If you do plan on using your slow cooker for long periods of time while you are out.
Crock pot safe on countertop.
When natural stone is exposed to sudden heat the stone may crack this is called thermal shock.
All of these heat resistant surfaces can also withstand moisture to prevent damage to your countertops.
The next best option is to place your slow cooker on a baking sheet a silicone baking mat or a large wooden cutting board.
The slow cooker runs on very low wattage allowing you to cook a meal over an 8 10 hour period of.
By elevating the slow cooker just a little bit you can prevent the thermal shock completely.
Crock pots and other slow cookers are generally pretty safe.
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.
The heat doesn t escape from the bottom.
Yes its fine no matter the surface of your counter tops.
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.
The 5 safety rules of slow cookers 1.
Most of the slow cooker questions i receive.
But after pulling yours out of storage and dusting it off you should inspect it for any potential safety hazards.
On crock pot s faq page they state crock pot slow cookers are safe for countertop cooking for extended periods of time.
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.
Use a programmable slow cooker.
It is safe to leave your crock pot slow cooker on while you are out of the house she states.
Crock pot slow cookers are safe for countertop cooking for extended periods of time.
Understand the dos.
The manufacturer s suggestions should be with the info on the crock pot when you bought it.
They re made that way including the addition of little feet to elevate the unit too.