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

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

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

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

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

Structural Details: Taking the round shape keeps its compactness intact and can be rightly called as the petite designed appliance. With the handling capacity of 1.5 litres it works well to serve the normal sized family.

Handles: With the short handles on both the sides made of high-grade plastic material is not only durable but also features with the cool touch. It had never been fussy of coming out of the shelf easily and going back without the feel of trouble. Hence, the user is at the comfort of taking out the appliance when required and putting it back when done with it.

Lid: The lid is the one factor that is been well planned and designed with the utmost comfort and utility. The knob present in the center of the lid is big for an easy grip and also features with the cool touch. The lid is been made of toughened glass that offers see through and it fits the cooker perfectly without letting out the steam. The rim of the lid is been made of stainless steel that makes it look stylish.

Control panel: At the center of the front is present the control panel distinguished in black colour. It has a rotary knob for the heat settings and a LED indicator that illuminates during the functioning of the appliance. By just the easy turn of the knob, the user can easily select or switch between the heat settings. Those difficult digital programming can be avoided with this control system.

Heat settings: Possible to opt between the 3 different heat settings of high, low and the auto. Based on the nature of the food and the quantity the heat selection can be made. Some times the level of required tenderness and the available time also influences the selection of the heat settings. The auto setting works independently until the food is been tendered, this is an added advantage for the user to avoid over and under cooking of any food stuffs.

Pot: Bonne Cuisine E821SS 1.5 Litre Stainless Steel Slow Cooker comes with the removable ceramic pot that also features as dishwasher safe. The crock-pot with the removable type is the most convenience as it can be cleaned and maintained easily. In most times they also act as the serving dish reducing the effort of transferring of the contents.

Feet – it consist of the non-slip feet allowing to be confidently installed even on the smooth and slippery surface. It holds the appliance firmly without the fear of accidental slip.

However, Bonne Cuisine E821SS 1.5 Litres Slow Cooker does not feature with the delay start option and does not come with the digital controls.

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Bonne Cuisine E821SS Electric Slow Cooker - Technical Specification Details

Lakeland 3.5 Litre Slow Cooker is been designed with much effort to offer the best possible purpose along with the desired convenience. It enters the market with competitive features along with the healthy cooking note. This model is a domestic model serving the requirement of a family cooking. It can tender foodstuffs of meat, beans, and vegetables and can boil rice too. This is an impressive model to serve those who return home after a busy day but can still handle cooking for the whole family. True to its words cooking with the slow cooker helps, retain the nutrients making it a healthy option to cook with.

Physical Characteristics: Lakeland 200 Watts Slow Cooker is been designed in oval shape with the combination of black and chrome body.

• Shape - The oval shape has an advantage over the round shape as any size of meat can be accommodated without any trouble and even with the vegetables, the whole potatoes can be cooked with more space for cooking.
• Heating element – It consists of the heating element that encircles the crock and this produces even cooking, hence the problem of finding hot and cold spots are been eliminated.
• Handles – Embedded are cool touch handles on both sides that makes it easy to carry of shift place.
• Lid – This Slow Cooker comes with the well fitting glass lid that is been centered with a knob. This glass lid allows a complete see through and hence the whole process of cooking can be viewed without the necessity of opening. The steam is been retained and a well-cooked food can be obtained quickly.
• Housing – Designed with the chrome finish housing that is also a cool touch the fear of getting accidental burns are been eliminated and the food can be accessed immediately after the completion of the programme without the need of any weight time.
• Dimension and weight – The product dimension is compact with 350 x 240 x 170 mm and it weighs just 4kg.
• Pot – The pot is been made of ceramic which is the only part of the appliance that is dishwasher safe. This pot adds the comfort of using it for the serving purpose.
• Electric cord – Made available is an electric cord of length 104 cm that can be extended to the ends of the counter top as desired.

Capacity and controls: Belongs to the medium sized appliance with the capacity of 3.5 litres. This is capable of handing the cooking for the whole family and even small get-together. The controls of this Slow Cooker are mechanical that can be set with the twist of the knob. It does come with the indicator light that switches on automatically during the functioning of the device.

Power and heat settings: Lakeland 12921 Oval Shaped Slow Cooker consumes the energy of 200 Watts that is relatively very less and is highly energy efficient product. It gives the heat settings of high, auto and low. In case of the auto it keeps the food warm and at the serving temperature until it is been served.

Inclusive and Guarantee: Lakeland provides with four recipes in order to start immediately and the guarantee given is for the lifetime.

Lakeland 3.5 L Stainless Steel  Slow Cooker with Ceramic Pot - Specifications

Model:  E821 Slow Cooker

This E821 crock pot slow cooker from Lloytron makes cooking interesting by just filling it with the ingredients and setting the required temperature. By just offering a small place in the kitchen, it can do the wholesome cooking of the vegetables, rice and meat until the expected tenderness. In most busy families one the slow cooker is been put to work, it offers a good space for cooking as when you return after few hours the rich aromatic, fresh food is ready to relish.

Size, Shape and Capacity: Lloytron E821 White Slow Cooker has a round structure in the compact size that can accommodate the capacity of 1.5 litres. The white colour body makes it attractive, it is an all-together white colour appliance as the lid knob, the handles, and the lid rim is white in colour.

