> a crock pot apparently only consumes 240W My 1970s Kenwood slow cooker (still in use, last used yesterday) is only a little more than half that on the high

> a crock pot apparently only consumes 240W My 1970s Kenwood slow cooker (still in use, last used yesterday) is only a little more than half that on the high setting! > The food won't be great, What makes you think that? A stew done in the slow cooker tastes great.