Does the entire unit get hot when in use?
887971
The outer pot can get a little warm. However, the bottom is metal and definitely gets hot (that's where the heating element is), so when I use mine I try to set it on my stove, which has a glass cooktop. I try to keep it off my countertop. The cord isn't very long, so if you can't put the Crock-Pot on a heatproof surface, you may want to buy a large hot pad of some type to use under it.
887972
Yes, it gets pretty warm. You will need a pot holder to lift the lid after the food has cooked so long. I also wish this crockpot had a warming or warm selection rather than just high or low. Sometimes even low is too hot after the food is cooked but once it's turned off, the food doesn't stay warm for long.
887973
I'm not sure; the crock does, but I didn't touch the outer shell. I keep a glass counter saver under the crock pot, so that is not a concern of mine.
887974
Yes, both the inner crock and the outer basket get hot. The lid handle on my unit though does not get hot and is easy to lift off as needed during cooking.
887975
The metal sides and bottom get hot, but the handles on the unit & lid stay cool (they're plastic).
1513386
No, the vent for the heat/air is on top of the unit. It blows air up - plus it wouldn't look too good
931533
Sorry, but I have no idea. The unit is SILENT running. No heat issues. Hope this helps.
102467
It does get hot after use but just don't touch that part- not hard to avoid. It cools down fairly quickly
1643636
Just saw this, and I think you already got your answer. I agree with the first response--Yes, nice & hot if the unit is left on. Enjoy.
334117
The unit stays powered all the time. I not checked excessive heating (only a slight heating, that's normal).
1680676
I checked with the person I bought the unit for, and she has not had heat which she considers to be a problem. Her unit sits on a shelf which is open front and back. She said it is warm, but not hot. She has toddlers and grand kids around all the time and it hasn't been a problem...
1865794
no -I only run it maybe 10 mins so I haven't noticed anything like that but I would not consider it a normal thing to heat up so much-ask the company
2113691
The cabinet surfaces do not get hot during operation. Except for front and back, it's all in a wooden cabinet. We have a 2 1/2 yr old in the house and have never had a problem. Only place heat comes out is from vent in front. Top, sides, back and front (except for the vent itself) and bottom are all room temperature.
2206815
Yes, it does. Further, I have placed this unit on my under-desk shelf (at my feet) and have experienced no heating of the shelf itself. I rate this unit as an excellent personal space heater (although, I don't like the way you turn it off -- too easy to modify setting!) But that is a minor annoyance.
990111
No. I was very disappointed that when the unit is turned off that it goes back to the default temp of 75 degrees. In addition, it seemed to overheat.
399638
Yes.....the entire unit is cool to the touch.....the only place kids should not touch is the wire grate in front where the hot air is coming out.
763426
Yes, when turned all the way up it gives off plenty of heat, very nice unit and great quality.
1960690
The base does get very hot because the heating element is basically boiling water while it's turned on. I keep my unit on a hard surface away from anything flamable just as a precaution. If the unit runs out of water the heating element will shut off on its own. I've had that happen a couple of times.
528901
yes, i have had no problems with heat, the heat all rises from the top. :).
685160
Mine also runs quite hot. After a year of "continuous running" it still runs hot and has not failed.
1009799
No. My unit works well. We typically use it for 3 to 5 hours at a time to heat up our basement TV area.