The metal clamps on your slow cooker are designed for portability, not cooking. Using them during cooking can cause steam to ...

Who doesn't like push-button cooking? If you've bought a brand-new slow cooker, it may come with a glass lid that can be secured to the top of the cooker via latches on the side. It may look like ...

Turning your slow cooker on with the clamps firmly in place can be hazardous: Steam may build up and affect the way your food cooks or, in extreme cases, cause the lid or the crock to crack.