Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Magic Mill 8.5 Quart Slow Cooker Crock Pot, Digital Programmable, 20 Hour Timer, 3 Cooking Settings, Locking Lid for Easy Transport, Dishwasher Safe

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Worked great - Easy to use - Large capacity - Easy to clean

October 15, 2016

I have been a long time user of slow cooker and crockpots for years. I have also over cooker many a dinner in one of these pots. I purchased this one because of the auto shut off feature and let me tell you - it is wonderful! I didn't know what I was missing!

Pros: large capacity - I use my slow cooker every weekend making food for the week and this cooker delivers not only dinner that night but 4-6 mason jars of left overs for the freezer. Sturdy on the counter - this is important as I have a busy kitchen and more than once the lid to my other cooker went flying or the cooker slid across the counter, this one stays put. Locked on lid - I love this feature for family and guests as it kept everyone out of the pot and made it comfortable to move if needed. Easy to use front panel - this was great! I could see the readout from across the room and knew exactly where it was in the process - I kept smelling the air to see if it was doing its job, it was spot on!

Cons: Large capacity means heavy insert. This wasn't something I thought about when I purchased it. It wasn't too heavy just more that I was used to with my older and smaller model. It worried me a bit for cleaning but I ran it through my dishwasher with no problem! Storage: it didn't fit in the storage spot for my old smaller pot so had to come up with a new spot - not a huge deal, again just not something I thought about when I purchased it. The locking lid: this could just be me but I found the lid awkward to take off. There was not an issue putting it back on but I couldn't take the lid off with one hand I had to use both - again probably just me as I am always doing five things at once!

**One thing I really like about the locking lid mechanism was when I took the lid off I could set it in the sink one end down and the other end "hooked" on the edge of the sink by the locking piece. So the condensation from cooking drained in the sink and the lid didn't slide all over the place.

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oscar rodriguez

This cooker does the job, it is the size ...

January 24, 2017

This cooker does the job, it is the size I needed and the locking handles are childproof. Unfortunately, the unit I have for about 2 months and used about 5 times, is already coming apart. One of the rubber stands fell out and now the cooker tips over to one side. The locking handles attached to the glass lids are completely loose, I tried to tighten them but no help. I requested a new lid or hardware to repair. I am waiting for a response from seller. This is the second cooker I ordered, the first one had no issues but I dropped the ceramic bowl and it shattered. I'll update this review by the end of the week depending on seller's response.

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Chisholm

Worked great - Easy to use - Large capacity - Easy to clean

October 15, 2016

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August 24, 2018

I love this slow cooker.
1) I love the fact that it is programmable and easy to do so.
2) I love that the lid has a locking feature. If you have ever taken an older crock pot and had it tip over in your car you will know what I'm talking about.
3) Love the locking feature so much because with it, the steam stays even because there is a gasket around the lid. Sorry had to mention it twice for this purpose.

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Teague Mawer

Great product, and even better customer service.

January 23, 2018

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We received this product and the pot itself looked as we hoped. However, the latching handles on the lid were broken. Knowing these things can unintentionally happen, I contacted the seller and described the broken piece. To my amazement, they immediately offered to send a replacement lid at no charge. I was really impressed by their excellent customer service, and highly recommend buying from this seller in the future. Thank you so much to this seller for a lovely product and even better attentiveness to their customers. We will cook many delicious meals in our slow cooker!

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oscar rodriguez

This cooker does the job, it is the size ...

January 24, 2017

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TT2012

I was very disappointed with this purchase

October 6, 2017

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The lid has has metal washers that rusted after the first use. The cooker itself works ok. I contacted the manufacturer repeatedly via email and provided pictures but never got a response. I was very disappointed with this purchase. I would not buy again or recommend anyone else get one.

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Shelton R. Shivers

This brings up perhaps a consideration by the manufacturer to rethink the digital control unit and equip it with larger easy to read temperature lights and a tone indicator for ...

March 25, 2018

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Ordered this large crock pot to enable cooking enough corned beef & cabbage for a large family dinner for St Patrick’s day. It performed well, however my wife was unnerved when it switched from low to warm on its own and thought she had been cooking at too low a tempsll day and was ready to send me out to Cracker Narrel to buy there meal.
This brings up perhaps a consideration by the manufacturer to rethink the digital control unit and equip it with larger easy to read temperature lights and a tone indicator for changes in temp or end of timer cycle. With a mechanical switch, it stays where you set it.
The meal turned out great by the way.

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Michael

More than adequate slow cooker 'upgrade'

August 26, 2017

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This is an upgrade from our previous 6 quart slow cooker and we love it. Now we cook plenty to go round with leftovers. However, as at least one other reviewer said, the clasps to remove the lid are a little awkward as you have to push the button in on each side and try to push the handles up at the same time without burning yourself on the lid. The problem is that the handles are flush with the locking part of the mechanism whereas a small lip to aid in pushing up or even a mechanism that pushed up itself would have made this easier. Still, it isn't impossible and it certainly isn't a deal breaker, at least for us, especially at the unbeatable price. It is because of that, and that alone (well, and also the fact that nothing is ever totally perfect), I gave this 4 stars and would certainly buy it again if nothing better in my price range came on the market.
It was packaged securely and my only real issue was the courier service that delivered it but that has nothing to do with the product review itself.

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Excellent Slow Cooker, Glad I bought it.

October 2, 2017

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This is the best slow cooker I've ever purchased. Mainly because of it's size. I need a large one like this because of the recipes I make. Also, the 20 hour function makes using it very convenient. I'm not always running back to reset the timers. Makes it very easy to make 48 hour bone broth recipes. It is very sturdy, I love the locking lid which keeps the liquid from evaporating during long cooking times, and not having to add more water keeps the broth from becoming 'watered' down. It is well work the money.

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David C Christensen

Works great but falls apart!

November 8, 2017

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This slow cooker is a great size. It’s large enough for a large roast and lots of potatoes, carrots etc, and is perfect for a late family. I have had it for a while now, and while it cooks great, it has has many issues falling apart. The feet on the bottom have fallen off, and the handle mechanism on the lid are hard to open. The handles/closing mechanism on the lid have fallen off so many times, and I keep having to put them back on. Eventually, they just fell apart, so now I have no way to attach the lid to the cooker. It simply sits on the slow cooker. I haven’t even had this product a year, and I’m already in the market for a new slow cooker because this model is falling apart.

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Brianna Massie

Poorly designed. Please read!

June 9, 2019

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The sides get extremely hot, making it very challenging and risky to even unlock it without burning your fingers. Already burned our fingers first use. Very bulky. If you decide not to lock it because you are cooking something that needs to be stirred you have to leave the latches unlocked and they are large and bulky. Overall a crappy product with poor user design intent. We would have returned except it was going to be a $15 return fee. Very disappointed and would love to return the product and get a full refund.

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