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Crock-Pot Express Multi-Cooker CPE300
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caseyJGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 3 reviews
I absolutely love it!
This pressure cooker has come in handy so many times on nights when I don't feel like cooking. Being heavily pregnant with a toddler, I haven't had to put that much effort into making dinner as you can just throw everything in and wait. The best thing i find about this pressure cooker is your able to use just the one pot for everything (Browning meats, cooking the onion beforehand) it's been very useful! The rice dish only took 10 minutes in the cooker!
Purchased in September 2021 at Harvey Norman for $169.00.
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1ess
- 2 reviews
I love it!
Edit: As you can see from the exchange with customer service, I now have the information that I need. I have thus revised my rating from a 3-star to 5-star. This was the only limitation I had and it has been resolved (left the comments in case someone encounters the same 'issue').
I would add that a clearer manual for newbies like myself would be ideal!
After buying this, I discovered that you can't pressure cook anything for less than 5 minutes. This is a limitation for things like quinoa, which should cook on pressure for 1 minute and then naturally release.
I don't understand why this limitation as been imposed. It's rival the Instant Pot has no such limitation.
Purchased in August 2021 at Bing Lee for $130.00.
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Customer CareCrock-Pot
Hi 1ess, Since your initial message we've looked into this with our Home Economist who has confirmed that for pressure cooking a grain like quinoa you need to use the MULTIGRAIN function on the Crock ... Read more
Pot. Using this function will allow you to set the timer as low as 1 minute. Remember that, like any other pressure cooking appliance in market, there will be additional built in time for heating up and a natural pressure release time in addition to the 1 minute cook time for something like quinoa. We hope that helps! ThanksDoes it function as a pressure cooker and in the same way? It still seems strange that the pressure setting is limited.
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paulybabeAdelaide
- 11 reviews
- Verified purchase
Great device for the kitchen but no customer support.
Purchased the CPE300 and have cooked several meals and it does the job nicely.
Combine this with the many Youtube channels demonstrating mostly the Insta-pot and you will soon wonder how you lived before you had this.
The problem arose when I learnt that having a spare sealing ring was a very good idea.
I called the number on the back of the accompanying book to get told they have no parts and to call this local repair agent near where I live.
So I did!
To be greeted on the phone by a nice gentleman who told me "I wish they would stop giving...Read more
Purchased in September 2021 at Myer for $169.00.
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Customer C.Crock-Pot
Hi paulybabe,
We do have a list of Spare Part Agents on our websites for Sunbeam and CrockPot or you can Google the Model number and you will find online agents that can assist as well.
Really? I just checked your website and it just has the phone number and fill out a form. No, how about YOU Google a spare parts business that sell sealing rings? Then tell me?
Customer C.Crock-Pot
Hi paulybabe,
So sorry for all the hassle.
These are not available at the moment but will be coming in the New Year.
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Carlo
- 4 reviews
Works well...if you follow the few recipes provided
Have followed several of the recipes provided and they work a treat. Where this product could improve is in their guidance for creating your own recipes with their instructions. The information provided is not sufficient to create your own dish. The lack of information makes you worried that you won’t set the correct pressure, time or temperature and given the duration of the cooking, the fear of an unsatisfactory dish has is unwilling to try anything other than the 20 provided recipes. The website for the product lists a few extra recipes tha...Read more
t may have been created since the release of he product recipe book that accompanied the product, but the rate of new recipes is so far a few per month. Would be great if easier guidance could be provided so I could try a few other items as it’s a great product that is easy to use. One final opportunity is that the recipes say press “brown/sauté” button, but these are two separate buttons and the button says “brown/sear”. Not a deal breaker but makes it slightly confusing when it doesn’t need to be. Overall would give it a go if you are willing to experiment, it’s easy to clean and hasn’t presented any issues so far besides the lack of new recipes.Purchased in July 2021.
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Customer C.Crock-Pot
Hi Carlo G,
Thanks for the great review! Your feedback has been passed onto our product manager. We at CrockPot are always trialling new ideas and suggestions. As they say - "Watch this space.." :)
Kind Regards
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Bron LNew South Wales
A new way of cooking - will take time but its worth it!
