I had this for a few years now. I dont really use it much but when I do, I have to use a liner and one of my pot covers to put on top of the crock pot lid. The lid doesnt really seal right. There are just two settings...high and low. Even with low my crock pot cooks fast. It should be fool proof but since it's always cooking too quick I keep thinking I did something wrong. I got it as a wedding gift and it's pretty small so it cant really feed the whole family. Also since I dont use crock pot often there's really no need for me to buy a bigger one.

CatChan

Springfield PA

I guess the reason I purchased this particular crock pot was to save some money. I basically assumed all crock pots were about the same and I am sure that is true to some degree but this crock pot really is not the best choice. Time to Heat This crock pot is functional and basically heats food adequately. However, the biggest problem with it is that there are only two settings. The high setting cooks food too quickly and the low setting is fine but I really like to have the option of having a warm setting so that after your food is cooked, you can just keep it warm in the crock pot and avoid over cooking it. Cooking Performance The dishes I tried in this crock pot turned out fine but I have been frustrated with the overall cooking performance of this crock pot. On several occasions, the meats I prepared were over cooked and dry. I found that even when I used the low setting, the liquid in the crock pot was often boiling. Ease of Cleaning This crock pot does have a removable crock which makes it relatively easy to clean. Design The biggest complaint I have about this crock pot is the lack of a a warm setting. It is just not that versatile and convenient to cook using this crock pot. Durability I can't speak to the durability of this crock pot because I have only had it for a couple of years and honestly I will probably buy a new crock pot to replace this one very soon.

Jntmerz

USA

I have previously and in the past purchased and used this Crock Pot Three point Five Quart Slow Cooker and I found that I really did like this product. I purchased this when it was just me and my husband and no children and I was able to make the perfect amount of home made soups and home made stews and I was also able to make a small roast with carrots and potatoes and everything fit perfect. Also this cook everything very evenly and very slowly almost the perfect amount of time. I never had a dish come out bad of this crock pot. I really loved it. I also found that this Crock Pot 3.5 Quart Slow Cooker was very easy to clean. I just had to wipe it out with soap and water and nothing ever stuck to the pan or it never got too hot. The price for this slow cooker was very reasonable and this slow cooker also lasted me a very long time. I found that this was the perfect crock pot for a family of two. It was very durable and I was happy with it. I would certainly recommend this product to all of my friends and family.

ssears1973

Undisclosed

I really love using my Crock-pot 3.5 quart slow cooker. On busy days I would find myself worrying about how I was going to have time to make a delicious dinner for my family. A friend a few years ago showed me recipes using a crock-pot and I was so impressed. I thought they were just for warming but they also cook! This particular crock pot is great for family meals because it fits enough food for my family! It's not too oversized but just right. It always gets the meat juicy and tender and I am impressed with how well it cooks vegetables and really blends flavors of the dish your creating. If you have not tried one yet, I would highly recommend this particular crock pot. It really works great. Time to Heat It is called a slow cooker for a reason! If your using a crock pot it's not going to be a fast meal but it's great because it does most of the work for you! Cooking Performance The cooking performance is great. Ease of Cleaning It is very easy to clean! Ease of Use Extremely easy to use. It's very self explanatory. Design It is difficult to store because of it's size and shape, but I keep mine in my pantry.

Lairsonj1

USA

This is the perfect size for dips and small meals. I bought this mainly to make dips and keep them warm for parties and dinner parties. I would not suggest getting this to make large meals as the ingredients would not fit. It heats stuff very evenly and heats up quickly. The only thing I would change about this slow cooker would be to add clips so the lid stayed on during transport. I take this a lot to potlucks and it is hard to keep the lid on during transport. Time to Heat Starts to heat up very quickly. I notice it getting warm in just a few minutes. Cooking Performance Cooks very evenly, I never have a problem of foods being cold or uncooked in the middle. Ease of Cleaning Food does get stuck and is sometimes hard to scrub off. I usually soak my slow cooker for a few hours in hot soapy water before I even attempt to wash. Ease of Use Put in your food and turn it on, simple as that! Design It is small so storage or leaving out on the counter top is not an issue. Durability Very durable.

