Slow Cooker Reviews

Breville is the name for small appliance segment that cuts across the competition with its high quality and great products. It was during 1980’s the whole revolution of the brand by innovating many products for the comfort to handle the kitchen tasks. Soon they come into partnership with the celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson which became a new hit to the company. Breville VTP072 Cream 3.5 Litre Slow Cooker comes into the success line of the brand and the following is the review of the same.

Design Overview:

Neat by looks and robust appearance makes it all to impress in the first look. It has cream housing with the grey colour rim and control panel. The smooth finish and the perfect round in shape bring out the professional innovation. As usual it has a transparent lid and handles to support the user. It is operated with the electric power and is of course cord tidy as no need for the lengthy cords to spread across the work place.

Capacity:

Breville VTP072 Round Slow Cooker designed with the capacity of 3.5 litres makes it suitable for small families or single person use. It is a must have appliance as it tenders the food with the aroma, flavour and nutrient lock system. Cooking small pieces of veggies and making of stuffs like desserts, curries, soups, stews are possible in an interesting manner.

Heat settings and control panel:

The control panel is present in the front center of the appliance with a traditional rotary control. It allows the user to select the heat settings and does come an indicator to intimate the functioning of the appliance. This is one of the durable type of control system that is been traditionally followed. This Slow Cooker allows 3 types of settings that include the low, high and auto settings.

• Low heat – In the case of soft foods or tender foods this option can be chosen or when required a lengthy programme to suit the serving time this seems to be a best option.
• High heat – During those busy times which demand quicker cooking process or when the food stuffs are bulkier and harder high temperature heat can be chosen.
• Auto – This function works automatically understanding the demand of the food that is required to be cooked. The heat selections go automatically and it functions till the required tenderness is been obtained. It also stops automatically on the programme completion.

The lid, pot and handles:

Designed with the glass lid that fits perfectly to the base also has a center knob to easily handle. This allows a clear see through and you could easily follow the cooking process without the need of opening the lid. Available in Breville VTP072 Ceramic Pot Slow Cooker is the ceramic pot that can be used for serving purpose. The handles on both sides are both attractive and belongs to the cool touch make.

Verdict:

Quite attractive in appearance and with the robust structure is a worthy thought to own this appliance. Its performance is noteworthy for slow and even cooking.

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Breville VTP072 3.5 L Cream Colour Slow Cooker - Technical Specifications

This slow cooker model forms to be the medium sized appliance that cater to the needs of medium family size. Will all the must have features and functions it is one of the best ways of cooking. It functions to retain the flavour even when the required tenderness is obtained. It is simple to use and imagine making of soups, stews, casseroles, roasts and sometimes baking cakes in an easy and simple to handle appliance. It is quite economical in use of energy. Quite obvious is that it is one of the must have appliance for the complete home.

An Overview:

Another point to be discussed is that it is safe to keep the food heated as it operates in high temperature and hence it prevents the growth of bacterias. This is possible because of closed cooking, direct heat to the pot and long cooking. The heating element is been surrounded by the crock that offers the food to cooked without burning, it also produces even cooking.

Structure / Capacity:

Frigidaire FCL-SC35 240 Watts Electric Slow Cooker is an oval shaped appliance that comes with various parts to make it a complete one. They are the glass lid, removable crock insert, cool touch handles, power indicator, temperature control dial and the base unit. It is been designed to handle the capacity of 3.5 liters while this removable pot serves direct on the table and also supports easy cleaning.

Controls:

Right at the front center is present the control knob embedded with the high grade plastic material made in black colour. This mechanical rotary control knob helps to set the required temperature at just the twist of the knob. It does have an indicator light that illuminates during the functioning of the appliance. The heat settings available are low, high and automatic settings. In the further read the functioning of the appliance is been discussed.

Putting it to use:

Just before the first use of Frigidaire FCL-SC35 3.5 Litre Slow Cooker it is required to warm for 10 minutes. Then add the ingredients and the liquid to the crock pot. You may fill minimum of half and not more than two thirds. It is not advisable to over fill. You could now set the programme in the control dial after ensuring the lid is in position. As there is an option for auto position it delivers to cook automatically as the nature of the food demands and switches to low power when required. Now when the food is been cooked it is required to switch off the appliance and can remove the food with the hand gloves on.

