Crock-Pot SCVP600-SS 6-Quart Smart-Pot Programmable Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Crock-Pot SCVP600-SS 6-Quart Smart-Pot Programmable Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel
Customer Review: Ditto....heats way too fast for a slow cooker
Summary: 2 Stars
Have had this for about a year.....and use it 2-3 times a month......I don't know why it took so long, but just the other day I realized that this slow-cooker was heating up way too fast and maintaining too high of a temperature.........on the 10 hour setting, my chili was boiling after only 4 and a half hours.......I found myself stirring it (this being a no-no for a slow-cooker) thinking it was going to stick and burn........I could never trust this to be left on during my absence.........I am looking to replace this now.....initial research shows the Hamilton-Beach or All Clad as possible replacements......
To leave on a positive note.....the quality seems to be fairly good....i.e. no problem with the controls......no ceramic chipping or cracking........lid doesn't seal that well, but is constructed fairly decent.....
Customer Review: Great for a NEW Crockpot
Summary: 5 Stars
I noticed all the negative reviews of this product and wanted to add my review. First of all, all new crockpots cook things at a much higher temperature than the older models. This has to do with food safety regulations that have changed over the years. The best thing to do with these newer models is to test a recipe while you are at home to make sure it works in the crockpot and then use it while you are away.
I love this crockpot. It is big so only use it if you are making a ton of food. I've cooked pot roast, soups, briscuit and even chicken in here. Only one of my recipes burned while I was away and that was because my husband forgot to turn it off. It's best to cook things with lots of liquid so they are less likely to burn. If you know how to use it, this crockpot can be an enormous help in the kitchen!
Customer Review: A year and that's it!
Summary: 2 Stars
We had this crock pot just under a year when it went kaput! Just happened to put in some beans and when my boyfriend came home durring lunch that day he said "honey, weren't these supposed to be hot by now?" The heating element is gone and it's no good. I got home that evening and stuck it where it belongs...in the garbage. This crock pot always burned everything, unless it was something like soup or beans with a ton of liquid. I always left the house to work wondering if I might come home to dry and burned food.
I've been wanting a new one for a while and now this is just my exuse! I knew it wouldn't last too long. I'm not a fan of the buttons either, they wear out and the sticker starts pulling off. Look elsewhere people! Cheaper ones out there and better! I won't buy anything of this brand again.
Customer Review: I love mine!
Summary: 4 Stars
My wife and I received this for our wedding 8 years ago. We have used it extensively and so far, we still love it. Nothing has broke, nothing has been replaced, and it still cooks the same today as it did when we first received it. We use our crock pot around 3-4 times a month and some months, more than that, so our crock has seen it's share of use over the past 8 years. The food comes out perfect, hot drinks have come out perfect, and even desserts have been cooked to perfection in our crock. We have never had anything burn nor break. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is because I wish the temp controls were a little better. Sometimes, I need to cook something for 3-4 hours on high and with this model, it can't be done. So that's annoying. Other than that, this has been a great product!Customer Review: Don't buy this product.
Summary: 1 Stars
This absolutely overcooks everything. The heat is entirely too high and even when it downgrades to "Warm," the food inside still boils. Additionally, the lid does not fit well and most of your liquid will evaporate. Unless you are able to watch the cooker all day (then why are you using a slow cooker?), do not buy this product.
I received this as a gift. It was thoughtful because I work very long hours and a slow cooker is very convenient. I am on Amazon trying to find a different brand because mine has been ruined by charred ribs cooked on the LOW setting. Cooks Illustrated recommends the All Clad. I'm going to give it a shot.