Roofshadow wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I searched on the web and on Google and couldn't find an answer.
>
> Yesterday I tried (for the first time) to make soup in my slow cooker...
> it was a disaster.
>
> I must have filled it too full and cooked it too long... long story
> short it bubbled over and unbeknownst to me went between the crock and
> the heating unit (the outer metal "case" I guess you could say).
>
> Now the inside of the metal part has burnt-on stuff in it... and I don't
> know how to clean it since I can't immerse it in water... and I'm afraid
> to try using Brillo on it.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> It's a Hamilton Beach Meal Maker Slow Cooker if that's important.
>
> Thanks in advance for any help you can give!!



If it's steel, you can use oven cleaner on it. If it's aluminum, do not
use oven cleaner cuz it will eat aluminum.

Or you can try brushing it with Dawn dishwashing liquid, thinned with a
little water, and let it soak for a while before you attack it with a
wet nylon scrubbie.

Bob

zxcvbob wrote:
> Roofshadow wrote:
>
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I searched on the web and on Google and couldn't find an answer.
>>
>> Yesterday I tried (for the first time) to make soup in my slow
>> cooker... it was a disaster.
>>
>> I must have filled it too full and cooked it too long... long story
>> short it bubbled over and unbeknownst to me went between the crock and
>> the heating unit (the outer metal "case" I guess you could say).
>>
>> Now the inside of the metal part has burnt-on stuff in it... and I
>> don't know how to clean it since I can't immerse it in water... and
>> I'm afraid to try using Brillo on it.
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>> It's a Hamilton Beach Meal Maker Slow Cooker if that's important.
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any help you can give!!
>
>
>
>
> If it's steel, you can use oven cleaner on it. If it's aluminum, do not
> use oven cleaner cuz it will eat aluminum.

I think it's aluminum so that's out.

> Or you can try brushing it with Dawn dishwashing liquid, thinned with a
> little water, and let it soak for a while before you attack it with a
> wet nylon scrubbie.

Thanks - I'll try that!

>Hi,
>
>I searched on the web and on Google and couldn't find an answer.
>
>Yesterday I tried (for the first time) to make soup in my slow cooker...
>it was a disaster.
>
>I must have filled it too full and cooked it too long... long story
>short it bubbled over and unbeknownst to me went between the crock and
>the heating unit (the outer metal "case" I guess you could say).
>
>Now the inside of the metal part has burnt-on stuff in it... and I don't
>know how to clean it since I can't immerse it in water... and I'm afraid
>to try using Brillo on it.
>
>Any suggestions?
>
>It's a Hamilton Beach Meal Maker Slow Cooker if that's important.
>
>Thanks in advance for any help you can give!!

I did the same thing. I used my steemer to get rid of the burned on food.
Worked very well, however I had to clean it 2X.

~Kat

>Hi,
>
>I searched on the web and on Google and couldn't find an answer.
>
>Yesterday I tried (for the first time) to make soup in my slow cooker...
>it was a disaster.
>
>I must have filled it too full and cooked it too long... long story
>short it bubbled over and unbeknownst to me went between the crock and
>the heating unit (the outer metal "case" I guess you could say).
>
>Now the inside of the metal part has burnt-on stuff in it... and I don't
>know how to clean it since I can't immerse it in water... and I'm afraid
>to try using Brillo on it.
>
>Any suggestions?
>
>It's a Hamilton Beach Meal Maker Slow Cooker if that's important.
>
>Thanks in advance for any help you can give!!

I did the same thing. I used my steemer to get rid of the burned on food.
Worked very well, however I had to clean it 2X.

~Kat

Let some dishwasher detergent sit on the crud for a while and then
sponge it off. Make sure it is detergent for the dishwasher.

Tara

Let some dishwasher detergent sit on the crud for a while and then
sponge it off. Make sure it is detergent for the dishwasher.

