Sales Rank: 204


Features:

6-quart pot slow-cooks on heating base and goes on stovetop or in oven

Oval shape accommodates chicken, ham, roast; roasting rack included

Aluminum pot, with nonstick interior, stainless-steel handles, glass lid

Heating base has keep-warm setting for serving, medium and high for cooking

Pot, lid, rack dishwasher-safe

Average Rating:
Rating: - Best Slow Cooker I've ever owned!
I just received this item for xmas and I love it! I spent a long time deciding which slow cooker I'd want on amazon and this was the one that had the best features, value and ratings.

So far I've made two delicious meals on high and low settings. Both came out perfectly. After cooking a whole chicken, I took the chicken out and transfered the pot to the stove where I was able to make a gravy. The pot did great on the stove without any burn marks or damage from the gas range. The pot is also non-stick so it was extrememly easy to clean up, no sticking at all. I think the one thing that really sold me on this was the fact that I could take the pot and easily wash it. Older slow cookers required careful washing since they were all one unit. I haven't used the bottom unit as a griddle yet but it does get pretty hot on the high setting and it's also a non-stick surface so I think it would work well.

As far as possible cons go:
- Yes the cord is too short. It's detachable but it could have been made at least a foot longer.
- The oval lid does fall into the pot if you're not careful but I love the oval shape and I think just a little extra care when placing the lid will avoid that annoyance. So I wouldn't really say its a con... just a possibly issue.

All in all "Versatility" is a perfect name for this item since that's what it's all about. I'm absolutely recommending this item to friends and family.

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Rating: - A great little appliance
Like a few other reviewers, I was disappointed when I received this cooker. It did look flimsy and light-- not at all "substantial" as I envisioned a crockpot should be, and the lid didn't seem to fit in a way that would keep a good seal. But given the good reviews I read, I decided to keep it and try it out. And I'm very glad I did. The cooker works flawlessly. My mother had a Rival, and complained that it always got too hot and scorched and overcooked her food. Not a problem here, the Versatility cooks with a slow, even heat, and meals are ready exactly when I expect them to be. The ability to take the pot from base to stove is a great plus-- you can brown meats and vegetables without dirtying another pan, and the unit is very easy to clean. Nice non-stick coating.
Yes, the cord is very short. I wish it were longer. Although the base is also billed as a griddle, I wouldn't use it as such. It is small. If you want a griddle, buy a griddle. I haven't had any problems with the shape of the lid.
I am a pretty serious cook, and before this purchase I was pretty much of a snob about crockpots and slow cookers. I thought they were better-forgotten remnants of another era, but this cooker has changed my mind. The Versatiliy has allowed me to prepare hearty and delicious meals in my own time frame, and I highly recommend it.

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Rating: - It's the best
I must start off by saying two things. I was always against Crock Pots - they reminded me on something my grandmother would use. Also I am a certified chef who loves to cook so I know food. That said I have started a new job (not a chef) and I am getting home later in the evening and this slow cooker was suggested to me as a means of having a hot meal when I got home as opposed to waiting an hour and not eating until 7 or 8 in the evening. I was really getting tired of having to cook for an hour once I got home instead of spending that quality time with my family or just a bit of relaxation time for me. So I tried it. I am now a follower!!! I love this slow cooker. The top has only fallen in once and I have had it for a month, so that is no problem for me. It only fell in because i was putting it on incorrectly. Yes it may seem a little thin at first but it really holds up and cleans very easily. I like the thinner design because it's easy to get in and out of the cupboard as oppossed to the older ones that needed to be lugged from place to place. I love the fact that I can brown meats ahead of time and it can go in the oven. I now do not need to purchase a new dutch oven. 2 pieces of cookware at once!! It cooks very evenly and I use it at least 3 times a week. Everything has come out wonderful and my picky 8-year old has not complained once. I really do recommend this slow cooker. Especially for busy moms.