I bought this about a month ago when they were on sale 3/$30! I am so glad I did. I prep my lunches for the week and was able to leave the base at work and just bring home the inside container. It was convenient and heated my lunch to the perfect temperature! My only issue is I only received two of the crockpots. They cancelled the third one without giving me any type of notice. I wasn't charged, however it was supposed to be a Christmas gift. I would have rather just have gotten one in a different color if they were out of the one I ordered. Especially now that I know how much I love it.
Teachers have very little time to eat lunch and often have to stand on line for a turn to use a microwave. This food warmer solves that problem. I bought one to share at our gift luncheon and auction. The recipient was excited to get it and started using it the next day. I love mine.
I bought several for gifts in my office and we all love the concept of hearing lunch while we work. Personally, I think it runs a little too hot. Soup heats in about 30 minutes so the first time I used it, I actually had to unplug it and then re-heat closer to lunch time. The cord is cumbersome to keep out of the way while eating. The pot is hot so it's not like I can wrap the cord back up before I eat. A removeable or retractable would make it much easier. I regret not getting the model with the on/off switch because crawling under the desk to unplug is a nuisance so I purchased an extension cord. Just saying...think about your routine and work environment. On the surface it is a great concept, in reality not so much.
Response from crock-pot.comBy Gregory, Consumer Care, December 21, 2017
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