West Bend 84294 The Crockery II 4-Quart Slow Cooker

There are three temperature settings--Hi, Lo, and Keep Warm, and an indicator light underneath the control dial verifies that the heating element is engaged. The domed glass lid helps keep an eye on whatever's cooking. The body of the slow cooker is metal, so exercise caution, as it does heat up along with the contents as they cook. The lid and handles, however, are made of a stay-cool plastic and can be safely touched during the cooking process.

Clean-up is very easy; warm soapy water will do the trick. (The base unit is not immersible; just use a soapy rag or cloth.) Do not use scratchy, abrasive cleaners on any part of the slow cooker. The glass lid and stoneware insert are both dishwasher-safe. The slow cooker measures 15-1/2 by 11 by 9 inches (including lid and handles). West Bend products include a 90-day warranty against defects and come with a detailed booklet of instructions, recipes, and tips. --Garland Withers

Product Description
Who wouldn't love to come home and find a robust, delicious dinner ready and waiting? If you no longer live with mom, and can't afford a cook, the slow cooker is the next best thing. Simply load the ingredients into the stoneware crock in the morning (or the night before and keep refrigerated), select the setting, put on the cover and head off to take care of other business. The self-basting, slow cooking produces tender tasty food along the lines of Herbed Pork Roast, Boston Baked Beans, and Chicken Noodle Soup.