When we received the Crock-Pot Express Multi-Cooker CPE300 - initially we were shocked, it is huge!
But after reading the instruction manual and cookbook we understood why. This crock-pot can do many functions and replaces a lot of our existing appliances which is great. I tend to do a lot of slow-cook recipes in the winter, something that always annoys me is with most recipes it requires you to brown/saute the meat/onions/garlic in a fry pan prior to putting in the slow cooker. Which always means more cleaning. Having an all-in-one function w...Read more
ithin the same pot instantly impressed me. So far we have made the Massaman beef, Mushroom risotto, and Broccoli and beef slow cook. All three have been well received and have been so easy to make. We were pleasantly surprised with the risotto. Normally so much time is spent standing over the stove stirring when we normally make it. The meat and vegetables have been cooked perfectly, and the flavours were great - however, as always everything seems to always taste better the next day. Next recipe to try is the pressure cooker Chicken Roast! My only negative feedback is that it will take a while for me to be a bit adventurous and try using the crock-pot without recipes. Knowing how long to leave things in and what buttons to use will certainly require a thorough understanding of the crock-pot. I'll be doing some research into some healthier meals as well and how else i can use the crock-pot to feed my family. The trial and error has so far been successful with no error so far and i have been recommending to friends and family, if for nothing else, than the less clean up fuss with the brown/saute function!1 comment
Customer C.Crock-Pot
Hi Bronl,
Thank you so much for the great review! We love the CPE300 too. Enjoy.
Kind Regards
CrockPot
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DeeSydney, NSW
Great for Soups !
We have used the pressure cooker 3-4 times and have found it great for 'one pot' meals like soups or meats you may usually slow cook. I'm a very ad hoc cook so I do find it a bit hard to not be able to adjust recipes as I go. It's more, throw it all in, set the timer and hope for the best! which I'm sure a lot of people would love. I will continue to use for stews, soups or any thing else of that nature.
Purchased in July 2021.
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Hi Dee,
Thanks for the fabulous review!!
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JaseygaloreLaunceston
- 12 reviews
Absolutely the very best pressure cooker I have ever used (and I’ve used 7)
Being under pressure is bad, right? For us humans, yes, but not for our food. In fact, food under pressure is better food — any normal person knows that, right? Well, as it happens, not all normal people do. Some of those people may have tried with pressure cooking and decided it was the worst decision of their lives but there is new hope.
I sometimes claim to be one of the normal people, except it wasn’t until I got my normal mitts on a Crock-Pot pressure cooker that I realised how truly stupid my last pressure cooker was. The fact that I gav...Read more
e it away and reverted to non-pressurised cooking (until recently) says it all. Needless to say, you are now reading my review of a pressure cooker so it should not surprise you that I have a new one. Please enjoy reading the rest of my normal opinion on the very very pleasant Crock-Pot Express CPE300. This machine is awesome but rather than tell you pacifically what I do like, let me tell you what I hated about the 6 other pressure cookers I’ve used and/or owned in the past (2 owned, 6 operated). * slow heating times - cooking veggies in 3 minutes isn’t fun if the cooker takes 10 minutes to get to pressure killing the ingredients in the process * poor browning/sautéing - do you want your ingredients browned and crispy or stewed and gelatinous? * excess noise - high-pitched squeals interspersed with loud hissing, clacking, or boiler-room rumbling is annoying but did you know that virtual silence somehow improves flavour? * maximum slow-cooking time setting - if your pressure cooker claims to do “slow cooking” for maybe up to 4 hours then it is not a substitute for an actual slow cooker2 comments
Customer C.Crock-Pot
Hi Jaseygalore,
Thank you for the great review!!!
And thank you for making a product that isn’t odd and gross :-D
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harmoACT, 2914
- 35 reviews
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Versatile, and surprisingly useful. Parts, accessories, and support is lacking though.
WARNING: This is a VERY in-depth review. Get yourself a snack and a drink and make yourself comfortable.
I won’t go through EVERY mode and function, as that would be a book, but in roughly a month, I have made over 30 different foods (entrees, mains, desserts, drinks, and snacks, with a multitude of associated sauces, reductions, marinades, dips, stock, rice, soup, stew, and simple sautéed vegetables.
