enigma wrote:
> ah yes. the manufacturer's CYA directions.
> technically, you should not have to supervise a crockpot, or
> a washer, dryer, dishwasher or any other electrical appliance.
> however, *every* appliance will say not to leave it on and
> unsupervised. this is simply a disclaimer that anyone with a
> single braincell should understand to mean that "accidents
> happen & we (the manufacturer) won't take responsibility". it
> does NOT mean you can't take the risk of actually *using* the
> appliance as it is intended to be used, which, in the case of
> a crockpot, is to be set & left alone.

Please define the difference between setting something and leaving it
alone in the "don't pick at it" sense, and leaving it alone as in
deserted. I would never, ever leave a slow cooker running entirely
unattended for such a long period of time.


> do you unplug *every* device in your home that uses
> electricity when you go out every day? if not, you are putting
> yourself at just as much "risk" as a person who sets the
> crockpot & goes out. *any* electrical device could possibly,
> randomly, start a fire. a crockpot is no higher risk than
> leaving the tv plugged in.

Whatever. I guess you haven't seen what can happen.