Tara

Sheryl Rosen wrote:
> in article , Roofshadow at
> wrote on 12/2/04 3:49 PM:
>
>
>>Hi,
>>
>>I searched on the web and on Google and couldn't find an answer.
>>
>>Yesterday I tried (for the first time) to make soup in my slow cooker...
>>it was a disaster.
>>
>>I must have filled it too full and cooked it too long... long story
>>short it bubbled over and unbeknownst to me went between the crock and
>>the heating unit (the outer metal "case" I guess you could say).
>>
>>Now the inside of the metal part has burnt-on stuff in it... and I don't
>>know how to clean it since I can't immerse it in water... and I'm afraid
>>to try using Brillo on it.
>>
>>Any suggestions?
>>
>>It's a Hamilton Beach Meal Maker Slow Cooker if that's important.
>>
>>Thanks in advance for any help you can give!!
>
>
> I have a Hamilton Beach slow cooker...that's happened to me.

Thanks - now I don't feel quite as stoooopid, LOL.

> You can't immerse it, because the plastic base is not water proof and water
> would get into the heating element itself. But you certainly can put some
> hot soapy water in there and let it soak. Then wipe it out with paper towels
> and rinse by swishing some clear water inside.
>
> Does yours have a hole in the bottom? Mine does.

Just went downstairs and looked - mine has two bolts and THEY have holes
in them.

What I have done is stuff
> the hole with aluminum foil, then sprinkle some baking soda in the bottom,
> over the stain. Then, add boiling hot water (the heat will soften the
> grease) and let it sit for 15 min or so. The baking soda and the heat will
> react with the grease and loosen it enough that it will come up easier with
> some scrubbing action. Use a scotchbrite or similar scrubbing sponge to go
> at it after it sits.

I'll try that if the Dawn suggestion doesn't work... or maybe I'll try
Dawn and hot water.

I'm going to Target tonight to get some Dawn and a nylon scrubber.

Sheryl Rosen wrote:
> in article , Roofshadow at
> wrote on 12/2/04 3:49 PM:
>
>
>>Hi,
>>
>>I searched on the web and on Google and couldn't find an answer.
>>
>>Yesterday I tried (for the first time) to make soup in my slow cooker...
>>it was a disaster.
>>
>>I must have filled it too full and cooked it too long... long story
>>short it bubbled over and unbeknownst to me went between the crock and
>>the heating unit (the outer metal "case" I guess you could say).
>>
>>Now the inside of the metal part has burnt-on stuff in it... and I don't
>>know how to clean it since I can't immerse it in water... and I'm afraid
>>to try using Brillo on it.
>>
>>Any suggestions?
>>
>>It's a Hamilton Beach Meal Maker Slow Cooker if that's important.
>>
>>Thanks in advance for any help you can give!!
>
>
> I have a Hamilton Beach slow cooker...that's happened to me.

Thanks - now I don't feel quite as stoooopid, LOL.

> You can't immerse it, because the plastic base is not water proof and water
> would get into the heating element itself. But you certainly can put some
> hot soapy water in there and let it soak. Then wipe it out with paper towels
> and rinse by swishing some clear water inside.
>
> Does yours have a hole in the bottom? Mine does.

Just went downstairs and looked - mine has two bolts and THEY have holes
in them.

What I have done is stuff
> the hole with aluminum foil, then sprinkle some baking soda in the bottom,
> over the stain. Then, add boiling hot water (the heat will soften the
> grease) and let it sit for 15 min or so. The baking soda and the heat will
> react with the grease and loosen it enough that it will come up easier with
> some scrubbing action. Use a scotchbrite or similar scrubbing sponge to go
> at it after it sits.

I'll try that if the Dawn suggestion doesn't work... or maybe I'll try
Dawn and hot water.

I'm going to Target tonight to get some Dawn and a nylon scrubber.

Jarkat2002 wrote:
>>Hi,
>>
>>I searched on the web and on Google and couldn't find an answer.
>>
>>Yesterday I tried (for the first time) to make soup in my slow cooker...
>>it was a disaster.
>>
>>I must have filled it too full and cooked it too long... long story
>>short it bubbled over and unbeknownst to me went between the crock and
>>the heating unit (the outer metal "case" I guess you could say).
>>
>>Now the inside of the metal part has burnt-on stuff in it... and I don't
>>know how to clean it since I can't immerse it in water... and I'm afraid
>>to try using Brillo on it.
>>
>>Any suggestions?
>>
>>It's a Hamilton Beach Meal Maker Slow Cooker if that's important.
>>
>>Thanks in advance for any help you can give!!
>
>
> I did the same thing. I used my steemer to get rid of the burned on food.
> Worked very well, however I had to clean it 2X.