You ready? Let’s begin!
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ador”. As an ambassador, I am not paid as such, but I do get to keep the stuff I’ve been sent. As always, I’ll talk about the good, the bad, and the quirky. In the end, the ambassador program just helps in-depth reviewers to write reviews about things they wouldn’t necessarily buy.Purchased in July 2021.
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WOW!!! I've finished my coffee!!
Thank you so much for taking your time to review our product, we really appreciate it.
Hi there,
Great to see such interest from CrockPot.... Read more
Regarding the review, you're welcome. The CrockPot Express really impressed me in many ways, but there are definitely potential improvements to be made. However, like I said in my review, I'd really love CrockPot to comment on and clarify a few things. Prospective buyers and existing owners would really benefit from it. If I've made an error somewhere please let me know. Always happy to test a product, please keep me in mind for future releases, and updates. Kind Regards, Hamish.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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ColicSydney, NSW
- 19 reviews
Much more useful than expected
I have always been mildly sceptical when people post reviews they have been asked to do. I was pleasantly surprised when asked to review this product by Product Review, as you will see from my overall reviews I'm as happy to give a critical review as a glowing one. It also occurred to me that I'm more likely to give the product a thorough testing if I'm posting about something I didn't chose to buy.
I have a number of “pantry tools”, kitchen items that we bought and rarely used, such as ice cream makers and electric knives. I secretly expecte...Read more
d this to be another, but I have to admit it’s still out and being used one month later. I used to own a pressure cooker, which I used sometimes for quick cooking but not often. I didn't expect this to be any different, but I was wrong. What makes this different is the computer control of cooking. So you can throw everything in, press start and run away. It takes care of everything else, including coming up to pressure, cooking and keeping warm. This for me was the most powerful function which I used often. It s also notable that the pressure cooker doesn’t hiss and steam like the old ones, presumably the temperature is more accurately controlled. It can even take account of you not whipping off the pressure release which I liked. The same is true of the slow cooker function. To make a soup, simply throw in a few ingredients, brown them if desired, then set and forget. The results were impressive, with better flavours in my opinion due to the slow cooking. Because I've been very busy recently, the above set and forget cooking modes were the most useful, and with only one pot to clean the least overall effort for a good result. I bulk cooked and the freezer is now full of mostly slow cooked meals that were left to their own devices for a whole day.Purchased in July 2021 at Product Review Ambassadors.
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Hi Colic,
Thank you for the informative review, it is great!
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TC55Riverina
- 20 reviews
- 1 like
Three appliances in one - Perfect.
Okay, so to be honest and upfront I was sent this product by Product Review, asked to test it over a month and write an honest and factual review, based on my experience. And that is what I will do. I will also admit at this early stage of my review that I am a BIG fan of slow cookers. I/we currently own three of them. Well, one lives in our caravan but, I believe they are a great appliance. So much so that I take one on holidays with us. I have owned my first slow cooker, also a Crockpot Brand as history would have it since around 1978 whe...Read more
