Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Like the other stainless steel crockpot I’ve reviewed a few months ago, this one is designed for you to saute the food on the stove and then transfer the same pot to the slow cooker, thus eliminating the need for an extra pot. It’s lightweight, has a programmable timer, and like the other crockpot, has a 6 quart capacity that makes enough food for 6 people. One of the best features of this crockpot is the fact that it switches over to a "warm" setting after the food has been fully cooked - I cooked some beef short ribs and the low simmering that the recipe called for made the "warm" function ideal for it. After 8 hours, the ribs were soft, juicy and wonderfully tender. I also liked the fact that it has a glass lid, which allows me to see how my food is doing. However, note that the interior of the pot is coated with DuraCeramic nonstick coating. Initially, I was not happy to hear this – I tend to avoid nonstick anything because studies have shown that a chemical called polytetrafluoroethylene can emit fumes that can kill small birds and affect humans in the long-term. In addition, nonstick products often must be cleaned by hand, since the dishwasher may be too rough with it. I was relieved to see that this crockpot has a nonstick coating that's PTFE and PFOA free, as well as scratch resistant. This is good news for all of us out there who are hesitant to use nonstick. Still, the manufacturer recommends handwashing of the interior, to keep the coating intact. Overall, this is an excellent crockpot and I'm glad I can take advantage of the easy cleanup that nonstick cookware offers without the worry.