DD dropped the ceramic insert to my crockpot...

[LN in WI]

And the handle cracked off.

If I glue it back on with crazy glue, will it be safe to use? The part that broke off is pretty much above where the food would be.

Thanks!

Ellen

[Claire]

Since it's a handle, I don't think it would be safe. Sooner or later the glue is going to weaken from the heat, and by that time someone will have forgotten to be careful about that handle. Hot stuff all over a person is not worth the risk.

[GothicGyrl]

Actually, glueing the handle is exactly why I still have my crock pot. And yes, it is totally safe. In fact, it would be safe to use if the pot cracked in half--but I know none of us, including me, would tolerate a cracked pot (HA!) and we'd make DH go buy us a brand new spiffy cool Crock Pot just because. ;)

Glueing the handle IS safe. It does not come in contact with the food and the heat has no affect on it.

wait--let me amend that--do you actually pull that part out and use it seperate from the other? See, I don't, I just serve right from the crock pot--it never gets removed... hmmm..

[T Baer]

I can't remember the website, but it's probably www.rival.com I also bought a cake insert too.

[Pretty in Pink]

i was going to suggest the same thing, that you try to order another insert. i wouldn't risk the crazy glue fix. JMHO.

[LN in WI]

the nays have it.

Although I think I may glue it till I can replace it.

Thanks!

Ellen

[Kris]

Is a new insert cheaper than a new crock pot?

[Claire]

Is a new insert cheaper than a new crock pot?

One thing to keep in mind is that new crock pots often cook at a much higher heat than the old ones. This means adjustments may need to be made in old tried-and-true recipes as well as recipes from older cookbooks. :ohmy:

[st_claire]

http://www.rivalproducts.com/ is the site. Rival.com takes you to a football page :001_tongue:

[Kris]

One thing to keep in mind is that new crock pots often cook at a much higher heat than the old ones. This means adjustments may need to be made in old tried-and-true recipes as well as recipes from older cookbooks. :ohmy:

Thanks Claire -- I didn't know that.

I just kinda throw stuff in and take it out at dinner time, so if there was anything different going on with a new pot, I wouldn't know -- LOL!

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[Claire]

There might not be much of a difference if you are making soup -- something that has a lot of liquid in it anyway. Dishes with less liquid in them dry out in the newer crockpots unless you either reduce the cooking time or start out with more liquid.

[Stirsmommy]

Ok that would so explain the roast that was a touch dry last night. I hadn't thrown a roast into the pot in years. Well now I know more liquid! Thanks you.