Hamilton Beach 33141 4-Quart Oval Slow Cooker Review

I bought this cooker seven months ago, and really liked it.It's quite handsome, and I have no complaints about how it works.I've made many fine meals in it.Sadly, the knob broke a few weeks or a month ago.I glued it back together, but today it broke apart again.I don't think it will take a second gluing any better than the first, so now if I want to use it I have to use pliers or something, and I have to count clicks--which are not as distinct as I'd like--to know quite which setting it's on.

Such a shame this otherwise great cooker is now incredibly difficult to use because of such a "small" detail!

This was my first full size slow cooker (I have a 1.5 qt one too) and I've learned a couple of things I'll share for people looking for their first.The 4 quart size has been really good.I first bought it when I was living alone, so I'd have lots of leftovers, which I love.Now I live with my boyfriend, and the size is still good--we usually have enough left over for one or both of us to have lunch of it the next day.The oval shape has worked out well also; it's possible to fit larger things in it than I'd be able to in a round cooker of the same volume.

My next one, though, will be programmable.I'd thought the feature was silly, because you can only go from high to warm or low to warm, not high to low, or high to low to warm.Now that I have some experience using it, I see that the ability to switch to warm automatically at a certain time would be immensely useful, for those times when a recipe calls for 6 hours on low, but you'll be away from home for 8 hours.

Good luck choosing one!

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Product Description:
Enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals even with a busy schedule thanks to this easy-to-use oval-shaped slow cooker. With its generous 4-quart capacity, the unit works great for cooking up soups, casseroles, pot roasts, curries, and more. Simply add ingredients to the unit's stoneware crock, insert it in the cooker, and turn the temperature-control dial from off to keep warm, low, or high.The slow cooker's see-through glass lid, with a stainless-steel rim and stay-cool knob, traps in heat and moisture and allows for checking on food at a glance. For added versatility, the removable crock doubles as a serving dish and can go in the refrigerator to store leftovers or into the dishwasher, along with the lid, for quick cleanup. Integrated stay-cool handles provide safe transport, and recipes come included. Perfect for meals at home or to take to a potluck, the slow cooker measures approximately 12 by 12 by 9 inches.

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Presto 06003 Options Electric Multi-Cooker/Steamer Review

I bought this EXACT model in 2001, and along with steaming, blanching, roasting, etc., it clearly advertises itself as a "deep fryer" of which it does an excellent job.The manual even includes full frying instructions!
If Presto has decided to now say "don't fry in this", it is strictly a legal move.The problem is that Presto's "fry daddy" line has no temperature control, and it's preset low enough so that you can't set any frying liquid on fire.But these also have no versatility.
The multi-cooker can do so much more, because you can set the temperature from "warm" to 400 degrees.This is higher than the smoke point of some frying mediums (lard and shortening in particular) and therefore IF you don't know the smoke point of what you're using, you can get in trouble.This is probably why Presto's lawyers decided to say it's not a fryer anymore, although it clearly is.I, however, will happily continue to use my multi-cooker to make great fries, fried shrimp and chicken, donuts, etc. in addition to steaming and blanching vegetables, as well as braising.It's the most versatile appliance I own!

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Product Description:
All-purpose kettle for stews, roasting and steaming. Fully submersible with Control Masterheat control removed. Heavy cast aluminum body with non-stick surface inside and out. Lift-and-drain basket for steaming. Cast aluminum base with non-stick surface inside and out. Glass cover, metal basket with handle. Removable heat control. 1300 watts

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Morningware HO1200M-WOR Infrared Halogen Oven Review

Love this oven. I don't know how much electricity has been saved since we hardly ever use our large oven any more. I would bet it's quite a bit, not to mention all the heat we keep out of the house. " Which is a good thing when you live in Florida ". We generally use this oven a couple of times a day, so it definitely has had plenty of use in the last 2+ years and it's still working like the day we got it. Nearly every thing I cook is done in here. Unlike a microwave oven, meat and chicken brown beautifully, also works great on garlic toast. It also can be set for a delayed start if needed.This works out just fine for the 2 of us, since we don't make large meals, even though this will hold a 8 or 9 lb roast or turkey " Larger if you order it with theextender ring ". This does cook quite a bit faster than a conventional oven, but not as fast as they say it does. And yes it does cook from frozen, it will take longer of course. There cooking chart tells you how long to cook individual items that are frozen or not frozen.All and all this oven has worked out exceptionally well for us, we would be lost without it.

