Can I Leave a Slow Cooker on Overnight?
You may be unsure how to use a slow cooker and if it’s completely safe to leave a slow cooker on overnight or all day. Slow cookers are designed to be left to cook for long periods of time, so the truth is that it’s entirely safe to leave your slow cooker on overnight or throughout the day if you are out the house all day, if you follow all the directions and the manufacturer’s instructions.
If you are considering leaving your slow cooker on overnight, you may also want to know if you can leave your slow cooker on all day. The short answer is yes, you can leave a slow cooker on all day. However, we recommend following the guidance below.
We’ve collated some slow cooker tips to help you ensure that you’re completely safe when using your cooker and your mind is at rest.
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Can you leave a slow cooker on Low all day or overnight?
Yes, you can leave your slow cooker on all day or overnight. However, if you are planning to leave your slow cooker on overnight, make sure it’s on a low heat. You may wonder how long can you leave a slow cooker on low for? Well, the recommendation is a maximum of 8 hours on a low heat for most slow cookers.
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Be mindful of the surface you place it on
A wooden surface isn’t completely heat proof, so if you can, place your slow cooker on granite or tiled service. The surface should also be flat and hard so there’s no risk of the slow cooker falling over or spilling.
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Choose the right recipe
Not sure what to cook when using a crockpot overnight? Choose a simple slow cooker recipe that needs to be cooked for a long period of time. You can find out what to cook in a slow cooker by reading our previous blog post: How to use a slow cooker and what to cook.
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Keep slow cookers away from the walls
It is a general recommendation that you should keep your slow cooker at least 6 inches from a wall or any other kitchen appliance. The chord should also be kept away from the kitchen walls.
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Keep the cord away from any liquids
Keep the cords of your slow cooker away from liquids to avoid a fire hazard. There’s a chance of an electric fire breaking out if the wires are hot and encounter any liquid.
