Binding: Kitchen Brand: West Bend EAN: 0072244851465 Label: West Bend Manufacturer: West Bend Model: 85146 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: West Bend Sales Rank: 52212 Studio: West Bend
WEST BEND
MY CARROTS WERE STILL HARD AFTER COOKING ALL DAY. ITS NOT LIKE THE CERAMIC CROCK POT I USE TO OWN.
Durable and efficient, everything I want in a slow cooker
I purchased this slow cooker more than a year ago on Amazon as a replacement for a Rival crockpot (you can find my review).
We use this slow cooker often, more so in the fall and winter than summer. I really like the "keep warm" feature, which fits our busier nights when we can't eat together as a family.
If you read some of the other reviews, West Bend 85146 The Crockery Cooker, 6-Quart Oval is rated lower because it doesn't have a timer. Don't let that stop you from buying this slow cooker. After bad experiences with other brands, I hesitated to add my review right after purchase. Now, more than a year after our purchase, I can honestly say this is the best slow cooker I've ever owned.
This is easy to clean, easy to operate and holds enough ... Read More
Flawed by No Timer
For anyone wanting to use this like the old "crock pot" many of us grew up with you will want to look elsewhere for a model with a timer.
According to Cook's Illustrated: "A programmable timer was deemed a real asset, especially because all the machines with timers automatically switch to a warming mode when the timed cooking is done. This means that even if you're late coming home from work, your dinner won't be overcooked (or cold). The models without timers were downgraded."
Unfortunately, this model doesn't have a timer, so while you can probably leave some things cooking while you go to work, I think this would cause a lot of trial and error issues (and needless anxiety).
In this price range Cooks Illustrated ... Read More
There are so many better choices
I purchased this West Bend as an upgrade and a complement to my 'ancient' Rival, which still works well. The oval shape and removable pot give a lot more versatility, and ease of cleaning too. The stainless outer skin looks good.
Well, the second time I used it (and it always seemed too hot, even on low) the switch sparked and it was fried. So, I called their 800 number - they don't want you to return it to the store - and they sent me a prompt replacement, along with a FedEx call tag. (I had to drive to a Kinkos to drop it off, because their call tag doesn't include residential pickup.)
First time I used the new one, it boiled the contents in a matter of a few hours, and when I switched it off, it would not turn on again, ... Read More
So far, the best crock pot I've ever used.
A very good looking,very functional product. I use mine about once a week for just about anything, mainly because it's foolproof, even I can't mess things up...
