The sides of the slow cooker did get quite hot, so you do need to keep it out of reach of little ones, but the cool-touch handles are a nice feature and make it easy to manoeuvre. It's also relatively lightweight for moving about the kitchen.

With an impressive 1.5L capacity and removable ceramic pot, the Swan SF17011BLN 1.5L Retro Slow Cooker is primed for everyday family life. Not only is the removable pot ideal for serving up your food when hosting guests, but it’s also dishwasher safe for easy cleaning afterwards. Using a mild washing up liquid, warm water and a soft sponge, getting food residue off was easy and didn't require too much elbow grease. I was pleased that the cream pot hadn't stained from my tomato-based sauce, too. If you cancel you must return the goods to us at your own expense. You are responsible for the risk of loss or damage when you return the goods, so you should take out adequate postal insurance to cover their value. Always try to cut off the fat from the beef before putting it into the slow cooker, otherwise, there will be a lot of excess oil in your dish. Meet all of your waste disposal needs in retro style with the 45L-Square Sensor Bin. Boasting a generous 45 litre capacity, this sensor is the perfect solution to your household waste disposal. Ideal for both single and family households. Featuring advanced infrared technology, the lid sensor activates 5-15cm in front of the bin to allow for hygienic disposal. With a discreet battery compartment, on/off switch and bin liner retaining ring, this sensor bin is as practical as it is stylish.You really can't beat the Swan Slow Cooker when it comes to design; available in 10 colours and with a covetable retro aesthetic, it was a clear winner for the top stylish buy on our shortlist of the best slow cookers. Some rogue splashes of sauce on the sides of the pot had become a little burnt, but the dish itself was perfectly cooked, so I had no complaints with the results, scoring it five out of five in this area. How easy is the Swan 3.5L Retro Slow Cooker to clean?

Make sure all items returned are complete; any incomplete items will not be credited and will be classed as unauthorised. The Swan Slow Cooker was impressively easy to clean. Both the pot and lid are dishwasher safe, although the instruction manual stresses that care must be taken so the pot doesn't chip. If you fail to return the goods, we will collect them, and will charge you the direct cost of collection. If you fail to take reasonable care of the goods before they are returned to us, and this results in damage or deterioration, we will charge you for the reduction in value. We know that sometimes cooking a hunk of beef could be time-consuming and also take lots of your energy. That is why the slow cooker is perfect for cooking beef. As it will cut down the preparation time of the dish and also you can be ready for slow cooking the night before.I was delighted with the results from the Swan; it produced one of the tastiest meals I've had from a slow cooker, and the moisture levels were just perfect. The meat was also tender without becoming too dry. Now, add the chopped carrot, sliced onion, chopped celery, and the mushroom to the bottom of the slow-cooked. Let it cook on a low flame. Related: Discover the best pressure cookers, as recommended by Mumsnetters Swan 3.5L Retro Slow Cooker: what are the results like? When the beef brisket is roasted enough, slice it and pair it with the gravy, roasted potato, and some green leafy salads.

Shop the Swan Retro Slow Cooker. This 1.5L slow cooker is great as you can throw in your food and cook low and slow overnight, or as you go about your day.An avid foodie, she loves nothing more than trying new culinary creations in the kitchen, which often includes testing out and researching the latest time-saving gadgets for Mumsnet, including slow cookers, air fryers and multi-cookers. Please allow 3 working days for us to process a return. We will organise a suitable date and time for our couriers to collect the item