Crock-Pot 3040-BC 4-Quart Round-Shaped Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CrockpotBrand: Crock-Pot
Model: 3040-BC
Color: Stainless Steel
Product features:
- 4-quart slow cooker attractively housed in durable stainless steel
- Stoneware crock insert with stick-resistant coating for easy cleaning
- User-friendly control knob offers low and high heat settings
- Tempered glass lid; stay-cool side handles for safe transport; recipes included
- Measures 12 by 12 by 10-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Crock-Pot 3040-BC 4-Quart Round-Shaped Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel
Customer Review: Works, but safety concerns
Summary: 2 Stars
As others have noted, the outer case gets very hot. I decided to take it apart to understand why. The removable stoneware sits in an inner aluminum pot surrounded by the outer metal case. The pot and case are held together by a screw, spacer, washers, and nuts through the bottom of the pot. A lip around the top of the pot wraps around the top edge of the case, and 3 legs under the pot contact the bottom of the case. The heating element wraps around the bottom of the sides of the pot. The handles and temp control are attached to the outer housing. There are several metal-to-metal contact points between the pot and outer housing. The screw, legs of the pot, and upper lip conduct heat from the pot to the outer housing. Since the base is metal and does not have insulated feet, I recommend placing the unit on a heat-resistant surface away from combustables, flammables, and exposed skin when in use.
The handles and control knob feel sturdy, but time will tell whether they will crack from the heat. The switch body is also plastic and is mounted very close to the heating element. The inner wiring is wrapped in insulated fabric sleeves, but they are in contact with the housing.
The 3ft power cord is permanently attached and is unusually stiff. I have to form it into shape before plugging it in, and I don't coil it up between uses.
The package I received from Amazon did not include the 200 page recipe book. There were some recipes in the owner's guide and a couple of recipes on the box. A 4-page slow cooker accessory catalog was included showing cookbooks, travel bags, bread/cake bake pan, meat rack, dust cover, liner bags for sale.
UPDATE: The outer case was recalled by the manufacturer because of several cases of cracked handles. I had to cut the plug off the end of cord and return it. They sent me a new case and reimbursed me for the shipping.
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Description of Crock-Pot 3040-BC 4-Quart Round-Shaped Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel
Rival 4 Qt Slow Cooker - Black and ChromeSlow cookers are usually thought of for chili, soup, or pot roast. But the 200-page bonus cookbook that comes with Rival's 4-quart Crock Pot stoneware slow cooker branches out, with recipes like Roast Chicken with Peas, Prosciutto and Cream, San Francisco Cioppino, and Lamb Korma. Not what you'd expect for dinner out of a slow cooker.
Crock Pots are classics, but this one looks like something straight out of a modern, professional kitchen. With a simple design in chrome with black handles and a removable black stoneware crock insert, this 4-quart pot will go with the look of most kitchens. Besides the cookbook, there's also a small catalog of accessories such as tailored vinyl covers, baking pans, meat racks, and thermal carrying cases for transporting food in the stoneware crock.
Clean-up is very easy; warm soapy water will do the trick. (The heating unit is not immersible; just use a soapy rag or cloth.) Do not use scratchy, abrasive cleaners on the chrome exterior. The dimensions of the slow cooker are 12 inches across by 10-1/2 inches high, including handles, feet and lid. Rival provides a limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship under normal use conditions. --Garland Withers
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