Hamilton Beach 8qt Programmable Slow Cooker - Silver: Stoneware Pot, Automatic Keep Warm, 375W, 8 Quart Stockpot Included

The lid is a bit clumsy without the rubber gasket my previous HB slow cooker had, but otherwise seems fine. Have only used it once so far

Just opened box for new slow cooker. The lid and handle have several scratches on them.

Love the fact, I can cook now for the entire family, including the grandkids

The Hamilton Beach 8 Quart Programmable Set and Forget Slow Cooker works great! It automatically switches to warm when cooking is done.

Had to upgrade to get a larger size. Looks solidly built. So far no complaints.

Just bought an 8 quart slow cooker to replace my older slow cooker. Waiting to try it out

I have wanted a larger slow cooker for a while, but the lid on this model does not sit flush with the cooking base and heat is escaping. The cook time increased by 25% from my old slow cooker, which I now regret giving away since it worked still.

First time to use, did not maintain cooking temperature for time set. Like size, ease of use and want to replace . I've had good results with Hamilton Beach products in the past.

I needed a new slow cooker and I chose the programmable slow cooker this way I don't need a separate timer for my food.

Just received and I haven't had a chance to use it. It seems very easy to use. I make a lot of stews, soups, roasts, chickens corned beef and cabbage. Can't wait to try it out.

Just received my slow cooker super excited to use it

Great product, Clean looking, easy to use, easy to clean.

This is too big for two people. It over cooks most of the time and I assume that's because it needs to be completely full. It's also too large to easily wash in the sink. My biggest concern however is the condition of the heating element less than two years of ownership. See the attached photo. This looks like a fire hazard and now I can't use it when I'm not around to keep an eye on it.

I like that it goes to warm when the cooking time is done.

This 8 qt slow cooker is great for cooking good-sized meals without worrying about spillovers and such. Easy to program, easy to clean, not too heavy. The only issues: 1) cord is short; 2) you can't just turn it on to, say, low heat - you need to program a time for that; and 3) when it's done with the time that you do set, it doesn't alert you with a beep when it's finished. It turns to warm, which is fine, but I would have preferred an alert when it's done. All in all, I'm happy with it, though.

My previous crock pot worked well for 13 years. I replaced it with this slightly larger Hamilton Beach slow cooker in August, and about 6 months later it won’t turn on. I’m so disappointed that I wasted my money.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Its just the right size to fix meals and then freeze leftovers. I love to cook and this Hamilton Beach 8 quart programmable countdown slow cooker is perfect. It has made a great addition to my kitchen

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] For years, I have been using a 6 quart slow cooker, which worked great, but always thought it was a bit too small for my family of 5 or at the Holidays (and I like to make sure I have leftovers to freeze or use for a few days). So, I finally decided to try an 8 quart and I love this size! I can now easily double a recipe and it all fits. Some other features I really like; 1. Very easy to clean because the outside chrome colored base wipes clean and the inside black container pulls out simply and has come clean in the dishwasher every time I have used it with no problems. 2. The red light of the digital clock is easy to read even a room away. 3. The clock counts down while cooking and counts up while on warm (I really appreciate this feature because I know how long ago it switched to 'warm,' especially due to one of the 'minor inconveniences' I list below). 3. There is a warm, low and high setting and switches to warm after the low/high timer has counted down. 4. Simple to set the timer/setting and use with the 30 minute increments on both low and high settings. The time blinks while setting and then stays solid red once you have it the way you want. 5. Cooks well and has not burned or undercooked any recipe I have made so far. I have made soups, desserts, and casseroles. 6. Buttons push easily without having to push hard. As I stated in my title, it is almost the perfect slow cooker, but there are 2 things I wished were different and I consider more of minor inconveniences rather than negatives; 1. I think the cord is too short, it would be better if a little longer. I can only use it at one of my kitchen outlets, because of this (other outlets would require a longer cord). I can and will use it, but multiple outlet choices would be nicer. 2. I am spoiled with my last slow cooker as it would beep three times when it finished the cooking countdown and then switched to the warm setting. This one does not 'beep' at all and I have to keep a closer eye on the timer when I know it is getting close to being down. Luckily, the warm setting does count up, so at least I know how long ago it switched. I must admit, I really l do miss the 'beep,' feature of my other one. Again, not a deal breaker, as I really like this slow cooker overall.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The features on this slow cooker are wonderful and so easy to use. I love the 8 qt. size. The timer is so convenient and automatically switches to warm after I have programmed my cooking temperature and time.It can be programmed with cooking and warming time up to 20 hours. My first attempt at using this slow cooker I made a combination of a 5 lb beef and 3 lb pork roast with vegetables. I filled about 2/3 full and still had plenty of room and no overcrowding. I used the low setting and it cooked everything perfectly. I wanted to try the high setting so I tried an almost 7 lb. whole chicken, it was done in 4 hours. We loved it. Clean up of the crock is a breeze and is dishwasher safe. This is a nice, sturdy slow cooker. It is very well made. My favorite feature has to be its size. It will be great to use for large family functions, parties and most especially holiday time. I am very happy with my Hamilton Beach 8 quart slow cooker.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Last night I fixed a low country boil for my family and a few of my neighbors. With the 8-quart capacity I had plenty to go around! Controls are very easy to understand and clean-up was simple. Just a little soap and water and no scrubbing!