Hamilton Beach 33134 3-in-1

*Est. $50
Reviewed
September 2009
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Hamilton Beach 33134 3-in-1

Pros
  • Versatile
  • Easy to store
  • Easy-to-understand manual
Cons
  • No timer
  • No automatic warmer
  • Heavy
 
 
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Reviewers love the versatility of the Hamilton Beach 33134 3-in-1 slow cooker because its three interchangeable cooking pots (2-, 4- and 6-quart) allow them to cook for small and large crowds alike. Experts say that all three pots do an excellent job of cooking, while users love that the pots nest for easy storage. Users say that the multi-colored bowls are attractive and mesh with most modern décor. The Hamilton Beach slow cooker is also available in white and stainless-steel versions. The major drawback? It isn't programmable, so it isn't ideal for those who work outside of the home. If you need an automatic timer, reviewers say that you can't go wrong with the All-Clad 99009 (*Est. $200).

We found the most reliable reviews for the Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 at Good Housekeeping and About.com, where the slow cooker is tested and rated. User reviews at Amazon.com, Cooking.com and Target.com prove useful in evaluating real-world user experience.

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Hamilton Beach 33135 3-in-1 Slow Cooker with 2-, 4-, and 6-Quart Crocks, Stainless Steel

 (123 reviews)
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Our Sources

1. Good Housekeeping

The Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 is one of Good Housekeeping's top-rated slow cookers. Editors say that the attractive machine creates tender and tasty meals and has an "easy-to-understand" manual. They warn that it is a bit heavy.

Review: Top-Rated Slow Cookers, Editors of Good Housekeeping

2. About.com

Jessica Harlan, About.com's guide to cooking equipment, gives the Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 33133 a high rating because of its "ingenious design," which consists of three interchangeable crocks of different sizes. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

Review: Review of Hamilton Beach 3-in-One Slow Cooker (Model 33133), Jessica Harlan

3. Amazon.com

Owner reviewers at Amazon.com love the versatility of the Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 as well as its attractive looks. A few complain that it runs hotter than most slow cookers, though.

Review: Hamilton Beach 33134 3-in-1 Slow Cooker with 2-, 4- and 6-Quart Crocks, Contributors to Amazon.com

4. Cooking.com

The Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 Slow Cooker isn't reviewed as often at Cooking.com, but consumers there give the stainless-steel version (33135) a high overall rating. Users love the flexibility it allows and say that it's easy to store.

Review: Stainless & Black Slow Cooker by Hamilton Beach, Contributors to Cooking.com

5. Target.com

There are only a handful of user reviews at Target.com for the Hamilton Beach 3-in-1, but all of the reviewers commenting agree on the convenience of the slow cooker's versatility. Most say that it performs well.

Review: Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 Slow Cooker - White (33133H), Contributors to Target.com

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