Hamilton Beach 7 Qt Programmable Slow Cooker, Stoneware Crock with Removable Pot, Stainless Steel

I was pretty excited to try out this slow cooker(aka crockpot) from Hamilton beach. it is a large capacity crock. the insert, which holds all the liquids and solids is made of a coated ceramic and is fairly heavy upon lifting, but all crock pots I ever knew of were all heavy anyway. it takes the thickness of the ceramic to keep the food from burning and also to hold the heat. I mean, any food will burn where there is any heat unless you have added the PROPER amount of liquids to cook with. this is a 7 quart programmable(extremely simple to use)slow cooker with a glass see thru cover. the handle on top of the cover doesn't seem to take on a lot of heat so that your are able to remove the lid without running for pot holders or dish towels. very convenient to me, especially if youre a busy person and on the move around the kitchen. I read the instructions first. it was basic. I stated this in my video(url included below)but the sun was in my eyes and there was a glare so that I couldn't see that the unit was already on. and I wasn't wearing my glasses. I figured I didn't need to wear my glassed because since this unit was THAT EASY to use. I just didn't count on glare in my eyes and I was standing on the side of the unit. anyway, the temps read... warm, low, high. for the time, just press the HOURS button and it will go to the first spot which is 2 hours. if you push the button again, it will move to the next spot which is 4 hours etc all the way up to 10 hours if you choose. there is the on/off button as well. when stirring, please remember to use either wood or plastic(Teflon). I didn't realize this and when I went to clean the ceramic insert, I noticed I had scratched the bottom a little. so, I made a chicken stew and put the cooker on high and before 5 hours, the entire amount was cooked. this slow cooker means business and steps right up to the plate(no pun intended). I am so looking forward to making other meals in it. people are using crockpots for making EVERYTHING. from pastas to desserts. this is going to be a lot of fun and save time too ! a clean looking, large, simple to use product ! what more could any cook want!