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Default Crock Pot leak

ya wanna know wrote:
> I have a large crock pot. The glass cover is a bit warped. There is a
> large gap around one corner of the pot. Is there anything I can put
> along the top of the pot to not have this large gap? The gap is approx.
> 1/8 of an inch. I have tried using aluminum foil. It worked, but not well.
>
> I was thinking of some kind of gasket type material that can withstand
> the heat and is ok to use on a food appliance. I went to the hardware
> store and the guy could not think of anything, other then a bead of
> aluminum foil.
>
> Maybe I need a new crock pot, but have not had this one long.
>


Depending on the diameter of your pot, you may be able to use a silicone
gasket designed for a pressure-cooker.