How to hard boil an egg using an electric kettle

Step 4 Place eggs in ice

While you are waiting for the 13 minutes to expire you should get a bowl of ice/ice water ready for your newly hard boiled eggs. When they are done carefully drain the water from the kettle and remove the eggs. Be careful not to stick your hand inside because of the heating element. I usually just slowly turn mine upside down and when I am finished they are sitting in the lid. Place them in the ice water and allow them to cool. The time to cool just depends on your pain tolerance and how hungry you are :)