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Help new slow cooker is smoking!!!

Magpie27
Magpie27 Posts: 435 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
I got a new large slow cooker from Argos and I have just put it on for the 1st time. Popped it on high to start off, just looked at it after 10 mins at there is a little bit of smoke coming out between the pot and the main part and it smells like burner :eek: Shoud I turn it off and return it or is it normal for a new slow cooker?
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  • Sunnyday
    Sunnyday Posts: 3,855 Forumite
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    Neither of mine have ever done this :eek:

    To be on the safe side i would unplug it and empty it, give it a quick wash and take it back.

    SD
    Planning on starting the GC again soon :p
  • LJM
    LJM Posts: 4,535 Forumite
    definately unplug and take back it is not a good sign
    :xmastree:Is loving life right now,yes I am a soppy fool who believes in the simple things in life :xmastree:
  • Magpie27
    Magpie27 Posts: 435 Forumite
    Oh now I've got to take my dinner out :(:(:(
  • Magpie27
    Magpie27 Posts: 435 Forumite
    The smoking has stopped :/ could it have just been dust or something??
  • Sunnyday
    Sunnyday Posts: 3,855 Forumite
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    Magpie27 wrote: »
    Oh now I've got to take my dinner out :(:(:(


    Better that than burning the kitchen to the ground?
    Magpie27 wrote: »
    The smoking has stopped :/ could it have just been dust or something??

    Did you just use it "out of the box" or did you wash the crock and wipe down the base unit first?

    SD
    Planning on starting the GC again soon :p
  • Magpie27
    Magpie27 Posts: 435 Forumite
    just found this:

    Holy smoke

    Problem: The slow cooker smokes when you plug it in and turn it on.
    Reasons:
    • Manufacturing oil on the heating element or metal housing.
    • Spilled food on the heating element or metal housing.
    Solutions:
    • Manufacturing oils used in production to protect metal components may cause slight smoking and/or a burning smell the first few times you use your slow cooker. The problem will dissipate after a couple of uses.
    Fingers crossed no more smoke so far!
  • Magpie27
    Magpie27 Posts: 435 Forumite
    Did you just use it "out of the box" or did you wash the crock and wipe down the base unit first?

    I cleaned the crock but didn't touch the base unit
  • Sunnyday
    Sunnyday Posts: 3,855 Forumite
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    Magpie27 wrote: »
    Did you just use it "out of the box" or did you wash the crock and wipe down the base unit first?

    I cleaned the crock but didn't touch the base unit

    There may well be some dust from the cardboard lurking which caused the smoking or it could be the reason that you found above in the instructions.

    If you do decide to try it then i would keep a close eye on it and not go out of the house and leave it. Better safe than sorry.

    Hope that it all turns out well and you enjoy your dinner :D

    SD
    Planning on starting the GC again soon :p
  • Magpie27
    Magpie27 Posts: 435 Forumite
    I'm staying in all day today so I'll watch it like a hawk, hope it is OK it was on sale in Argos and was the last one :( I hope I enjoy the dinner as its something I haven't tried before - it could all end in a take away :D
  • Sunnyday
    Sunnyday Posts: 3,855 Forumite
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    Noooo takeaway lol :D

    Keep saying to yourself all day "it will be nice - it will be nice":D

    SD
    Planning on starting the GC again soon :p
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