slow cooker and griddle in Reviews and Ratings

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… placing the cooker on the base to slow-cook - no need to dirty up an additional pan browning the meat. I also enjoy using the base as a griddle for pancakes or French toast, or grilled cheese sandwiches… 41 more reviews »

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… however does heat up enough when using the top slow cooker on it. Very strange. Overall I do really like it as a slow cooker, but not as a separate griddle.…

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… cleanup--aluminum container is light to pick up and move (with oven mits). I've not used the bottom as a griddle, but purchased this as a true slow cooker. I've done chili, soups, meats and am very pleased…

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…I have had this slow cooker for 3 months now. It cleans easily and performs well as a slow cooker. You do have to use only teflon/plastic utensils, but that's no problem these days. The griddle… 29 more reviews »

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…Have owned an older model West Bend slow cooker and was very pleased. I wanted a new unit and found the stainless steel very attractive, easy to use and clean. For ease of use and affordability… 55 more reviews »

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This slow cooker also has a non-stick heating base that doubles as a griddle, and the pot is oven-proof -- which I probably won't take advantage of.

But, the features I mention above…

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…I've only used this slow cooker a couple of times thus far, but it really worked well. I also like the facts that
1. it includes a griddle,
2. it be used on the cooktop for browning…

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…If you are considering buying a slow cooker, this is the one to seriously look at. My main reason for purchasing the West Bend is the versatility of being able to brown meats on the stove…

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…This is a nice slow cooker, it does what is intended to do. However, it should have been made a little more sturdy. The removeable crock is nice and then you can use the base as a griddle. The metal…

from Grant, Cooking.com

…the best slow cooker… 98 more reviews »

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…I looked at all kinds of slow cookers and crock pots before making my selection. I had a crock pot that was stone and the handle broke off at a potluck, so although I liked the stone, I didn't want…

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…5 quart size oblong shape non-stick finish slow cooker. This is a great size. We have had two other slow cookers and this being a nice deep oblong shape will hold a pot roast nicley. With this two…

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… of the lid.
I am a pretty serious cook, and before this purchase I was pretty much of a snob about crockpots and slow cookers. I thought they were better-forgotten remnants of another era…

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…I recently decided to begin "slow cooking" again. I had a very old crock pot (from the '70s) that was too small and hard to clean. While researching to purchase a new slow cooker, this West Bend…

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…I purchased the Oval Slo-Cooker as an alternative to replacing my 30+ year old crock pot with a newer model. I researched crock pots and slow cookers until I was presented with this model. I am so… 198 more reviews »