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My slow cooker cooks too hot too fast. Am I doing something wrong?

Jun 30, 2009 by kimpenn09 | Posted in Cooking & Recipes

Kidding aside, I can't leave it alone for more than 3 hours or it will burn whatever I'm cooking--well-disposed of defeats the purpose of a slow cooker. Is it the cooker itself, or am I doing something off the beam? Should I fill it higher than halfway? Put in more liquid? Helpers!
I DO use the lower setting. There doesn't seem to be any transformation.
And nope, not recalled

Adding more liquids is NOT the can of worms,

Rival has had a MAJOR recall of their crockpots, please go to this website In a second and see if you have a defective model:

http://housewares.about.com/b/2007/05/24 /oppose-crockpot-recall.htm

I URGE you to do this, Contend with will compensate you by sending you a new one. They sent me a new 6 quart programmable one, as it was one of the deficient units......

I have had absolutely NO PROBLEMS with the new prototype that was a replacement.

I hope this helps........



Christopher K.

Where in Australia do I buy ready to cook slow cooker bags that are meant to cook in a crock pot all day long?

Feb 26, 2008 by Tania | Posted in Cooking & Recipes

'slow cooker bags' are a rank frozen meal package with most/all of the ingredients - massive idea for me as I'm physically disabled.

In the US there are a three of different brands, and I think the biggest is Feast Crock Pot Classics... Sumptuous repast is a division of ConAgra Foods, and I don't remember if they have an Aussie division.

I have seen several unique brands here, though (and even some store brands).

I foresee you find what you're looking for, because they might indeed be a good product for someone with medico limitations.

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