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The West Bend waterless cooker was a breakthrough idea when it was originated by the West Bend company in the 1920s. Described as a “waterless cooker,” the object in question is a huge pot with pans inset so that an entire meal could be cooked over a single burner. It was designed so the lid of the cooker had clamps that could prevent steam from escaping out of the pot while cooking the meal. This permitted for meals to be cooked without having to add any water, since the water from the feed itself would stay in the pot because the steam could no longer escape.

The reason the words “waterless cooker” will almost always be hooked to the West Bend company is that in the 1920s, when the basi example of waterless cookware was invented, the West Bend company not only had the patent for the hooks on the lid, but they likewise patented the name “waterless cooker.”

It is still designed quintessentially for cooking that doesn’t need to add water, but steams feed based on the moisture that is already trapped within the feed itself. The cookware is made from stainless steel that is specifically designed to evenly disseminate and trap heat.

If this is the basi time you have heard of this type of cookware, that may be because it is distinguishable in a lot of ways, and will most often times be sold through “home parties,” because how this type of cookware works is most without apparent effort explained through showing. While not often found at most selling chains, the advent of engineering science and online stores means more is purchased over the web than ever before.

Some waterless cookware sets have a carbon steel layer at it is core, which makes that potpourri suitable for using quintessentially on an induction range. This type of cooking is more and more frequent because it doesn’t matter what kind of an oven or range one is using to cook, using this cookware is energy-efficient. Since it is made out of stainless steel, like all cookware made of the same material, it will be durable.

West Bend waterless cookware is quality stainless steel, and not only is it energy saving, but because of the lower heat necessitated to cook, less nutrients are lost in preparation, meaning the feed will be more salubrious for you while losing none of the taste. In fact, there are those who prefer the waterless cookware for a lot of meals, claiming that it keeps more of the natural flavor and makes the feed genuinely taste better.

While a long time has passed since the original idea for the waterless cookware came into being, it is an idea that has proven it is worth over time. The West Bend waterless cookware still exists, is still going strong, and is favored by a great deal of as numerous of the best cookware in their entire kitchen.

Enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals even with a busy schedule thanks to this easy-to-use oblong-shaped slow cooker. Simply add ingredients to the unit’s nonstick cooking pot, set the pot into it is heating base, and select a temperature. At the end of the work day or after a busy day of weekend errands, dinner will be ready and waiting. Perfect for soups, casseroles, pot roasts, curries, and more, it is generous 5-quart capacity holds sufficient for dinner with the family or for one or two persons with leftovers. The unit’s adaptable temperature control slow cooks feed at any temperature, and it is keep-warm setting comes in handy for serving or keeping feed at a safe temperature. Providing particular versatility, the cooking pot may be employed in the oven, on the range top, or in the freezer. Even more, the unit’s heating base doubles as a nonstick mini griddle. The slow cooker comes with a glass lid for keeping an eye on the cooking routine and integrated side handles for safe transport. Best of all, the cooking pot and glass lid clean up effortlessly by hand with hot soapy water or safely in the dishwasher. The 210-watt slow cooker measures 7-1/4 by 12-3/4 by 8-3/4 inches and carries a one-year fixed warranty.

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120 of 125 people found the following review helpful.
Best appliance in my kitchen!
By The Shopper
This is the best small appliance I have ever had. I have had it 20 years or so. I cook everything in it: pot roasts, pork roasts, stew, pulled pork, beans, etc. I have purchased about 8 of them over the years for wedding gifts, college graduation gifts, Xmas, etc.

There are two main reasons I love this so much. One is the versitility of the heat control. I hate crockpots because all you get is low and high! Give me a break, who cooks like that?? These have settings from 1-5, almost as many as a stove burner. I can brown my stew or roast on 5 then turn it down to 3 or halfway between 3 & 4 or 4 depending on how long I want to be away from the house or want it to cook. The base doubles as a griddle by itself. Takes up very little counter and storage space. The pot goes into the oven or on the stove if you need or want it to. The pot and lid go into the dishwasher, although I ususally just give a quick wash with hot soapy water and wipe off the base. The other reason I love it is it is small and lightweight. No heavy monster crockpots to handle, try to lift full of food and then try and wash!

I have the older model of this cooker that is 6 quarts. At the time I purchased it you had the choice of 4 or 6 qt size. After 20 years I need to replace it, although it still works perfectly, the teflon pot lining is scratched and the teflon coating on the base(griddle) is flaking. But after 20 years of using it 3-5 times a week, its certainly held up wonderfully. I am now purchasing two more, one for me and one as a wedding gift! My only regret is that they no longer make the 6 quart in this model, only the 5 qt. I would recommend it without question!! Enjoy!

46 of 46 people found the following review helpful.
Not-So-Slow Cooker!
By J Keistler
This is an excellent appliance; I’m on my second one. However, it’s no substitute for a true Crock Pot.

As with a whole string of multicookers, this cooker is basically a container-removable in this case-on a heat source with a thermostat. Unlike most of the thermostats, this West Bend simply has numbers approximating some of the settings on Crock Pots. A Crock Pot has heating elements surrounding the crockery insert to provide a more even heat.

There are advantages to both designs. One of the great advantages to this type of cooker is that one can cook much faster in this. The hot plate will heat up the ingredients hours faster. The wattage is ten times higher, so of course it will boil faster.

What’s the disadvantage? That same thermostat. Rather than providing a steady heat, the thermostat in these cookers cycles on and off and without the crockery insert to ‘even out’ the heat, the food will alternately boil and cycle off. Not such a bad thing necessarily, but it can and will cause some foods to stick to the nonstick interior. Even if they have a crockery pot to go on the hot plate, these cookers will still have a hot zone on the bottom that isn’t present in a true Crock Pot.

Another advantage is that, because these pots have much higher power, one can take the lid off and stir to minimize sticking, and the heat source will quickly restore the preset temperature. In a Crock Pot, removing the lid will add at least 30 minutes to the cooking time.

Why am I on my second pot like this? Just wore the finish off the bottom on my first one-though it took many years to do that, even only using plastic utensils. After a year or two the outline of the heat source became visible on the bottom, though the nonstick finish was still there. It just started flaking off and so I got rid of it. For those who are nervous about chemical nonstick finishes this isn’t the setup for you.

For those who are used to cooking in a true Crock Pot, there will also be some adjustment required to recipes. This type of cooker loses moisture like an average pot on the stove, so most slow cooker recipes will lose more steam/water in this type of pot.

West Bend made ‘bean pot’ cookers for many years with a crockery pot on a hot plate; I’ve got one and it does an excellent job as this type does. Just don’t expect it to do what a Crock Pot does.

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful.
Not As Nice As Original
By Sandra L. Marcotte
I received this 6qt oblong cooker back in the 80′s for a gift. It was gold in color. I LOVED this unit! I use it all the time. Over the years it has shown wear. Because of my love for this unit, I attempted to replace it, even though the old one is still functioning. I found that this unit is no longer available in the 6 qt size, it is now a 5 qt. Very disappointing but acceptable. I ordered it. Upon receipt I found the glass lid did not fit properly. It rocked allowing heat, steam & moisture to escape…Very dangerous for transporting. Called the Company and was sent a new vessel, assuming mine waa warped. I didn’t think the glass lid could be faulty. Received vessel (after a 2 week wait). Same problem! Vessel is much more thinner than original. Again, I can deal with this. Not happy but will deal with it. I am VERY VERY disappointed in the unit because of the ill fitting lid. I am very sorry I ordered it. Definitely would not recommended it.

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