Steam burns are a risk when cooking with an egg poacher pan. Look for a pan with stay-cool outer handles and knobs. Position the egg cup knobs away from the inner tray steam holes. Once you lift the outer lid, give the steam a moment to dissipate before attempting to lift the cups out. Wear an oven mitt — or at the very least, use a kitchen towel — to handle the egg cup knobs or handles. Wait for the pan to cool safely on the stovetop before hand washing.