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Posted by kaycee (kaykay3kids4me@hotmail.com) on Mon, Jul 2, 01 at 13:04
| I pulled it out, got it as a wedding gift, used it once to fry chicken. It has one of those deep dishes that comes out for frying directly in the bottom part. I want to know if it's a crock pot or a slow cooker? I heard that crock pots are good for summer use and use less electricity than reg. stove tops. Is this true? Since it takes so much longer ,does it still use less electricity? Mine has a temperature guage that reads 200 degrees,then 250 degrees, then 300 degrees,then deep fry. And, what do you put under the pot while it's on, it seems to get too hot for the countertop, and can I leave it on at night on low, I thought it sounded dangerous, but someone said they do it. Any suggestions are appreciated. |
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RE: crock pot,is that what this is?
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| I have never seen a crockpot that was a fryer. I think you have another appliance.....probably a deep fryer.... |
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| I think it sounds like an electric skillet. Does it have 4-5" inch deep sides? A deep fryer would be significantly deeper, and almost always comes with a metal utensil for getting food out of hot oil. Crock pots (in my experience) are thin metal shells that heat up, and a pottery insert that sets inside. They've usually only got low, high settings. |
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| Thanks for replying, but, I know it's not only a deep fryer because it has the porcelean dish that is removable. The temperature settings are not just low and high. I think it may be called a chefs pot/electric deep fryer. Does anyone know if this is as energy efficient as a crock pot? I am afraid to leave this one on while I'm not right there, since the temp setting are different. Its goes from 200/250/300 then auto fry. I used it and it cooked beans in about 8 hrs on 300. Any ideas? |
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| Sounds to me like you have a dual purpose appliance. Many years ago I had an electric skillet that had a glazed crockery liner. With the liner it could be used like a slow cooker/crockpot, without the liner it was an ordinary electric frying pan. The liner by itself could be used like a large open casserole dish in the oven. I suspect your pot is similar, use the liner for long, slow cooking of stews and other crockpot recipes, remove it to use the appliance for deep frying, searing meat, etc. Mine came with a booklet of instructions and recipes. Corrie |
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| thanks again for the replies, I guess I will write to the Dazey corporation for a booklet. I am wondering if this one is energy efficient as the regular crock pots. I'm thinking it's not because the other crock pots say they use around 150-250 watts and the plug cord on mine says 1400 watts. I don't know if that's for frying or not. |
RE: crock pot,is that what this is?
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| What did it say on the box you pulled it out of? The instruction booklet? |
RE: crock pot,is that what this is?
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| "Crock Pot" is a trademarked name for the Rival thing. "Slow Cooker" is the generic name. All Crock Pots are Slow Cookers, but not all Slow Cookers are Crock Pots. :-) My Rival Crock Pot is over 25 years old, and as good as when it was new. They invented the Crock Pot, so I figure they do it best. |
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| I don't know about the energy effeciency, but I do know that most "crock pot" recipes you'll find can NOT be done in the kind of cooker you're describing. One of the crockery cookbooks I borrowed from the library once showed pictures and described both kinds of slow cookers - the ones that have variable temps (not just high and low) have the heating element in a coil on the bottom only, where the other kind heats all over. Something about that coil means you have to stir or else things burn I think. |
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Kaycee,
I had one it was a Sunbeam - fryer
It had a crockey pot in it too.
I have the book still.
On the Dial it says
Crockery/Cook/Deep Fry
simmer---300--350--400
off
If this is similar to your I will try to help with some instructions.
lolart |
RE: crock pot,is that what this is?
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| It sounds to me like a Kitchen Kettle (Presto, I think). The K.K. does all those things, but some models had a slow cooker insert. |
RE: crock pot,is that what this is?
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| I've a Sunbeam crock pot that's inner lifts out with a plug in dial but no instructions. I was hoping to slow cook/roast a piece of beef could anyone please send me info on how I can do this asap. Many thanks |
RE: Sunbeam slow-cooker suggestion
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| Sue, you might find a model number on the bottom of the appliance. Go to the Sunbeam website (Google it) and see if they have an instruction booklet online. If they don't, find a "Contact us" email address, phone number, or form on the website and request one. I've done this for lost appliance booklets for different manufacturers, and I have NEVER been disappointed. They have emailed one to me every time!!! It's worked on appliances over 10 years old, though I've never tried to get one older than 20 years old. DonnaR/CA |
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| KayKay - I think I have what you have. At least mine is by DAZEY (they are out of business by the way). Mine is what I'd call a multi-cooker. You can deep fry in it if you take the removable crock out,,it can be used as an electric fry pan I guess since my interior is non stick and it has a removable crock pot for slow cooking. My dial goes from 150 or 200 I think on up to deep fry or 500. I have deep fried in it with this basket it has but I mostly use the crock pot portion of it. It's 6 quart. I have a glass lid. I've had mine for 15 years but also had one from them on marriage #1 but couldn't take it with me. The reason I know Dazey is out of business is that the crock has craze marks (works fine) but thought I'd just get a new crock then found out via the internet that DAZEY corp. is no more. If yours has a crock that is removable, it's a great thing considering the multi temps you can choose and from what I've read about the new crockpots/slow cookers,,it's best to keep the older ones since newer ones over cook things and run way to not. Hold onto this thing if it has a crockery liner that is removable. I was considering getting a new crockpot but from the research and other posters here, I will definately keep mine!!! |
RE: crock pot,is that what this is?