The digital timer can be set from minutes to hours, depending on your needs. The temperature can also be set from 190 deg. to 400 deg. When the timer turns off, the temperature will automatically reset to 190 deg and keeps your food at that safe temperature till you turn the oven off. A nice thing about this oven is the interior is lit up, so you can watch everything cooking. This oven is extremely easy to clean, there is a heavy glass liner on the bottom that comes out easily and is dishwasher safe. That goes for the stainless steel rack also. For most items we generally put aluminum foil on top of the rack, so cleanup is a snap we just throw the foil out. The clear plastic dome very rarely needs cleaning, since the food rarely splatters. But if it does, it's just a matter of wiping it out with a damp cloth.

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About 3 1/2 years ago I bought the NuWave oven from a TV commercial. I cost about $130 with shipping the oven and a extra plastic gadget they give you, buthave to pay shipping for. It stopped working in 13 months, one month after the guarantee was up. I liked the way it cooked, but decided to look for an alternative oven. I found this one for less money, without the extra gadget and free shipping. So far I am very well pleased with it, and would highly recommend it.

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Product Description:
By using a combination of conduction, convection, halogen light, and infrared rays, this energy-efficient countertop oven not only cooks food up to 50-percent faster than conventional ovens, but it also creates instant heat, eliminating the need for preheating the oven or defrosting food ahead of time. The unit's fast infrared heating eliminates the chance of harmful bacteria growth as with normal defrosting, plus the infrared waves liquefy naturally occurring fats in foods, releasing the grease into the glass drip tray for healthier results. Use the oven for anything from baking, broiling, and roasting to barbecuing, grilling, dehydrating, or re-heating leftovers. Food cooks and browns quickly and evenly and meat stays juicy and tender inside yet perfectly seared on the outside. In addition, the unit offers smokeless, odorless operation that won't heat up the kitchen, and it can hold up to 8 pounds of meat or cook up to a 16-pound turkey with the extender-ring attachment (not included).
rom the bottom up, the unit features a plastic base, a nonstick glass tray, a dual-position stainless-steel grill, an FDA-approved polycarbonate dome, and a halogen powerhead with a user-friendly digital control panel. Choose from one of four levels for a preset time and temperature or manually set the cooking time and temperature from 190 to 400 degrees F. A sound beeps at the end of the cooking time, and the appliance automatically decreases the temperature to 190 degrees F to keep the food warm for up to three hours. Other highlights include a one-hour 59-minute delay timer, an interior light, and a dishwasher-safe design (except for the power head) for easy cleanup. A quick reference cooking chart, owner's manual, and recipe booklet come included. The 1200-watt halogen oven measures 13 by 11 by 14 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty."

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Morningware HO1200M-WOR Infrared Halogen Oven Review

Love this oven. I don't know how much electricity has been saved since we hardly ever use our large oven any more. I would bet it's quite a bit, not to mention all the heat we keep out of the house. " Which is a good thing when you live in Florida ". We generally use this oven a couple of times a day, so it definitely has had plenty of use in the last 2+ years and it's still working like the day we got it. Nearly every thing I cook is done in here. Unlike a microwave oven, meat and chicken brown beautifully, also works great on garlic toast. It also can be set for a delayed start if needed.This works out just fine for the 2 of us, since we don't make large meals, even though this will hold a 8 or 9 lb roast or turkey " Larger if you order it with theextender ring ". This does cook quite a bit faster than a conventional oven, but not as fast as they say it does. And yes it does cook from frozen, it will take longer of course. There cooking chart tells you how long to cook individual items that are frozen or not frozen.All and all this oven has worked out exceptionally well for us, we would be lost without it.

The digital timer can be set from minutes to hours, depending on your needs. The temperature can also be set from 190 deg. to 400 deg. When the timer turns off, the temperature will automatically reset to 190 deg and keeps your food at that safe temperature till you turn the oven off. A nice thing about this oven is the interior is lit up, so you can watch everything cooking. This oven is extremely easy to clean, there is a heavy glass liner on the bottom that comes out easily and is dishwasher safe. That goes for the stainless steel rack also. For most items we generally put aluminum foil on top of the rack, so cleanup is a snap we just throw the foil out. The clear plastic dome very rarely needs cleaning, since the food rarely splatters. But if it does, it's just a matter of wiping it out with a damp cloth.

