Does the exterior of the slow cooker get too hot to touch?
1268279
The inside ceramic pot does, which you would expect, but I don't remember the outside getting overly hot (I have only used it a couple of times so far).
1268280
No. That wasn't an issue at all. I cooked chili in it and took it to a church for my son's team meal (football). I didn't slop any chili, burn myself, or anything. I did put it on a towel in a laundry basket, but the bands held the lid on well. I really like mine a lot. Just watch the temp. I ruined a whole pot of soup by setting it on warm instead of low. Warm is to keep hot soup warm. Low is for cooking.
1268281
It does get hot enough that you wouldn't want to leave your hand on it, but I don't think it would burn you.
2108482
My slow cooker will reach a very gentle boil on high, though it takes a long time. I am not a particularly patient person so it's seems like a long time. If you are like me (impatient) do not use the slow cooker for reheating cooked foods after they were refrigerated. It takes forever :-( I put the food in a pot and put it on the stove. This is a slow cooker and does that well.
475725
My sister and I both have one, and she was sitting right next to me when your question arrived. We both agreed that this would be perfect in that situation. You can set it on slow cooker function and it will keep warm or turn off when it is done.
208494
My handle routinely gets too hot to touch. The insulating handle material (neoprene-like) has changed since I first purchased this model, some years ago. (The old model never became too hot to touch.) My new, 2015 model will get too hot, requiring a pot holder. If I position the pot VERY carefully, and adjust the flame precisely, this problem will not occur.
1198149
I see this question all the time. While this Crock-Pot will move to warm when your set cook time is done, you can not set when it will start. I don't know that any slow cooker will do that because it's a health risk. To do so would mean food is left sitting out without refrigeration or heat for a period of time, just waiting for the Crock-Pot to turn on. That's time for unappealing things to happen to your food, and perhaps to you. I just set mine to the low temp for a longer cooking time, knowing it will kick over to warm when that's done.
413896
I am not sure if it's heated resistant and I never used it for such a task. Why don't you place a towel over the cutting board to make sure. Also, slow cooker would have some little feet to it and they should prevent any melt-down.
716177
yes it does not get as hot as other slow cookers on each setting. The high setting is what the low setting is on other brands.
1609082
The only plastic piece on it is the handle on the lid, which doesn't get hot, and a little grommet on the vent on the lid. No danger of melting that I can detect. Not that you asked, but my observation to date is that I love this slow cooker for my husband and myself. Just the right size for two people and one or two leftover meals. If you have more people, I'd go for one a little bigger. But I can't emphasize enough that it has been great. Only other issue is that it cooks faster than most recipes call for. 6 hours if fine on low for whole chicken breasts, but WAY to long for sliced beef. Even 4 hours overcooked that. Hope that helps! The only plastic piece on it is the handle on the lid, which doesn't get hot, and a little grommet on the vent on the lid. No danger of melting that I can detect. Not that you asked, but my observation to date is that I love this slow cooker for my husband and myself. Just the right size for two people and one or two leftover meals. If you have more people, I'd go for one a little bigger. But I can't emphasize enough that it has been great. Only other issue is that it cooks faster than most recipes call for. 6 hours if fine on low for whole chicken breasts, but WAY to long for sliced beef.... » Read More The only plastic piece on it is the handle on the lid, which doesn't get hot, and a little grommet on the vent on the lid. No danger of melting that I can detect. Not that you asked, but my observation to date is that I love this slow cooker for my husband and myself. Just the right size for two people and one or two leftover meals. If you have more people, I'd go for one a little bigger. But I can't emphasize enough that it has been great. Only other issue is that it cooks faster than most recipes call for. 6 hours if fine on low for whole chicken breasts, but WAY to long for sliced beef. Even 4 hours overcooked that. Hope that helps! « Show Less
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Both the metal exterior and the ceramic insert are hot to the touch when cooking, but not as hot as if they had been in an oven. You can touch the side handles, which stay cool, and you can remove the glass lid by the knob. I do that all the time with no problem, but the glass itself is also hot (again, not as hot as if it had been cooking in an oven). The cooker doesn't heat up the kitchen at all from its heat. Best to put it away from the edge of the counter though if there are children around, but this is no different than having them be careful around pots on a stove.
26743
I have cooked frozen meat in this slow cooker a number of times. Cracking could be a problem I think if the setting were on high and there was no liquid in the slow cooker. I always start on low and use a little liquid to avoid the possibility of cracking.
1573730
I do not know the temps of the various settings. I didn't find it in the owners manual either. I do know it's the BEST slow cooker I have ever owned. I've used all settings and they all do the job. I hope this is of some help. I'm certain you won't be disappointed in the purchase. I've had mine for over a year and use it a lot. LOVE IT!!
948617
I use one of these on both my table and counter top. The bottom of the unit does not get hot or even warm. You just need to be careful not to block the cooling fan or air vents on this cooker. It works best if set-up on any hard smooth level surface that is non-metallic, like wood stone or tile.
756812
The 2-4 inch handle close to pan gets too hot to touch....the remaining part remains cool.I use it on electric coil .
2201238
The problem I had with this cooker, which relates to the above question, is that it doesn't have a low enough temperature. I'd slow cook on low, and the stuff would be boiled to mush in an hour. I suspect the same thing happened with the burned roast. This cooker doesn't go low enough. I like the suggestion of browning and then cooking the rest of the way on low, but that's still pretty hot. Something needs to keep the bottom of the pan, where I assume the temp gauge is, thinking there are no cool spots.
996635
The handle on the lid will be hot as will the handles on the aluminum liner. But the cooker is great.
898405
The handle does get a little warm close to the pot. and the lids knob does get hot.
1316912
It's not. Slow cookers are highly insulated and this is thin metal. It's a speed cooker, if anything.