tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post7133406557065450009..comments2024-03-12T00:27:31.877-07:00Comments on A Year of Slow Cooking: An Important Safety Reminder, and Reader Request.Stephanie ODeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-51700836722669155252016-08-28T19:50:47.620-07:002016-08-28T19:50:47.620-07:00I don't want to minimize something if it is a ...I don't want to minimize something if it is a serious threat, but...WOULD a crockpot cause a fire if it was left on for an unplanned length of time? They don't just get hotter and hotter and hotter, do they? And if they do, what would be ignited? The crocks are ceramic - not going to burn. There's a heavy glass lid on top. I get it that the liquid would eventually be removed as steam Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-5613923581980916772011-03-03T11:42:20.446-08:002011-03-03T11:42:20.446-08:00I have a friend with a similar story, only she was...I have a friend with a similar story, only she was blocked from her house because of a forest fire. The authorities were happy to stop by and unplug it for her.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03381554731510359760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-39325241051741657542011-01-20T11:27:34.774-08:002011-01-20T11:27:34.774-08:00I only use my crock pot when I'm home all day....I only use my crock pot when I'm home all day. Yes, I'm that paranoid. I also put in on a lipped baking sheet on top of the stove.B Ready to Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082264874948420668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-19155548017281300242010-11-21T03:20:56.152-08:002010-11-21T03:20:56.152-08:00I hadn't thought of that - so - perhaps I shou...I hadn't thought of that - so - perhaps I should use my adaptor plug that has a timer on :-) Thank you - very important post!Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-16666240183957987152009-03-30T14:00:00.000-07:002009-03-30T14:00:00.000-07:00My crockpot has a timer feature but I am still con...My crockpot has a timer feature but I am still concerned about power surges, wiring problems, etc. (yeh, I'm on medication!) When leaving the crockpot unattended, I place it in the kitchen sink and plug it in to a power strip with a surge protector.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12557236047295958981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-85942622939773735272008-11-11T05:25:00.000-08:002008-11-11T05:25:00.000-08:00My first concern when reading about crockpots that...My first concern when reading about crockpots that turn OFF, is that the food might not be safe to eat if left ignored for too long. If the crockpot instead turned to "keep warm" at least you don't have the worry of food unsafe to eat.berylthepearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02518325966911873175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-3798861682040605322008-08-21T09:27:00.000-07:002008-08-21T09:27:00.000-07:00I am also glad everything worked out well for you....I am also glad everything worked out well for you. I wanted to add one thing about getting a new crockpot and choosing a model. My crockpot not only goes to "warm" when the timer is done but has a digital timer that I set. I choose low or high then set the time in 30 minute intervals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-31686600518467964692008-08-07T11:00:00.000-07:002008-08-07T11:00:00.000-07:00So happy everyone is ok. Diana!If you cannot affor...So happy everyone is ok. Diana!<BR/><BR/>If you cannot afford a new pot, how about plugging it in to a timer in case of an emergency like this?SoapDochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07106838292055117837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-1369565936479444382008-08-06T20:30:00.000-07:002008-08-06T20:30:00.000-07:00Wow.. I tell you.. a good dose of reality scares t...Wow.. I tell you.. a good dose of reality scares the pee-waddle out of me everytime.. but I appreciate that you shared so that we can all be reminded of things we so often let go... Glad everything was ok... and I hope you are on the road to a speedy recovery! :)jinxi~ aka angihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10925207033976515849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-74486105128479580272008-08-06T20:18:00.000-07:002008-08-06T20:18:00.000-07:00I'm sorry, I've been reading your blog for a few w...I'm sorry, I've been reading your blog for a few weeks now in my Google Reader, and I have to say I think this woman's story sounds a little shady.<BR/><BR/>A house is not going to burn down because a crockpot was left on. She should have been more concerned for her health and had a neighbor or relative stop in and unplug it.<BR/><BR/>Really.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-34862305657740230612008-08-06T20:14:00.000-07:002008-08-06T20:14:00.000-07:00Hello, please let me say first of all that I am ve...Hello, please let me say first of all that I am very happy you are okay and back home with your family. I had a similar scare a few years ago. On the subject of electric appliances, your words were a good reminder on how we need to always be constantly on alert when using them, especially when the unexpected happens. Your blog is wonderful and I found it a while ago but this is the first time I DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-28275323919026241982008-08-06T19:59:00.000-07:002008-08-06T19:59:00.000-07:00I need scary stories like that to keep me on track...I need scary stories like that to keep me on track. Thank you for sharing. I am off to find a smart crockpot tomorrow. Can I find one in stainless steel? My husband thinks I'm the only female that prefers stainless steel appliances over jewelry. I'm really not the only one, am I?From Bottle to Boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16690372371233639224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-7019553872871379212008-08-06T19:02:00.000-07:002008-08-06T19:02:00.000-07:00I always put my crock pot in the oven if I am goin...I always put my crock pot in the oven if I am going out (I keep it plugged in, my cord happens to reach.) I figure if a fire started the lack of oxygen in the oven would help put it out, plus ovens are in general made of fireproof material :)<BR/>You could also put it in the sink or microwave (if it fits) as a second choice.