Crock-Pot SCV700SS 7-Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel

I bought this crock pot a little leary because of some of the reviews on here saying it gets too hot, burns food, etc. I thought for the price it would be easy to return and/or replace if needed. This is not only an excellent price for a large crock pot but it works just as good or better than any slow cooker I've owned, and that includes a Weir programmable slow cooker costing $150! This is it's replacement and after using it 10 times this is what I've found versus the complaints I've read on here:

1) Yes, it's a slow cooker and the base is stainless steel, it conducts heat and does get hot but no hotter than any other stainless steel based slow cooker I've ever owned. It even warns you in the instruction booklet it will get hot and not to touch it while on and to use the handles if you need to move it.

2)I'm not sure what kind or type of slow cookers the complainers have had in the past but yes, there is SIMMERING which is normal for the low setting...Read more

Just received it a couple days ago and began cooking with it immediately. I guess time will tell whether or not it holds up, but I've had a couple made by the same brand in the last few decades and they have always held up great. This thing is not at all fancy, but I cannot fathom why it would need to be. Only four settings: Off, Low, High, Warm. I made a giant vegetable stew yesterday (the 7-quart capacity of this thing is enormous) and it came out great. I have a brisket going right now... For the price, which is quite low, this crock pot seems excellent and I think I'm going to have a blast with it.

The one hit I would give this thing is that the power cord attached to it is ridiculously short - like two feet. Unless it is convenient for you to have this thing stationed RIGHT next to an outlet, plan on getting an extension cord for it.

Otherwise, great product.

Customer Video Review Length:: 1:26 Mins

I should have read the other review that warns that this crockpot gets too hot on the outside. I nearly burned myself by bumping into it. This does not seem safe. And it *is* energy inefficient. The video "speaks" for itself.