Pennyaline > wrote in message
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> 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.

I frequently plug in both crockpots and leave them going without
being home or fretting over them. I do the same when doing laundry
(although the cycles are considerably shorter on those
appliances.)

What am I going to do if I hear the fire alarm go off beyond dial
emergency services and get out? (BTDT. I got lucky once. The gahds
don't like you challenging their ideas of fair play and good
graces.)

The Ranger