<BR/><BR/>I also put my ice cream maker in the oven when I am making iceMatt and Emily Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181620379746456641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-17236280099164206822008-08-06T14:17:00.000-07:002008-08-06T14:17:00.000-07:00Wow!! what a great reminder. i just received my ...Wow!! what a great reminder. i just received my crock - with auto timer and 'warm' switch at christmas. i'm so happy not to have my old one - that wouldn't get hot unless first turned to 'high' then to 'low'. DH (a firefighter himself) has walked out of the house forgetting the tea kettle was warming on the stove - he'd NEVER think of the crockpot.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad all turned out alright forEnchantedMusinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17988076009001115283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-31293471052315385072008-08-06T10:05:00.000-07:002008-08-06T10:05:00.000-07:00wow! and yikes!wow! and yikes!Amiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17629260463040101616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-82884754212574172912008-08-06T08:56:00.000-07:002008-08-06T08:56:00.000-07:00The same thing would have happened if she was usin...The same thing would have happened if she was using the stove or the oven, so I don't see the big deal that it was a crockpot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-24080406824570350142008-08-06T08:19:00.000-07:002008-08-06T08:19:00.000-07:00Glad that turned out all right. That really makes ...Glad that turned out all right. That really makes me appreciate my "smart" Crockpot that is full of chili right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-51871710987824569792008-08-06T07:29:00.000-07:002008-08-06T07:29:00.000-07:00I just bought this and I really like it. If you h...I just bought <A HREF="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=13760047" REL="nofollow">this</A> and I really like it. If you have a coupon for BBB, it makes it even more affordable.SaraKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053908720926177402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-36629628127117690682008-08-06T07:28:00.000-07:002008-08-06T07:28:00.000-07:00I was also going to suggest the light timer, but I...I was also going to suggest the light timer, but I see others beat me to it. I use it a lot since I am often using the crockpot on days when I will be gone much longer than the designated cooking time, and it works great.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18159335824262507933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-81370413980785776522008-08-06T06:07:00.000-07:002008-08-06T06:07:00.000-07:00I wanted to add something that we do for our crock...I wanted to add something that we do for our crockpot that is without a timer. On Sundays we use it so we have a hot meal when we get home from church. But sometimes I cook something that doesn't really need cooking just heated up or only needs a couple of hours. So we use a timer that you would use for lights etc. You set the time on it say it's 6am but you want it to turn on at 10am and turn Homegrown Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06612869932461453197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-32485755749800546632008-08-06T04:58:00.000-07:002008-08-06T04:58:00.000-07:00Using a lamp/appliance timer is also an option. (...Using a lamp/appliance timer is also an option. (just be sure to check the wattage rating or else you'll have another fire hazard).<BR/><BR/>Great safety reminder.James E. Robinson, IIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02020650464562048331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-1949824151131882532008-08-06T04:42:00.000-07:002008-08-06T04:42:00.000-07:00I'm glad everyone was all right, too, but I think ...I'm glad everyone was all right, too, but I think this is a good reminder that it's worthwhile to have at least one neighbor/family member/someone trustworthy with a key to your house. I have three small children and it's inevitable that we will have to rush to the ER unexpectedly. I have a "contigency plan" of where the other kids get dropped off, who has keys, etc.Gina @ MoneywiseMomshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747172627710808360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-9385030363234611582008-08-05T21:52:00.000-07:002008-08-05T21:52:00.000-07:00I am so glad that everyone was okay!!Now, color me...I am so glad that everyone was okay!!<BR/>Now, color me ignorant, but I didn't even know that they made crockpots that turn off automatically!! I guess I will have to put a new crockpot on my Christmas list this year. Sheesh... I didn't think mine was even outdated, as I've only had it a little over 10 years! Now I'm going to go feel old.Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com