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1/27/10 6:33 P

Sorry to hear about your cooker. I keep a spare, just in case!

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12/18/09 9:54 A

I'm sorry to hear about your crock pot. I have several KitchenAid small appliances, bought before I found about about them being made in China and several were gifts, anyway I would do some serious research before replacing with new.

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12/18/09 7:21 A

Sorry to hear about the break!

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12/17/09 9:13 P

I feel your pain! I'd be lost without mine. I have a Rival Crock Pot that's at least 25 years old, and still works like a charm.

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12/17/09 5:40 P

I have all kitchen aid in the cuke for the cure pink and have never had any problems. I know so many people with the stand mixers that have had them for years.

So far it looks like the Crock-pot brand seems to be the best...and I will be buying at costco as they have a fantastic return policy.

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12/17/09 4:30 P

Losing a crockpot is almost like losing a family member! Sorry to hear about yours. I would research carefully before replacing it!

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12/17/09 4:29 P

I have to say I've never had a problem with Kitchenaid, BUT, have read many reviews / heard many problems others have experienced.

So I guess I've just been lucky?

Apparently they are made in China and quality control / assurance is very spotty or insufficient.

So this has made me feel very leery and uncomfortable of purchasing Kitchenaid. It's expensive. I bought a stand mixer for the color; because it was purple; but I don't think I'd buy another Kitchenaid anything, until things change in the quality department.

I have bought several brands of crockpots in the past, and might again if I get them at Goodwill. But if I'm buying new, then I'm buying Rival. I've never had weird problems with Rival. Tho I'm sure someone else reading this thread, may have.

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12/17/09 3:51 P

My beautiful Kitchen Aid 7qt slow cooker BROKE. There is a giant crack that goes all the way thru, starting at the middle all the way up the side. I did a bit of searching online and it seems this is a common problem with that model, and of course it's out of warranty. $150 wasted :( Anyone have similar problems? I'm so bummed.