Can you smell the food cooking in this like you can with a regular Crock-Pot? That would be a big problem in my office so want to know before I buy.
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My husband is the one that uses this, and he said he hasn't smelled it at all.
2044061
No food aroma until you open it up to eat. It's got a pretty good seal with the two lids it has.
2044062
Yes when it is hot. i cook with a lot of spices and herbs so I smell my food which is not bad. It just make folks around you want some!LOL
2044063
My husband uses his crock pot in his office and has not noticed that there is a food smell until he opens the lid. He absolutely loves his and uses it for soup and warming leftovers. He keeps the unit at the office and brings home the inside canister for a refill. When he had access to a break room he would wash out the container there and just bring in a tupperware of food to pour into it.
2044064
No its in a sealed canister in the crock while it is warming. You smell nothing until you open it to eat.We have a lot of complainers in my office about smells so this perfect for taking lunch with you and it is warm and ready whenever you are. This is probably the best purchase ever for me when it comes to taking my lunch.
2044065
You can only smell it if you open it to stir the food. If you keep the lid on it, there's no smell. I've been using mine in the office since I purchased it. All of my co-workers love it.
2044066
I don't notice a smell while it is closed and warming up until I open it up to eat.
1699448
no this is the best crock pot I have ever owned....quality....I am going to get another one...
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Nope. The smell was probably from the electronic components on the inside. Mine finally burned out & I replaced the power supply diodes. (I have an electronic background) For a less than industrial grade cleaner this little fellow has given me my money worth. Over a thousand cycles. However it is not sturdy enough to handle extended high time settings. The liquid should get hot, but I think this is the problem for the circuit board; Insufficient cooling on the inside to vent the heat away from the circuit board. I installed a micro pancake cooling fan & have had no further problems on any setting. If you have a friend that is electronic savy this is a simple & cheap modification. Hope this helps Nope. The smell was probably from the electronic components on the inside. Mine finally burned out & I replaced the power supply diodes. (I have an electronic background) For a less than industrial grade cleaner this little fellow has given me my money worth. Over a thousand cycles. However it is not sturdy enough to handle extended high time settings. The liquid should get hot, but I think this is the problem for the circuit board; Insufficient cooling on the inside to vent the heat away from the circuit board. I installed a micro pancake cooling fan & have had no further problems on any... » Read More Nope. The smell was probably from the electronic components on the inside. Mine finally burned out & I replaced the power supply diodes. (I have an electronic background) For a less than industrial grade cleaner this little fellow has given me my money worth. Over a thousand cycles. However it is not sturdy enough to handle extended high time settings. The liquid should get hot, but I think this is the problem for the circuit board; Insufficient cooling on the inside to vent the heat away from the circuit board. I installed a micro pancake cooling fan & have had no further problems on any setting. If you have a friend that is electronic savy this is a simple & cheap modification. Hope this helps « Show Less
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Haven't bothered to put a thermometer in the unit but it has the typical all-position selection. After cooking a meal we have set it on a low setting and it functioned well at keeping the meal warm. I don't know if I would trust using it as a crock pot unless I were home to monitor its behavior.
2095434
I have used mine allot and never smelled any sort of fumes. The eggs taste normal and cook perfect. I hope this answer helps, I just haven't had any bad smells or experiences with this egg cooker.
1574344
I suspect that the few people that are complaining about smell are turning the heat up too high. This device sits in contact with the bottom of the pan, so if you turn the burner to max heat to get the water boiling as fast as possible it's also possible that you could end up scorching the plastic egg timer. Just a guess, I'm not going to try it.
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I have had mine for years and it works fine. The only thing I don't like is the odor that comes from the coating when heated. Would love to find one with ceramic coating to eliminate this issue. Dont know how safe it is when I can smell the chemicals when it's being heated.
1647114
Not at all! This is my biggest complaint about this awesome cooker. I bring my egg in a separate container if I bring to work.
457668
Nope. Never leaves a bad smell in the house or the food. Works great and has my recommendation for large family/meals.
1300422
I believe neither of those options would be wise or healthy for the crock. Better to warm the slow cooker in advance of what you wish to cook, with an amount of water in it.
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I understand what you are saying, you dont want the plasic near your food, especially the condensation that naturally occurs with crock-potting, my suggestion, look for a replacement glass lid for a mini crock-pot that is the same dimensions and toss out the toxic plastic lid. I am now not buying this for my husband because of your bringing the lid to my attention. very disappointing for crock-pot to manufacture the plastic lid, maybe you should send them a letter? good luck!
40812
No, it shouldn't smell that way. You should ask for an exchange. Mine came with no smell and I love it - so quiet!
547296
Mine doesn't smell, but it does feel oily after use, which I read is normal. The only thing I use mine for is roasting vegetables that have been tossed with olive oil and kosher salt.
801065
I think it does - as I live in a small apartment - and I do not have any left-over cooking odors. However, my air purifier is in the bedroom, not in the kitchen. That's my best guess!
1574341
No. I use it once a week to boil 30 dozen eggs and I have never smelled anything unusual.
100987
The only drawback not mentioned below (leftovers) is that you would need to clean the crock pot before putting in more food to slow cook. The outside of the crock pot needs to be dry before it is put back into the cooker. Recipes? Really?
1930127
No they cannot smell it because your container is closed. I've tried many containers inside the unit. Currently I use a glass container inside. It works wonders! Try pyrex with a lid or my favorite is a glass container from the Container store. P.S. I had cabbage today. No smell at work.