Crock-Pot SCV1600BSIUK Slow Cooker Review

‘Crock-Pot’, the manufacturers is been successful in maintaining its leadership in the small appliance segment and especially with the slow cookers. Its consistent efforts towards innovating efficient and well-designed models have brought its name in the forefront of the appliance industry.

Model:

Crock-Pot SCV1600BSIUK Digital Countdown Slow Cooker is a value addition to any homes and it features with multi-functional abilities. It consists of a ceramic pot that can perform multi functions like can be used on the hobs and when required it can be used in the fridge and the freezer for the storage.

Design: This model consists of oval shaped cooking pot and the appliance attires with the black and silver colour finish. The dimension and the weight of this Slow Cooker are 250 x 350 x 340 mm and 6.2kg respectively. Although it does not have a glass lid, the available black lid firmly fits in the base by not letting any steam to escape.

Capacity:

With the capacity of 5.7 litres, this model serves to handle the cooking for a large size family. In case cooking smaller quantities is also good as it gives more cooking space and this definitely tastes better and gives the desired finish to the dish.

Control and Settings:

The controls are of rotary type and are been found with 2 controls for selecting the heat and setting up the time. The heat setting options are high and low, along with it is been found the keep warm function. Crock-Pot SCV1600BSIUK Digital Slow Cooker is been embedded with the digital count down timer. The digital display is just above the controls and a LED indicator is been found below the controls.

Functions:

The option of low and high can choose based on the cooking requirements and the quantity cooked. With the keep warm function the cooked food can be maintained warm and with all the freshness for about 1 hour or until the lid is been opened, which ever is earlier. The function comes as a great treat for the busy household who wish to retire for the day with the fresh cooked food.

Parts of the appliance:

The handles is one admirable feature as it is been made of high-grade plastic and feature with cool touch handles. It is been found on both the sides enable easy handling immediately after the programme ends. The lid of this model consists of a sturdy knob that again features with cool touch eliminating the fear of burning the fingers. The base of the appliance is another notable one with the anti-slip feet. By finding this appliance on the smooth tabletop in the kitchen, it is prone for the unexpected slips and drops but this model sets the user free from such tensions by knowing about its non-slip feet.

Other conveniences:

The other facilities found in Crock-Pot SCV1600BSIUK 5.7 litre capacity Slow Cooker are its dishwasher safe parts. Both the lid and the cooking pot are dishwasher safe. Being powered up electrically the fear of lengthy cords rest in the minds of many users, but in this case, it consists of detachable cords. Hence, hanging around with the lengthy cords is no more an issue.

Energy consumption:

The power requirement for this Countdown Slow Cooker is 230 – 250 Watts and it is relatively low when compared to the models of this capacity.

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