Other product details:

• The Lid – Lid made of toughened glass helps to retain the heat in the pot while cooking. Its high transparency allows you to observe the food during the cooking process.
• Crock pot – This in its oval shape can accommodate long pieces and also allows more space for cooking. It can also be served as the table piece, use it for storing and not a trouble for cleaning.
• Handles – Known to be cool touch nature it permits to carry the appliance even when it is hot.
• Feet – The feet at the base features as non-slip feet. It eliminates the fear of unnoticed slips or moves. Being sturdy in function can be best when used on the smooth table top.

Verdict:

Attractive in structure is Frigidaire FCL-SC35 Oval Shaped Slow Cooker and also competitive in functions to cook those dishes like the Vegetables, desserts, curries, beef stew and rice pudding. It functions with the power of 240 Watts that is not a big concern. High rating can be given for the handling comfort and so are the durable parts.

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Frigidaire FCL-SC35 Slow Cooker - Technical Specification Table

This is a special addition to the series of products offered by the brand. It comes with the tag of ‘Ecolectric’ which means the less utilisation of energy and making the appliance highly energy efficient. The following is the review of this model.

Model Overview:

Designed in silver attire with black trim stands suitable for even contemporary kitchens. Giving you the advantage of slow cooking it also offers convenient handling and economical cooking. Morphy Richards 48790 Ecolectric 156 Watts Slow Cooker comes in oval shape which is suitable to cook meat, curries and large food stuffs. Even in case of cooking smaller stuffs it provides better results as it has more cooking space.

Controls:

The user friendliness is determined more in the control system of the product and so is Morphy Richards 48790 Eco Electric Slow Cooker that comes with rotary control that has a knob for the heat settings. Once the power is on it intimates through the power indicator present just above the control dial. This is one form of control system that is highly durable and easy to handle.

Capacity:

Just not the big sized model nor the small sized one. It stands to accommodate the capacity of 3.5 litres that is more suitable for medium sized homes. Cooking a meal for the family is of course possible and also cooks as little for a single person.

Heat settings:

Although some models offer only 2 heat settings, this product comes with the advantage of 3 heat settings. You are at the option of selecting low, medium or high temperature. It basically goes with the nature of food, quantity and the time available for cooking. Hence option is better in this product and helps obtaining the desired tenderness in the required timing.

Parts that make it:

• Cooking pot – Made with the ceramic material, the cooking pot is highly heat resistance and cooks for longer time. It is been designed to be a removable make that can be used for the serving purpose.
• Lid – Specially designed is the lid which is an insulated product. It is a toughened glass and insulated that retains more heat which results in saving energy up to 44%. It offers the best cooking without any compromise and hence can be called as an energy efficient model. The lid is also transparent that allows you to follow the cooking process without the need of opening the lid.
• Handles – Differentiated are the handles that are present on both sides of the appliance. It comes with cool touch and also makes easy to shift places.

Other convenient features:

• Dishwasher proof – The ceramic pot and the removable parts are dishwasher safe which makes cleaning and maintenance easy.
• Cool touch handles – Featuring to be cool touch the appliance can be handled even just after the completion of the programme without the fear of burning the handles.
• Non-slip feet – Being a small appliance needs extra grip when installed on the table top and hence it comes with the non-slip feet that confidently stands even on the smoothest surface.

Power and Guarantee:

Morphy Richards 48790 Eco Electric  3.5 Litre Capacity Slow Cooker functions with the power of 156 Watts that is comparatively on the lower side and is highly energy efficient. Attracts the energy conscious homes and is one big reason to own it. The manufacturer of this Ecoectric Slow Cooker offers 2 years guarantee period for the same.