Handles, Lid and other Details:

Structured with the handles on both sides of the unit promotes easy and comfortable handling. They feature with the cool touch making it easy for the user to lift without the feel of heat. The close of the cooker is with the toughened glass lid that perfectly fits to the base. It protects the steam from escaping and manages to send out the extra steam through the vent. The lid is been centered with a knob and that too features with the cool touch. This electrically operated appliance comes with a lengthy cord and its storage is also concealed in the cooker. With the crock-pot that is been made of ceramic material can be removed for easy cleaning. At times when required, it can also be used for serving purpose.

Programmes, Control Panel and the Heat Settings: This Slow Cooker offers 3 different heat settings that the user can choose based on the food type and the required tenderness. The temperature selection can be high or low, for the foods that are bulkier or when required to speed up the cooking the high temperature is the one that functions, where incase the food is delicate or requires less tenderness the low temperature can be opted. However, it also provides with the auto function in which the device itself selects the temperature and completes the programme without over or under cooking. With regard to the control panel it is been operated with the rotary control. This mechanical control is been found in the front lower end of the appliance. It comes with the indicator that illuminates to show the functioning of the cooker.

Lloytron, does makes this Bonne Cuisine 1.5Lt Slow Cooker suitable for small families and takes care of the slow cooking solutions. The style and design suits contemporary homes as well.

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Lloytron E821 Electric Slow Cooker - Technical Specification Table

Physical characteristics: Sanyo Petite Gourmet 650 Watts Slow Cooker comes with the dimension of 300 x 250 x 215 mm that relates to the height, width and the depth of the appliance. It weighs about 3.4 kg that is good enough to handle the appliance and even for shifting of places. The other impressive stuff about it is its white body colour, the attached lid and the large sized control panel.

Capacity / crock-pot: The available inner pot of this ECJ-FS50UK Crock Pot Slow Cooker can hold the capacity of 5 cups in a single go. This should be the right one to suit the small to medium sized family. The crock-pot comes in round shape that has a good depth to accommodate the capacity. The material of the pot is titanium coated and is been made thicker than the usual models of 4mm; this enhances the durability of the pot.

Functions: Stated that it is a multi-functional device that gives many different programme for the user to choose from. They are slow cooking, risotto, white sushi, quick steam, brown cooking and making of yogurt. These many programmes make it multi-functional and that any one would desire to own it.

Control panel: As the name suggests petite is its size and shape but when it comes to the control panel it is quite large, it consists of a digital LCD display of the time. Embedded in it are the soft touch buttons that offers the selection of the multi-menu and with the help of the simple menu buttons the programme can be set easily. Given are the separate buttons for setting up the minutes and hours of the programme. Along with these are found the option for the keep warm function, the timer and cook start buttons.

Power: Having been powered up electrically and is required to be connected to the mains with the cord provided. The length of the cord provided is 0.95m. Sanyo Petite Gourmet Electric Slow Cooker performs its functions with the power of 650 Watts. This forms group with the low power consumption appliance and definiety it is an energy efficient model.

Verdict: Sanyo ECJ-FS50UK 5 cup capacity Slow Cooker has an edge in terms of design and the functions. At most times, it is amazing to note that this petite device can function so effectively, that cooks the rice in minutes and tenders the meat quicker than expected. The downside noted is that the lid of this device is opaque and hence the cooking processed cannot be monitored from outside. Although it works on low energy consumption, the user is been forced to open the lid to follow the cooking. However, it proves to be worth the money spent.

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Sanyo ECJ-FS50UK Slow Cooker - Technical Specification Table

Model: This model is a compact one and projects in oval, it permits easy storage. The neat appearance with the stainless steel housing along with the black finish makes it attractive. With the wide utility to that tenders different foods like the grains, veggies and even the meat makes it an indispensable one for the modern kitchens.

Physical characteristics: The structure of Prestige 41130 Stainless Steel Slow Cooker is oval shaped with the perfect fitting lid. This oval shape is an advance to cook the large sized foods like the big piece of meat or the whole vegetable. In case of cooking small quantities, it offers more space for the food to cook easily and quickly. Present in this Slow Cooker are handles on both sides that has a serious grip to hold confidently and it features with the cool touch. These projected handles on both sides allow the user to conveniently shift places. Present in it is the glass lid with the center handles, the lid fits closely without letting out the steam to escape and this toughened lid also proves durable.

Capacity: This appliance has the capacity of 4.5 litres, is suitable for the medium to large sized family. The cooking for the family can be done in one goes with this large capacity. Preparing food for the parties and the special occasion is of course not a trouble any more.

Control panel and heat setting: The control panel is a rotary type that is present in the center of the appliance. The indicators present besides the selection is a great intimation about the programme. The user is at the convenience of setting the heat level among the three given option. Based on the heat selection the duration of the cooking is automatically programmed until the right tenderness of the food is been obtained.

Crock-pot: Available in Prestige 41130 Stainless Steel Housing Slow Cooker is a ceramic pot that can be removed. By removing this part, it facilitates in handling the cooked food, cleaning and serving. It is obvious for the user to appreciate an appliance like this one.

Miscellaneous: The power required for the functioning of this model is 240 V. The purchase of it comes inclusive with the recipes in a handy book.

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Prestige 4.5 Litre Electric Slow Cooker - Technical Specifications, Features