West Bend 85156 6-Quart Round Crockery Cooker, Stainless Steel/Black

Comment: I - fool that I am - have had three WB Crockerys (two by marriage).

All three were way too hot to trot: the low setting in each of the units promptly shot past 220 degrees.

That ain't slow cooking, that's dumb-ass boiling.

Just now $15.00 worth of Angus is sitting in a broth of burned vegetable smoosh in the kitchen.

But - hey! - it's o.k. A little later on we be target practicin'.

And Worst Bend #3 is gonna die a lot.

Comment: I bought this crockpot three years ago and have used it many times. It cooks evenly and is also great for just simmering things all day. I am really pleased with it. It also helps that it has a sharp look to it with the stainless steel. Many people comment on how nice it looks.

Comment: This item is overpriced for it's features and the crock is poorly made. I bought one and the crock craacked, so I exchanged it and a few months later the new one cracked again. It was a small crack so I kept using it, and then it cracked AGAIN and the original crack got bigger so instead of 2 tbsp of fluid leaking out during cooking, it just continuously leaks and is unusable. Pshh! I was unable to return it a second time so I have lost my 50$. I cannot find a replacement crock. The West Bend website wasn't helpful. I will not buy West Bend products now. I originally bought it because it is large and has a black + stainless exterior. Also, after the first one cracked I was careful not to expose it to fast temperature changes (which cause cracking). It still cracked.

Comment: Very nice high-volume crock pot. Incredibly easy to clean, store. I use it to cook for office events, and to cook large batches of chili, stew, etc. I hope to keep it for a long time.

Comment: I purchased this cooker as a Christmas gift for my fiancee's Mother and she was duly impressed with it's finish and how well it worked even on the first attempt. Easy instructions, well made parts, and very tasty food! I would reccommend this product to anyone.