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What are the best slow cookers?

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Best slow cookers	Price	Weight	Depth
-- KitchenAid KSC6223SS 6-Quart	$89.99	17 lbs	10 1/2 in
-- Crock-Pot SCCPWM600-V2 Wemo	$116.99	15 lbs	9.6 in
-- Cuisinart MSC-600 Cook Central 3-in-1 Multicooker	$128.75	16 lbs	12 in

KitchenAid KSC6223SS 6-Quart

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Top Pro

Makes great quality food

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. See More

Top Con

Lacks sear feature

With this slow cooker, it is hard to brown meats or make sautéed vegetables. See More

Specs

Depth:10 1/2 in

Warming function:Yes, 4 hours

Sear function:No

Top Pro

Programmable cooking timer for more convenient cooking times

With this slow cooker, you can set your meal to cook for up to 24 hours with 30-minute increments. See More

Top Con

This model has had production issues

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. See More

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Keeps food warm for up to 4 hours

After your dish is cooked, it can automatically be kept warm for up to 4 hours. See More

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Easy to see when your food will be finished cooking

A digital display shows how much time is left until your food will be finished cooking. See More

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Easy to clean

You can easily take out the ceramic vessel and clean it in the sink or put it in a dishwasher. See More

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Glass lid allows you to see the progress of your dish

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. See More

Crock-Pot SCCPWM600-V2 Wemo

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Has a convenient companion app

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. See More

Top Con

Lacks additional cooking features

It doesn't have the option to steam, stir-fry, or brown/sauté. See More

Specs

Sear function:No

Warming function:Yes

Top Pro

Great for people with a busy schedule

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. See More

Top Con

No display to see when your food is done

There's no display on the cooker itself, so the only way of checking when your meal will be done is through the app. See More

Top Pro

Easy to clean

The stoneware is easily removable and can be safely washed in a dishwasher. See More

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Keeps your food warm

After your meal is done this slow cooker will automatically keep your food warm until you’re ready to eat. See More

Cuisinart MSC-600 Cook Central 3-in-1 Multicooker

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Truly multi-functional

Allows you to slow-cook, steam, stir fry, and brown/sauté. See More

Top Con

Teflon coating is known to wear off/ chip away with use in many units

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. See More

Specs

Sear function:Yes

Warming function:Yes

Top Pro

Available in different sizes

This slow-cooker is available in three sizes - 4, 6 and 7 quarts. See More

Top Con

The long cord can get in the way

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

Top Pro

Easy to read LCD display

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. See More

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Doesn't make a mess

The depth of this slow cooker keeps grease from splattering around the kitchen. See More

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Glass lid gives you clear view of the food

There's no need to take the lid off and let the heat out to check on your dish. See More

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The user controls are pretty self explanatory

You just have to choose either you want to slow cook, brown/sauté or steam. After that select the required time and temperature. See More

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