West Bend Breakfast Station 2-Slice Toaster and Egg Cooker/Poacher (Model 78500) Instruction Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the West Bend Breakfast Station. This appliance is designed to simplify your morning routine by combining a 2-slice toaster with an egg cooker and warming tray. Please read this manual thoroughly before initial use to ensure safe operation and optimal performance. Keep these instructions for future reference.

Image: The West Bend Breakfast Station, showcasing its toaster and egg cooking functions simultaneously. Two slices of toast are visible in the toaster slots, and two poached eggs are cooking under the clear lid of the egg cooker section.

Important Safeguards

To prevent personal injury or property damage, always follow basic safety precautions when using electrical appliances. Read all instructions carefully.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to "off", then remove plug from wall outlet.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

Parts Identification

Familiarize yourself with the components of your Breakfast Station:

• Toaster Slots (2)
• Toasting Lever
• Cancel Button
• Toast Shade Control Dial (Settings 1-7)
• Egg Button
• Toast/Egg Button
• Egg Cooker Base
• Egg Tray (for hard/soft boiling)
• Meat Warming Tray
• Poaching Trays (2)
• Clear Lid
• Measuring Cup with Piercing Pin
• Crumb Tray (located at the bottom)

Image: An overhead view of the West Bend Breakfast Station, surrounded by various breakfast foods like bagels, toast with eggs, and hard-boiled eggs, illustrating its multi-functionality.

Image: A close-up of the toaster slots, highlighting their wide design, capable of accommodating various bread types including bagels and English muffins.

Image: The egg cooker section of the appliance, with the clear lid open, revealing two eggs being poached in the individual trays.

Setup

1. Unpack all components and remove any packaging materials.
2. Wipe the exterior of the appliance with a damp cloth.
3. Wash the egg tray, meat warming tray, poaching trays, and clear lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. Ensure the crumb tray is properly inserted at the bottom of the toaster.
5. Place the Breakfast Station on a stable, heat-resistant surface, away from walls or cabinets to allow for proper ventilation.
6. Plug the appliance into a standard 120V AC electrical outlet.

Operating Instructions

Toasting Bread, Bagels, and English Muffins

1. Insert up to two slices of bread, bagels, or English muffins into the toaster slots.
2. Select your desired toast shade using the Toast Shade Control Dial (1 for lightest, 7 for darkest).
3. Press the Toasting Lever down until it locks. The toaster will begin toasting.
4. When toasting is complete, the toast will automatically pop up.
5. To stop toasting at any time, press the "CANCEL" button.

Image: A detailed view of the control panel, featuring the toast shade dial (settings 1-7), and buttons for "CANCEL", "TOAST", "EGG", and "TOAST/EGG".

Cooking Eggs

The Breakfast Station can hard-boil, soft-boil, poach, or scramble eggs.

Hard-Boiled or Soft-Boiled Eggs (up to 8 eggs)

1. Use the provided measuring cup to add the appropriate amount of water to the egg cooker base. The cup has markings for different egg consistencies (soft, medium, hard) and quantities.
2. Place the egg tray onto the egg cooker base.
3. Using the piercing pin on the bottom of the measuring cup, carefully pierce the large end of each egg. This prevents cracking during cooking.
4. Place the pierced eggs into the egg tray.
5. Cover with the clear lid.
6. Press the "EGG" button. The indicator light will illuminate.
7. When the eggs are cooked, the appliance will beep, and the light will turn off. Carefully remove the lid (steam will be hot) and eggs.

Image: A plate with perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs, sliced in half, next to a piece of toast with a poached egg, demonstrating the versatility of the egg cooker.

Poached or Scrambled Eggs (up to 2 eggs)

1. Add water to the egg cooker base using the measuring cup, typically to the "poach" line.
2. Lightly grease the poaching trays with cooking spray or butter.
3. Crack one egg into each poaching tray. For scrambled eggs, whisk eggs in a separate bowl, then pour into trays.
4. Place the poaching trays into the egg cooker base.
5. Cover with the clear lid.
6. Press the "EGG" button. The indicator light will illuminate.
7. When cooking is complete, the appliance will beep, and the light will turn off. Carefully remove the lid and trays.

Image: Two poaching trays, each containing a raw egg, positioned in front of the West Bend Breakfast Station, ready for cooking.

Using the Meat Warming Tray

The meat warming tray can be used to heat pre-cooked meats, tomato slices, or pineapple slices.

1. Place the meat warming tray onto the egg cooker base.
2. Arrange pre-cooked items on the tray.
3. Cover with the clear lid.
4. Press the "EGG" button to activate the warming function. The indicator light will illuminate.
5. Monitor items to prevent overcooking. The appliance will beep when the water has evaporated, indicating the end of the cycle.

Image: A close-up view of the meat warming tray, showing two pieces of meat being heated under the clear lid.

Simultaneous Operation (Toast and Eggs)

For a complete breakfast sandwich, you can toast bread and cook eggs simultaneously.

1. Prepare your eggs for boiling, poaching, or scrambling as described above, placing them in the egg cooker section.
2. Insert bread into the toaster slots and select your desired toast shade.
3. Press the "TOAST/EGG" button. Both the toaster and egg cooker will activate.
4. The appliance is designed to synchronize the cooking times so that both toast and eggs are ready at approximately the same time.
5. When cooking is complete, the toast will pop up, and the appliance will beep, indicating the eggs are also ready.

Image: An exploded diagram showing all removable components of the West Bend Breakfast Station: the clear lid, meat warming tray, poaching trays, and the main unit with toaster slots.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Regular cleaning ensures optimal performance and extends the life of your appliance.

1. Always unplug the appliance and allow it to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Egg Cooker Components: The egg tray, meat warming tray, poaching trays, and clear lid are top-rack dishwasher safe. Alternatively, wash them in warm, soapy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
3. Crumb Tray: Slide out the crumb tray from the bottom of the toaster. Discard crumbs and wipe the tray clean with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly before reinserting.
4. Exterior: Wipe the exterior of the Breakfast Station with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
5. Do Not Immerse: Never immerse the main unit of the appliance, cord, or plug in water or any other liquid.

Image: The removable components of the egg cooker section, including the egg tray, meat warmer, poaching trays, and lid, laid out to show they are BPA-free and top-rack dishwasher safe.

Troubleshooting

Specifications

• Model: 78500
• Brand: West Bend
• Color: Black
• Material: Plastic
• Product Dimensions: 9.5"D x 10.5"W x 7.75"H
• Wattage: 825 watts
• Voltage: 120V
• Number of Slices: 2
• Toast Settings: 7
• Item Weight: 4.32 pounds
• UPC: 072244785005

Image: The West Bend Breakfast Station with its key dimensions (height, width, depth) clearly labeled, providing a visual reference for its size.

Warranty and Support

For warranty information or customer support, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official West Bend website. Keep your purchase receipt as proof of purchase for any warranty claims.

Manufacturer: West Bend

Website: www.westbend.com