NOTE *** SEE MY PHOTOS UNDER CUSTOMER IMAGES ON PRODUCT PAGE :: THANX.

About 3 1/2 years ago I bought the NuWave oven from a TV commercial. I cost about $130 with shipping the oven and a extra plastic gadget they give you, buthave to pay shipping for. It stopped working in 13 months, one month after the guarantee was up. I liked the way it cooked, but decided to look for an alternative oven. I found this one for less money, without the extra gadget and free shipping. So far I am very well pleased with it, and would highly recommend it.

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Product Description:
By using a combination of conduction, convection, halogen light, and infrared rays, this energy-efficient countertop oven not only cooks food up to 50-percent faster than conventional ovens, but it also creates instant heat, eliminating the need for preheating the oven or defrosting food ahead of time. The unit's fast infrared heating eliminates the chance of harmful bacteria growth as with normal defrosting, plus the infrared waves liquefy naturally occurring fats in foods, releasing the grease into the glass drip tray for healthier results. Use the oven for anything from baking, broiling, and roasting to barbecuing, grilling, dehydrating, or re-heating leftovers. Food cooks and browns quickly and evenly and meat stays juicy and tender inside yet perfectly seared on the outside. In addition, the unit offers smokeless, odorless operation that won't heat up the kitchen, and it can hold up to 8 pounds of meat or cook up to a 16-pound turkey with the extender-ring attachment (not included).
rom the bottom up, the unit features a plastic base, a nonstick glass tray, a dual-position stainless-steel grill, an FDA-approved polycarbonate dome, and a halogen powerhead with a user-friendly digital control panel. Choose from one of four levels for a preset time and temperature or manually set the cooking time and temperature from 190 to 400 degrees F. A sound beeps at the end of the cooking time, and the appliance automatically decreases the temperature to 190 degrees F to keep the food warm for up to three hours. Other highlights include a one-hour 59-minute delay timer, an interior light, and a dishwasher-safe design (except for the power head) for easy cleanup. A quick reference cooking chart, owner's manual, and recipe booklet come included. The 1200-watt halogen oven measures 13 by 11 by 14 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty."

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Pasta N' More Review

It is a great product for those who are unable to cook on a stove due to aging or disability.

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Hamilton Beach 94103 Contempo 11 Inch Jumbo Cooker, Stainless Steel Review

It was just the pan I've been looking for and the right price. I needed something I could cook clams in without the surface getting scratched, so stainless steel, ideal! Size had to be just so and I needed a lid and not too expensive. The Hamilton Beach 94103 pan fit the bill. I love it!

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Hamilton Beach kitchenware featuring exciting products with functional flair. Innovative Elegance! It's all about focusing on style and function. Hamilton Beach kitchenware has the distinctive features that meet the real needs of the family chef.

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Deni 10400 Quick-n-Easy 10-4-Quart Convection Oven Review

Hello all, I have had my Deni oven for about 5 years now and it still works fine ! I have had at least 5 Jetstream Ovens burn out on me over the last 15 years or so,none lasting much over a year ! But I tell you no lie the Jetstream Ovens puts the Deni and the FlavorWave to shame when it comes to cooking things like Air Fried Chicken,pizza and hot dogs !I did not have to turn my chicken over when I used the Jetstream Ovens because of the high air output of the Jetstream Ovens"4000 RPM fan speed"! But I do have to turn the chicken over when it comes to the low air output of the Deni and FlavorWave ovens!

The Deni and FlavorWave are far more durable then the Jetstream Ovens,but when it comes to cooking,they just can't compete,their air output is way too low !!!The FlavorWave cooks far better then the Deni,on a scale of 1 to ten...10 being the highest I would give the FlavorWave maybe a high 7 to a low 8,and I would give the Deni a five or low 6,but the JetStream Ovens I would give a high 9 or 10 !I hate the fact that the Jetstream Ovens don't last long,and I wish I could find a durable low priced convection oven with the same high 4000 RPM fan speed of the Jetstream Ovens,but after looking for many years I have had no luck what so ever !

