Crock-Pot 38501-C 5-Quart Round Programmable Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel
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The warm function on this crock pot does NOT work.
I purchased one of these crock pots because of it's programmable features and reasonable price. WHAT A MISTAKE. After a programmed setting the unit does go to the warm setting and the warm amber indicator lights up - HOWEVER - if you you manually put this crock pot on warm by pressing the "cook time" button - it gets real hot. I tested it with an oven thermometer to verify my suspicion and sure enough - when this crock pot is MANUALLY set to warm it goes to over 300 degrees (high).
I took it back for a replacement but the 2nd one did the same thing.
I contacted customer service (email only) and they gave me the royal run around with canned answers and proceeded to inform me after several emails, that I tested the temperature in an improper manner...
I returned the 2nd one also.
DO NOT BUY THIS CROCKPOT unless you want over cooked and/or burned food when MANUALLY using the "warm" setting. I'd have given this a zero star if that were...
Cooks smart. Looks smart. The Crock-Pot Smart-Pot Slow Cooker is the brains of the Crock-Pot Slow Cooker family. It does the thinking so you don’t have to. Simply set the cooking time on “High” for 4 or 6 hours or on “Low” for 8 or 10 hours and go about your day. And, there’s no need to worry when you’re running a few minutes late. After the pre-selected cooking time is complete, your Crock-Pot Smart-Pot Slow Cooker will automatically shift to the “Warm” setting, preserving the flavor of your meal and ensuring your meal is ready to enjoy when you are. Serving your dish is effortless. The 5-quart removable round stoneware provides a smooth transition from countertop to tabletop – no other dishes necessary. Plus the stone...
- 5-quart round stoneware
- Four programmable time setting options provide one-touch versatility and automatically shifts to warm once the cook time is complete
- Perfect for five or more people or a five pound roast
- Dishwasher safe stoneware and lid
- Measures approximately 13.9 by 8.8 by 14.0 inches
Horrible product quality
We have always owned Rival crock pots in the past, but somebody else must be making this brand 'Crock Pot' now, because the entire experience is different. Don't get me wrong, the unit looks very nice, and if High meant high temperature and Low meant low temperature, this unit would be a perfect fit in many kitchens. However, low means 212 degrees on this unit, which will scald your soups and burn your slow cooked roast recipe. Warm is the only usable 'slow cook' setting on the entire unit, and even that is over 180 degrees (and is the setting that doesn't have a timer on it). If you are looking for a timed 'set and forget' unit, skip this one. You'll come home to overcooked or burnt meals.
Crock Pot Delivers
I ordered this as a gift for my oldest son. He has used it many times since receipt and loves it. Easily programmed, cleans easily and preforms as specified. No problems. He now has a hot dinner every night when he gets home. Important for a single guy that works hard every day.
The unit cleans easily and is dishwasher safe. Big bonuses.
Cooking temps are good and consistent and no worries about food being undercooked or burned.
The main reason I bought it was it's similarity to a unit I already own. It's just round instead of oval shaped.
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