This "slow" cooker is too hot when on high and burns food quickly ig you don't stir regularly. But this requirment defeats the purpose of a crock pot which should be to make meals that don't need constant tending.

CHEF51

USA

We have owned this slow cooker now for over a year and we love it.  When we bought it we realized that it was a little more expensive than some of the other models on the market, but when you take into consideration that you are really getting three different slow cookers in one, it really isn't that expensive.  It can get frustrating when you are trying to make something in a slow cooker and it requires a size other than the one that you have, but with this one you have the option to use the correct one and this will ensure that the food you are trying to cook will be heated properly. One feature that we wish this slow cooker had is that there would be a way to preset the size of the pot that is being used.  We like to set up the slow cooker ahead of time so we can put it on a timer but since you have to select a button this is not possible. Other than that one small think we absolutely love this slow cooker.  It has made it possible to try some of the slow cooker recipes that we have been wanting to try but never had the right sized slow cooker.  I would definitely suggest this to others who like to use slow cookers. Ease of Cleaning I have owned a few different slow cookers and this one cleans just as easily as the others. Ease of Use There are not too many options involved with this slow cooker. You can put it on Low, High or Warm, but that makes it so anyone can use it. Design The three options of sizes make this slow cooker good for anyone. There are just times when you don't need a large slow cooker and this one will make sure you have the size you need.

joferder

Lacey, WA

I simply love slow cookers and crock pots! Food comes out so much better in them. The food is healthier for you than cooking it on the stove or in the microwave. IT is inexpensive to cook using a slow cooker like the Hamilton Beack 3-in-1 Slow Cooker as opposed to cooking in a standard oven or on top of the stove. You can put in all of your ingredients and get other work done while it cooks the food for you! Theslow cooker is reasonably priced and well worth the money! IT has a nice broad base that ensures non spillage. There are different sizes included to choose from. IT is sturdy and durable. IT is easy to clean. It has a nice strong cord on it as well. You cannot go wrong with purchasing a Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 Slow Cooker. It is bound to bring the recipient years of enjoyment.

angelsnugglebunny

Lancaster, NY

I have tried quite a few slow cookers and although this one has a lot of pros, first i want to go over the cons. This is really heavy! And maybe it's because I'm a small person but this is not fun lugging around anywhere. Also, as is the case with the majority of slow cookers, cleaning this is a pain in my rear. I haven't tried the liners yet as multiple reviewers have suggested so that's next for trying (though i feel silly spending money on something that i can do myself-clean). Though i have to admit, the prospect of not having to clean up after use it nice so we'll see. On the up-side, there are three sizes in one to this pot so perhaps that's why it's so heavy, but that is a convenient feature to have for small and large parties. I also like how consistently food comes out of the pot, it's always cooked evenly no matter if it was cooking at the top or bottom of the pot. And simply having a crock pot/slow cooker is a great time saver because you don't have to worry about getting food on the table in a hurry when you can easily throw together a good meal while you're out.

poesletters

San Diego, CA

I love my 3-in-1 slow cooker! It was just me and my husband so it is nice to be able to choose the size I want. When I make chili I use the largest, but chicken or pork chops, I choose the medium. Everything cooks perfectly and comes out super tender and flavorful. I even make baby food for my 6 month old! Just throw in some chicken, veggies and water and let it go! It makes it so convenient to have dinner ready on a busy weeknight, I just get it all ready the night before, stick the pot in the fridge and get it out and start it up before I leave for work in the morning. The only issue I have is cleaning, if I don't spray with non-stick cooking spray, the food really sticks and I find that it is hard to clean, but other than that it is fabulous!

kbjerke

Novi, MI

I only recently started cooking with a crock pot and so far I am loving it. You literally just toss all the ingredients in, set it and forget about it. Easy meals for busy days. I love that it comes with 3 different size bowls, although I lost 2 of the bowls in the transition of moving homes. I currently use the 6 quart size for all my dishes. The warm, low, high heat settings come in handy, as you're able to control the heat unlike some other crock pots. I love using the crock pot for soups, stews, pulled pork, etc. Because of the slow and low heat, dishes come out very flavorable and tender. One of the best things I like about the crock pot is that if I'm hosting a party and cooking several dishes, I can always use the crock pot to cook one of the items to free up the stove and oven for other dishes.

xyootopiax

Norwalk, CA

I received the Hamilton Beach 3 in 1 Slow Cooker from my mother, after complaining that I hardly have time to cook since I never come home from work before 8:30 pm. I love that I can choose the size of my pot instead of buying different cookers for different sized meals. This slow cooker cooks food quickly because it heats up nicely and quickly, and keep food warm at a hot temperature (I've had other slow cookers that have made the food only lukewarm after a 12 hour period, which makes it gross to eat). I've also haven't had a problem with cleaning up the food, or getting food stains out either by hand or dishwasher. I've heard from some people that it burns food too quickly, even on low, but that's not ever happened with me.

JennyWhite86

New York, NY

The Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 is a very versatile and great crockpot. There are only 2 people who live in this household, however this crockpot makes it great if I want to make something for just the 2 of us, or if I want to do something large for a party. The biggest complaint I have is that it isn't as transportable as some other crockpots. The crock is very easy to use. The 2-quart pot is good for smaller portions or dips, the 4-quart is good for a regular size dinner and the 6-quart is great for if you are doing a large roast or larger portions for a dinner party. Storage is easy because all of th pots nest with-in one another and you only have one base and one lid. The base is attractive enough to keep out if you are entertaining. The lid comes with a hole to stick a thermometer in so that you can cook any meat to it's appropriate temperature. This crockpot doesn't come with a timer, however to get around this I just use a timer on the plug (like you would to turn lights on and off when you are on vacation). Overall this is a very nice and convenient crockpot that I am very happy to have. I received it as a gift, so I don't know what the price is, but I think it is very reasonable.

Faerevil

Pleasanton, CA

My sister-in-law has this crock pot and loves it so I got one for myself.  Then my husband's grandma saw it and liked it so much we got her one for Christmas!  The really nice thing about this crock pot is that it has three pots of different sizes to accomodate whatever you might be cooking.  For my small family, I often use the smallest of the three since we don't need a lot of food.  But for hosting guests or throwing a party, the bigger size pots are excellent!  And you could feasibly cook multiple things in one day if you had a way to keep the first one warm after it was done.  This unit works really well, I've never had any problems with it or heard other people have any complaints.  It's not expensive either, which is surprising because there are no other crock pots on the market like this one.  My only complaint would be the handles that stick out pretty far.  I have a really small kitchen and space is at a premium so it kinda takes up a little extra room.  But otherwise, I love it!

rocknrollmomma06

Knoxville, TN

When I saw this Hamilton Beach 33133H 3-in-1 Slow Cooker I decided to give it a try and I do not regret making the purchase one bit. Hamilton Beach products are always of a great quality and this one lives up to the Hamilton beach name in every respect. I love how I can use this slow cooker easily. My other slow cooker was a pain to use and to clean. This Hamilton beach Slow Cooker manages to cook my food really quickly and does not use a much electricity as my older slow cooker. I am happy that I got rid of my old slow cooker because this one from Hamilton Beach looks much better and was quite affordable when I decided to make the purchase. My mistake was spending too much money on my other slow cooker in the past so when I saw the price of this slow cooker I knew it was within my budget. I recommend this product to my family members and friends in an effort to introduce them to the great line of products that Hamilton beach makes.

magnetwar

Fort Lauderdale, FL