© 1999-2008 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/Crock_Pots_and_Slow_Cookers Recent content written about Crock Pots and Slow Cookers en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_442224119428?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author disartain - Hamilton Beach 3-in-One (33134) 6-Quart Slow Cooker I didn't really like the slow cookers I have used in the past, but the slow cooker in this review is unique to me. I sent the gadget man { hubby} to buy a slow cooker and he came back with... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442224119428 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:41:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442224119428?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_440406937220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author reginahitch - Crock pots rock. Stick food in there, turn it on, walk away. What could be easier than that? We got a 3140 crock pot for our wedding, which we only recently got rid of because it didn't have a removable pot. This one does, making it dishwasher safe... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~440406937220 Fri, 8 Aug 2008 13:55:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_440406937220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_440057106052?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author saavyconsumer - I own 2 Rival slow cookers, models SCR509WM and 3745. Only had them about 2 years but the crocks of both models have cracked. Also, they both heat way too hot even on low causing spattering of liquids all over the crock pot itself, down the sides and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~440057106052 Tue, 5 Aug 2008 18:58:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_440057106052?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_440005922436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author audmac916 - I bought this slow cooker because I liked what I was getting for the price. It comes with the slow cooker and a smaller one that would be good for Fondue. The slow cooker is very large. It is really great for making large stews or cooking larger pieces... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~440005922436 Tue, 5 Aug 2008 11:28:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_440005922436?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_439640034948?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author allenac - I bought a KitchenAid slow cooker in 12/2007. I have had 3 of the liners crack. They are sending me a whole new unit but if you go to their website you sill find numerous people who have had problems. They will not refund your money. Two of the pots I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~439640034948 Sat, 2 Aug 2008 18:24:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_439640034948?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_438496693892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author notsoltd - Was thrilled to get my crock pot only to find out the lid fit poorly. Lids are pretty basic and aren't rocket science. It should fit. Period. Large gaps between the lid and crockery. Poorly designed. They put the emphasis on looks and not... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~438496693892 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:16:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_438496693892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_438472904324?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kitandkaboddle - Item purchased from Walmart in 1999. Used twice a year tops. No satisfaction from Walmart or Magic Chef with... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~438472904324 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:02:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_438472904324?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_438163705476?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author panaceatoo - I purchased my Rival 5060 Smart Pot 6-Quart Slow Cooker about 3 years ago for around $35. Looks The slow cooker has a white stoneware crock (where you actually put your food), surrounded by a white metal heating unit. The crock pulls out... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~438163705476 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:09:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_438163705476?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436364545668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author meanbeast - This past year I went back to school and found myself insanely busy. Four days a week I'd have an 8-3 workday, and then classes from 4:30-7. Simply put, not much time to cook unless I wanted to let my husband do it all (read: note happening). I knew a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436364545668 Mon, 7 Jul 2008 14:09:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436364545668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_431749762692?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author sandywebb - I have a Rival crock pot which has only been used maybe a dozen times or so. It is the 6-qt. size with the lift-out stoneware inserts & glass lid. The handle holding the glass lid broke AND the handles on the ends of the crock pot themselves (all... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~431749762692 Wed, 28 May 2008 13:31:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_431749762692?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_431660699268?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author grnthumber - I've owned several crockpots in the past and hated every one of them. Most have absolutely no style, and in its early days, the pot was actually non-removable! I couldn't stand cleaning it...needless to say, it was not used very often and eventually... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~431660699268 Tue, 27 May 2008 19:57:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_431660699268?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_431647919748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dhinderliter - I have wanted to get a deep fryer so that my incredibly picky son will eat homemade chicken nuggets. Thus I didn't want to spend a fortune on an appliance that i wasn't sure would even provide what I wanted. After seeing a friend mention their deep fryer... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~431647919748 Tue, 27 May 2008 17:49:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_431647919748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_430396051076?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author aldricj - The Crock liner has cracked twice, Kitchen aid replaced the 1st one I tried to tell the Rep that something is wrong with the heating unit. Had a cheap Rival that lasted 14 years and half the price. Only on for 32 minutes when it cracked in the middle... