On Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:22:17 -0800 (PST), Jerry Avins >
wrote:

>On Monday, February 27, 2012 7:34:52 PM UTC-5, Michael OConnor wrote:
>> My favorite type of crockpots are the oval three piece crockpots, with
>> the bottom plate that gets hot, the metal pot with handles that sits
>> on the plate, and the glass top. I prefer it because the metal pot
>> and glass top you can put into the refrigerator, once it cools, and it
>> fits easily into a dishwasher. West Bend was the company that was
>> famous for these types of crock pots, and you can find used ones
>> reasonably priced on ebay (search for West Bend Crock Pot), or you
>> might check thrift stores or garage sales for them. I stay away from
>> the ones with the ceramic liner.
>
>That's the first crock pot I've heard of that heats from the bottom. I love my West Bend electric kettle, but they don't make that any more either. What's with them?

Y'mean this one?
http://www.amazon.com/West-Bend-6400.../dp/B0000BYBTR

Get a slow cooker while you're shopping.
http://www.amazon.com/West-Bend-8490.../dp/B001AH5H0A

Jim