n I moved out of the family home and was gifted this along with an electric frypan, kettle and toaster by my mother, probably in the hope I would learn how to feed myself and not return. That Crockpot slow cooker was a very basic unit with a low & high heat switch and a non-removable inner ceramic pot. It finally died after around 25 years of use. Then I bought another and so the love story continues. So this one. Well, taking it out of the box the first thing I noticed is that it isnt basic. There is a wire rack, two lids and a front panel with numerous buttons and an LED info screen. So, wanting to do it all the right way I did what very few males would do - unless all else fails. I read the instruction book. In keeping with my honest review, I should say, I tried to read the instruction book. Wow! It is definitely not - male friendly. It was like one of those dreams or nightmares when someone is chasing you and as hard as you try you just cannot run fast and get away. Well getting through this was definitely in the too hard basket, for me. So, I cheated, I turned to my great friend and know it all - YouTube. Problem solved when I found a very informative video very well presented by a lovely lady who went through everything. Of course it was from the USA so quantities etc. were imperial, but it worked. I did also wade through the included instructions again and again, and finally it all sunk in. Bottom line, it actually is very easy to set and operate. So to cook something. The cooker came with a recipe book, but I decided to make a favourite of mine as I knew how it turned out in my other slow cookers. In short, the new Crockpot performed as expected the meal was great no better nor any worse than my other cheapies. Now I didnt pay for this unit, however searching the price on the net it came up as costing between $179 & $199 depending on where you bought it. So, compared to the $30 units I already own its no bargain. However, that is also an unfair comparison as my cheapies can only slow cook on either high or low heat with one having the added function of an auto off timer. This unit is as flash as a rat with a gold tooth! I did find and use the keep warm button on the first use and this proved a great idea. Food seemed to keep at a decent heat without continuing to cook and turn into sludge. So lets get adventurous and cook something from the supplied recipe book. I couldnt get past that man food recipe for Sticky BBQ Spare Ribs. I started salivating at the picture in the book. I simply followed the recipe to the letter, of course that is a lie, I did not - I added a serious teaspoon of Smokey Paprika powder and a good pinch of hot Chilli flakes, mmm, maybe that was two pinches? On top of what the recipe called for and I replaced the added water with a certain well known brand of Cola soft drink, full strength. Anyway, I did follow the recipe otherwise. I definitely love the function of being able to Brown/Saute in the same pot that the final cooking is done. Less washing up gets my vote every time. Its as difficult as pushing a button to change functions. This recipe also allowed me to use the Pressure Cooker function. Now, incidentally I do already own a pressure cooker, one of those large stainless stovetop pots with a twist on lid and a pressure switch/release on top. I hardly ever use it! Whilst it cooks fine I hate having to clean up the 60cm radius of sprayed oily moisture that it emits whilst releasing the pressure. Remember what I said about less cleaning being a good thing. So, this recipe in the Crockpot would be a real test to win me over. It did. Ribs were so moist and falling apart that chewing was unessessary you could just breath them in. Also as a bonus I couldnt find any aura of sprayed matter surrounding the cooker 10/10, so far. I forgot to mention that the arrival of this cooker was immediately prior to our departure in our caravan for a three month sojourn of travelling W.A. So, its convenience and ease of use to prepare simple but tasty meals was of the utmost importance. I dont like to cook inside the caravan, well not anything that can leave a residual smell, it is a small environment after all. So, for that reason I BBQ, roast etc. outside on a small table beside the van utilising the external power outlet fitted. In doing this I very quickly discovered that the power cord supplied with the cooker is miserable, I mean 60cm? Come on Crockpot 90cm is the average of anything. I think, probably? So, I was forced to use an extension outlet. This wasnt any problem really as I have a multiple, safety switched extension outlet on board, but it should have been unessessary. I also found out that it is a big unit for caravan use relating to its storage. But I dont think Crockpot had this use in mind when it was being designed. However, it did fit under the bed and proved time and time again an asset to set and forget whilst we departed for the day, to then return for a prepared meal which could be placed into standby mode (Keep Warm) whilst we -may - have partaken of some fine libation.2 comments
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HI TC55,
Such a perfect review, love it!!!
Customer C.Crock-Pot
Perfect review!!
