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159 of 167 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not Exactly "Programmable", March 16, 2005
This review is from: Select Brands SC-60 Corningware 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker, White (Kitchen)
All told, this seemed well made and had many extras packed in with it (silicone cookware, insulated carrier, etc.). I've been searching for a genuinely programmable crockpot for ages - this isn't it. The temp setting is determined by the number of hours you set, so if you're thinking I want a pot where I can choose high temp for X hours then switch to low for Y hours - good luck. You can't do that with this model nor the "programmable" pots from Rival, All-Clad or Kenmore. I've purchased and returned them all as unsatisfactory for my needs (all I want to do is set 2 hours at high then 16 at low for making my chicken stock - this is apparently the Crock-Pot equivalent of putting a man on Mars- no one can do it today).
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85 of 89 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Beware, outer shell, may melt!!!!, March 22, 2006
This review is from: Select Brands SC-60 Corningware 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker, White (Kitchen)
I recently purchased this product. The first time I used it, I thought it worked great. I made a pot of chili and let it cook until we were ready to eat it that night. The second time I used it, things were not as good. The outer shell where the controls are were literally melting. I had programmed this to cook for 10 hours while I went to work. I came home that night and the hours had not changed. I realized I didn't click the on/off button to start heating the cooker. This may have saved a house fire. I went ahead and changed the time from 10 to 4 hours. This set the unit to high instead of the original low setting. Not 15 minutes after turning on, the outer covering was melting. I immediately shut it off. I see the 4 quart units were recalled back in 2004 for similar issues. Whatever their problem, it has not been fixed. Be aware of this serious problem when using your slow cooker. I am returning mine and will exchange for a different brand.
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's attractive and very cool to the touch. But don't break the liner!!!!!, February 27, 2006
This review is from: Select Brands SC-60 Corningware 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker, White (Kitchen)
I use a crock pot 3 to 5 days a week and this pot has been great. I travel with it usually 3 days a week so the bag has been very useful. (Always use two hands and do not swing!) I discovered that you must criss-cross the straps inside or the lid may fall into the pot and spill. You should know that the pot cooks on high for 1-6 hours or high for 7-10 hours. The level and time are not independent of each other. It has cooked well with no surprises. I recently broke the liner and was able to replace it for a reasonable price through Select Brands. The pot is not associated with Corningware and they are completely unable to assist with any questions or further customer service. I would give it a five, if I could select time and temperature independently. It is also a large pot which is great but it means that I keep a 3 quart pot for just meat dishes because a slow cooker must always be at least half full.
Update: After not receiving replacement liner, I find out they are on backorder and the card I had on file has expired. I reorder a liner and am charged $10 more for the liner than quoted. I received the liner today and the lid is way too small. The ridge on the liner is narrower than before. Pot is still completely useless. Am very aggravated. (I would take stars away but it won't let me.)
Update: They replaced the liner and lid which still don't fit together great. I have to cook on high for the food to cook.
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