Cooked way to hot, crock cracked on the first use.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from crock-pot.comBy Gregory, Consumer Care, September 26, 2017
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Both the low and high settings will reach a maximum temperature of approximately 215° Fahrenheit, but they cycle differently in that the low setting cycles off of that temperature more frequently. Therefore, the high setting will still cook the food in a shorter period of time than the low setting will. On the warm setting, your Crock-Pot® slow cooker will be between 165° and 175° Fahrenheit. Please remember that these are all approximate temperatures and they can vary depending on what you are cooking. The Crock-Pot® slow cooker can also boil on high and low. We recommend that you always fill your slow cooker at least 2/3 to 3/4 of the way full, including at least one cup of liquid or sauce.
Cooked an eight and a half pound whole sirloin tip roast in four hours to perfection. Tender and moist, one of the best roasts I've ever cooked. Love this eight quart Crock Pot and the price can't be beat!
This crock pot is SO nice! I can cook for a crowd or cook just for two and freeze meals with the rest of it. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles that some of the more expensive ones do, but that's why I chose it. ON, OFF, HI, LOW, WARM. Perfect for my needs and it's really pretty! Only one thing (which is to be expected considering it's size) it's heavy when it's full of food! BUT, it's worth it. I'm so glad I bought it!
I recently bought two 8-quart Crock-Pots. I usually have both Crock-Pots going, because I like to cook large quantities of food, divide it into portions and freeze it, lots of soups, roasts, etc. Then dinner prep after a long day is easy! I also have a 5-quart Crock-Pot and a 1-1/2-quart. Sounds like a lot of cooking, but with just a little planning, the cooking takes care of itself and makes my life easier!