Pretty in Pink Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 NT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Yep! When I know I'm not going to be home is when I'm most likely to use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara in AZ Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Yes. All the time. I know some people are afraid to, but isn't that half the point of using it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Yes, but there's almost always someone around, so maybe that's not really what you meant. I don't worry about it, though, if no one is here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Yes, I do, but it does make me paranoid :001_unsure:. No problems so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Yes, I leave it on. I'm not really completely comfy with the idea, but that's the time when I need a slow cooker the most.....when I'm going to be gone all day long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 As a general rule - No. My dad was a firefighter and that is just one of those things that has been drilled into me. (I know. They are designed to be safe, blah, blah. Just something my dad was always strict with my mom about.) Also - 9 years ago, I was just feet away from the slow cooker when it overheated my counter-top. We have Corian seamless counters and they are suppose to withstand heat. But I had put the slow cooker right on top of a seam in the corner. It got too hot and caused the entire counter-top to "pop" (loudly!) and buckle up. Though it durn near gave me a heart attack, I was glad I was home - and standing right there - to know/see what had happened. It took me years after that to even be comfortable using a slow cooker when I was home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Yes, but I put it on top of the glass top stove when I do. That way it has less flammable material around it, just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Also - 9 years ago, I was just feet away from the slow cooker when it overheated my counter-top. We have Corian seamless counters and they are suppose to withstand heat. But I had put the slow cooker right on top of a seam in the corner. It got too hot and caused the entire counter-top to "pop" (loudly!) and buckle up. Though it durn near gave me a heart attack, I was glad I was home - and standing right there - to know/see what had happened. It took me years after that to even be comfortable using a slow cooker when I was home! :svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendybird Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Yes, all the time. Usually two at a time :lol: . I am not at all concerned about it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runmiarun Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I do but I put it on the stove top in case it leaks over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 We leave ours on if we are not home. I never have considered it an issue. As an inactive firefighter married to an active firefighter we have found more things that concern us than the slow cooker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Yes, that's the whole point of a crock pot for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 NT My new one, yes. The old one cooked too hot, the food burned, and the countertop would get really hot. I was never comfortable with that thing, which is why I got a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 All the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Yes, if I'm only going to be gone a few hours. I'll also leave my oven on, since I have a cook and hold feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Yes! That's the whole point of the crockpot for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Yes, but I put it on top of the glass top stove when I do. That way it has less flammable material around it, just in case. Ditto this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach Mom Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 All the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SproutMamaK Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Yup, all the time. That's exactly when I use a crockpot- when I won't be home to make a 'normal' meal. Or when I'm lazy. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Yes, on a granite slab cutting board and nothing flammable within the vicinity. We have a security alarm system that includes fire monitoring so I don't really worry about it too much. I don't leave the oven on or the coffeemaker if I leave the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamee Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 As a general rule - No.My dad was a firefighter and that is just one of those things that has been drilled into me. (I know. They are designed to be safe, blah, blah. Just something my dad was always strict with my mom about.) ! Your dad sounds like my dad. (we don't do live Christmas trees either.) I'll leave ours on, but it does make me nervous. I don't think I've ever left it all day either. Would love to use it a lot more than I do now too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHASRADA Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Yes. My dad is also a former firefighter. He and my mom never leave the house with the crockpot on, and always unplug both the coffee pot and the toaster as well. They also don't leave the dishwasher, washing machine or drier unattended. I, on the other hand, do all of these ;). In my opinion, my life is too busy and time too short to babysit appliances that are supposed to be a convenience. Yes, something could go wrong, but I won't be inconvenienced everyday on the off chance something malfunctions. After all, that's what insurance is for :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Yes. My dad is also a former firefighter. He and my mom never leave the house with the crockpot on, and always unplug both the coffee pot and the toaster as well. They also don't leave the dishwasher, washing machine or drier unattended. I, on the other hand, do all of these ;). In my opinion, my life is too busy and time too short to babysit appliances that are supposed to be a convenience. Yes, something could go wrong, but I won't be inconvenienced everyday on the off chance something malfunctions. After all, that's what insurance is for :). Funny, I'll leave the crockpot going but I won't leave the house with the washer/dryer or dishwasher running. The dishwasher thing is mostly because our dishwasher has overheated and almost started a fire (melted the ENTIRE inside). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamom3 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Yes...I put mine in the sink with the facet turned to the other side. This way if it leaks over I don't have much of a clean up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romeacademy Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Yes, for me that's part of the convenience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Yes. But, my mother lives next door and I am sure that she would call me to let me know that the house was burning down. :001_smile: Hopefully she'd save the cat! just kidding... I can laugh about this because she is the one who called to tell me that our car had burned to a crisp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiebug_1976 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Yes, all the time. I don't think we would eat if it wasnt for my crock pot cooking while we were out doing what we do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anke Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Yes, but I put it on top of the glass top stove when I do. That way it has less flammable material around it, just in case. Yep, that's what I do too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 NT Yep, sure do. When we're out and about during the day. AND, overnight while we sleep!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Yep. But I don't leave the dryer on when I'm out of the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Yep! When I know I'm not going to be home is when I'm most likely to use it! :iagree::iagree::iagree: I use it on days when we're going to be out most of the day, so that the family can still eat a relatively healthy, inexpensive meal. Well, healthier and cheaper than McDonald's, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolally Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 I'm very cautious about leaving things on--a family friend lost their entire home to a fire caused by a faulty dryer so I'm pretty paranoid about it actually--but I've always felt OK about the crockpot. I'd probably leave it on low, only because some things dry out quicker than you might expect--but I wouldn't hesitate to leave one on if it was in good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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