Is the outside of the cooker supposed to be hot to the touch? Mine is barely warm after an hour. My crockpot always gets hot on the outside. Thanks
218537
No the way it is designed there is an airspace between the SS exterior wall and the cooking vessel which is heated from the bottom. The lid will get quite hot but the sides are warm that is normal I think.
218538
To be honest, I have never been aware of the outside temperature. If yours is cool and it seems to be fucntioning properly, I would not be concerned. Perhaps it's well enough insulated that you don't feel the heat on the outside. However, if you don't feel it is cooking in the time suggested, you might consider returning it. Sorry I couldn't be more specific.
218539
A typical crockpot gets significantly hotter on the outside than this Risotto Plus, in my experience. The outside will barely be warm but the inside cooking unit bowl (the part you want to be hot) will be quite hot when operating, so be careful!
218540
The cooking element is at the bottom and there is a significant airspace surrounding the cooking container so the sides are warm but not hot. The glass lid however gets very hot. If your recipe cooks in the estimated time AND properly, I would say your Breville is working perfectly. I love mine and use it 1-3 times each week. I have used all of the programs and find them great. I intend to purchase a second unit for a lake home.
266613
I'm thinking they are a little too warm, but it has been a while since I've used it. I'm going to save this email and try them this weekend to see if I can find the temp @ warm and will get back to you. I have several crock pots so I may be confusing them, but I did see one advertised this morning -- they are square (base) and they plug into each other. When you aren't using them, they stack one on top of the other.
965571
Glad I saw your question. I just cooked a great dinner in it as a slow cooker and it worked fine. The first time I've used it that way. Usually I use it as a roaster on a much higher temperature and it's great for soups, stews, and the like. I LOVE mine - and recently replaced one I had had for 20 years because it is a staple at my house. It's my favorite gift for new brides and of course, all my family members have one.
2170198
I haven't cooked on that high of a heat yet. I have been using it for all day crockpot cooking. I'm using 250 degrees to cook a pork loin. I leave for work at 7am and get home at 5pm and it is cooked perfectly...not overcooked. I can tell you that my larger 18qt nesco definitely hits the 425 degrees when I boil down spaghetti sauce for canning.
374864
I am not sure if it is supposed to be hot. Mine, I just checked, is warm. I'm afraid I can't help you anymore than that.
2177145
The crock pot will turn off. I've lost 2 meals to power outages in the neighborhood. I've basically gone back to my old crock pot with a knob because I know I can trust it.
529652
Hi Melisa. I've owned and used mine for almost 10 months, using it weekly. I've never felt a "hot spot" on mine anywhere. It cooks fantastically almost anything that we've tried. A pork roast is my favorite. Put it in; turn on low; add a small bottle of liquid smoke and 4 tablespoons of teriyaki sauce; put on the lid; and 12 hours later, you have the absolute best pulled pork. It is fabulous for BBQ sandwiches or in salads. We really enjoy our Calphalon slow cooker. Hope this helps you with your decision. Blessings. Kindest regards.
1540064
It should get real hot and light up while cooking. My cover did go bad one time and I got a new one. It works fine now.
475725
My sister and I both have one, and she was sitting right next to me when your question arrived. We both agreed that this would be perfect in that situation. You can set it on slow cooker function and it will keep warm or turn off when it is done.
542921
No you can't switch it to warm, I don't think they are designed to do that, the 'warm' function goes on after your set time is done. I love this crock pot my meals come out perfect! Good Luck!
957512
Before I bought mine, several reviews I read mentioned the steam coming out near the handle as the pressure builds. I believe there is a casual mention in the directions. This is ok. If you are getting s jet of steam from the valve, you may have the cooker too full and/or the heat too high. Be sure to only fill it to the full line inside and turn down the heat once the pressure is up. I find mine works fine below medium on my electric stove.
787717
Both the metal exterior and the ceramic insert are hot to the touch when cooking, but not as hot as if they had been in an oven. You can touch the side handles, which stay cool, and you can remove the glass lid by the knob. I do that all the time with no problem, but the glass itself is also hot (again, not as hot as if it had been cooking in an oven). The cooker doesn't heat up the kitchen at all from its heat. Best to put it away from the edge of the counter though if there are children around, but this is no different than having them be careful around pots on a stove.
2108482
My slow cooker will reach a very gentle boil on high, though it takes a long time. I am not a particularly patient person so it's seems like a long time. If you are like me (impatient) do not use the slow cooker for reheating cooked foods after they were refrigerated. It takes forever :-( I put the food in a pot and put it on the stove. This is a slow cooker and does that well.
2137291
It sounds like a defective cooker. Apparently the temperature sensor inside the unit does not know what is going on.I would try contacting the manufacturer.
2186123
Yes, it automatically shifts to WARM which should be about 160°F and stay there until the unit is unplugged. I just used my unit to keep my chili WARM overnight, so it was ready to eat in the morning. You also might be interested to know that if you unplug the CrockPot itself but leave the iStir plugged into the wall outlet it will keep stirring the contents even though the CrockPot is not plugged in.
114388
I plug it in around 9am and by 11:30 the contents are perfectly warm. I have also left it plugged in longer without over drying the contents. I love this little crock.
1758373
My plug gets slightly warm but it certainly is not too hot to the touch nor is it melting. That sounds like a definite problem either with the stove itself or your outlet. I would try a different outlet and see if you have the same problem. I wouldn't leave it plugged in if it's that hot and especially if it's melting.