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Why does my Philips Egg Cooker’s heating plate have brown stains?

Published on 21 March 2024
If there is any scale or dirt on the heating plate of your Philips Egg Cooker, learn how to clean it and prevent future buildup in our article.
 

Wash the eggs before putting them in the egg cooker

To prevent dirt from building up in your egg cooker, it is recommended to wash the eggs before cooking them.
 

Clean and maintain your egg cooker after each use

1. First, disconnect the appliance from the power source.
2. Allow the egg cooker to cool down before you start cleaning it.
3. Use a damp cloth to wipe the interior and exterior of the appliance. The poaching tray and egg tray can be cleaned in a dishwasher.
4. After each use, make sure to empty and clean the water tank.
 
Clean egg cooker

Descale your egg cooker regularly

To descale your egg cooker, please follow the steps below:

1. Add 30 ml of white vinegar and 30 ml of water to the water tank.
2. Attach the egg tray and close the lid.
3. Turn on the appliance and wait for one to three minutes.
4. Unplug the product, but be careful not to touch the hot lid.
5. Wait for an hour to an hour and a half, depending on the amount of the scale.
6. Open the lid.
7. Rinse the egg tray and lid with water.
8. Use a soft cloth to wipe away the vinegar solution from the main unit.
9. Put some water in the water tank and use a cloth to wipe away the water.
10. Repeat the procedure if there is still some scale in the water tank.
 
Descale egg cooker

The information on this page applies to the following models: HD9137/91 .

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