How do you isolate the temperature sensor from the bottom and sides of the slow cooker?
758824
Well I simply place the sensor over the side of the slow cooker about 3" in and it doesn't touch the bottom or sides. I hope this helps.
758825
I am usually cooking in a water bath, with food in a vacuum bag...I just lay the sensor in the water, onto of the submerged food.
758826
I use a small funnel. I run the sensor & wire through the small end of the funnel. This surrounds the sensor with liquid. In addition, I purchased a small stainless steel cooling rack that fits into the bottom of the slow cooker. I believe it aids the circulation of cooking liquid.
758827
I haven't needed to. I put the sensor in the water and don't worry about if it touches the side or bottom. Works just fine.
758828
I had the same concern but found out as long as the sensor does not touch the heated sides of the cooker. Insert thru the class cover thru the hole that the top knob is attached to.....Also you see the the probe is rather long so if your probe is not totally incased in a piece of meat you will get an accurate reading. This may sound nuts but is you but a cheap aquarium pump with a small plastic tube and what the call a "air stone" this will keep most you your water circulating and it is totally safe. About 6.00 at Walmart. I have moved on to a PolyScience heat/circulator with wonderful results. The prices are plummeting and is a very accurate product. I had the same concern but found out as long as the sensor does not touch the heated sides of the cooker. Insert thru the class cover thru the hole that the top knob is attached to.....Also you see the the probe is rather long so if your probe is not totally incased in a piece of meat you will get an accurate reading. This may sound nuts but is you but a cheap aquarium pump with a small plastic tube and what the call a "air stone" this will keep most you your water circulating and it is totally safe. About 6.00 at Walmart. I have moved on to a PolyScience heat/circulator with... » Read More I had the same concern but found out as long as the sensor does not touch the heated sides of the cooker. Insert thru the class cover thru the hole that the top knob is attached to.....Also you see the the probe is rather long so if your probe is not totally incased in a piece of meat you will get an accurate reading. This may sound nuts but is you but a cheap aquarium pump with a small plastic tube and what the call a "air stone" this will keep most you your water circulating and it is totally safe. About 6.00 at Walmart. I have moved on to a PolyScience heat/circulator with wonderful results. The prices are plummeting and is a very accurate product. « Show Less
758829
I rest the sensor on the cooked item and anchor it with the lid of the slow cooker
758830
No need to, the water surrounds the temperature sensor, and conducts accurately the heat of the WATER. IF you WANTED to sense the temperature of the walls of the slow cooker, you'd have to go to elaborate measures to do so. I've checked my Dorkfood controller with a digital thermometer, and it's spot on.
758831
The cable is slightly rigid so it somewhat holds it's shape. And when I place the lid down on the crock pot it lays on the cable keeping it in position.
181518
you unscrew the little screw in the back of the sensor. Remove the screw. Last, use your thumb to push at the center of the lid down and outward from the battery compartment. Best wishes.
1442050
No it does not. If you leave it and forget it, it will continue to heat the crap out of whatever you have in there, at whatever setting you have it on. So just make sure you time yourself. It's great though. We make everything in it. Just turn it on low, that's why it's a slow cooker. it's fine.
655213
Not that I can figure out. I just use a fork or knife to prod it out. It's seems a nuisance but Is rather know that the bottom bowl is properly sealed off.
481317
Hi Walter. My wife and I bought a new lining through Amazon and are very pleased with it. It was a convenient and cost-effective way to keep the slow cooker going after years of excellent service and we would would do it again if necessary. Hope that helps. Good luck, Tom
762780
I have not tried this in a slow cooker, but it is a great idea! I would think it would work well as long as it fits well in the bottom of the cooker.
562858
You shouldn't have to "mash" anything, except potatoes ;) You press the button and insert the probe (at least that's how I do it) and the read-out will provide the temperature. You should not have to hold the button down. I've been incredibly satisfied with this item.
1033885
Liquid has to come to the bottom of the sensor. So far, I have been able to use as little as 1 inch or maybe 1.5 inches of oil. You don't want the sensor to touch the bottom of your cooking utensil for sure.
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.
349274
as you face the slow cooker, the cord comes out of the right hand side...I absolutely love this slow cooker, I use mine all the time
712235
The reason slow cookers don't have start timers is it wouldn't be safe to leave raw ingredients out at room temp for anything longer than prep time. You don't want bacteria growing in your food before you begin ooking.
2063482
The ceramic insert can be removed, or a slow cooker liner by Reynolds works well.
1438822
Haven't bothered to put a thermometer in the unit but it has the typical all-position selection. After cooking a meal we have set it on a low setting and it functioned well at keeping the meal warm. I don't know if I would trust using it as a crock pot unless I were home to monitor its behavior.
195303
Hi Teri, sorry to say I've never used that feature. Dare I say, I've had the cooker so long I'd forgotten about that feature! Sorry I wasn't more help.
637191
Slow cookers can't have a delayed start because it's not safe to leave raw meat sitting unrefrigerated for any significant period of time. The only way you could do a delayed start would be to plug it into a timer, but I wouldn't trust it.
961481
It looks like the heating units are on the bottom. It's hard to see.... But this is the best crock pot I ever had! We love it! It works great and is nice looking too! I've had 4 crock pots in my life time and this one is definitely the best!
253590
You may want to contact the maufacturer directly. There may be a customer service number on the booklet that came with the slow cooker or possibly on the box itself.