Hamilton Beach 33967 Set 'n Forget 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker
580502
Great looking cooker!  The travel lock-down clamps should make it very handy for transporting goodies to various parties.  Good quality-looking unit........anxious to try out!!!
1217803
Read previous reviews on this slow cooker before purchasing.  Very satisfied especially cooking with the probe.  Programs easy with digital read out.  Displays recommended temperature setting or you can set your own.  Seals tight with rubber gasket and end clamps.
Price was great on Amazon in comparison to anything I saw in the stores.  Was available at the time with free shipping using Amazon credit card.
Only draw back is at times the probe is too short to reach items sitting low in the crock pot or off to one side.
4721807
After our 20 year old Hamiliton Beach slow cooker finally bit the dust, my wife went to our local Sears store and picked up the 8-Quart Hamilton Beach 33184 Oval Slow Cooker as a replacement. Although the size was great and the price was low, that's where the similarities end. The quality of the 20 year old model that it was replacing was so much better than the new one that she ended up returning it. It seems that so many products that used to be made well are now designed to the absolute minimum acceptable standards for use. Such was the case with the new Hamilton Beach, as the quality was so poor as to be laughable. As a result, we decided to spend the extra money and purchase something that would last us more than a year or two.

The Cuisinart MSC-600 3-In-1 Cook Central 6-Quart Multi-Cooker: Slow Cooker, Brown/Saute, Steamer, while smaller in size, actually holds nearly the same amount of food, due to its rectangular design. Yes, it's expensive, but for a reason. The main reason for its expense, is that it's designed to last a lifetime. In addition, it's capable of doing so many cooking chores that the cheaper, disposable models, such as the Hamilton Beach mentioned above are incapable of doing.

This slow cooker has been put to such use in our home, that it's replaced our stove for the majority of our cooking. As you can read from the description, it incorporates a 3-in-1 Multicooker. Needless to say, this allows us to perform cooking chores that prior to owning this would have been impossible in a slow cooker. One of our favorite vegetables is steamed artichokes. It's amazing at how easy it is to prepare an item like this, using the Cuisinart slow cooker. There's no guesswork, as steamed vegetables come out perfect every time.

My wife uses this to prepare baby back ribs, turkey legs, pork dishes, vegetables, soups, and just about every conceivable meal you can think of. The technology behind this unit is wonderful and Cuisinart skimped on nothing to make sure that everything works as intended. The browning function alone is an incredible time saver. Whereas the Hamilton Beach slow cooker was a nightmare to clean, the Cuisinart is a cinch and is also dishwasher safe. Due to its nonstick surfaces, we've found that it's just as easy to clean by hand, saving a lot of space in the dishwasher.

The digital dashboard on this slow cooker is designed for ease of use and for perfection when preparing foods. It can be set for extremely slow cooking and everything else in between. The construction is solid and obviously designed to last.

The bottom line is that this Cuisinart slow cooker is far and away the best slow cooker that we've ever owned. While it's a lot more expensive than the cheap products made by Hamilton Beach, there's a reason. While their products are basically disposable, this one is designed to last a lifetime. In addition, it performs innumerable functions that the cheaper models are unable to do. In the end, since this will likely last forever, the higher price is not only justified, but ends up being a bargain compared to lesser products. Being able to use an item like this indefinitely ends up costing you less in the long run. Since it will no doubt still be functioning in 20 years, it actually ends up costing you less versus the cheaper brands that need to be discarded every year or two. The Cuisinart MSC-600 3-In-1 Cook Central 6-Quart Multi-Cooker: Slow Cooker, Brown/Saute, Steamer gets my nod as a best buy.
3545183
We purchased this smaller cooker to complement a larger one that we normally used.  This one is much better sized for cooking for our family of 4.

The cooking dish appears to be well made and is just as thick as our more expensive and larger one.  As some other's have stated, the knob does seem a little flimsy but we have not had any issues with it yet in the short time we have owned this cooker.

I have been pleased with its performance when we have used it and like that it has a "Keep Warm" setting in addition to the typical "Hi" and "Low" settings.

