Rival SCVI600B-SS 6-Quart Slow Cooker

Pros: Does not over cook your food, 30 minute cooking increments, can saute veggies,

Cons: The cord is REALLY short!

Review: Love this crock pot!I've been crock pot cooking for over 20 years, non-stop. Been through numerous crocks. This one wins my seal of approval, for best all around! If you knew me as a cook and food critic that I am, you would know this is a good thing! ...

Pros: Multi-meal-sized, browning, programmable and attractive.

Cons: Tendency for lid edge to chip and mold growth on crockery IF STORED TIGHTLY SHUT.

The Bottom Line: Highly recommended for its versatile and attractive functionality coupled with sensible size, but caution that the crock grows mold UNLESS YOU STORE IT SO THE LID IS NOT SHUT TIGHTLY.

Review: I bought the Versaware Pro Slow Cooker this spring. It's an impressively attractive slow-cooker and the removable heat-storing crock is a plus when serving on a buffet line. Its programmable feature is a helpful tool for busy people. The crock ...

Pros: Ability to brown meat or saute directly on the stove.

Cons: Only lasted two times before the electronics shorted out and almost caught on fire.

Review: Thought this was a great idea since you can cook on stovetop but poor quality. The lid chipped while cooking so the coating got in the food and the controls shorted out and started smoking on second use. When I returned it to store, another one just ...