[. . . ] Always pull the power plug from the socket when you move or fill the device, in event of problems, before cleaning the appliance and while the cooker is not in use!Never submerge the appliance in liquid, never subject it to moisture and never use it outdoors. [. . . ] The amount of water depends on the number of eggs and the desired degree of hardness. If the housing is opened, the safety of the device is no longer assured and the warranty becomes void. Only use the accessories included and never use the appliance without the egg holder w in place. Let the appliance and the accessory parts cool down completely before cleaning and storing them. Depending on the size of the egg, to obtain the desired hardness you may need to vary the volume of water used from that detailed by the scale markings on the measuring cup y. If the egg is too soft, use a little more water (about one mark on the measuring scale). If the egg is too hard, use a little less water the next time (about one mark on the measuring scale). Á Press the operating switch r to the left (position " ") to turn the appliance on for cooking. Push the operating switch back to the position "O" to turn the appliance off. Cleaning the appliance: Á Pull the power plug out from the power socket. Á Then clean the cooking bowl e and the power cord with a slightly damp cloth. Cleaning the accessories: Á Wash the lid q, the egg holder w and the measuring cup y with soap under flowing water. [. . . ] In the event of a warranty claim, please make contact by telephone with our Service Department. The warranty covers only claims for material and manufacturing defects, but not for transport damage, for wearing parts or for damage to fragile components, e. [. . . ]