Morphy Richards 48790 Slow Cooker - Technical Specification Table

Wahl ZX710 3.5 Litres Slow Cooker compact in structure can be added appliance for any kitchen. In this slow cooking technology, it functions to tender the food by retaining the maximum nutrients and the actual colour and flavour. On this basis, ‘Wahl’ introduces this slow cooker and the further read gives you the review of the same.

Physical Characteristics:

Wahl ZX710 200 Watts Electric Slow Cooker with the oval shape appears with the stylish black finish, with the ability to cook different foods like the grains, pulses, veggies, fish and meat increases its utility. With the dimension of 210 x 255 x 350 mm that relates to the height, width and the depth of the appliance while it weighs just 3.5 litres. Confidently takes place on the tabletop or inside the cupboards for any time access.

The lid, handles and the pot:

Available in it is a crock-pot made of ceramic that can handle any type of food. It is removable and can take place in the dishwasher for cleaning. The handles that are present on both sides of the appliance features with the cool touch and so is the knob that is been present in the lid. The lid is a close fitting one made of toughened glass and is transparent. You can see through the cooking process without the need of opening of the lid, this saves the energy from not been let out.

Capacity:

The size of Wahl ZX710 Black Colour Slow Cooker can accommodate 3.5 litres in capacity. This is best for any family size. Cooking right from soup to the main course of meal is possible with this appliance. The family meal and the for the friends entertainment it is no more a heavy task.

Control panel and the Heat Settings:

The control knob embedded in the front center is been required to be operated manually. It does have an indicator light that lights up during the functioning of the appliance. The selections available are the heat settings of high, low and auto. For the longer cooking or for the delicate foods the low heat can be selected and it is vice versa for the high heat settings. In case of the auto cooking it functions automatically until the food comes to the perfect tenderness, which later switches to the keep warm mode.

Power:

Functioning with the electric power, it consumes the power of 200 Watts that is very low in consumption.

Guarantee:

Tagged with the 2 years guarantee given by the manufacturer for this product.

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Wahl ZX710 Oval Slow Cooker - Technical Specification Table

Slow cooking is an agreed impressive cooking solution for even the busy households. It prepares delicious food with less efforts and simple settings. Breville has innovated VTP043 Stainless Steel Slow Cooker, the one of its kind that allows cooking for the whole family or for friends. With the simple settings one can get to relish the preparation of soups, pot roasts, curries and even the desserts. The following is the review of this model.

Model Overview:

This appliance is an indispensable one for the home who wishes for even and comfort cooking. It is a model with stainless steel housing that gives a robust appearance. With the black finish for the edges, the handles and the control panel is been made of superior grade plastic material. This round appliance offers more space for cooking and hence makes the food tender evenly.

Capacity:

Able to accommodate about 5.5 litres, it can handle the cooking for the full family. Quite large in size yet when cooked with less quantity it gives a better finish as it finds more cooking space. So may be this is the right sized appliance for every body. Not too heavy to handle as it can be stored in the overhead cupboards single handedly and hence any time access to it is possible.

Programmes and Heat Settings:

Present is the control panel at the front bottom which is a rotary knob that is been controlled manually. It allows 3 types of setting like the high, low and the auto setting. In case of the low heat, it functions gently simmering food for long time and it does not tend to over cook the food. With the high heat setting for the quicker process that is ideal for baking, cooking dried beans and the pulses. In case of the auto setting it can slow cook the meal even when you are away from home and it offers aromatic, fresh food after the return of the day out. During the functioning process the indicator light present is illuminated.

Parts that make the slow cooker:

Breville VTP043 5.5 Litre Capacity  Slow Cooker comes with the bowl made of ceramic and it can be removed when required. It can also be used as the serving bowl. Available are handles on both sides that feature with the cool touch. Shifting of places even when the programme is running is possible with the cool touch handle. So is the efficient lid made of toughened glass and is highly transparent. It has a central knob that again is a cool touch type.

Miscellaneous:

Stylish and tasty cooking is possible with Breville VTP043 Round Slow Cooker and it is ideal for preparing Vegetables, desserts, curries, risottos, soups, stews and casseroles.  The package contents are the slow cooker along with the instruction book.



Breville VTP043 Slow Cooker - Technical Specification Table