I give the Deni a 4 out of 5 over all rating because I love how durable and reliable it is ! The Deni seems to be the most durable out of the 3 ovens! But as far as cooking goes,it needs a far more powerful fan in it! When I cook pizza in the Deni the top comes out fine but the bottom comes out soft and half uncooked! I have to overcook the top in order to cook the bottom the way I like it!The FlavorWave did a better job with the pizza! On a scale of 1 to ten I would give the Deni a 4 on pizza,the FlavorWave would get a 7 or 8 and the Jetstream would get a 9 or 10! I must warn you that the Jetstream can blow any light weight toppings on the pizza around if you don't put a rack right above the pizza to hold and keep the toppings in place. But to me that's a small price to pay. As far as air fried chicken goes that is where the JetStream Oven blows the Deni and the FlavorWave completely away !

I would rate the Deni a 4, the FlavorWave a 7 and the Jetstream oven a 10 + when it comes to Air Fried Chicken . The FlavorWave gets a 7 because it does a good job on the chicken, its nice and juicy on the inside and the skin is done fairly well . Now when it comes to the Jetstream..not only is the chicken nice and juicy, but the skin is cooked to Perfection!!!!It comes out better then real fried chicken skin,but without all the grease !I am hooked on the Jetstream oven mostly because of how great of a job it does on cooking Air Fried Chicken !!!

Let me say it again, I hate the durability or lack of durability of the Jetstream ovens, and I and many others wish Nesco would make their ovens to last !
Nesco won't even offer an extended warranty on their Jetstream ovens,so what does that tell you about the quality or lack of durability of the Jetstream ovens ?But it still looks like I have to buy another Jetstream oven if I want the best Air Fried Chicken in town !I still wish someone would make a high air output convection oven that is durable,so that I could tell Nesco where to go with their great cooking,low durability,falling apart,and cracking into many pieces Jetstream ovens !!!!!!!

As far as the Deni oven goes,I can say it is very very durable,no melting parts,no cracking,no falling apart ! On the other hand,it is only so so when it comes to cooking with its weak low speed fan !

Here's how I rate the 3 ovens on a scale of 1 to ten 10!

Deni
Durability 10
Cooking5

FlavorWave
Durability9
Cooking 7 or 8

Jetstream
Durability3
Cooking 9 or 10

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Product Description:
For the person who does not have room for appliances, the Deni Convection Oven is perfect for you.With this one appliance, you can roast, broil, grill, bake and steam various foods. Large 10.4 quart capacity. The convection oven cooks food in less time than a conventional oven thus saving you money on electricity.Hot air circulates around the food, therefore food cooks and browns fast and evenly.This versatile appliance is one that you can use every day.Meat sears quickly on the outside, sealing juices on the inside.Hot air circulation makes baked goods rise higher and the upper and lower racks allow you to cook a complete meal at one time.The oven includes base with handles, the non-breakable glass bowl, upper and lower racks, lid with timer and tongs for easy removal of racks.Clean up is a breeze with the built-in cleaning cycle.

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Micro Mac Junior Trays Set Review

I first got this and thought "what a waste of money". It just looked like a regular hard plastic container. I put it away and haven't used it until now. I ran out of plastic wrap so I took this out to microwave the vegetables. Wow! It worked great. I added little bit of water and put my cauliflower to steam. Not a single dry spot on my cauliflower and clean up was so easy.

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CHEESECAKE ANYONE?These handy trays are perfect for pies, brownies; omelets, quiche, stir fry, veggie platter and yes Cheesecake. The trays make a great plate cover for reheating a dinner plate or as a dinner plate itself.The spoke design on the bottom elevates trays off the oven floor allowing for better air circulation and reduction of heat absorption by the glass or ceramic oven tray. The spoke design can be used as an imprint/cutting guide for even portions.The handles off set from each other to allow the trays to seal during cooking and to trap in the heat and steam. This also allows for easy opening after cooking. Either tray can be used as a lid or base. Tray may also be used as a cover with the MM-30 Cake pans or combined with them for two tier cooking. For hamburgers or chicken pieces, add 13005 Mini Rax.

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