@Yahooey : Thanks for the information. Still not sure what to do. The grates now fills heavy and difficult to clean.
Today: I put my cooking pot on the counter top and filled with the defrosted soup , then had to lift the pot and put on the cook top.
DH has never really liked any meals that I cook in a crock pot. My only options are to use the pressure cooker. The only things he likes with the pressure cooker are ribs, pork or roast. It's still expensive using Uber Eats and Grub Hub especially when I prefer something different and place two different orders.
I am trying to save money for a wheel chair and for extra expenses for the holidays. I have two more payments for my recliner. If the warranty company does not repair his recliner that will be another purchase. Just like everyone else dealing with increased prices on everything. Trying to research and spend wisely.