Crock-Pot The Original Slow Cooker HP1550 review
Oval slow cooker. 5.5L claimed capacity. Priced at $70.
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Recommended
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We recommend currently available slow cookers with a CHOICE Expert Rating at least 80%.
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CHOICE Expert Rating
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This CHOICE Expert Rating is made up of cooking performance – low setting (30%), cooking performance – high setting (30%), and ease of use (40%).
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Cooking performance on low score
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The corned beef test, with standard-sized pieces of corned silverside, checks the appliance's ability to cook a dish at a low temperature over an extended period of time (eight hours). The dish is then scored for appearance and texture, with deductions for dark or dried-out areas, overcooked texture or food stuck to the pot.
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Cooking performance on high score
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The chilli shredded beef test (with dried beans) establishes how well the appliance can cook a dish at high temperatures over a shorter time (five hours) without food sticking to the bottom. The dish is scored for appearance and texture, with deductions for dark or dried-out areas, overcooked texture or food stuck to the pot.
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Ease of use score
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How easy the cookers are to assemble, store and clean. We also consider the external temperature of the cooker surface, handles and controls during operation.
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Food temperature at end of cooking time (low / high)
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Food must be above 60°C (or cooler than 5°C) to avoid harmful bacteria growth. Don't keep food in the slow cooker for too long once it's cooked.
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Shop Ethical rating
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Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our total score. The rating ranks from A (highest) to F (lowest); N/A means there is no rating for that company.
- D
- Warranty (years)
- Not checked
- Country of origin
- Not checked
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Availability
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Discontinued models may still be available in second-hand stores. Tested models were all available at the time of this review.
- Discontinued model
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Price
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This is the manufacturer's recommended retail price. Prices are generally flexible, so shop around.
- $70
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Cost per year using the low setting
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Based on low-temperature cooking for eight hours per day, three days a week at 40c/kWh over a year.
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Cost per year using the high setting
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Based on high temperature cooking for six hours per day, three days a week at 40c/kWh over a year.
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Claimed capacity (L)
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Manufacturer's claimed capacity.
- 5.5
- Shape
- Oval
- Weight (kg)
- 5.9
- Cooking bowl type
- Ceramic
- Bowl suitable for dishwasher/fridge
- Yes / Yes
- Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
- 26 x 44 x 31
- Website
- bigw.com.au
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End of cooking indicator (visual/audio)
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Does the slow cooker have a visual or audible indicator to let you know cooking has finished?
- Not specified
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Keep warm or automatically switch to warm
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Does the slow cooker have a keep warm function or does it automatically switch to keep warm mode once cooking is complete?
- Not specified
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Delayed start
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This feature allows you to program the slow cooker to start cooking at a pre-set time.
- Not specified
- Pre-programmed settings
- Not specified
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Searing function
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With this function you can sear directly in the unit. Without this function you need to sear in another pot on the stovetop. Some models allow you to sear in the cooking bowl, but on the stove top – these are indicated in the table.
- No
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Auto setting
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Starts the process on high to bring the food up to temperature and then switches to low temperature for the remaining cooking time.
- No
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Timer
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Alerts you when cooking is finished.
- No