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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
There are so many better choices, November 20, 2007
This review is from: West Bend 85146 The Crockery Cooker, 6-Quart Oval (Kitchen)
I purchased this West Bend as an upgrade and a complement to my 'ancient' Rival, which still works well. The oval shape and removable pot give a lot more versatility, and ease of cleaning too. The stainless outer skin looks good.
Well, the second time I used it (and it always seemed too hot, even on low) the switch sparked and it was fried. So, I called their 800 number - they don't want you to return it to the store - and they sent me a prompt replacement, along with a FedEx call tag. (I had to drive to a Kinkos to drop it off, because their call tag doesn't include residential pickup.)
First time I used the new one, it boiled the contents in a matter of a few hours, and when I switched it off, it would not turn on again, even after it had completely cooled. When I returned it to the store it was originally purchased at, they didn't seem the least bit surprised.
I think I would avoid this one!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Durable and efficient, everything I want in a slow cooker, July 19, 2008
This review is from: West Bend 85146 The Crockery Cooker, 6-Quart Oval (Kitchen)
I purchased this slow cooker more than a year ago on Amazon as a replacement for a Rival crockpot (you can find my review).
We use this slow cooker often, more so in the fall and winter than summer. I really like the "keep warm" feature, which fits our busier nights when we can't eat together as a family.
If you read some of the other reviews, this product is rated lower because it doesn't have a timer. Don't let that stop you from buying this slow cooker. After bad experiences with other brands, I hesitated to add my review right after purchase. Now, more than a year after our purchase, I can honestly say this is the best slow cooker I've ever owned.
This is easy to clean, easy to operate and holds enough food to feed a family of four. Thank you, West Bend and Amazon.
I give it four stars with the only negative being that the handles should be a tad longer because of the product's weight.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
So far, the best crock pot I've ever used., November 19, 2007
This review is from: West Bend 85146 The Crockery Cooker, 6-Quart Oval (Kitchen)
A very good looking,very functional product. I use mine about once a week for just about anything, mainly because it's foolproof, even I can't mess things up...
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