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Customer Reviews of Crock-Pot 4-qt. Oval Slow Cooker - Red
Customer Rating:   Summary: Exactly right for the price. Comment: I have had this crockpot for several months, and use it frequently. I love it! I had another slow cooker previous to this one, and was not happy with it. This one does exactly what it is supposed to do. The 4-quart size is the perfect size to make meals for my husband and me. It gives us enough food for several meals. The most common things I make in it are shredded beef (Machaca), Shredded Chicken, roast beef, lentil soup, and bean soup. Unlike other reviewers, I've not had any problems with it cooking too hot or with the lid spattering. I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 because I wish it was programmable. Customer Rating: Summary: Cheap, shoddy plastic on lids Comment: I've had this Crockpot about two or three years. I've used it about 6-8 times per year. And the plastic handle on the lid cracked in two and fell off. I was about to accept this as a weird fluke, until the plastic handle on the lid of my larger Crockpot did the exact same thing a few months later. I'd had it longer, but used it less. WTF? I can't find replacement lids for both models on their site. They have no online support. So what am I to do with two Crockpots with lids that are useless? My last Crockpot, previous to these two, threw sparks and shorted out a mere year after purchase. I'm done with Rival. Customer Rating: Summary: Rival Crock Pot Review Comment: I just bought this crok-pot and I've used it twice. Its great for the price and size. I've made a few stews and soups. I recommend buying a good cookbook with it unless you're already an experienced crock-pot user. It does spatter but I assume that that's how its letting out steam which is normal for evaporation right? I haven't really used any other crock-pots so I can't compare. I think this is a great crock-pot to start out with since it is small and inexpensive. Customer Rating: Summary: no problems Comment: I bought this to replace an old crockpot. In reading the reviews of Rival crockpots, it seems that you have about a good chance of getting a bad one. I was one of the lucky ones with this model. It has performed well and I have not had any of the problems with burning or a loose lid. Hopefully it will last a long time and not die on me prematurely. I have used all my old "standard" recipes and not had any untoward results. So far so good. I also really like the red color. Customer Rating: Summary: Good Basic Crockpot Comment: I got this from Target about a year ago. I only got this one because it was under $17, and it was red which matched my kitchen! Usually I research until I find the right one for me, but it was a good deal for a basic crock. I've fit 5 lbs of wings, 3 lbs of chicken thighs, and about a 5 lb (give or take) roast. The roast was cutting it close but I smooshed the cover on and it came out just fine. I've made quite a few things in this crockpot, from chicken to roasts to soups and stews, as well as chicken wings, keilbasa, and chili. Everything's come out great, although sometimes the edges burn, but I think that's because I make small portions as there are only two of us. We even have taken it camping (with a camper) with us. It's been all over the country! Haha. I like the warm setting although sometimes I wish I bought one that's programmable, but it's my own fault for not thinking it through! It's still in great condition after over a year. The stoneware is very sturdy and cleans up nicely in the dishwasher. I think I could even use this in the actual oven (minus the lid), but I haven't tried it because I don't want to ruin it. The only flaw is that the handle on the lid is coming loose, but I think I can just tighten it with a screwdriver. Also, one of the little rubber feet came off. I could have just replaced it but I must have thrown it away not knowing what it was. It still works just fine, it's just a little uneven. I put it on a cutting board now just incase it's too close to the counter without the little foot. Great crockpot! More Reviews 
Choosing Appliance -> Built-in Ovens Ease of cleaning is well worth considering at the outset. Stay clean liners resist dirt build-up but pyrolitic cleaning is the ultimate. It burns off all baked-on debris at 500°C so that all you have to do is sweep out the resulting ash. Look out for ovens with a steam cleaning facility, too, and remember that some ovens have removable inner doors that are easy to clean. Choosing Appliance -> Cooking Pans This is another area where spending money is justified. The best pans combine different metals like aluminum or copper on the outside and stainless steel on the inside. Aluminum and copper are valued for their ability to spread heat evenly over the entire pan, and stainless steel is valued for its non-reactive qualities. Buy pans which are heavy and thick with solid handles that are well fastened to the pot. As with knives, buy the highest quality cooking pans you can afford one at a time, starting with a saute pan and a 3 qt. sauce pan. They will last forever. At some point, a stock pot (which will be especially pricey) should be considered for serious cooking. Crock-Pot 4-qt. Oval Slow Cooker - Red
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