Help! Is my slow cooker broken?

WiseOldBird_2

Today I set a lamb casserole away in my slow cooker on low heat. It was on for most of the day. I was out during the afternoon and when I got back it was just about dried out! I only made a small portion, with about half a pint of stock (usually I do a bigger one with about a pint of stock). Should that have happened? Or do you think the 'thermostat' has gone and it's overheated? Any help appreciated!

ariba10

Was the lid on properly? It will dry out if it is not.

WiseOldBird_2

Nope - lid was on fine!

trying-very-trying

What size is your sc, and what is the wattage? If you're only putting a small amount in one of the big slightly higher wattage scs, it might overcook and dry out.

Butterfly_Brain

Stupid question - did you add enough liquid?

WiseOldBird_2

... well it is a large size slow-cooker, and I only did a small casserole with half a pint of stock - the first time I've used so little - so that could be the reason. Anyway, I'm going to use it again tomorrow (with a larger size casserole cooking which has always been successful in the past), so we'll see how that goes! Thanks for all your interest and help.
Ann.