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HCMcFinleyAdelaide
- 15 reviews
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Makes some recipes easier and faster, but would not use it for everything
The main advantages for the multi-cooker is that you really can perform multiple functions in one pot. It has the ability to sauté, boil, steam, simmer, (to name a few), which means that a multitude of other pots and pans become superfluous. The pressurised lid means that various dishes can be made a lot faster than compared to on the stove-top (e.g. rice for risotto takes approximately 10min). The non-stick quality of the pot and the rapid pressurised cooking also removes the need to constantly stir the food to prevent burning or sticking. The...Read more
pot is also removable, so it is fairly easy to clean, as the entire unit overall is rather heavy and large. The uni also has multiple functions based on what food is being cooked (e.g. "Poultry", "Soup", "Rice") which means that the user does not have to determine how long to have the cooker set for. There is also an automatic "Keep Warm" function which comes in handy for once the cooking is finished. It is ideal for those who are distracted by other things outside of the kitchen because you literally add all the ingredients, and can then walk away and forget about it. In other words, if your cooking repertoire consists mostly of slow-cooker or "one-pot" recipes, this is an ideal piece of equipment to have in your kitchen. One disadvantage is that prior to using any functions, the cooker needs to heat itself up first. From what I can determine, this takes much longer than compared to pre-heating a pan on the stove-top. Another factor that extends the overall cooking time is the need to depressurise the pot prior to removing the lid. As specified in the instructions, you need the cooker to sit with the valve in the open position for at least 10min before opening. This means that the total cooking time needs to be extended by approximately 20min to give a realistic time-frame. Another disadvantage is that if you were to cook using your stove or oven, you could check on the progress whenever you chose to, as well as add or remove ingredients as required. This is not an option with the cooker as you would have to wait for the cooker to depressurise, check the progress, replace the lid and wait for the cooker to go through its "Heating" function again before it starts cooking for the additional amount of time. One function that seems to take much longer than on stove-top is the "Steam" function. Personally, steaming vegetables on the stove takes 10-15min, whereas I had to repeatedly set the function for a total of 30min (not including all the depressurising/heating times in between). Overall, the quality of food seems quite comparable to using other cooking options, removing the need to wash a multitude of utensils and pans once the cooking is done. This cooker does seem like an ideal solution for those who have tiny kitchens and are looking at reducing the number of pots and pans. However for simple dishes e.g. scrambled eggs or steamed vegetables, I would personally revert back to the stove.Purchased in June 2021.
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Hi HCMcFinley,
Thank you for such a fab review...
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RokkoSydney, NSW
- 13 reviews
- 5 likes
Simplicity and Versatility
A multi-cooker is such a great idea - a combination of pressure cooker and slow cooker in the one appliance. With the added abilities of being able to sear, sautee and steam, you can do everything in the one pot, with no need even for a frying pan to brown meat prior to cooking.
I've never had a pressure cooker or a slow cooker before, so this type of cooking was all new to me - and I have to say that it's such a time-saver that I'm thrilled with it - and what's more, the results have been fabulous. The minor criticisms I have are hardly enoug...Read more
h to warrant even a 1/2-star penalty. The CPE300 is a BIG appliance, with enough capacity to cook a meal for a family of six to eight. The pot has a non-stick coating, making it super easy to clean, though I'm disappointed to find that it's already starting to become scratched after less than 3 weeks' use, even though I've only been using wooden utensils, and this is why I've rated the build quality only 4 stars. The inside of the pressure cooker lid doesn't seem to get spattered at all (although I haven't been cooking quantities that push the limits of the cooker) so that too is easy to clean under the kitchen tap. If you happen to spill anything into the groove that the lid sits in, it can be a little tricky to clean out - you have to scrunch up a Chux and wipe it through the groove a few times. So far I have made several of the recipes in the supplied cook book, including Chicken Chorizo & Kale Soup; Lentil & Vegetable Soup; Chicken Provencale; and Traditional Beef Stew (slow cooked) - and I have to say, they have all turned out superbly. From recipes sourced elsewhere I've made Beef Stew (pressure cooked) and Lamb Shanks (slow cooked).
Purchased in July 2021.
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Customer C.Crock-Pot
HI Rokko, thank you taking the time to leave such a detailed and informative review!
Customer C.Crock-Pot
Hi Rokko,
Thank you so much for the great review! We love the CPE300 too. Your feedback on the issues you have has definitely been passed onto our product manager. Certainly noted on the insert, lid g... Read more
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PeteBSydney, NSW
The perfect upgrade!
I recently began using this product, I had previously been using only a single purpose Sunbeam slow cooker which was fantastic. Not only does this product makes a better quality slow cook it also lets me pressure cook (for those times after work when I’m particularly time poor), as well as brown/sear and make rice. I’ve also recently tried the steam function for cooking a barramundi and the outcome was restaurant quality! I wouldn’t say that I’m particularly good at using these multi-function appliances or appliances in general but I found this is so easy to use and only takes up slightly more space as my old slow cooker.
Purchased in July 2021.
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Customer C.Crock-Pot
Hi Pete B, you made the perfect choice, thank you
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JelenaSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
This product will become your new family member!
I have been using an old school, spinning top, pressure cooker which my mother handed down to me, so I was a bit skeptical how an all in one cooker would compare. The product did not disappoint! It’s very user friendly and great for cooking for a large family or meal prepping as I use it for. I have only had the cooker for 2 weeks and have used it multiple times so far and the results have been great each time. Coming from a very experienced pressure cooker user the little recipe book has really easy recipes for beginners.
