I recently purchased this Crock-Pot on Amazon and was surprised to see that the manual says DO NOT lock the lid while cooking. Why not? Do you? Thanks
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Well I saw that to and was surprised. I have other crock pots that have the lock lid and I always locked it first. I suppose maybe because of pressure buildup.
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I would think pressure build up would be the issue and perhaps they are just covering themselves. This is however, the first one I have had that had the locking lid so and got for taking to pot luck dinners. I can see no reason I would need to use the locking mechanism while at home, it cooks in the time expected regardless. TIP: if you have never used crock pot liners, get some. They make clean up a snap!!
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Either the cooker is defective or the lid is not sealing properly. As you are placing the lid on and turning to lock it, press down in the center of the lid lightly to seal it more firmly.Also, make sure the jiggler is not stopped up. I always run water thru mine to make sure it is not clogged, especially if you cook rice, potatoes or starchy foods. After each use of your cooker, wash it well, including the rubber seal, oil the rubber seal with olive or canola oil and place it in the pot, not back into the lid, for storage. Hope this helps.
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You're not supposed to clamp the lid while cooking. For those who do, the hole allows pressure to escape with no damage.
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I'm thinking they are a little too warm, but it has been a while since I've used it. I'm going to save this email and try them this weekend to see if I can find the temp @ warm and will get back to you. I have several crock pots so I may be confusing them, but I did see one advertised this morning -- they are square (base) and they plug into each other. When you aren't using them, they stack one on top of the other.
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According to Hamilton Beach it acts as a vent, the steam has to go somewhere and not back into make your food more diluted like the old slow cookers. It was recommended for older ones to put a towel underneath the cover to absorb the extra moisture/steam collecting on lid. It also stated that it should not be plugged up with anything either as it could cause problems.
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I haven't had that problem but this is how I get it closed. First, every few uses I use olive oil around only the angled edge of the pot that contacts the lid (as per the manual) I only use a little oil, almost wiping it all away. I loosen all of the wing nuts and then set the lid on the pot looking at how much space is between the two all the way around leveling this out as much as you can (it's never perfect). Then I flip up all the wing nuts into their notches. I turn one only until it contacts the lid, not pushing the lid down yet. Then I do the one directly across from it continuing like this until all are making contact, always going across from the last one I tightened. Then I start over with one tightening it most of the way, then the one across from it and so on. Basically I keep tightening across the lid and around until they are finger tight. Now, when my husband helps me can I always have seal failures and problems because he is strong and thinks everything needs to be tightened as tight as he can get get them and not so with the lid just hand tight by me and I am not strong. Now, if the canner is getting up to pressure I personally wouldn't worry about it. Mine may have a little bubble or sputter here and there and I don't notice it if it comes up to pressure. Hope this helps, it sounds very complicated when I typed it out but it isn't really when I do it just a system I follow.
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It locks because it's a pressure cooker- just like the stove top ones that can't be opened. Anyway- you can open the lid when it is in Slow Cook function (that's useful since I'm always cooking beans in it). I can't say if it works like that in porridge mode since I haven't tried it yet. All of the rices are cooked using pressure so none of the rice cycles can be opened. I hope this helps. It's a really great machine and I couldn't recommend it more.
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I purchased the same crockpot from Amazon 6 months ago and the non stick coating is flaking off as well as other problems...such as not turning on when you flip the switch. I am afraid to use it now because of possible electrical problems with the control switch and the flaking of the non stick coating. My question is ....Does anyone know of a recall on this model?
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Nope, the locking parts are stuck to the lid and sometimes flop down and get in the way a bit. They are supposed to fit in a little slot to stay put, but mine don't. Not a big deal and am used to it now. I think that they have a similar model without the locks though.
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You can take the crock out of the outer metal container that has the electric controls and put the crock in the microwave. I have never put the lid in the microwave. It may have a metal ring around it thus making it unsafe to do so.
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I've looked at the part of the lock - you can remove the metal (clips) part that attaches the top lid to the crock-pot, just widen the metal clip to remove it. The other part of the lock (which is black plastic) on the lid is NOT removable. I'm using this for home use only and do not use the lock. Hope this helps.
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Hmm. I've never used a lid for it. If I were, I'd use a standard fry lid. It would cover, so keep heat and oil in, but it wouldn't seal for, say, simmering. The pan is designed more for stir fry or sauté or light cooking, not for boiling I think. Picture shaking the pan to flip the food :) It's more for quick cooking, not to leave it on the heat and walk away. Cheers!
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Yes, the lid does lock. I have used one for two years and I've never had a problem.
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No, it's like a pressure cooker lid. Turn 1/8 turn counterclockwise to lock and clockwise 1/8 turn to unlock. There is a pin in the cover that becomes flush with the lid when it is locked which is located above the left handle in the picture but not shown.
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The lid doesn't feel as if it is tight, but it is as it cooks really good. My insert doesn't move around a lot, si m not sure what is going on with yours. Hopefully someone else can answer this. I am sorry I can not be any more helpful. I am happy with mine and I would recommend it.
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GREAT CROCKPOT......No problem with the lid or fit of lid, mine is the same way, but has no effect on performance!!!!!
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Hello Joel,I have a Rival Crock Pot Slow Cooker as well with the plastic handle. My question to you is did you get this handle to work and was the bolt to short or the diameter to big/small?Thank you in advance!