2007-02-11 18:56:09 · 16 answers · asked by orangejuicelite 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
There is no record of a crockpot ever causing a fire when left on for extended periods of time. That was what the thing was designed for - so the working woman didn't come home after a long day of work and still have to make a hot meal for her family. It's the best of both worlds - both husband and wife work and they still enjoy a hot dinner made at home.
Look at it this way - you leave your refrigerator plugged in and running while you are away, don't you? There is very little difference.
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2007-02-12 03:29:02 · answer #1 · answered by amishpantry 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have left mine cooking for 12 hours, 8 while I was away from home and the rest while I was at home. I know a lot of people who do this.
I will some times start cooking some thing before I go to bed and leave it running while I'm sleeping until the next morning. I've done this often.
2007-02-11 20:01:48 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's one of those things that is low-risk if everything goes right -- but that one in a millionth time that things go wrong, you can burn your house down. Like everyone said, check your wiring in your home and your crock pot. Also, make sure there's no dust near the outlet (lint catches fire very easily, and if your plug is loose, a spark could set it on fire). And maybe do the cooking while you are home and asleep (assuming you've got a good fire alarm), then put it in the fridge and microwave it when you get home.
Good luck. It should be OK.
2007-02-11 19:41:08 · answer #3 · answered by Madame M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are going to be gone for 8 hours, you need to leave it on low and make sure there is nothing touching it. I do it all the time. I have left the house for a good 10 hours and have not had any problems. Also make sure you don't fill it to full and the lid is on securely.
2007-02-11 19:05:21 · answer #4 · answered by Rene 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, it's ok...that's what the Crockpot slow-cooker was made for.
Now, if it's an old Crockpot with frayed wiring or you detect an electrical kind of odor coming from it...then, not so much.
2007-02-11 19:05:32 · answer #5 · answered by GeneL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! Especially if you have plenty of liquid in it and leave it on slow all day. That was what it was invented for! I frequently do this and for even longer!
If you are not ready to eat when you arrive home, switch it to auto which will keep the temperature but will not cook it any further.
2007-02-11 22:06:13 · answer #6 · answered by zakiit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do that all the time! But I keep it in the garage or outside if it is warm. It sounds silly, but that was it is away from anything that can catch fire and the food doesn't linger in the house!
Good luck!
2007-02-11 19:04:28 · answer #7 · answered by TheAnswerChicks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes on Low. As long as there are no obvious defects. Bare wires blackened electrical outlet from prior fire , Everything should be fine.
2007-02-11 18:59:37 · answer #8 · answered by grainy33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. That is what a crock pot was designed for as long as it is set on low. Makes a great roast.
2007-02-11 19:13:01 · answer #9 · answered by George 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as long as your home's wiring is in good repair. Also if your crock pot's cord is not brittle (if its a very old one). I use a crock pot often for many hours.
2007-02-11 19:05:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