The slow cooker runs on very low wattage allowing you to cook a meal over an 8 10 hour period of.
Crock pot safe on countertop.
When natural stone is exposed to sudden heat the stone may crack this is called thermal shock.
The only thing you need to know is that you should always place your slow cooker on a small trivet or on its feet when cooking on a quartz countertop.
All of these heat resistant surfaces can also withstand moisture to prevent damage to your countertops.
They re made that way including the addition of little feet to elevate the unit too.
But after pulling yours out of storage and dusting it off you should inspect it for any potential safety hazards.
Understand the dos.
If you do plan on using your slow cooker for long periods of time while you are out.
Slow cookers some have the brand name crock pot should not get hot enough underneath to damage counter tops.
The 5 safety rules of slow cookers 1.
Crock pot slow cookers are safe for countertop cooking for extended periods of time.
Yes its fine no matter the surface of your counter tops.
By elevating the slow cooker just a little bit you can prevent the thermal shock completely.
If holding food on the warm setting for a long time cut back on the cook time accordingly to reduce overcooking.
On crock pot s faq page they state crock pot slow cookers are safe for countertop cooking for extended periods of time.
Most of the slow cooker questions i receive.
While these are very convenient items for slow cooking they are also very often the culprit in a lot of cracks in expensive corian and other types of solid surface counter tops.
The manufacturer s suggestions should be with the info on the crock pot when you bought it.
It is safe to leave your crock pot slow cooker on while you are out of the house she states.
The next best option is to place your slow cooker on a baking sheet a silicone baking mat or a large wooden cutting board.
Use a programmable slow cooker.
Only use the slow cooker on a countertop or other flat safe surface.
If holding food on the warm setting for a long time cut back on the cook time accordingly to reduce overcooking can i leave a slow cooker on warm all day.