| | |  | COOKING | Home » » Breville Slow Cooker with EasySearTM BSC560XL | | | | | | | Description: | | Slow cooker features a 7-quart die-cast aluminum cooking vessel that is safe to use in the oven or on the stovetop and is dishwasher safe. Removable vessel also includes silicone cool touch handles for easy transporting from the stove to the table, and you can braise meats and caramelize onions in it with ease. It offers low, high and combo settings. The low setting is perfect for a gentle, uniform heat to deepen rich flavors in pot roasts, braises and dishes with tougher cuts of meat. The high and combo settings are ideal for better cuts of meat and dishes featuring vegetables and grains. Power cord is detachable for easy buffet serving | | | Features: | |
• EasySearTM Stovetop Insert - sear, slow cook & serve
• QuantaniumTM non-stick, non-scratch coating
• Stovetop and oven safe
• Wrap-Around Heating Element
• Removable cord
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 18.25 inches | | Product Width:
| 11.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 9.25 inches | | Product Weight:
| 9.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 20.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 14.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 9.1 inches | | Package Weight:
| 13.25 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 24 reviews |
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51 of 52 found the following review helpful:
 Mediocre quality for high priceFeb 08, 2011
By Stephen Fernbach MD
"neonate"
I really wanted to love this item, but my experience with it and with Breville support was disappointing. I was attracted to the non-stick stove top useable insert. When my item arrived, I notice a bare metal defect on the inner rim with adjacent coating peeling off. Returned to Amazon with rapid replacement. The replacement also had a defect in the vessel coating and was returned for a refund. The cooker is manufactured in China, and the machining/finishing of the cooking insert is not good. The coating itself is a Teflon like material, not the newer metallic coatings (viz Scanpan). Although there are some "official" descriptions that say that metal utensils are permissible, the instruction book states clearly that only non-metallic utensils may be used. The lid of the device is thin stainless, "cheap" appearing for a product in this price range. The temperature knob has the feel of a multiposition old radio leaf switch. I measured the temperature in the vessel and did not have the overheating problems described by some. Max temp on high was 205 degrees. My largest concern was an attempt to reach Breville customer support via phone----on hold for 40 minutes before I gave up. There was no response to an email I sent to customer support. Buyer beware.
30 of 31 found the following review helpful:
Too hotJul 02, 2010
By terri
Would love to this a five star rating but mine cooks too hot. I just cooked my third roast over 3 lbs on low and it cooked in 3 hours. It is supposed to take 6 - 10 hours per the manufacturers instructions. It looks great and being able to sear in the same pan is a big advantage in my galley but the inability to really cook things on a low temperature is disappointing. No response from the manufacturer from their help desk.
29 of 30 found the following review helpful:
 LOVE this slow cooker!Mar 25, 2010
By Amazon junkie
I have several Breville products and am always impressed with their high quality.
I love the easy sear insert and the included roasting rack. Seared meat and vegetables have much more flavor. With this slow cooker, you are able to sear a roast in the insert over the stovepot, take the roast out to insert the rack, put the roast back in, add the rest of your ingredients, and then put the insert into the slow cooker until finished. So easy and so tasty! You can also use the insert to make dishes normally not done in a slow cooker. After cooking the dish on the stove, you can put it in the slow cooker and keep it warm. Perfect for potluck dinners. You can't go wrong with this Breville Slow Cooker!
18 of 19 found the following review helpful:
 Disappointed due to two issues plus broke after 10 monthsDec 17, 2010
By shoe
I was exited about the non stick stove top insert and still like the concept but I am very disappointed in two things
- very poor quality non stick coating. I had to return one because it came with a huge scratch. Now after just a using this one a few times it has lots of small defects and scratches in the coating. I only use wood or plastic utensils and gently clean with a sponge.
- The low setting is not low. It boils the chili stew or soup even on low stetting. My old croc pot did not do this is was great for keeping things warm or slowly cooking all day. THIS IS NOT. Breville says you need to fill the pot all the way to disperse the heat....well I don't allways want to fill that large pot up...in fact most times I don't.
With a few improvements this could be great but its not there yet. I probably would not buy it again.
Product broke after less than one year and maybe 12 uses. The switch failed and I hear parts rattling around inside.
OVERALL VERY POOR QUALITY
22 of 26 found the following review helpful:
Cooking Light's recommendationsMar 20, 2011
By P. Hawkins
"cactus flower"
I don't have this slow-cooker so I can't rate it personally, I have to wait until one of the three I now own quits, but I wanted to share some information from Cooking Light for the folks who think this cooker cooks too fast. Cooking Light rates it the best overall of the 6 they rated and said it produced "great results" The units they tested ranged in price from $35-280. In the best cookers "the meat was more broken down and succulent, and the cooking liquid was rich and harmonious. In other cookers, flavors were less deliciously integrated" Their conclusion was that the more successful pots seemed to cook at slightly higher temps- even on LOW settings, which made stew bubble a bit as it simmered. So for the folks who said this slow-cooker cooked faster and was hotter on LOW, yes it does but according to Cooking Light your results should be better. I hope this is helpful.
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