I went to start up some ribs this morning and noticed the faceplate on my slow cooker must have fallen off in my move. I don’t see any branding anywhere else on the machine and now I don’t know what all the buttons do. I can basically figure it out, but if I can figure out what brand it is I can probably write down the function of each button. Can anyone identify this cooker?
by improllypoopin
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What’s that writing below the left handle? Also, lift the ceramic part out and check the inside bottom. Sometimes, there’s imprinted writing on the metal part.
It looks like a Hamilton beach, based on the lid clamps and placement of vent holes on lid.
Looks kind of generic. Here are 2 possible layouts, “Cooks 5-Qt. Programmable Latch and Travel Slow Cooker-JCPenney” https://www.jcpenney.com/p/cooks-5-quart-programmable-latch-and-travel-slow-cooker/pp5004880575?pTmplType=regular
“This New $29.99 ALDI Appliance Is Life-Changing—I Use It All the Time” https://www.simplyrecipes.com/aldi-ambiano-slow-cooker-review-8704800
I agree it looks like one of the more generic ones, using Google image search I found this, the locking mechanism on the lid is identical I think, but I couldn’t find a digital one that had the same button layout.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Chefman-6-Qt-Slow-Cooker-w-Locking-Lid-and-Three-Heat-Settings-Stainless-Steel-New/3185553131
Thanks for the answers so far. I’ll check on these things when I get home from work! As you can see, I have it set to cook for 12 hours maybe? We’ll see what happens to my ribs when I get home.
i have a very old crock pot slow cooker that looks very similar to this
I’d definitely recommend just buying a new one, if you can afford. Or at least asking for one for whatever your next gift giving holiday is. I know that feel of being broke enough that you’re definitely going to just live with the semi-broken thing, though.
There should be manufacturers writing on the bottom. Make and model info.
I have one similar. Mines a “Bella”
Temu ?
Look at the bottom side of it? 🤷🏻♀️
Hamilton beach most likely
I have the same one! It’s the old Hamilton beach style! Mine is like 2007ish i think
Look inside the holes, because to me it looks like there’s actually labels underneath the button posts – the top right one says On/Off for example, and does the top left one say “mode”?
We have an answer sort of! u/InquisitorVawn noticed that you can see the button functions on the circuit board if you look into the holes on the front panel. They are correct and that solves the problem. Thank you!
As for the brand. Still can’t figure it out! It was a gift, so I never thought much about it. The sticker on the bottom says:
PC Slow Cooker
Model PC3554N
Can’t find any pictures of the same model, but I’m wondering if PC is presidents choice?
Anything on the bottom of the unit?
Cooks
I have this exactly one I’m pretty sure. It’s a presidents choice branded
No matter what brand, do not lock the lid while cooking..