If you are looking for an everyday slow cooker, I would recommend this one based on my experience.  It's a no thrills type item and I've had good luck with Hamilton Beach items - and at this great price it was a no brainer for me.
3580438
I like this slow cooker because it is 7 quart size big enought to cook a large pot roast with carrots and potatoes for a family of six or more. Also it is nice for a big pot of soup or stew! I have used it on high and low and like both for different reasons. On high the pot roast I made was done in 5 hours. The slow range I like for soups and stews, put it on in the morning and it is done when you are ready for dinner. I like also that it is programable nice feature. The ceramic crock part of the cooker is nice as you can take it out for serving. It is an elegant glazed black so looks nice setting it on the table like a soup taurine. The clear glass lid allows you to look at the progress of your meal. Pretty stainless steel outside, classy looking slow cooker.
3880958
This is a perfect little slow cooker for just for me and my husband.
29676
So far I'm very pleased with this. It's very easy to use. This is a well-made cooker for larger food items - whole chickens, turkey breasts, beef brisket, pot roasts etc. This is a simple cooker but has all the features you really need in a slow cooker; 3 temperatures, a timer, an automatic function that goes to "keep warm" after time expires and a manual "keep warm" button you can just select. It has a really nice place to wind up your cord out of the way on the bottom before storing.  Cons: it's big and also heavy -especially the pot which makes it tricky to clean in the sink. I read a couple of posts about cracks in the $60 pot so I bought a 3 yr. warranty for that. It's not expensive.
2105204
This is an amazing slow cooker. I love the timer feature. It is easy to use and cooks my food perfectly every time!
4265309
This thing is awesome !!!  I have several slow cookers, but this is the one that I use the most. Just set the amount of time that you will be away, and PRESTO, your meal is cooked to perfection without worrying about overcooking. I have used this many, many times (from 2 hrs- to 12 hrs) and the results were perfect every time ! ! I highly recommend this. And the price was right.
3840907
Love this programmable crockpot.  I cook for one so I wanted something small and a timer that I could set for less than 2 hours. This timer goes as low as 30 minutes.  The pan can also go in the over for baking.
3338229
I also have the ten quart one!  These cookers are amazing.  This one arrived exactly on time and in excellent condition.  I highly recommend them.
2382472
I purchased this many months ago for my own family, and I have since bought it as a wedding gift for others (combined with that wonderful "Slow Cooker Revolution" cookbook). The programmable feature has worked like a charm. The appliance heats evenly and cooks beautifully. The oval shape makes it very flexible: you can get good-sized roasts to fit inside of it, but you can also cook a great meal for two (with leftovers for another meal on another day) in it without under-filling it (under-filling the pot can cause the food to burn or dry out).

I use it all the time, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for smaller-size slow cookers that have programmable functions.

Happy slow-cooking!
4119070
I chose to purchase this slow cooker again because I wore my last one out. Had it for years and absolutely loved it. So easy to use and clean up is a breeze. I like the color of this one over my previous one. I never have to worry about it burning my meals like the new black crock pots. I would recommend this to all my friends if they are looking for a fantastic product and the price was within my financial range. Delivery was quick. It would make a nice gift for friends or a newly wed bride.
3897199
Love this 8 quart cooker. I use it atleast once a week. I love to be able to take food from freezer and cook it the same day for dinner!!
3016713
Our limited usage of the Hamilton Beach 5 quart slow cooker has been a positive experience.  The reason for not using it more frequently is because we are having a too warm summer and meals that I would normally cook in this pot do not appeal just now.

We felt the cooker did a very good job and the meal was tasty and once it cools off here we will use it much more frequently.  It is easy to use and to clean.  Using this cooker reminds me of hearing and reading about the old time ways of cooking with the adults on the back porch snapping beans and the children running around throwing the beans at one another.  In other words, a time more peaceful and not so frantic and communicating could be done over the back or side fence and no one even knew what the word digital meant and the children played outdoors (I was one of them).
936074
I have own this Slow Cooker for a couple of Years now & Honestly say its My Favorite cooking appliance,also I have yet to have a Truly Bad Meal prepared in it. What's not to love about it. I usually get up early gather up all My ingredients ,Lots of Spices (Hey I am a Spicy Guy) arrange them in the Crock& like they" say set it and forget it".When i come Home from Work, I have the most Wonderful Meal. Heck I have even Mastered My Mothers incredible Vegetable Soup with This Device. Go ahead get Ur Self one You will not be Disappointed. Its even Easy to Clean. Got to Love that Right!.
2185519
This slow cooker is definitely not slow. It cremated a roast in 6 hours on low rather than the recommended 8 hours. Four hours would have been more than sufficient. I agree with another reviewer that it is large and hard to store.  Maybe Amazon will take it back or exchange it.