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~430396051076 Sun, 18 May 2008 15:51:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_430396051076?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_429155585668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lschofield - I have just discovered the world of slow cooking and am SO glad that I did! I'm a busy stay-at-home mother of 3 children, dealing with Chicago traffic and trying to start a home business. This Rival 6 quart slow cooker cooks just enough for dinner in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~429155585668 Wed, 7 May 2008 12:50:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_429155585668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_428668915332?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author sarah79 - pot cracked after 2 uses. thank goodness i was able to return it to the retailer. had similar quality issues with other Kitchen Aid small appliances (ie. toaster oven). it appears the Kitchen Aid brand is unable to produce high quality small... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~428668915332 Sun, 4 May 2008 15:41:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_428668915332?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_428286643844?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author rogersiv - I purchased this slow cooker about two months ago. Previously, I had a Rival Slow Cooker that used to burn the food (found out through reviews of that product that mine was a common complaint). This slow cooker attracted me because it had a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~428286643844 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:25:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_428286643844?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_428049403524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author momofmichael - Ages ago when I was first married I received a traditional Crock Pot for our wedding. I always found it hard to clean and swore the next one I got would have a removable crock that could go in the dishwasher. I don't recall when or where I got this... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~428049403524 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:17:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_428049403524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_427291152004?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author gotguy - Disappointing product. Very poor build quality. The unit is made from thin metal that dents easily on the sides. It also heats unevenly; a problem I have NEVER had in a slow cooker. An additional small annoyance: the unit makes a sound that is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~427291152004 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:02:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_427291152004?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_426328034948?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author littlelittle - I'd used this slow cooker about 3 times... the day after the third time I used it the lid shattered in the dishwasher (the cycle had finished about 24 hours before this)and yes it is dishwasher safe. I contacted Rival about this and they sent me a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~426328034948 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:21:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_426328034948?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_426561080964?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author viperwife - I asked my husband for a new slow cooker with a timer and "warm" setting for my birthday. This is what he brought me home. At first, I was very excited. My other one was 8 years old, and I just wanted an upgrade. The look- Very sleek. Stainless steel... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~426561080964 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:25:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_426561080964?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_426560753284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author zoeinnc - When my old slow cooker went to small appliance heaven I took my time replacing it, as aside from the occasional chili or stew, we really didn't use it all that much. As empty-nesters in a condo, we simply didn't have the space or a good (enough) reason... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~426560753284 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:18:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_426560753284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_425113849476?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author sibbet - The size and appearance are nice. Temperature control is limited to high, low, simmer, buffet, not a major issue but if you're looking for more control this doesn't have it. The biggest issue is the lid does not fit. If you're trying to get the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~425113849476 Sun, 6 Apr 2008 15:03:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_425113849476?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_423031312004?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jhoughton - Great size, like the appearance and multi temp control. Great for large meals. Overal a nice product, just pricey. Crock Pot has cracked on two seperate pots. Kitchen aid replace first at no charge. Need to report second crack. 1st pot cracked on third... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~423031312004 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:21:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_423031312004?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_422907317892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author kpearl - When using the crock pot for events at work, it is very good product. The lid can be opened and closed without having to place it somewhere. Since I have been trying to use the crock pot more often for recipes at home, I have run into difficulty. I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~422907317892 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:11:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_422907317892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_422766153348?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author SpookyMonkey - Hungry and lazy - that must mean you. Don't forget sexy-smelling. Let's not forget my last review. Yes, or dung-laden, drunk and now significantly lighter in the wallet. Yes, well the slow cooker didn't set me back much. While I'm all... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~422766153348 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:44:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_422766153348?linkin_id=8003929