I am worried I have a problem, bean soup not bubbling after 4-5 hours on high. Any experience like this? I have always used low before.
84890
same issue i had with my delonghi dcp707 slow cooker. Way to slow. Gave it to Good Will and bought a cheap one at Target.
84891
I have not had that problem. You call customer service. Cooking on high means cooking in less time, slow means cooking longer at 8-12 hours. Also can check your recipe. Is the recipe meant for a 6.5 quart, not a 4.5 quart. Hope this helps.
84892
The other commenter who notes that the slow cooker does not bring foods to a boil is right. The high setting only heats food to roughly 200 degrees Fahrenheit. It shouldn't boil. Note that some dried beans require a short period (ten minutes or so) of boiling to neutralize toxins, and the slow cooker does not accomplish this. It usually a good idea to boil beans in a pot of water for about 10-15 minutes before putting them in the slow cooker.
89501
That was just the opposite of my experiences. Mine were constantly hard (undercooked) no matter how long I cooked them, even tried soaking them overnight still no success, so it stays in back of my cabinet and took out my old pressure cooker and gone back to my old ways!!!
964853
I had that but I boiled 3 seperate pots of water, filled to the top. After that it was fine. Love this pot, use almost everyday without tasting anything. Hope that helps!
189618
I just made a batch and tested the temp throughout the process so we could get an actual answer to this question. Mine was anywhere from 117 to 115 throughout the process. It never fell as low as 95. Hope this helps future users! Also, I usually only cook mine for about 8 hours. I think the instructions are a bit nuts for suggesting a 12 hour cook. You can taste it after 6-8 hours and see if it tastes ok. You get more "tartness" the longer the yogurt cooks, and that is ok for some applications, but I prefer the smoother flavor when I'm going to be eating it instead of cooking with it. I just made a batch and tested the temp throughout the process so we could get an actual answer to this question. Mine was anywhere from 117 to 115 throughout the process. It never fell as low as 95. Hope this helps future users! Also, I usually only cook mine for about 8 hours. I think the instructions are a bit nuts for suggesting a 12 hour cook. You can taste it after 6-8 hours and see if it tastes ok. You get more "tartness" the longer the yogurt cooks, and that is ok for some applications, but I prefer the smoother flavor when I'm going to be eating it instead of cooking with... » Read More I just made a batch and tested the temp throughout the process so we could get an actual answer to this question. Mine was anywhere from 117 to 115 throughout the process. It never fell as low as 95. Hope this helps future users! Also, I usually only cook mine for about 8 hours. I think the instructions are a bit nuts for suggesting a 12 hour cook. You can taste it after 6-8 hours and see if it tastes ok. You get more "tartness" the longer the yogurt cooks, and that is ok for some applications, but I prefer the smoother flavor when I'm going to be eating it instead of cooking with it. « Show Less
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Personally , I sent mine back after we ordered the second pot, ours was leaking where the stainless and plastic is put together, not the basket overflowing, took awhile to figure that out, me pot fixed it for about 5 days.... Returned for full refund and bought a brewville, have not had any problems with it
514756
I just made lentil chili last night - brought the NOT pre-soaked lentils and veggies to a boil for one minute. Took the LeCreuset off the stove and popped it into the bag at 9pm. Then at 9am, opened up the bag and it was still very warm to the touch. When I removed the lid, steam escaped and the chili was perfectly cooked. Note - I unscrewed the handle on the top of the lid of the pot - then screwed it back into the underside of the lid so that I could turn the lid upside down to make the pot flat under the Wonderbag cushion. Hope that makes sense. (I do that for more room in the fridge too.) I just made lentil chili last night - brought the NOT pre-soaked lentils and veggies to a boil for one minute. Took the LeCreuset off the stove and popped it into the bag at 9pm. Then at 9am, opened up the bag and it was still very warm to the touch. When I removed the lid, steam escaped and the chili was perfectly cooked. Note - I unscrewed the handle on the top of the lid of the pot - then screwed it back into the underside of the lid so that I could turn the lid upside down to make the pot flat under the Wonderbag cushion. Hope that makes sense. (I do that for more room in the fridge too.)
1245226
hmm, I don't think it can make the water totally boiled in a few minutes. But after awhile, the water or soup does bubble. it's after a while of slow cooking.