The first recipe I t...Read more
ried in my new cooker was a 2kg pork shoulder cooked in orange juice and plenty of Mexican spices. The searing of the meat was really easy due to the large base, then all you need is some juice and you place it on high pressure for 45 minutes. Absolute crowd pleaser! No 4 hour roasting in the over necessary any more. I’m more of a pressure cooker user but am now also converting into a slow cooker user. You literally switch it on in the morning before work and come home to an amazing lovely smelling apartment and all you need to do is set the table and eat! One thing I would highly recommend is measuring your cupboards to ensure the cooker fits. It’s massive! I live in an apartment with a small kitchen so the cooker is actually too big but luckily once I remove the pressure cooker lid it fits, so I just have the store the lids beside the cooker. In summary: 1. Pros: quiet, easy to use, large round base, easy to clean and no smell retention after cookingPurchased in July 2021.
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Hi Jelena, always great when someone really enjoys using our product!
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acmesoundsVictoria
- 20 reviews
Versatile and makes delicious food easy!
What I noticed when I first unpacked the Sunbeam Crock-Pot Express Multi-Cooker CPE300 was that it felt substantial - not cheap and flimsy and the lid mechanism locking felt secure. However, the cord was so short that you really need to place the Crock-Pot right next to your outlet. A longer cord would be appreciated.
I decided to make a Croatian traditional bean soup slow cooked for my first meal. I sauteed the garlic and vegetables and added the beans, which I had soaked the night before and ham hocks, spices etc. Set the Crock-Pot to high ...Read more
and 4 hour timer and left. It was so easy! I loved the fact that I can saute and sear items before slow cooking all in one pot which of course is not available with my existing slow cooker. Makes washing up and making the meal so much quicker and easier. The beans and ham hocks cooked to perfection in 4 hours. My older slow cooker would need about 5-6 hours on high to produce the same effect. I think it is because the Sunbeam Crock-Pot has a much better sealing lid whereas my old crockpot has a glass lid and I think it loses heat through it. The Sunbeam Crock-Pot also comes with a glass lid for the slow cooking but I would rather use the locking lid and have the steam release open as I believe it cooks much better due to the seal. My next try was from the included recipe book for yoghurt. I placed 250g of natural greek yogurt in a cup for an hour to allow it to get to room temperature. I used long life milk that was already at room temperature. I was worried about this recipe as most recipes online were much more complicated for yoghurt and included boiling the milk first and straining through a cheesecloth to get it thick. The Sunbeam recipe was very simple compared to the online recipes. I mixed the ingredients together, pressed the yoghurt button and hoped for the best. Eight hours later perfect yoghurt! Please see the picture included with a spoonful that I tasted. It was perfect and very thick! I had to try the included recipe book for oats in the pressure cooker as my hubby loves his oats in the morning. The Sunbeam Crock-Pot cooked them to perfection in eight minutes and much better than my hubby’s method of microwaving. He declared that they were much creamier and tasty! However, there is a small mistake in the recipe book - they state to click on the rice/risotto button, but on the crockpot there is only a rice/grains button. Just a minor issue. The inner pot is easy to remove and clean - it has a non-stick coating. The seal does retain the odour of food cooked but these minor issues are worth the easy to use functionality of the Sunbeam Crock-Pot Express Mult-Cooker. It is so versatile that I would use it at least weekly and it has a permanent place on my kitchen benchtop.
Purchased in July 2021.
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Hi acmesounds, all the meals sound fantastic!!