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Piper... or anyone else with this cooker...do you have the instructions for crockpot cooking in this? I don't know what setting to start at, then I guess it goes to simmer?
I, too have searched the web for Dazey and/or the manual.
brusa@bru-sa.com |
RE: crock pot,is that what this is?
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I have the Dazey Corp Chef's Pot along with the instructions and recipe booklet. (I love it and have hunted down another one on the Internet, which I am purchasing today off of Craigslist.)
I can scan the info/instuctions and send to whoever is interested. Here is the description: Dazey Chef's Pot
Cooker, Fryer, Steamer, Slow Cooker
Electric Multi-Cooker This is a new in the box 6-quart Chef's Pot from Dazey Corporation. It can be used as a Fryer, Cooker, Steamer or Slow Cooker. The non-stick pot is fully immersible and dishwasher safe. The thermostat ranges from simmer to 400°F. The exterior is made of heavy cast aluminum. The interior basket is aluminum with a steel handle that has a bracket for resting on the side to allow grease or water to drain off. It is coated inside and out with Dazite non-stick coating. It has a see-through glass lid and removable probe with full range temperature control. Included is the instruction booklet with lots of recipes. The Chef’s Pot is more than a cooker/fryer:
• COOKS perfect noodles, lasagna, spaghetti, even kreplach, every time
• SIMMERS full-bodied stews, sauces, gravies—no scorching or burning
• POPS popcorn to the last kernel and caramel coats it, too
• BAKES fluffy cakes and tender seafood and poultry
• ROASTS chicken, beef, pork and lamb
• STEAMS and blanches fruits and vegetables
• DEEP FRIES chicken, fish, donuts, potatoes and onion rings.
Rosalie
E-mail: CaliforniaHP@Q.com |
RE: crock pot,is that what this is?
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Rosalie, thanks so much for the info! I have one of these Dazey Chef Pots. I have always called it a crock pot not realizing the difference. It belonged to my husband before we were married. He LOVES it, and I have learned to love it. (ahhh the wonders of marriage!)
So, the question I have had for years is this: when a "crock pot" recipe instructs me to cook on "low", what temperature does that correspond to? I'm afraid to cook on too low of a temperature for fear my meat won't cook thoroughly. My husband lost the instruction manual before he found me. Thanks! ~ Vajra |
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| Crockpots/slow cookers with only High/Low temperature settings vary dramatically in what the actual temperature is. Generally speaking, "low" will correspond with 180°-220°. High will usually correspond with about 240°-280°. I don't like cooking below 200°-225°. And you shouldn't put frozen meats in and cook slowly. 40°-140° is the danger range for bacteria so you want the food in that range as little as possible. When I slow-cook things in my Nesco I use 225°-275° often. For example, with ribs I usually zap them in the convection oven on high temp for about 15 min to lightly brown them, then into the Nesco (or oven if I make a lot) at 225° for 4-6 hours wrapped in foil with some moisture and seasoning. |
RE: crock pot,is that what this is?
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I have the Dazey slowcooker/deepfryer. Sorry to say I lost my booklet as well. However the Slowcooker recipe booklet I'm using has a little history in it and it says that slowcookers/crockpots cook at 200 degrees on LOW and 300 degrees on HIGH.
I also use my Dazey to cook casseroles (without the crock) by following directions and reducing the temp a little - no sense heating up the whole oven.
Good Luck! If you find an address for the booklet I would love to know! |
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| I have the 6 qt Dazey Chef's Pot Plus and have LOVED the thing. Unfortunately, a little while back, the slow-cooker liner (crock) slipped out of my hands and crashed to the floor. I've been grieving ever since. I've checked ebay regularly and have yet to find someone offering the crock or the whole setup. I would love to find a replacement crock. Any suggestions out there? |
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| I'll check the basement. I might still have the crock from mine if it's the same size. I think I may have seen it on a shelf down there. |
RE: crock pot,is that what this is?
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| I am looking for the booklet for a Dazey cooker, I found at the Goodwill the other day....seems to work perfectly...when I plug it in, it heats up fine, I would very much like to get the booklet with some recipes if at possible....thanks in advance for your time....the model number on the bottom is DCP-6....it has a plug in that fits into the side of the cooker, and the dial on the plug in starts at simmer, all the way up 400 degrees for Auto-Fry |
RE: crock pot,is that what this is?
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Hello everyone..
I have this same pot i got at Value Village and have used it as a crockpot .. I am missing the instruction book also and would also be interested in finding one. The information here has been a big help. |
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