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Turn the slow cooker off, unplug it, and let the removable ceramic or stoneware insert cool before cleaning. Wash it in hot, soapy water, or use a dishwasher only if the instructions for your exact model allow it. Keep the electrical heating base out of water.
How to clean a slow cooker’s ceramic insert
- Switch off and unplug the cooker. Let the insert and lid cool before handling or washing them. Crock-Pot and Hamilton Beach both give this advice in their care guidance: Crock-Pot cleaning FAQ and Hamilton Beach use-and-care manual.
- Wash the insert gently. Use hot, soapy water and a soft cloth or sponge. For stuck-on food, Crock-Pot says a cloth, sponge, or rubber spatula will usually remove residue. Avoid abrasive cleaning compounds and scouring pads, which can scratch the surface. See Crock-Pot’s cleaning guidance.
- Rinse and dry it. Once the food residue is gone, rinse the insert and dry it before putting it back in the cooker.
Can the ceramic insert go in the dishwasher?
It depends on the cooker model. Crock-Pot says its removable stoneware can be washed in a dishwasher or in hot, soapy water. Hamilton Beach’s FAQ and the cited manual also allow dishwasher cleaning for the crock and lid they cover, but the FAQ warns that a SANI cycle can damage applicable products. Check your own model’s manual for dishwasher permission and any excluded cycles; instructions for one model do not establish what is safe for another. See the Crock-Pot FAQ, Hamilton Beach FAQ, and Hamilton Beach manual.
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How to avoid thermal shock
Let hot stoneware cool before washing it, and do not place it straight into cold water or onto a wet surface. Crock-Pot cautions: “As with any fine ceramic, the stoneware and lid will not withstand sudden temperature changes.” This is why it is safer to wait for the insert to cool rather than trying to speed-clean it while hot. Crock-Pot cleaning FAQ
How to remove water spots or stains
For spots or stains that remain after ordinary washing, Crock-Pot suggests a non-abrasive cleaner or vinegar. Apply it gently with a soft cloth or sponge, and avoid scouring pads or abrasive compounds. Crock-Pot cleaning FAQ
#1 Best Overall
- Generous Capacity: 7-quart slow cooker that comfortably serves 9+ people or fits a 7-pound roast
- Cooking Flexibility: High or low slow cooking settings, with convenient warm function for ideal serving temperature
- Convenient: Set it and forget it feature enables you to cook while at work or performing daily tasks
- Minimal Clean-Up: One-pot cooking reduces dishes; lid and removable stoneware are dishwasher safe
- Versatile: Removable stoneware insert can be used in the microwave or an oven up to 400°F
How to clean the heating base
Never immerse the electrical heating base in water. Unplug the cooker, then wipe the base with a soft, damp cloth and dry it. The removable insert can be washed separately; the base cannot. Hamilton Beach use-and-care manual and Crock-Pot cleaning FAQ
Quick Recap
Best Value
- REPLACES 16 COOKING TOOLS & APPLIANCES: This cooker replaces the need for a slow cooker, steam oven, food warmer, nonstick pot, sauté pan, cast iron skillet, saucier, steamer, saucepan, stock pot, Dutch oven, roasting pan, bread proofer, pasta strainer, rice cooker, and utensil.
- 9 COOKING FUNCTIONS: Slow Cook, Sear/Sauté, Bake, Braise, Proof, Sous Vide, Steam, Rice/Pasta, and Keep Warm.
- MORE POWERFUL SEARING*: 1400-watt power for high-temperature searing and sautéing directly in the pot. (*vs. Crock-Pot Programmable 7-qt Cook & Carry Slow Cooker).
- FAMILY-SIZED CAPACITY: Serve a large crowd with ease—8.5 qt pot fits chili for up to 20 people, 10 lbs of spaghetti and meatballs with no draining required, or enough pulled pork for 30 sliders. Perfect for hosting and entertaining.
- THERMALSURROUND TECHNOLOGY: Powerful 1400-watt heating element heats cooking surfaces to surround food for faster* cooking. (*Up to 30% faster vs. a conventional oven while baking).
Rank #4
- COMPATIBILITY: Designed specifically compatible with crock pot insert replacementt ceramic pot for model： SCCPVFC800 SCV800 Series 8-quart slow cookers
- CAPACITY: Perfect 8-quart size to prepare meals for large families or batch cooking for the week ahead, compatible with crockpot replacement bowl crock pot replacement pot
- MATERIAL: Made from high-quality ceramic stoneware that ensures even heat distribution while cooking,Compatible with crock pot insert replacement.
- CONVENIENCE: Direct replacement part that fits seamlessly with your existing Crockpot base unit
- DIMENSIONS: Sized precisely to match original 8-quart specifications for SCCPVFC800 Series slow cookers
Rank #3
- PFAS-FREE CERAMIC NONSTICK INTERIOR: GreenLife’s easy-to-clean ceramic nonstick delivers effortless release with quick cleanup.
- STOVETOP READY POT: The pot is lightweight and removable for stovetop and oven use, so you can start with a sear, finish slow, and get more flavor.
- EASY-TO-USE CONTROL PANEL: Delay Timer, 3 Modes (Low/Medium/High), Keep Warm, On/Off.
- READY WHEN YOU ARE: Cook from 30 mins. to 20 hrs., programmable up to 10 hours, stays warm for up to 4 hours.
- FIND THE RIGHT TEMP: Whether you need to go extra low and slow or you want to speed things up, the 3 modes (Low/Med/High) will make your meals simple.
Rank #2
- Spacious 7-quart manual slow cooker serves 8+ people or fits a 6-lb. roast
- Set cooking time to high and get a hot meal in no time or set it on low and tonight’s dinner can cook while you’re at work
- Keep food at an ideal serving temperature for as long as you need to with the convenient warm setting
- One-pot cooking means there are less dishes to clean, plus the lid and removable stoneware are dishwasher safe
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