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Cuisinart CEC 10 Egg Central Egg Cooker
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
621
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Review Analysis - 349 recent, verified reviews
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Food Items
190hard boiled eggs, egg, cook, cooked, poached
+93%
-7%
" ... Best hard boiled egg maker EVER!!! ... "
" ... I have done omelets, poached eggs and hard boiled eggs. ... It is so convenient to just put the eggs in and not have to time them. ... "
" ... Perfect hard boiled eggs, even X-large. ... "
" ... I like this egg cooker. ... Cooks eggs quickly. ... "
" ... Perfect eggs every time. ... Had an old version that finally quit working and this one holds more eggs! ... "
" ... Super cute design and cooks eggs perfectly every time. ... "
" ... I especially like poached eggs and hard boiled eggs. ... Using the stove these almost never come out right. ... But the Egg Cooker does them just right every time. ... "
" ... Eggs are cheap and good for you so this cooker is a win for me. ... "
Baking
50cook, cooking, poached eggs, hard boiled eggs, egg
+94%
-6%
" ... This is a great little kitchen gadget. ... "
" ... Love poached eggs ... "
" ... No regrets because I can use it to make smaller amount and different types of eggs such as an omelette, etc. ... "
" ... You will need to experiment with different amounts of water until you discover the "right" amount for the way you like your eggs cooked. ... "
" ... Overall, this thing is great for hardboiling eggs, but here are the few things I wish were different about it -- 1) You can only cook 10 eggs and a package of eggs is usually 12 eggs. ... "
" ... You can rely on the doneness no matter how many eggs you cook. ... "
" ... It is still just as good as the day I bought it and boils eggs which are much easier to peel than those boiled on the stove. ... "
" ... I haven't been able to cook boiled eggs to perfection EVER. ... "
Ease of Use
42eggs, easy to clean, egg, directions, use and clean
+95%
-5%
" ... I would advise that consumers be sure to follow the instructions carefully & to read the Hints section to avoid being disappointed. ... "
" ... Easy to peel. ... "
" ... It looks cute and is easy to use. ... "
" ... easy to store. ... Makes the entire process very smooth and simple. ... "
" ... So easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to follow directions. ... "
" ... Super Egg cooker, easy to use, and good design. ... "
Cleaning
37eggs, easy to clean, clean, egg, distilled water
+78%
-22%
" ... I love the ease of cleaning and storing for the cooker as well. ... "
" ... It works great, cleans up easily and is small and compact . ... "
" ... It's easy to clean. ... I wipe the interior stainless steel base with a paper towel dampened with a splash of vinegar. ... "
" ... Easy, fast and very little clean-up. ... "
" ... Cleans easily with vinegar. ... "
" ... Minimal cleanup and parts are dishwasher safe. ... "
" ... I love that the lower bowl is made from stainless steel and can be thoroughly scrubbed clean without leaving any gross residue or damaging the bowl. ... "
" ... Works ok. A pot with water will do the same and is easier to clean. ... "
Product Reliability
24times a week, lasted, years ago, week, first one
+71%
-29%
" ... Had an old version that finally quit working and this one holds more eggs! ... "
" ... Works great but stopped working altogether after exactly three years. ... "
" ... Wish I would’ve found this years ago. ... "
" ... so I had no problems getting started. ... "
" ... Use this cooker at least once a week. ... "
" ... Works great, the first one lasted over 5 years. ... "
" ... Never a problem. ... "
" ... Now that I've had this cooker for two months and have used it two or more times a week, I can definitely give it five stars. ... "
Design
19egg, poached, eggs, easy to use, cooker
+84%
-16%
" ... My favorite part is being able to have the whites solid and the yokes runny. ... "
" ... Super cute design and cooks eggs perfectly every time. ... "
" ... This method is NOT an exact science. ... "
" ... Brushed stainless steel lid ... "
" ... Works well - lots of gadgets to do hard, soft, poached and omelets. ... "
" ... It looks cute and is easy to use. ... "
" ... Super Egg cooker, easy to use, and good design. ... "
" ... No discolored yolks. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
16easy to clean, cleans, vinegar, use and clean, egg
+88%
-13%
" ... I love the ease of cleaning and storing for the cooker as well. ... "
" ... It works great, cleans up easily and is small and compact . ... "
" ... It's easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy, fast and very little clean-up. ... "
" ... Cleans easily with vinegar. ... "
" ... A snap to clean up with a little white vinegar . ... "
" ... I just love it, it is easy to operate and easy to clean and out of the way! ... "
" ... It's very easy, quick and efficient for hard boiled eggs (for egg salad sandwiches), and easy clean up! ... "
Build Quality
16shell, shells, eggs, cooker, stainless steel
+75%
-25%
" ... Makes hard boiled eggs perfectly and the shell practically falls off. ... "
" ... The best part is how easy the shells peel . ... "
" ... Brushed stainless steel lid ... "
" ... Works well - lots of gadgets to do hard, soft, poached and omelets. ... "
" ... I also found it easier to poke the small holes in the exposed larger rounded ends, while they were still in the carton . ... "
" ... This one is notable for its stainless steel interior plate. ... "
" ... Sturdy and well made. ... "
" ... This has been worth its weight in gold. ... "
Water Usage
14eggs, amount of water, leaks, distilled, cooker
+79%
-21%
" ... no leaks at all and make sure I put the amount of water suggested and don't use tap water. ... "
" ... So fast, easy and you do not have to watch water boil. ... "
" ... just know that you'll need to experiment a bit before finding the perfect water level for the level of cooking you prefer. ... "
" ... little water, perfect every time. ... "
" ... With this machine, I am a master, and it needs barely any water to make it happen! ... "
