Crock-Pot 38501-W 5-Quart Round Smart-Pot Slow Cooker, White
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CrockpotBrand: Crock-Pot
Model: 38501-W
Color: White
Product features:
- 5-quart slow cooker makes family-style meals for 4 to 5 people
- Programmable temperature control; auto-shift to warm setting when cooking is complete
- Dishwasher-safe stoneware crock with stick-resistant coating
- SUREGRIP side handles for improved grip and comfort
- Dishwasher-safe glass lid; 1-year warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Crock-Pot 38501-W 5-Quart Round Smart-Pot Slow Cooker, White
Customer Review: Smartpot my BUTT!!! -- Dumbpot Burns/Overcooks EVERYTHING
Summary: 1 Stars
Why isn't there a choice for ZERO (0) stars???? 1 STAR IS WAY TOO GENEROUS FOR THIS PRODUCT - NOT EXAGERTING!
Did any of these people who wrote their 5 star reviews even FINISH cooking before reviewing? I read one persons review who gave it 5 stars who still had their roast in while they were reviewing it!! Also this same person said, -----"to the people who said it's HOT .... well duhhh... no kidding! (ever hear of potholders?) Second to the ones who have returned it for not having a medium setting... well, warm is medium and YES you can override the low/high settings if you just read your instruction manual!"----- I gotta tell you I have the manual in front of me & there is NO WAY to "override the low/high settings! 4/6 hours is HIGH & 8/10 hours claims LOW. There is ABSOLUTELY NO WAY to cook on LOW for only 4 hours.
Read the one person who reviewed it & measured the crockpot using both a thermometer & a Kill-A-Watt. Don't know what a "Kill-A-Watt" is? Here: http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/review/kill_a_watt_electric_usage_monitor_review
The above link is for a review of the device the guy used to measure the amount of power the crockpot draws from the outlet. Plain & simple - if the crockpot really is on LOW when you choose 8/10 Hours LOW setting, then it will draw less power over more time - as the guy who tested it with the Kill-A-Watt discovered, it draws the SAME AMOUNT of power on both LOW AND HIGH settings! How stupid!
We bought this crockpot @ Costco. It was only $40 or $50. Nice looking. Took it home & made a stew with the recipe FROM THE INSTRUCTION book included - IT COMPLETELY OVER COOKED! Everything came out mush. How much more telling is that?
Decided to try one more meal. Used a different recipe from the American Test Kitchen's cookbook. Same results. Completely dried our chicken out & burned the rice badly around the edges where the food touched the pot. We stopped the crockpot with 2 hours & 20 minutes left to go on the recipe! Also stopped it over 2 hours early on the stew recipe from the included manual. Stopped it 2 hours early & everything was STILL over cooked.
I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER RIVAL - and thank god for Costco's 100% satisfaction return policy! Best thing is when I return this, it goes directly back to the manufacturer via Costco & they eat the cost of the used item! Stickin' it to the man! YEAH!
Description of Crock-Pot 38501-W 5-Quart Round Smart-Pot Slow Cooker, White
Rival's Smart-Pot 5-quart white oval crock-potThe original slow cooker, the Crock-Pot was first introduced by Rival in the 1970s and has proved to be much more than a fad. This convenient appliance helps you prepare delicious family-style meals while you?re working, running errands, hiking, or just relaxing around the house.
The 5-quart, round Crock-Pot is large enough to cook four to six chicken breasts with vegetables or enough chili or soup for four to five people. The easy-to-use programmable timer turns on and off with the push of a button and lets you choose among time settings of 4, 6, 8, and 10 hours. When cooking time is complete, the Crock-Pot automatically shifts into warming mode, which keeps food at the right eating temperature but doesn?t overcook it.
The exterior of this Crock-Pot is white plastic that wipes down easily and matches the décor of most kitchens. Plastic handles provide a secure and comfortable grip for transporting the cooker. The Crock-Pot?s internal liner is made of durable stoneware that is attractive enough to go from cooker to tabletop to serve your meal. The liner also has a stick-resistant coating and is dishwasher-safe to make clean-up easy. The glass lid lets you peek at your food while it cooks and is also dishwasher safe. Rival offers a limited 1-year warranty on this stoneware slow cooker. --Cristina Vaamonde
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