don’t have to move the tray at all… a balancing act. Maybe if you use just regular size eggs, it would be ok. I’ve kept this egg cooker, though, because it works very nicely for soft or hard boiled eggs. The poached eggs come out well, too, but I end up having to time it manually (i.e. watching it). The buzzer/timer thing is loud and persistent and doesn’t stop until you shut it off, which is a good thing, I suppose. I used to have an egg cooker (Kenwood) that pleasantly “chirped” but it was teeny-tiny and eventually chirped itself out. All in all, no regrets with this egg cooker.
1:02 am on July 13th, 2009
The 86628 works just fine BUT I bought it based on West Bend’s advertized wattage rating of 600W–thinking more is better. In actuality the unit is only rated at 350W. West Bend claims they’re changing the misinformation on their site today.
My previous Egg Cooker was an Oster and it was OK.
I prefer my new 86628 because: It’s all plastic so the egg holder won’t discolor as did the Oster. The water measuring cup allows exact measures not like some others where you add water to the base. The egg holder allows you to remove all the eggs at once and imerse in cooling water so you don’t have to handle each egg separately. The ‘done’ signal is LOUD. I like the positive Off/On switch. Others shut off the unit when cooking is finished. In my opinion that kind of temperature sensitive switching is a weakness. Which is what happened to my Oster. Although the water measuring instructions don’t make sence to me, ie: more eggs need less water, I followed the instructions for soft boiling 4 and the eggs were perfect. And AMAZON.com is an excellent way to buy merchandise.
1:19 am on July 13th, 2009
1.0 out of 5 stars
Bad item
I bought this item brand new and had problems with the timer right from the start, when trying to poach eggs.
1:58 am on July 13th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
West Bend Egg Cooker
Saw this egg cooker reviewed by Cooks Illustrated and ordered it. It has met every expectation and I recommend it if you have a penchant for gadgets. This one does a good job!
3:01 am on July 13th, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
Really like it but needs bigger egg poacher cups
I have used my West Bend Automatic Egg Cooker about 4 weeks and I really like it — but the egg poacher cups are a little small. I use large eggs and the cups are really FULL.
3:13 am on July 13th, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
Only one flaw
Works very well and the price is right – the only problem is in removing the lid after cooking – would be very helpful to have a knob or something as the darn thing is very hot…
5:28 am on July 13th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
I definitely eat more eggs now.
I haven’t tried the poached eggs so far but the soft-boiled and hard-boiled eggs come out perfectly every time.
7:40 am on July 13th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
WONDERFUL MACHINE!!
I bought this cooker based on the reviews I read and WOW what a great little appliance! It is the easiest way to do hard boiled eggs I have ever seen..
8:29 am on July 13th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Failproof!
I love hard boiled eggs but hate the battle with the peeling of the shells. I’ve tried everything in the past with no success.
11:27 am on July 13th, 2009
1.0 out of 5 stars
Fell apart after a few uses
We had an Oster cooker for years that worked well. When we had to replace it, we bought the West Bend.
1:32 pm on July 13th, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
excellent eggs!
This egg cooker is excellent! Hard boiled and soft boiled eggs come out to perfection. The extra loud timer buzzer allows me to hear it from anywhere in the house.
2:58 pm on July 13th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
THE egg cooker to get!
My old West Bend died after many years of weekly use (and lack of care honestly, we let our hard water build up some major deposits).