Rival Crock Pot Review

I recieved the newer Rival stainless oval crock pot for a wedding gift seven years ago. My previous crockpots were also Rival, but they were small and ugly seventies shades like orange and avacado. I really love the newer version. When I have a party or bring a hot meal somewhere I am no longer embarrassed of my crock! I do love that the inside is removable and after it cools down I sometimes cover it with plastic wrap and put it right into the frige. I also LOVE the size. Previously the rivals were just too small. The oval larger pot is big enough to feed alot af people and is perfect for parties when you need to cook ahead -say meatballs and sauce- and keep it warm until serving is finished. Considering I have used it often since my wedding, it has held up remarkably well. The stainless is not easily marred although food is easily baked-on. The two things I don't like about it is that it's not programableand that it gets extremely hot on the outside (like blistering hot!) If someone bumps it while it;s on high they will be badly burned. And this also worries me when I leave it on and leave the house.