One of the first things I wanted to try in the Crockpot was a warming and hearty soup, so what better to make than a minestrone? The Schedule Meal function sets the optimal cooking temperature based on desired meal time, food type and quantity, and can be programmed to have your dish ready for a time up to 12 hours in advance. Item was exactly as described, arriving on time, with great communication from the seller and very competitive postage and packaging. This Crockpot TimeSelect Digital Slow Cooker CSC093 offers two ways to cook so you can tailor your meal to the amount of time you have to prepare it – ideal for busy households. With plenty of time on my hands during the Christmas holidays, I was keen to put the Crockpot through its paces.

As well as automatic settings, the Manual function puts you in control, with a programmable countdown timer and High/Low cook settings. We offer a no quibble 30 day money back guarantee for all goods shipped correctly that are not required. Ideal for soups, stews and meat joints as well as puddings, cakes and more, you can achieve slow cooking perfection as the gentle heat produces delicious meals with minimal effort. It comes with automatic cooking functions, as well as intelligent cooking tailored to the ingredients you’re using. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).I had high hopes for the roast chicken, but given it needed another hour to cook, I think it would be easier and quicker to cook it in the oven. Inbuilt memory means that once the clock is set, it remembers the time, even when the slow cooker is unplugged.

Does the Hard Work for You: The Schedule Meal feature sets the optimal cooking process based on desired meal time, food type, and quantity. It has some excellently useful features, such as being able to schedule the cooking of whatever is inside, and isn't too big to become overbearing. And if you’re using pasta in your dish, you’ll need to add it near the end of the cooking time, or it’ll end up bloated and watery. Along with the cooker, there’s a separately wrapped lid and an instruction manual that is clear and easy to follow.After that time passed, I checked on the chicken and was disappointed to find that it still needed more time to cook. She’s particularly interested in environmentally conscious brands and products that save people time and money.