I noticed four preset cook hours: 4, 6, 8 and 10. What if I wanted it to cook for 7 hrs on Low? Is there a way to set it for those hours? Thank you
1281860
No you cannot actually set it for a different time, however when the time it is set for is over it goes to "warm" for an additional 4 hours or until turned off. I have used the crockpot numerous time and love it!!
1281861
In that case you can set it to 8 hrs. and be there to turn it off at 7 hrs.
1281862
With slow cooking it usually doesn't matter that much. I'd use the 8 hr slow setting. For example I set the pot at the 10 hr setting, it switched to 'low' and the pot was at 180F at 12 hrs.
1281863
There are only the preset hours. It goes to a warming setting after the preset time.
1962957
The automatic setting does not cook long enough unless you are using a small potato. I did my last medium one at 400 degrees for one hour and it was okay. I will try 450 degrees next time. Good luck!
1784206
The setting on "fast cook" hot does runs a little hot, so instead of 4 hours, I just turn it to "slow cook" around 3.7 hours. Really is nothing major... I have it for awhile now and use it at least once a week. Still love it! Hope this helps.
100557
Yes, if you set the knob on the right to low or high and the knob on the left to whatever length of time you want the food to cook (in full and half hour increments only), once that time is up, it will automatically switch to warm. The knobs don't move (the timer one is a setting, it doesn't move like a clock) but the cook light goes off and the warm light comes on once the time is up.
1733750
You can set the cooking time in 30 minute increments up to 10 hrs. When the time is up, it will go to warming temp. and will stay in warming mode for up to (I believe) 8 hours. That keeps the food at a safe temp. You just want to make sure the food doesn't overcook.
1347470
The timer is set by default for 2 hours. That's the max time you can cook unattended. I don't think it's meant for slow cooking.
712232
There is not a timer that will start later. Only set how many hours you want the items to cook and then it will go to warm. I have not had problems with this as most of my items cool between 5-7 hours. You can extend the time by cooking it on low rather than high if that is a concern
1453807
Not sure to what you are referring to in regard to the "12 hours". From my experience the unit always goes to a very low heat warming cycle after any chosen cooking cycle and only stops when cancelled (this includes when you set the cooking cycle for a preset time to start). I do not believe that any of the units I have provide a cooking cycle of 12 hours. Let me know if you have any further details in regard to your question.
1973141
Automatically...no. You would have to switch it to low manually. The "cook time" setting will only work on either "high" or "low", and then switch to "keep warm".
569771
You bet. Three settings. Low, medium and high. I have cooked mostly on medium.
665118
Yes. To cook you have to put the amount of time in. It shuts off when the time is up.
873720
When you use the cooking feature buttons the cooking time is set by default. You can start with the cooking feature and set the timer at the same time, when timer reach zero the oven beeps but don't stop if the time set by the selected cooking feature is higher.
1245217
There's no auto-timer, so you can't set it for a certain number of cook time hours; you have to be physically present to turn it between settings.
478996
You can not set the start time. You can set the cook time in 30 min increments. After the set cook time is over it shifts to keep warm. Generally such cookers avoid start times and some cooking temps or times that could lead to food going bad. Food must reach a high enough temp (to hot for some peoples tastes) in a short enough time and hold it for long enough time to make sure any food item will be safe. Then it must keep the food from becoming to cool after cooking when in keep warm mode so it will not spoil after being cooked. Not all foods would need such safety but they try to build them to be idiot safe. This is also why most digital cookers go to PF power failure mode and do not resume cooking after a power failure, and in the instructions say to discard anything in the cooker then.
1651808
I work 12 hours, too. I use my triple slow cooker as a warmer/server for veggies I cook on the stove, but I wouldn't trust smaller ones for cooking raw foods. I use larger slow cookers to cook in, but 12 hours is too long for most recipes.
1042181
It has a timer you can set. Set it and forget it providing you know how long it is going to cook. I wouldn't leave it without setting the timer. It is a good burner. Just make sure you read the directions that go with it.
312787
there is a way to use the customize the rising time (or baking time) by programming in a unique recipe. It's not difficult if you simply follow the instructions in the owner's manual. I have done it. Once you program it, it is saved and you can use the same timing or change it.