Russell Hobbs 24180 Chalkboard Slow Cooker, 3.5 L, Black

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Imagine coming home to the comforting aroma of a savoury stew that's ready to eat the moment you walk in. With Russell Hobbs Slow Cookers, that's not just a daydream; it's your new reality.

Well-known within the home appliance market, British manufacturer Russell Hobbs has plenty of products on offer to help consumers fill their kitchens, ranging from toasters to microwaves, as well as the humble slow cooker. Available at major homeware stores and electronic retailers, Russell Hobbs has several models available, regardless of whether you’re cooking for one, or a mob. Cheap slow cookers usually have two settings: low and high. Some mid-range slow cookers will include a medium or ‘keep-warm’ setting. For those who are serious about their slow cooking, some top-tier models have temperature controls that let you perfectly set your cooking temperature. Timer: Some slow cookers include timers that alert you to when the set cooking time is reached. This isn’t an essential feature these days since most of us can set an alarm on our phone, but it’s always a bonus if there’s one built-in. Russell Hobbs steamed ahead with five stars in every research category. This win included top marks in performance, features & functionality, design, value for money, ease of use and ease of cleaning. Editor’s notes With so many different slow cookers out there, choosing the right one for you can be confusing. Here are a few questions you might want to consider.Dreaming of a crispy stir-fry, fluffy potatoes, or a perfectly cooked risotto? Just choose your settings and let the Multi Cooker do the work. With features like adjustable cooking times, preset functions, including a keep warm function, and a range of cooking temperatures, you're in complete control of your kitchen. Slow cookers are nifty appliances that do all the cooking for you, so you can whip up scrumptious meals without spending hours working away behind a stove. Functions: additional functions on the slow cooker including browning, reheating, reducing and whether it is hob or oven-safe Touch interface: Buttons and dials are the enemy of any messy cooker – the fewer crevices, the better. Touch interfaces are easy to clean, however, are generally only found on more expensive models.

Some slow cookers will automatically shift to this mode after a programme has ended, while others require switching manually. The most glaringly obvious downside to a slow cooker is of course that it’s slow at cooking. This means its cooking application is rather restricted. While some of the best slow cookers out there will provide a myriad of features that let them cook a wide range of foods, most cheap models will be limited to three settings – low, high and warm. The 3.5L Searing Slow Cooker has been cleverly designed to make your life easier. Not only can you come home to a tasty, nutritious pre-prepared meal, but you can even pre-sear the meat in its own searing pan; saving the use of additional pans, grills, mess and hassle. Below you'll find the best slow cookers according to our experts, as well as everything you need to know before shopping – from must-have features to their energy efficiency. How we test slow cookers This function starts your cooking off on a high setting before automatically reducing the temperature to the low setting for the remainder of the cooking time.

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Most slow cookers are oval in shape, but you can also find rectangular or round models. The different shapes don’t amount to any considerable difference in performance, though rectangular slow cookers are generally considered easier to store. Some single-serve slow cookers can also be used as a food warmer. These usually come in a round, compact design with a carry handle. Settings Features & functionality: the slow cooker had additional settings and features that improved its performance and functionality (i.e. a timer, temperature gauge, keep warm setting ect.).