Wow... that's a good idea.

I have a vegetable steamer - should I invert the cooker over the steamer
and let it steam that way?

Thanks for the suggestion!

Jarkat2002 wrote:
>>Hi,
>>
>>I searched on the web and on Google and couldn't find an answer.
>>
>>Yesterday I tried (for the first time) to make soup in my slow cooker...
>>it was a disaster.
>>
>>I must have filled it too full and cooked it too long... long story
>>short it bubbled over and unbeknownst to me went between the crock and
>>the heating unit (the outer metal "case" I guess you could say).
>>
>>Now the inside of the metal part has burnt-on stuff in it... and I don't
>>know how to clean it since I can't immerse it in water... and I'm afraid
>>to try using Brillo on it.
>>
>>Any suggestions?
>>
>>It's a Hamilton Beach Meal Maker Slow Cooker if that's important.
>>
>>Thanks in advance for any help you can give!!
>
>
> I did the same thing. I used my steemer to get rid of the burned on food.
> Worked very well, however I had to clean it 2X.

Wow... that's a good idea.

I have a vegetable steamer - should I invert the cooker over the steamer
and let it steam that way?

Thanks for the suggestion!

Tara wrote:

> Let some dishwasher detergent sit on the crud for a while and then
> sponge it off. Make sure it is detergent for the dishwasher.

Cool - I went from not knowing what to do to having a bunch of things I
can try!

Thanks everyone for your wonderful suggestions!

Tara wrote:

> Let some dishwasher detergent sit on the crud for a while and then
> sponge it off. Make sure it is detergent for the dishwasher.

Cool - I went from not knowing what to do to having a bunch of things I
can try!

Thanks everyone for your wonderful suggestions!

Tara wrote:

> Let some dishwasher detergent sit on the crud for a while and then
> sponge it off. Make sure it is detergent for the dishwasher.

Cool - I went from not knowing what to do to having a bunch of things I
can try!

Thanks everyone for your wonderful suggestions!

Roofshadow > wrote in message >...
> Hi,
>
> I searched on the web and on Google and couldn't find an answer.
>
> Yesterday I tried (for the first time) to make soup in my slow cooker...
> it was a disaster.
>
> I must have filled it too full and cooked it too long... long story
> short it bubbled over and unbeknownst to me went between the crock and
> the heating unit (the outer metal "case" I guess you could say).
>
> Now the inside of the metal part has burnt-on stuff in it... and I don't
> know how to clean it since I can't immerse it in water... and I'm afraid
> to try using Brillo on it.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> It's a Hamilton Beach Meal Maker Slow Cooker if that's important.
>
> Thanks in advance for any help you can give!!

Work out the stains with a nylon scrubbie and some Softscrub. Tilt the
crock potso any water runs out. I've had the same happen to me.

Steve

Steve the Sauropodman wrote:
> Roofshadow > wrote in message >...
>
>>Hi,
>>
>>I searched on the web and on Google and couldn't find an answer.
>>
>>Yesterday I tried (for the first time) to make soup in my slow cooker...
>>it was a disaster.
>>
>>I must have filled it too full and cooked it too long... long story
>>short it bubbled over and unbeknownst to me went between the crock and
>>the heating unit (the outer metal "case" I guess you could say).
>>
>>Now the inside of the metal part has burnt-on stuff in it... and I don't
>>know how to clean it since I can't immerse it in water... and I'm afraid
>>to try using Brillo on it.
>>
>>Any suggestions?
>>
>>It's a Hamilton Beach Meal Maker Slow Cooker if that's important.
>>
>>Thanks in advance for any help you can give!!
>
>
> Work out the stains with a nylon scrubbie and some Softscrub. Tilt the
> crock potso any water runs out. I've had the same happen to me.

Thanks everyone for your advice!

I used the vegetable steamer to steam the burned-on mess in the bottom
and then scrubbed it with Dawn and the nylon scrubber until FINALLY it
came clean!

Thanks again!!