West Bend 84396 Oval Slow Cooker
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of West Bend 84396 Oval Slow Cooker
Customer Review: Excellent slow cooker
Summary: 5 Stars
I actually own the black version of this pot, which has apparently been discontinued in favor of the stainless steel. Aside from the color of the skin and slightly different knobs and handles on the base, they are identical.
The controls are very easy to use. You turn it on, set your temperature (HI or LO) punch the clock button to set the time (minimum is 4 hours) then press COOK. That's it! It shows the remaining cooking time on the display, and once the time is up, the cooker will beep and then switch to warming mode to keep the food from going cold or overcooking. The only thing I don't like is there is no delay timer. You can't set it to come on in four hours and then cook for another four hours.
The cord is a bit on the short side, but according to the manual that's for safety. You can use an extension cord if necessary. I have not noticed any uneven heating or hot spots in the base. The skin does get hot to the touch, so make sure there's nothing flammable around and that it is out of reach of children and pets. I don't think it would get hot enough to scorch the counter top, but I use mine on a jelly roll pan with two trivets underneath in case it boils over.
The crock is removable for cleaning. It's made of glazed ceramic and is very heavy. It is large enough to fit a whole fryer chicken as long as you truss the bird. You can use it in the microwave and put it in the refrigerator, but not use it in the oven or on the stove top. The lid fits well.
Overall, I'm quite satisfied with my purchase. If you don't care about the looks, keep an eye out for the discontinued black model if you can find it on clearance. I bought mine for less than twenty dollars brand new and consider it money well spent.
Description of West Bend 84396 Oval Slow Cooker
West Bend 84396 West Bend is a dependable brand that has occupied kitchens since 1911. This 6-quart Crock Pot is essential for the avid entertainer. Two cooking modes and an oval shape make it an ideal cooking medium for a variety of foods. Also featured is the removable crock which allows you to take a hot meal straight from the kitchen to the table! Features: -Two cooking modes - Programmable & Simple modes -20-hour Auto Off -Three settings - Keep Warm, Lo and Hi - plus operating light -Removable crock doubles as a serving dish -Large capacity for family-size meals -Dishwasher-safe crock and glass cover -Stainless steel exterior -Stay cool plastic handles -Recipes for stews, soups and meat dishes included in instruction manual -250 watts, 120 volts, AC only -UL listed -Dimensions: 14.5h x 14.5w x 10.5d minimizeSlow Cookers
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