Select Brands SC-60 Corningware 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker, White

All told, this seemed well made and had many extras packed in with it (silicone cookware, insulated carrier, etc.). I've been searching for a genuinely programmable crockpot for ages - this isn't it. The temp setting is determined by the number of hours you set, so if you're thinking I want a pot where I can choose high temp for X hours then switch to low for Y hours - good luck. You can't do that with this model nor the "programmable" pots from Rival, All-Clad or Kenmore. I've purchased and returned them all as unsatisfactory for my needs (all I want to do is set 2 hours at high then 16 at low for making my chicken stock - this is apparently the Crock-Pot equivalent of putting a man on Mars- no one can do it today).

I recently purchased this product. The first time I used it, I thought it worked great. I made a pot of chili and let it cook until we were ready to eat it that night. The second time I used it, things were not as good. The outer shell where the controls are were literally melting. I had programmed this to cook for 10 hours while I went to work. I came home that night and the hours had not changed. I realized I didn't click the on/off button to start heating the cooker. This may have saved a house fire. I went ahead and changed the time from 10 to 4 hours. This set the unit to high instead of the original low setting. Not 15 minutes after turning on, the outer covering was melting. I immediately shut it off. I see the 4 quart units were recalled back in 2004 for similar issues. Whatever their problem, it has not been fixed. Be aware of this serious problem when using your slow cooker. I am returning mine and will exchange for a different brand.

I use a crock pot 3 to 5 days a week and this pot has been great. I travel with it usually 3 days a week so the bag has been very useful. (Always use two hands and do not swing!) I discovered that you must criss-cross the straps inside or the lid may fall into the pot and spill. You should know that the pot cooks on high for 1-6 hours or high for 7-10 hours. The level and time are not independent of each other. It has cooked well with no surprises. I recently broke the liner and was able to replace it for a reasonable price through Select Brands. The pot is not associated with Corningware and they are completely unable to assist with any questions or further customer service. I would give it a five, if I could select time and temperature independently. It is also a large pot which is great but it means that I keep a 3 quart pot for just meat dishes because a slow cooker must always be at least half full.

Update: After not receiving replacement liner, I find out...Read more