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Slow Cookers
- Best programmable slow cooker Hamilton Beach Set'N Forget 33967 *Est. $50
- Slow cooker with stovetop insert West Bend 84915 5-Quart Oblong Slow Cooker *Est. $55
- Multi-size slow cooker Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 33135 *Est. $65
- Basic slow cooker Rival Crock-Pot 3735-WN *Est. $30
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- Dishwasher-safe stoneware liner
- Three temperature settings
- Locking lid with built-in spoon rest
- Easy to transport
- Lack of timer
- Uneven heating
For cooks who don't need a programmable machine, the 6-quart Hamilton Beach Stay or Go 33163 gets the best reviews in its price range. Many of the reviews we found were for the stainless-steel version, model number 33162, but the 33163 is simply the same machine in white. It performs well in expert tests, earning good marks for both cooking quality and convenience. Other desirable features include the machine's three temperature settings (including a warming mode) and its locking lid with a sturdy gasket and built-in spoon rest. Although this slow cooker lacks a timer, making it less suitable for working families, it is both durable and easy to use, and its locking lid and sturdy handles make it easy to transport as well. A dishwasher-safe stoneware insert helps with cleanup. If you want a programmable slow cooker, reviewers recommend the Hamilton Beach Set 'n Forget 33967 (*Est. $50). Smaller families may prefer the 3.5-quart Rival Crock-Pot 3735WN (*Est. $30) or the Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 33135 (*Est. $65), which comes with three interchangeable inserts in 2-, 4- and 6-quart sizes.
The best professional review of the Hamilton Beach Set 'n Forget 33967 comes from ConsumerReports.org, which conducted a detailed test of 15 slow cookers (11 electronic and four manual). Because testing methods are clearly explained, this review is highly reliable. This model gets near-perfect scores from consumers at Epinions.com and Cooking.com and very good reviews from users at Target.com.
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1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
Editors of ConsumerReports.org test and rank 15 slow cookers, including the Hamilton Beach Stay or Go 33162, all with a 6- to 7-quart capacity. They test the same four recipes in each one to ensure that results reflect the true capabilities of each cooker.
Review: Slow Cookers, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, October 2008
2. Epinions.com
Of all the slow cookers reviewed at Epinions.com, the Hamilton Beach Stay or Go 33162 is the only model to get more than 10 reviews averaging 4 stars or better. Users give this machine top marks for style and ease of use and very good scores for durability and ease of cleaning. The most common complaints are that it cooks too hot on the low setting and the exterior casing heats up.
Review: Hamilton Beach Stay-or-Go 33162 6-Quart Slow Cooker, Contributors to Epinions.com
3. Cooking.com
Consumers at Cooking.com give the Hamilton Beach Stay or Go 33162 near-perfect scores, and 97 percent say they would recommend it. Most reviews are very brief, but users generally like this model's size, ease of use and snap-down lid.
Review: Oval Stay or Go Slow Cooker (6-qt.) by Hamilton Beach, Contributors to Cooking.com
4. Target.com
The model reviewed here is the Hamilton Beach Stay or Go 33163H. Consumers like this machine's size and the features that make it easy to transport, such as the snap-down lid with a tight-fitting gasket, the built-in spoon rest and the large, easy-grip handles. However, some say that the unit heats food too little or too much, and a few complain that the manufacturer refused to replace their damaged machines.
Review: Hamilton Beach Stay or Go Slow Cooker -- 33163H, Contributors to Target.com
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