willowjen

USA

I have made chilli, baked potatoes, and soups with the Crock-Pot 3.5-Quart Slow Cooker, but I mainly use it for cooking rice and oatmeal. I had great success cooking brown rice on the low setting for 20 minutes and about 95% of the rice is cooked well. The remaining 5% tends to burn because there is a spot in the cooker along the side that gets hotter than any other place. To off set the burned rice I just cook a little extra. Oddly enough this isn't a problem when I making oatmeal. Oatmeal usually takes about 18 minutes to cook properly in this cooker. Even though this cooker has been good to me it has some issues. I really wish this cooker had a temperature setting instead of just high and low. I have never had to put this cooker on high because the low setting produces a very high temperature. I also wish there was some sort of on light indicator. There is no way to tell initially if this device is on unless I touch the side. Despite these short comings I would still recommend the Crock-Pot 3775 Slow Cooker because it's a good cooker at a great price.

kingoftheink

Westchester, IL

In the time that I have had this cooking appliance I have never had a problem with it. In fact I have been more than happy with the services that it has given me. The food I have made in it has always been cooked all the way through and I have never had a bad metal taste from the pot or anything of that nature. Overall I really like this crock pot Time to Heat Like all crock pots heating time is slow, but I would say that this one has a little faster time than average. Cooking Performance In general I am very pleased with the quality of the cooking performance from my crock pot. Ease of Cleaning Unless you are one to make huge messes this crock pot is very easy to clean. Ease of Use Sometimes it takes a while to master the art of crock pot cooking, but I believe that this is an easy crock pot to learn on. Design Crock pots never really look great, but I would have to say that this one looks about the same as any. Durability This crock pot is very durable. With an outer metal layer it can go through a lot of wear and tare if you need it too.

Taylorjd36

USA

This was one of my first Crock Pot cookers I ever owned, and was also one of the best. There is not anything fancy about this model, but it gets the job done. With a 3 and a half quart pot, you can fit almost any meal in there, and it cooks for about 2-3 people (depending on what you are cooking). It has three basic settings, and does not overheat even on the higher settings. The pot itself is very durable, and it comes with a clear durable glass lid. Clean up is extremely easy. The pot can be removed from the base without any hassle. If you're looking for a good basic crock pot, or you are buying you're buying your first one; I would highly recommend this model. Time to Heat The heat times are about average compared to other crock pots out there. Cooking Performance Does a phenomenal job at cooking up almost anything you can put in there. Ease of Cleaning Cleaning is a breeze. Also parts can easily be removed, cleaned and reinserted.

Eno17

USA

This crockpot is just the right size for a family meal. It's a very basic model so if you're not looking for all the bells and whistles, this is a good crockpot to have. It only had 3 settings on the dial: high, low, and warm. I usually cook things on low and then switch to warm before the mealtime to keep it from cooling off. I've also used the liner as a roaster pan in the oven when I didn't want to use the crockpot itself. It does seem to cook at a high temperature which burns the edges by the time the rest is cooked, but cooking things on the lower setting and using more liquids seems to help with that problem. You could also use a crockpot liner to make cleanup easier, but I've found that just soaking it overnight works great. Metal spoons and wire brushes will scratch the finish on the liner so it's best to avoid using them. Many of my friends have crockpots where the handles on the crockpot or lid break after just a few uses, but I've been using this one for 5+ years and it's like brand-new.

hannahruth411

USA

The size is perfect for my family of four (could easily feed 6). I love that the ceramic pot removes for easy cleaning. My old one didn't do that. Ease of Cleaning This is one of my favorite features. In the past, crock pots were easy to use, but hard to clean. I will use my crock pot much more often now that I can remove the pot to clean it.

littlebit23

USA