West Bend 85146 6-Quart Slow Cooker

Pros: Nice looking stainless steel. It does cook food.

Cons: cooks too fast, and gets way too hot.

Review: I bought a slow cooker thinking I could leave home for at least 5 hours and go on with my day, knowing dinner was already started. If that's what you are looking for, steer clear of this particular slow cooker. I was surprised by how hot the outside of ...

Pros: Keep warm setting is nice. Stainless steel looks nice.

Cons: Gets way too hot and cooks too fast.

Review: I got the West Bend to replace my Rival Crock Pot. The West Bend is not a "slow" cooker!! It gets too hot even on the low setting. I would never cook anything in it and leave it. I always use when I am going to be home and can watch ...

Pros: Looks nice

Cons: Outside gets dangerously hot, no seal on the lid, overcooks food

The Bottom Line: I definitely wouldn't buy this. I just don't feel it's safe.

Review: I asked my husband for a new slow cooker with a timer and "warm" setting for my birthday. This is what he brought me home. At first, I was very excited. My other one was 8 years old, and I just wanted an upgrade. The look- Very sleek. Stainless steel ...

Pros: Electronic feature great while it lasted!

Cons: Rival pot lasted 6 years. This one less than one year and cost more!

Review: Purchased less than 1 yr ago and has stopped working already! Gave up my Rival one for this? Junk! West Bend will not ...