Crock-Pot SCCPTM600S 6-Quart Oval Manual Plus Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel
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Smelly crockpot, not happy with new lid!
I have loved using my Crock Pots over the years, but am not happy with the new gasketed lid they've put on this particular unit. I love, love, love the design of this unit, and it looks absolutely fabulous on my countertop, but the smell when I first cooked in it was borderline unbearable. I thought it was simply because the heating element was new and needed to be used a couple of times, but the stench continued long after the heating element should have been broken in. Then I realized it was the actual rubber gasket on this new gasketed lid with this unit. It is holding every single smell from the first time I cooked in it, and distributing it not only back into the air, but into the food as well. It is for that reason, and that reason alone, that I cannot personally recommend this particular unit. I even called the customer service line to see if I could switch out the gasketed lid for a plain old glass one, and they said I could not, that this crock was molded specific for...
Attractive. Sophisticated. Smart. Just like you. The Crock-Pot Designer Series Slow Cooker is entertaining elevated. From Wednesday night dinner at home to the neighborhood progressive dinner, the Designer Series turns meals into moments to remember. Now you can enjoy more time with family and friends while your Crock-Pot Slow Cooker does the work. The stunningly beautiful design with stainless steel and black accents fits perfectly into kitchens everywhere. Its understated elegance turns heads and defies expectations. Modern cooking controls simplify meal time to the max. Simply Turn the dial to “High” and get a hot meal, snack, appetizer or dip in no time. Set it on “Low” and tonight’s dinner can cook while you’re at work. Or ...
- 6-quart oval stoneware is perfect for seven or more people or a six pound roast
- High, low and warm settings are perfect for making chilis, stews, sauces and more
- Manual cooking control with display timer counts up the cooking time to easily track cook times
- Dishwasher safe stoneware and lid; convenient cord storage
- Measures approximately 20 by 12 by 16 inches
Simply Elegant
Being late to the crock pot party, I finally bought one. This model, the SCCPTM600S (manual), is almost identical to its sister, the SCCPTP600P (programmable). I chose this one because the manual operation appealed to me. But the term "manual" is too utilitarian for this Crock Pot, which is simply elegant in design. The power knob has a nice clunky, substantial, feel when you turn it from the OFF position to either LOW, HIGH or WARM. When you turn it on, the digital counter automatically starts, so with a glance you always know how many hours and minutes the crock has been cooking. From the photo, because the crock is black, the lid looks black, but that is just a reflection; the lid is see-through glass so you can watch what's going on inside. The base in heavy and doesn't slide around, and the crock is easily lifted-out to serve or clean. Also nice is the retractable cord, which you can leave plugged-in since the Crock Pot has an OFF switch. This is a very beautiful device,...
Love this crock.
It heats up evenly and its large oval shape makes it perfect for roasters. I do shredded pork sandwiches by pouring root beer over a roast, draining it, then adding BBQ sauce and shredding. Yummy. The rubber piece around the lid holds in all the flavor and the timer lets me cook as long as I want. I'm never at the mercy of some non-cook's merciless programming. Only caution is that you need to learn how to clean the black pot. It will develop a white coating. This is easy fixed with white vinegar, but it takes a little diligence to make sure that t is always clean. I looked all over for the right pot for me, and this was it. If your needs are the same - go for it.
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