Bhg
  • Shop
  • News
  • Food
  • DIY
  • Garden
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Health
  • TV
  • Hard to Find
Bhg
  • Shop
  • News
  • Food
  • DIY
  • Garden
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Health
  • TV
  • Hard to Find
Subscribe
  1. Home
  2. Food

The slow cooker habit manufacturers want you stop

Right now!
  • 09 May 2018
The slow cooker habit manufacturers want you stop

Slow cookers have changed the way home cooks prepare meals. That said, when any appliance is used as much as this one, especially unattended, it’s important to make sure it’s safe. 

According to The Kitchn, manufacturers want their customers to be extra careful with the cord of the cooker.

 

"This bundle of wires has to work properly for hours at a time, so you really don't want to damage it,” the publication explains.

Naturally, submerging the cord in water is a no-no. The same goes for letting it dangle below the bench for little hands to grab.

But the biggest concern is wrapping the slow cooker cord too tightly when packing it away.

"Doing this can stress the cord and cause the wires inside to break or pull out from the appliance," The Kitchn explains. "When you do that, you're bending the cord's joint at a 90-degree angle, putting tons of strain on those wires."

  • News
  • Food
  • Better Life

Treat yourself to a subscription-Save up to 25%

Plus, your chance to win

Subscribe Now
Treat yourself to a subscription

Treat yourself to a subscription-Save up to 25%

Plus, your chance to win

Subscribe Now
Treat yourself to a subscription

Recommended to you

YOU’LL NEED A WEDGE TO HANG THAT DOOR
Watch 6:32

YOU’LL NEED A WEDGE TO HANG THAT DOOR

{headline}

{headline}

Slow cooker mistake many people are making

Slow cooker mistake many people are making

These 5 tips will have you decorating a cake like pro

These 5 tips will have you decorating a cake like pro

Clever pantry storage ideas

Clever pantry storage ideas

Slow-roasted Greekstyle lamb shanks

Slow-roasted Greekstyle lamb shanks

{headline}

{headline}

16 warm and comforting slow cooker recipes

16 warm and comforting slow cooker recipes

Chilli con lentil stuffed capsicums

Chilli con lentil stuffed capsicums

3 steps to declutter your home

3 steps to declutter your home

{headline}

{headline}

10 best slow cookers for making low-fuss yet hearty meals this winter

10 best slow cookers for making low-fuss yet hearty meals this winter

The best side tables with storage to maximise space in your living room

The best side tables with storage to maximise space in your living room

35 best comfort food recipes

35 best comfort food recipes

Slow-cooked hearty vegetable and lentil soup

Slow-cooked hearty vegetable and lentil soup

Slow-cooked mandarin and soy beef

Slow-cooked mandarin and soy beef

Slow-cooked beef ribs

Slow-cooked beef ribs

10 of the hottest air fryers to add to your *basket* right now

10 of the hottest air fryers to add to your *basket* right now

Bhg
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
Bhg Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Brands

  • All Recipes
  • BHG Shop
  • Girlfriend
  • Home Beautiful
  • New Idea
  • New Idea Food
  • Practical Parenting

Our Network

  • marie claire
  • Beauty Crew
  • Who
  • Women's Weekly Food
  • Bounty Parents
  • That’s Life
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
  • 7Plus
  • 7mate
  • 7NEWS
  • 7Sport
  • Sunrise
  • Starts at 60
  • Hard to Find
© 2022 Are Media PTY LTD
All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts.If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Get more from Better Homes and Gardens

Magazine Subscription Offer

Treat yourself to a subscription-Save up to 25%

Shop This Offer
Treat yourself to a subscription