Crock-Pot SCVI600B-SS 6-Quart Premium VersaWare Slow Cooker, Gold
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CrockpotBrand: Rival
Model: SCVI600B-SS
Color: Gold
Product features:
- 6-quart slow cooker for sauteing, cooking, serving, and storing
- Use oval stoneware in heating base, on the stove, or in the oven
- Programmable countdown technology; digital timer; auto keep warm
- Stay-cool handles; dishwasher-safe stoneware pot and lid
- Measures 18 by 11-2/7 by 14-2/5 inches; 1-year warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Crock-Pot SCVI600B-SS 6-Quart Premium VersaWare Slow Cooker, Gold
Customer Review: Love the Timer Function
Summary: 5 Stars
This slow cooker suits my needs perfectly. My husband and I both work full-time and can't be absolutely certain when we'll be home each night. It's great that the pot will automatically switch over to warm at the end of the cooking time, whether we're there or not.
It's worth noting that you can't set it to automatically change cooking temperatures, like some other models. You simply set it for high or low, and if you want you can set the timer (in 30 minute increments). If you don't set the timer, the pot will just cook until you turn it off. If you do set the timer, it will switch to warm when it's done.
The lid doesn't look like it makes a tight seal, but it does. In fact, if you store it with the lid on you may find you have a moisture problem inside (I solve this by storing it with the lid upside-down). I haven't had any problems with losing liquid during cooking, nor have I seen any steam escaping during the cooking process.
The pot is crockery, not metal and not teflon-coated. I clean it by letting it cool off, then leaving it full of hot, soapy water in the sink for 10-15 minutes. It comes clean with no problem after that, although there is generally a white water stain left behind when it dries. The manual says this is normal and safe, and can be removed with vinegar if you want. I don't want.
I have a gas stove, so I can use the pot directly over the burner without needing to use the included diffuser. It's nice not to have to get out (and then clean) extra pots for browning the meat or sauteeing the vegetables. I've saved the diffuser. It's a decent-sized grill that can be used as a small roasting rack or cooling rack or even a trivet in a pinch.
Other reviewers have commented on the lid or pot being fragile. Maybe they have a different version, but mine would need to be thrown forcefully at a rather solid object to damage it. It's a thick and sturdy piece of crockery. I've accidentally clonked the edge of the lid against the pot several times now without any consequences. (I hope I didn't just curse myself!) The manual warns you not to run cold water into it when it's still hot, or it might crack. This is common sense with any glass or ceramic object.
It cooks differently than our old crockpot, but since this is another make and design it's no surprise. It didn't take long to adjust for the difference, and no meals were ruined in the process.
The manual has a lot of interesting recipes, including some that only use the crockery portion in your regular oven.
By the way, the photo seems to show "Crock-Pot" imprinted on the lid. Mine doesn't have this, it's just a plain lid. Therefore it's an attractive piece of crockery that you can bring to the table even when you have guests over.
Description of Crock-Pot SCVI600B-SS 6-Quart Premium VersaWare Slow Cooker, Gold
This VersaWare Programmable 6 Quart Crock Pot from Rival is so much more than just another slow cooker. You can use the stoneware in the heating base, on the stove or in the oven to create delicious meals of all kinds. Then, when dinner is done, put the cover on and store your leftovers in the fridge. It takes the one-pot dinner to a whole new level.Slow Cookers
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