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What are the best slow cookers?

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3 Options Considered

3 Options ConsideredPriceWeightDepth
KitchenAid KSC6223SS 6-Quart
17 lbs10 1/2 in
Crock-Pot SCCPWM600-V2 Wemo
15 lbs9.6 in
Cuisinart MSC-600 Cook Central 3-in-1 Multicooker
16 lbs12 in
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KitchenAid KSC6223SS 6-Quart

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Laura Kyle
Alex
Jānis Vilcāns
Top Pro

Makes great quality food

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This unit keeps a constant temperature and retains moisture very well, only 8% of water evaporates. Thanks to that, the food does not burn nor is it under or overcooked.
Laura Kyle
Jānis Vilcāns
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Programmable cooking timer for more convenient cooking times

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With this slow cooker, you can set your meal to cook for up to 24 hours with 30-minute increments.
Laura Kyle
Jānis Vilcāns
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Keeps food warm for up to 4 hours

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After your dish is cooked, it can automatically be kept warm for up to 4 hours.
Laura Kyle
Jānis Vilcāns
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Easy to see when your food will be finished cooking

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A digital display shows how much time is left until your food will be finished cooking.
Laura Kyle
Jānis Vilcāns
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Easy to clean

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You can easily take out the ceramic vessel and clean it in the sink or put it in a dishwasher.
Laura Kyle
Jānis Vilcāns
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Glass lid allows you to see the progress of your dish

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With the glass lid, there is no need to take it off when you want to check your food. Taking off the lid would cause it to let out some heat and that would extend the cooking time.
Laura Kyle
Jānis Vilcāns
Top Con

Lacks sear feature

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With this slow cooker, it is hard to brown meats or make sautéed vegetables.
Laura Kyle
Jānis Vilcāns
Top Con

This model has had production issues

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There have been production issues resulting in the lid not fitting well on the ceramic vessel. Because of that, it doesn't hold the temperature as well as it should. So there's a chance you will receive a faulty product and might have to return it.
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Crock-Pot SCCPWM600-V2 Wemo

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Laura Kyle
Jānis Vilcāns
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Has a convenient companion app

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With this app, you can choose or adjust the temperature and cooking time. You can check how much time is left until your dish will be done or turn off the cooker. And if you’re running late you can extend the warm-up time, so your meal doesn’t get cold.
Laura Kyle
Jānis Vilcāns
Top Pro

Great for people with a busy schedule

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The ability to control it from your smartphone is very convenient. You just need to prepare the ingredients and everything else can be done away from home using your smartphone.
Jānis Vilcāns
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Easy to clean

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The stoneware is easily removable and can be safely washed in a dishwasher.
Jānis Vilcāns
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Keeps your food warm

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After your meal is done this slow cooker will automatically keep your food warm until you’re ready to eat.
Laura Kyle
Jānis Vilcāns
Top Con

Lacks additional cooking features

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It doesn't have the option to steam, stir-fry, or brown/sauté.
Laura Kyle
Jānis Vilcāns
Top Con

No display to see when your food is done

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There's no display on the cooker itself, so the only way of checking when your meal will be done is through the app.
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Cuisinart MSC-600 Cook Central 3-in-1 Multicooker

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Laura Kyle
Mathew
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Truly multi-functional

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Allows you to slow-cook, steam, stir fry, and brown/sauté.
Jānis Vilcāns
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Available in different sizes

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This slow-cooker is available in three sizes - 4, 6 and 7 quarts.
Jānis Vilcāns
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Easy to read LCD display

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There's a large, blue display on the front of this machine that shows how much time is left until your dish will be done and what is the cooking temperature.
Jānis Vilcāns
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Doesn't make a mess

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The depth of this slow cooker keeps grease from splattering around the kitchen.
Laura Kyle
Jānis Vilcāns
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Glass lid gives you clear view of the food

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There's no need to take the lid off and let the heat out to check on your dish.
Jānis Vilcāns
Mathew
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The user controls are pretty self explanatory

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You just have to choose either you want to slow cook, brown/sauté or steam. After that select the required time and temperature.
Laura Kyle
Izem Lavrenti
Mathew
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Teflon coating is known to wear off/ chip away with use in many units

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The use of a metal spatula is known to cause chipping in products that use Teflon, which is largely the reason for the wearing away in this unit.
Laura Kyle
Jānis Vilcāns
Top Con

The long cord can get in the way

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The 44" long cord will probably lay on your kitchen counter or floor. It cannot be retracted.
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