"Slow cooker inserts (especially ceramic ones) hold heat really well. If you put the whole thing in the fridge, the food can stay warm for too long, sitting in the 'danger zone' where bacteria can grow."
"Some slow cooker bases (the electrical part) should never be exposed to fridge moisture or condensation."
"Transfer food into shallow containers. This helps it cool quickly and evenly. Let it cool slightly ... Around 20-30 minutes at room temp is fine, don't leave it out for hours."
"Never refrigerate the heating base, only the removable inner pot (if detachable) should ever go in the fridge, never the electrical unit."
Slow cooker inserts retain heat, which can lead to bacterial growth if stored improperly. Placing the entire slow cooker in the fridge can also warm other food and damage the cooker. The recommended method is to transfer leftovers into shallow containers for quick cooling. Food should cool for 20-30 minutes at room temperature before refrigerating within 1-2 hours. If necessary, cooled food can be stored in the removable inner pot, but the heating base should never be refrigerated.
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