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Tim L.Sydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
All-in-one goodness
Really love this multi-cooker. I’m not normally one for using an all-in-one appliance like this, but I was looking for a quality pressure cooker, which initially started my interest in this product. Because it can slow cook and be used as a rice cooker as well it covered off 2 other things I could frequently use. Build quality is great. The interface and buttons all make sense. I do recommend reading the instructions as they are a really useful. I didn’t the first time I used it and while it is very intuitive, you need to make sure you’re using...Read more
the lid and settings correctly, especially when pressure cooking. One thing I found is you can’t seem to change the cooking mode or time once you start a program. You have to hit the stop / start button and start a new program, even if you want to change the temperature or add some more time. It is super quick to do it and not really a major issue. I guess it does make sense so you don’t accidentally change programs so I understand why they made it like this. The first recipe I tried was a slow cooked beef stew. It worked really well. The sauté function is the perfect temperature to do that initial cooking down of your onions and garlic etc.. It does also have the ability to brown at a higher temperature, which you could do for your meat. I used a seperate pan on my hob while all the veggies were sautéing down which worked really well. It was then just a case of adding the stock and herbs, set to slow cook and pop the lid on. Just set it to 6 hours and forgot about it. Turned out really well. I then kept the leftovers in the pan and the next day just popped the pan back into the multi cooker. Set it to slow cook on high to gently warm through. Perfect. The pressure cooking function also worked really well. So far I’ve tried the Lamb Shanks recipe and the Duck Ragu from the included recipe book. Top tip, add a good splash of raspberry wine vinegar just before you start the pressure cooking step. It’s a taste sensation! I would like the glass lid they supply to allow more steam to escape as there is only a small hole in the lid. They could develop an adjustable hole size to accomodate different recipes. Apart from that I can’t really fault it. If I’m really nitpicking I would have liked a slightly longer power lead and would have preferred the packaging to not use polystyrene as it’s not very environmentally friendly. A lot of companies are starting to use cardboard to protect the product in the box. Maybe that’s something for the people at Crock-Pot to think about. Overall I’m really impressed with the product. I’d highly recommend it for anyone looking for an all-in-one appliance. It saves on storage space and works just as well, if not better than each individual appliance. I’m looking forward to trying my soup recipe in it, as well as exploring the yoghurt function. The included little recipe book you get is a little gem too.Purchased in July 2021.
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Hi Tim L, such an informative review. Thank you...
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ShellbyMid North Coast, NSW
- 20 reviews
I love this item and the time it has saved me
I have been using this multi cooker non stop for the last 2 weeks, every meal has had this item used in some way and I really gave it a good test on everything it states it can do. After those 2 weeks I'm very impressed with this item and tell everyone about it. I even had a friend buy one after hearing me raving about this item.
I started with doing meals using the slow cooker mode. I wasn't expecting much as my old slow cooker was horrible - everything that came out of it was mushy and tasteless - so I thought hey all slow cookers must be th...Read more
e same - how wrong I was. One feature with this multicooker I found was it does come with a glass lid for when using the slow cooker mode. This allowed me to be able to keep an eye on my meal throughout the day and not have to take the lid off - I found alot of multicookers don't come with a glass lid - just the pressure cooker lid meaning you had to take the lid off and let all the heat out. Everything I made from this in the slow cooker mode came out beautiful. I did ribs with sweet potato, spaghetti Bolognese, traditional beef stew (from its own book that came with it) and a chicken tikka masala. Nothing was mushy like I had experienced with other slow cookers and the flavours just melted throughout the whole meal. Even after leaving some of them in keep warm mode for an hour nothing had gone mushy. I found it to be brilliant as a slow cooker. I also like the feature that they have all the pressure cooking settings and programs on one side of the panel and slow cooker/steam etc on the other - so it made it easy to know which lid I could use - glass or pressure cooker lid.
Purchased in July 2021.
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HI Shelby, wow you have really given it a good workout. Thank you for reviewing.
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S TamSydney, NSW
- 11 reviews
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Most people would like it
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS
So many buttons… This is as “consumer” as appliances get.
The main thing to note: the actual cooking vessel – the insert – is non-stick. Some might be happy about it, some not so much. It’s got its pros and cons. For me, I’m in the not-so-much camp. Not to be whinging about every product I ever come across, but I’m just not a big fan of non-stick cookware in general. If I count my equipment list, I have a total of 8 non-stick vessels in my inventory, 3 of which are specifically dedicated to cooking rice. The rest are stric...Read more
tly for low-heat cooking, mainly for my wife who doesn’t have a great deal of kitchen mileage. It’s not the Teflon coating I’m so worried about, it’s the adhesive underneath it that you should be. And not seeing any massive labels saying “PTFE FREE” or “PFOA FREE” anywhere on the product (manufacturers tend to do that as an attractive product feature), so I can only treat its quality to be as good as the cheapest non-stick pan I can find in a dollar store. IN THE BOX The box included the base unit, the non-stick coated aluminium insert that’s supposedly “dishwasher safe” (you trust that at your own risk), a steaming rack, a regular lid for the insert, the pressure lid, a rice paddle, and an inconveniently short IEC mains lead. The specifications on the website states 90cm. I haven’t measured it, but it sure feels more like 50cm – not much longer than a standard ruler. Not sure why. At 1300W, it’s not like this thing is going to make a longer lead catch fire.Purchased in July 2021.
