HOW TO USE DO NOT USE WITHOUT ALUMINUM INSERTS Water has to be added IMPORTANT before using the Egg Pod Never use without water First remove the Eggpod Lid Find the included measuring cup and fill with water to the 50 mL line It is very important that this measuring is accurate to ensure proper cooking of the egg Pour the water in the Eggpod Next place 4 eggs into the Eggpod and replace the top lid and lock side snaps in place Cook eggs in the microwave on high for 9 minutes COOKS TO PERFECTION The mechanism of the Eggpod is so simple because its basically using microwave to boil water which in turn steams the eggs Simply add water and set your timer to 9 minutes and cook on HIGH to yield perfectlycooked hardboiled eggs Measuring cup comes included But If for any reason you lose the water measuring cup a water line indicator can be found directly inside the Eggpod MULTIPURPOSE COOKER One of the special feature of this gadget is it can peel eggs After cooking shake it at least 10 times to crack the outer shell and make peeling easier Aside from cooking eggs this gadget can steam other things such as small potatoes and sweet corns The best part of steaming food is it creates a minimum of mess does the least damage of nutrients to vegetables and preserves the flavor and color of it SAVES SPACE and EASYTOSTORE The Eggpod measures about 6 inches 1524 centimeters tall and 725 inches 1841 centimeters wide and is easy to carry around or lift and can be placed anywhere because it doesnt occupy much space whether in the cupboard or just displayed on the kitchen counter EASY TO USE AND CLEAN Comes with directions thats easy to follow and will make the preparation hasslefree and quick Its also made of dishwashersafe material that can avoid damage caused by dishwashing liquid and cleaning