[. . . ] Rating label (on underside) Important safety instructions Before the appliance is used, the main body as well as any attachment fitted should be checked thoroughly for any defects. Should the appliance, for instance, have been dropped onto a hard surface, it must not be used any longer: even invisible damage may have adverse effects on the operational safety of the appliance. [. . . ] Before using for the first time Clean the water bowl, the egg holder and lid with a damp cloth. How to use your egg boiler ­ Fill the measuring cup completely with cold water and pour the measured quantity into the water bowl. ­ Pierce the blunt end of each egg with the piercer; this will reduce the risk of the eggs cracking during boiling. ­ Place the eggs into the holder, fit the holder onto the water bowl and put the lid on. Use the boiling-time control to select the desired degree of hardness: - soft - medium - hard ­ The markings refer to medium-size eggs. However, it is possible to adjust the degree of hardness infinitely, depending on the number and size of eggs to be boiled. ­ The size of the eggs to be used can be selected underneath the symbols for the For smallerboiling-time control: sized eggs, use a setting to the left of the boiling-time control, and a setting to the right for larger eggs. ­ If the egg holder is completely full, the adjustment wheel should be turned a little further to the right of the desired level of hardness. ­ The perfect degree of hardness very much depends on individual taste; should the eggs turn out too soft or too hard, try a slightly different setting next time. ­ Insert the plug into a suitable wall socket and use the On/Off switch to turn the egg boiler on. Remove the egg holder with the eggs from the bowl and place it immediately under cold running water. Note: if the eggs are not removed from the boiler and quenched under cold water immediately, they will continue to harden. [. . . ] If the product fails to operate and needs to be returned, pack it carefully, enclosing your name and address and the reason for return. If within the guarantee period, please also provide the guarantee card and proof of purchase. [. . . ]