The insert in pot says this is NOT for cooking, I mean NOT only for keeping warm, thus very confused??
1056338
The pot is fine for slow cooking or keeping food warm. It can't be used for pre - searing meat, for example, which I believe is possible in some fancier slow cookers. Perhaps that is the source of your confusion.
1056339
I bought this pot to use for small meals. Used it the first day I got it. Plugged it in....added my ingredients and by dinner time that night had delicious stew. Using it like any other crock pot so I have no idea why it says that. But you can in fact cook in it. Maybe it means you can't use it on the stove.
1056340
They are sending out the wrong manual with this unit. The manual I received is for the 33100 (a little fondu warmer) NOT the item shipped (the 4quart slow cooker). So yes this is a slow cooker and simmer pot.
1056341
The ceramic insert is to be used with your slowcooker and not other devices whether warming or cooking.
1056342
You cannot put the insert in the oven or on the stovetop. Hope this clears up your confusion.
1534027
I am careful with this pot. I use if for spaghetti boiling or for vegetables. For stews or higher heat foods use heavier pot.
1950516
I wouldn't recommend warming the pot in any way except filling it with hot water. Don't put cold water in it and put it in a microwave. I wrecked one that way.
161501
My understanding this tea pot is not made for direct heat. You just put your tea in strainer and poor in your hot water then serve your tea. Think more of an attractive way to serve your tea...
430839
The teapot is more decorative than functional. I *might* put it on a warmer, but definitely not on a stovetop.
1872308
Our daughter cracked her ceramic insert by putting it directly on the electric cooktop. Be careful. It works beautifully as a "double boiler" when you put water in the stainless bottom pot, and melt cheese, chocolate, etc. in the ceramic insert. We LOVE this fondue pot!
817285
This item is actually a crockpot not a slow cooker. Usually a removable insert makes it a crockpot.
1726266
No- not meant for stove top heating per instructions I read on another site.
311898
Remove the basket, remove the heating element and simply lift the metal insert up out of the metal base. If it's still hot, you'll obviously need pot holders. I myself just let it cool till it's "warm" and return it to it's original container. There is no "drain" in the bottom, you'd have to tip it and let the oil run over the rim of the insert. Can be pretty heavy, and you'll need a steady hand, and to pour slowly so you don't make a huge mess. I can be done.
2114641
I'm not an expert, however glass can usually be used for cold or hot. You would probably want to take the plastic insert out. This glass is thick and well made. I don't think it's recommended for stove top or direct heat.
1759442
I wouldn't cook the soup in it- not a crock pot type warmer. It does heat up soup to an almost boil, but not for that intention I don't believe. Great for keeping hot.
1720011
It's more of a saucepan but heck, I'm adventurous. You'd have 2 create a seal. I'd use tin foil then a small lid or plate weighting it down as nec. if it doesn't worl you've still got a bitchin lil pot!
2053450
The final product is not heat-proof. Hot pots need to be placed on hot pads or trivets and not directly on the counter.
2101968
I have used it primarily to keep food warm. I have cooked a few soups in it that only took a few hours. The individual pots have a gap to let you put the lids on and have a serving utensils in the unit so using it to cook lets a lot of steam out.
595134
The pot is small. I believe it is intended to warm. I have used it for sauces, oatmeal, side of meatballs - nothing that could serve more than 2 people.
1964890
This pot is not intended for stove top use. You are supposed to boil the water in sonething else then pour it into this pot to make your tea.
2243178
Hi Candy, The directions say not to directly boil the water in the pot. If you are just setting it on a wood stove to keep it warm that would be ok.