" ... Works ok. A pot with water will do the same and is easier to clean. ... "
" ... I would recommend using distilled water. ... "
" ... It's pretty genius how it works, it comes with a measuring cup that tells you how much water you need for the different types of eggs that you're cooking, you pour it into the base and once that water is evaporated it will signal the cooker to alarm you they're fully cooked. ... "
User Manual
13instructions, directions, manual, follow the instructions, follow
+77%
-23%
" ... We love eggs and this cooks them just as the manual says it well. ... "
" ... Easy to follow directions. ... "
" ... Very easy to use as long as you READ the INSTRUCTIONS! ... "
" ... However, for successful results you must follow the instructions implicitly. ... "
" ... It's important to read the instructions and correctly identify the 'top' of the egg. ... "
" ... Otherwise, it is as easy as the directions say it is. ... "
" ... I'd recommend reading through the reviews and as long as you follow the directions and tips, you'll love this as well. ... "
" ... The use of "side" in the instructions is mote properly read as "end". ... "
As Gift
13christmas, gifts, friend, cooker, years ago
+100%
" ... Was a Gift , we have one ... "
" ... Giving at least one of these for Christmas. ... "
" ... I’m buying one for my bestie/roommate as a housewarming gift as we speak, because we would’ve been the best informercial actress for bad hard boiled eggs 😆 ... "
" ... I bought this at the recommendation of friend for a gift for my wife. ... "
" ... I have purchased 4 of them recently as gifts. ... "
" ... We bought two of them, one for us and one as a practical gift on the recommendation of someone. ... "
" ... This was purchased for a gift. ... "
" ... I will definitely use this as one of my favorite gifts to spread the word on it. ... "
Storage
12eggs, tray, poaching tray, takes, cooker
+75%
-25%
" ... The different plastic trays that hold eggs for the various preparations are cleverly designed, seem to work well for all methods of preparing eggs, and pack up nicely to store under Egg Central's domed hood. ... "
" ... This Cuisinart is much better made, holds the stated capacity, easy to clean and makes perfect eggs without cracking the shells. ... "
" ... Poaching tray with 4-egg capacity and omelet tray with 3-egg capacity - Pretty Good ... "
" ... Wanted the 10 egg capacity. ... "
" ... Small, doesn't take a lot of space to store and eggs are perfect every time. ... "
" ... If you make boiled eggs on a regular basis, this is a great little device that speeds up the process tremendously, with less wasted space and energy than boiling a whole pot of water. ... "
" ... All the pieces go right in my dishwasher and it's small, so easy to store in a skinny cupboard. ... "
" ... Minimum counter space. ... "
Setup
11read the instructions, instructions, follow the instructions, follow, reviews
+64%
-36%
" ... Easy to follow directions. ... "
" ... Literally set it and forget it. ... "
" ... Very easy to use as long as you READ the INSTRUCTIONS! ... "
" ... However, for successful results you must follow the instructions implicitly. ... "
" ... Please let me know if you found this review helpful. ... "
" ... Reading several of these reviews was a big help! ... "
" ... It is simple to use but I would follow the instructions exactly. ... "
Water Resistance
11eggs, leaks, distilled, make sure, cooking
+73%
-27%
" ... no leaks at all and make sure I put the amount of water suggested and don't use tap water. ... "
" ... So fast, easy and you do not have to watch water boil. ... "
" ... little water, perfect every time. ... "
" ... With this machine, I am a master, and it needs barely any water to make it happen! ... "
" ... I would recommend using distilled water. ... "
" ... I've confirmed through the directions I'm using it correctly and tried using less water. ... "
" ... I did find that I had to use just a tiny bit less water to cook eggs the way we like them. ... "
For Kids
10loves, daughter, year old, parents, kids
+100%
" ... Got one for son & daughter. ... "
" ... My grandson loves it and so do i ... "
" ... I will definitely use this as one of my favorite gifts to spread the word on it. ... "
" ... My parents have one and use is all the time. ... "
" ... We have triplet boys who eat . ... "
" ... Bought a second for my son. ... "
" ... My kids even use it now for an after school easy snack! ... "
" ... I'm so happy with my new toy! ... "
Price
10worth every penny, worth, waste, spent, price
+80%
-20%
" ... It has been worth much more than I paid for it. ... "
" ... Worth the money. ... "
" ... Our $13 dollar cooker works 100 times better ... "
" ... This has saved my sanity. ... "
" ... The Egg Central was worth every penny I spent on it. ... "
" ... Maybe sounds silly, but we'll worth the money. ... "
" ... Worth every penny!! ... "
" ... Hoping this is worth the higher price. ... "
Marketplace
10works as advertised, works, recommended, piercer, ordered
+80%
-20%
" ... I didn't care for the egg piercer though and instead use an inexpensive one I also ordered from Amazon. ... "
" ... I'm glad I saw it by accident on Amazon. ... "
" ... This is by far one of the best purchases that I've made on Amazon. ... "
" ... Performs as promised. ... "
" ... Everything went as advertised! ... "
" ... I'm a constant Amazon shopper - to the point where boxes arrive constantly. ... "
" ... Well made and works as stated. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Comfort
10soft, hard boiled, soft boiled, lid, hole
+80%
-20%
" ... I love soft boiled so that's my next task. ... "
" ... soft, medium and hard boiled - all turned out fine. ... The soft and medium are never overcooked. ... "
" ... Hands off easy to use works perfectly. ... "
" ... And I'll be better once my blisters heal lol ... "
" ... This is the best egg maker hands down. ... "
" ... She has chickens and always has lots of eggs on hand. ... "
" ... This thing cooks them perfectly every time and they peel so much easier than if you'd boiled them!!! ... "
" ... Omelettes, hard boiled, soft, etc. ... "
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