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Thank you for your fabulous review!
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StuartSydney, NSW
- 4 reviews
Single pot cooking made easy!
Pros:
* Simple to use, various functions make 'one pot cooking' simple and easy! Particularly love the browning function.
* Excellent non stick pan, and depth makes it easy to do large dishes without spilling when you stir.
* Pressure cooker lid is very solid and safe.
Cons:
* Really nit picking here, but I found the steam drip catcher had a tendency to fall of (and you sometimes don't notice as its round the back)
* The gutter around the rim can be a bit fiddly to clean if you drop anything in it
* It is a bit more expensive that more basic alternatives on the market - but I think its worth it because of the large size and multi-functions.
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Purchased in July 2021.
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Hi Stuart, thank you. Your review will help many buyers.
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BeeBSydney, NSW
Love this! Perfect time saver!
I have had this Crockpot for just over a month and have had the pleasure of using it a number of times with great success! Having only ever had a slow cooker I was a bit sceptical about using a pressure cooker thinking of it as more of a 70's style of cooking but I was blown away by how fabulous it is- it is the best for making quick, wholesome family dinners in a fraction of the time it would normally take. I love the fact that I don't have to have thought about preparing a casserole (or something that would normally take hours with the slow c...Read more
ooking process), the day before, but can have an idea on the way home from work and within 30-45 mins of beginning the whole meal it is ready! I have never made seafood paella before but this was the first thing I made in the Crockpot and it was fantastic! It turned out exactly as it was described in the recipe that came with the cooker and was perfectly cooked. The fact that you can also brown and saute any ingredients in the same pot you use for the whole process is brilliant, saving on time and convenience when washing up. With the glass lid you can even store your meal in the fridge after if you have any left over which will probably be the case as the pot is huge. We have a family of 4 but often have my daughters' friends over and this Crockpot holds more than enough for everyone. The glass lid also means with the kids coming home and eating at various times the meal will stay warm and ready for them whenever they are. I also found that with using any sort of a pan with seafood often leaves a fishy taste the next time you use the same pan but after having the seafood paella I made a chicken and mushroom risotto and there was no fishy residue or taste whatsoever. The instructions are clear although the mention of the Brown/Saute button in the recipe book is a bit confusing as there is a brown/sear and a separate saute button so I was initially slightly confused about which one to use to brown the meat in case one was hotter than the other? I went with the Brown/Sear one and it worked fine- I think the non-stick coating on the pot really helps to regulate the temperature anyway. I would definitely recommend this Crockpot to anyone - especially those with families with growing teenagers or anyone who is time poor and needs meals done easily and quickly.Purchased in May 2021.
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Hi BeeB,
Great review, thank you so much!!!
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Questions & Answers
sandiasked
will a Salbree Steamer Basket for 8qt Instant Pot Accessories, Stainless Steel Strainer fit into the Crock Pot CPE300?
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Customer CareCrock-Pot
Hello Sandi,
I can't say for sure if it will because they might be the same size as each other and won't fit. The CPE300 bowl is a 7.6 Litre bowl and the 8qt Instant pot steamer is about the same size. .
Maybe take the steamer bowl and try on a store display model before purchasing.
Rashmiasked
What is the inside pot material made up of for CPE300 crockpot
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Customer CareCrock-Pot
Hello Rashmi,
The Bowl Aluminium with non-stick coating - find more about the CPE300 here: https://www.crockpot.com.au/product/crock-pot-express-crock-xl-multi-cooker/
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Customer C.Crock-Pot
Hi less,
I will pass this on.