Clear the countertop where you placed the slow cooker for safety. [substeps] During the holidays especially, there may be many items on your counter.
[header] How to use your slow cooker for holiday entertaining [title] Clear the counter space surrounding your slow cooker. [step] With a slow cooker, you usually add the ingredients and then walk away. It's safe to leave the slow cooker on unattended, but you need to make sure there's nothing flammable nearby.