How does the timer work? For example, will the 2 hour option start cooking in 2 hours, or will it cook for 2 hours right away?
1832055
It starts cooking immediately after you set the timer for the 2-hour span. If there's a way to set it so that it doesn't start cooking until a pre-set time, you'll likely find that in the owner's manual. Although this wasn't the question, we love this cooker. Well worth the money. Best slow cooker we've ever owned.
1832056
Hi Steven, The two hour option starts cooking right away. There is no ability to delay the start of the cooking process. Best bet is too allow for a long cooking process at low temp and then let the unit keep it "warm" until you are ready to eat. Otherwise it is a great unit....it's analog, not digital....if you know what I mean. :)
292223
I just sent it on 30 min (timed cook). I will try it with the white rice setting.
714597
There is a timer for up to 2 hours and then it will shut off. If you don't use the timer you would set the cooking temperature to a low value and you check the stock as it simmers. Saying that, we have not used it for more than an hour or so at one time but I don't see why you couldn't use it for a longer time. From the manual "The timer is an optional function. You can either choose one of the preprogrammed times or you can use the Cooktop without setting a time. We have had the Cooktop for almost 2 months and so far are very pleased with it's operation.
987692
It has settings for high, low and warm. I usually cook meat on low with the timer and then it goes to warm. I have done soup in it as well reucing the time before it goes to warm.
712234
The time is a 'countdown' only. you would need to start it before you leave and set it for the number of hours you want it to cook. It will shut off when the timer is done. I did leave mine cooking a pot roast all day while I was out. No problems. Hope this helps.
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.
261789
The timer stays on previous setting. For instance, if I am baking and want to not overcook but not sure of exact time, I set 10 minutes which alerts me to check what I'm baking. Then, if I know it needs another 10 minutes, I just hit start again and the 10 will repeat. If I need to erase and enter 5 minutes, I do that. I hope that helps.
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Sorry Kim, but you can't set this cooker to turn on later in the day. For the meals that I cook in this unit that's never been a problem--for example, a pot roast that requires a 6-hour cooking time on the low setting will still be perfect after 8 or 10 hours because there's simply no evaporation to allow the food to dry out. If you're making a casserole that only needs to "bake" for a couple hours, and you want to serve after an 8-hour workday, you'll need to use the timed feature on your regular oven. I'm not aware of any slow cookers that have a delayed start feature for that very reason; they simply don't allow food to dry out. So as long as you cook your food for the minimum required time, extending the length of cooking time for hours, even, is never a problem. This slow cooker will automatically switch to the warm setting after the cook time that you programmed has elapsed, or the probe registers that the food is cooked. I've used quite a few different slow cookers, and this one (and its' smaller cousin) are by far my favorites. If you spent 10 times the amount of money, this would still be the best slow cooker of all, in my opinion.
1112313
Enter 230 and you get 2 1/2 minutes however the cooking timer on this microwave runs fast, one minute cook time is only about 55 seconds.
2216778
For me it has been three hours. You can use the rapid bake which reduces to 1 hours , there is instructions in your book, but I have not tried it yet. I have not found a way to extend longer
1529311
I have not noticed the temperature difference that you describe, However, I haven't cooked anything that would take over 30 to 45 minutes. Sorry, I am not alot of help.
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The cooker has a digital timer and you can set it for so many hours to suit yourself,, 1, 2, hours etc and then it goes to warm.It is not like the old crock pots where if you turn it on you don't have a choice of time.. When you pressure cook the timer is set in minutes. I love mine,,,use it all the time...pressure cooking and crock pot ,,,Great investment for the Real Cook.. Even bought one for my daughter for Christmas and she uses hers all the time also.
987532
Hi. I have never overshot the cooking time. There is also a "1 minute" button that I use more often. So if I need 4 minutes, I just press that button 4 times. I almost never use the knob actually.
1465604
Yes, the Start button will automatically cook for 30 sec. after you hit it.
218494
I sent my unit back because it never would start the timer, as if it hadn't gotten to pressure. However, what was in there got cooked. Ok....if you just let the pressure go down by itself, it may take 15 minutes before it will unlock. Just keep in mind that it will continue to cook some during this process. If you want to lower the pressure quickly, and think it will be messy, you can hold paper towels loosely over the valve while you release it.
1366307
Timer goes for an hour you just have to reset it. Should not bother it at all to run it three hours. It will only get so hot
1029398
There's no timer for this slow cooker. Cook food on either Low or High, set your cooking time and it starts to cook. When it's done, it will go to warm.