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I can tell you to try this. Wait a 1/2 hour after you open the can, (keep the lid on) before you light it. I just want to tell you that I just wrote to sun-jel about their lids-they're very hard to open. I even called and talked to the head guy and sent him pics and told him about how it didn't last that long and he said that he would refund my money. that was 2 months ago. Good luck. I have read others and they have dealt with your situation like this-they dealt with the loss of gel over the fumes of the other products...and I hate to say it because I have used them all...but I am going to do the same, because the fumes can be bad. if you find a good brand let me know-please!!!!
2142060
I have put soup from a can in mine and it works fine. I let it heat up a few hours. Never gets overcooked either.
372040
I have a Rival product which is equal to this one. I use it to boil water. It's great. It boils quickly, even at the lower settings. It doesn't continue boiling once it reaches boiling point. It stops for a while and picks back up, not sure what's controlling this. I'm on my second Rival hotpot. I ordered the Sunbeam pot after one of my Rival pots stopped working. I used the pot a lot. I'm certain I used it up, not that it was defective. That said, I believe the Sunbeam product I received was defective. I started seeing small white particles after a few uses. Sunbeam did replace it but the replacement had the same defect. I ordered a Rival. It had the same defect. This pretty confirmed the products were from the same production line. I'm was told Rival is no longer making the product. If Sunbeam continues making it and you can get one without defects, you'll have a great product. I only boil water in mine but was told by someone else that she learned to cook macaroni and cheese in it. So it probably works great for soup.
2266552
Hey...same thing happened to me. Shake it to 'fluff up' the down. Puff it w your hand too. I did that for about 10 min. Mine ended up expanding. Mine is actually too warm for me. I have to run the heat down 4-5 degrees more than I used to.. but then I don't want to get out of bed in the am. Good luck w it...should be fine.Morrison
1702465
Just got my first 3 jars few weeks ago....yes VERY runny even after lot of stiring, but NOT OILY and taste great...here is how to get around the soupy constancy....after mixing a new Jar just STORE IT IN THE FRIG !!!! this thickens it up like store bought brands
1388009
I have boiled mine.. and I have not. No noticeable difference although when you boil a bunch of it at a time it does release stuff into the water whether it is natural stuff or not. I usually boil for 5 mins. dump water out and boil again for a few minutes.
1043754
Sorry I can't help. I have only tried boiling for 3 min. as the instructions give. I have a Kurig and nothing larger to make more than one cup.
1614032
I can tell you to try this. Wait a 1/2 hour after you open the can, (keep the lid on) before you light it. I just want to tell you that I just wrote to sun-jel about their lids-they're very hard to open. I even called and talked to the head guy and sent him pics and told him about how it didn't last that long and he said that he would refund my money. that was 2 months ago. Good luck. I have read others and they have dealt with your situation like this-they dealt with the loss of gel over the fumes of the other products...and I hate to say it because I have used them all...but I am going to do the same, because the fumes can be bad. if you find a good brand let me know-please!!!! I can tell you to try this. Wait a 1/2 hour after you open the can, (keep the lid on) before you light it. I just want to tell you that I just wrote to sun-jel about their lids-they're very hard to open. I even called and talked to the head guy and sent him pics and told him about how it didn't last that long and he said that he would refund my money. that was 2 months ago. Good luck. I have read others and they have dealt with your situation like this-they dealt with the loss of gel over the fumes of the other products...and I hate to say it because I have used them all...but I am going to... » Read More I can tell you to try this. Wait a 1/2 hour after you open the can, (keep the lid on) before you light it. I just want to tell you that I just wrote to sun-jel about their lids-they're very hard to open. I even called and talked to the head guy and sent him pics and told him about how it didn't last that long and he said that he would refund my money. that was 2 months ago. Good luck. I have read others and they have dealt with your situation like this-they dealt with the loss of gel over the fumes of the other products...and I hate to say it because I have used them all...but I am going to do the same, because the fumes can be bad. if you find a good brand let me know-please!!!! « Show Less
1465577
I am planning on buying this model for the same reason- I don't see why you can't make beans. Just make sure to soak them overnight and set the timer for the type of beans. For example, if they are kidney beans then they should cook for about an hour (according to the Ultimate Rice Cooker cookbook). Let me know how it goes.
799011
I put 1 cup of steel cut oats, 3 1/2 cups water, a little salt, 1 tsp vanilla, and a sprinkle of cinnamon in at bedtime and set the timer for about an hour before I get up using the "soup" setting. (As I understand it, "soup" cooks at a lower temp but longer than the white rice setting.) Good stuff in the morning with milk and brown sugar.