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Hamilton Beach 33860 6-Quart Double-Dish Slow Cooker

Hamilton Beach 33860 6-Quart Double-Dish Slow Cooker

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Brand: Hamilton Beach


Temporarily Out of Stock...
But Amazon Should Have It


Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 5 reviews

Dimensions (in): 18 x 13.2 x 11.6

MPN: 33168
Model: 33860
UPC: 040094338603
EAN: 0040094338603
ASIN: B00005QF09


Features:
  • Two slow-cooking capabilities for versatility (50 recipes included)
  • 6-quart stoneware crock (5-quart cooking capacity) for family-size meals
  • Two 7-cup nonstick bowls for side dishes, appetizers, party dips
  • Bowls can also be used to cook quickly by placing water in crock
  • Low, High settings for slower, faster cooking times; Keep Warm setting, also

Accessories:

  • Rival SP100 Smart-Part Module

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Double Dish nonstick bowls Removable stainproof oval stoneware crockery Portable design with easy-grip handles Keep Warm setting Tempered-glass lid Wraparound, even heat 50 easy-prep recipes 330 watts 120V/AC only

Amazon.com Review
Furnished with a large, stoneware crock and two nonstick bowls, this appliance expands the range of cooking options previously available with conventional slow-cookers. The oval, 6-quart crock provides 5 quarts of effective cooking capacity, ample for a large chicken, roast beef, or ham--or chili for the soccer team. Each nonstick bowl provides 7 cups of cooking capacity for side dishes, appetizers, or party dips. The bowls fit inside the cooker with or without the crock. Without the crock, cooking is slow. But by placing a quart of water in the crock and inserting the bowls into the crock, cooking speeds up.

High and low settings affect how long it takes for the cooker to heat food to 200 degrees F. A warming setting holds cooked food at a serving temperature. Because the crock and bowls lift out of the cooker, they can be used for serving. The gleaming white crock is particularly attractive. For convenience, crock, bowls, and glass lid are dishwasher-safe. The 330-watt cooker measures 17 inches wide, 10 inches high, and 12 inches front-to-back. Recipes are included in the instruction booklet--50 slow-cooking options from pot roast to chocolate-chip bread pudding. --Fred Brack


Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Made me a decent cook   January 4, 2003
21 out of 21 found this review helpful

I've never used a slow-cooker before, but it made me an expert after the first time. I cooked a delicious pot-roast one afternoon and it cleaned up very nicely, too. The removeable crock is very convenient and cooled down relatively quickly after turning it off and removing the food. No scrubbing was necessary and that was what I was most impressed with. Nice clean look and I'm sure I'll make use of the two smaller "dip" trays that were included. Package included a few recipes which is great for a beginner like me!


5 out of 5 stars Great Slow Cooker & Crock Pot   June 5, 2002
Monica S. Holmes (COCKEYSVILLE, MD United States)
16 out of 21 found this review helpful

Just wanted to say I finished making a delicious beef stew with my new slow cooker. It is wonderful. Came in excellent condition all the temperature settings definitely are very different. Our stew was cooked on high for 4 hours and now its on keep warm. I absolutely love the new appliance. Its wonderful to be able to throw a meal together in the morning/afternoon and evening time its done. I don't have to stand over it and watch it. I am making a chili for my dog tomorrow. I love it! I recommend it to everyone.


4 out of 5 stars Convenient... but not idiot-proof   January 23, 2002
22 out of 24 found this review helpful

While this crock pot isn't as "set and forget" as regular crock pots while using the inserts, the convenience of being able to do two things at once is great. (Consider the spiced / spiked cider combination for a simple example - 2 drinks, 1 pot.)

The regular crock, though, is as simple to use as any crock pot - and your recipe will often determine your results.

Overall - a fine addition to my kitchen.


5 out of 5 stars 2 dishes at the same time   December 19, 2001
38 out of 39 found this review helpful

This is a great idea. I still use a crockpot cookbook my mother gave me 15 years ago. With my old rival crockpot, in order to get the meat just right, the vegetables and potatoes would overcook. With the Hamilton Beach, the meat turns out great and I put the vegetables in the second dish, later in the cooking cycle. Both come out the way the should. Don't settle for a one purpose unit when you can get the Hamilton Beach.


2 out of 5 stars if you'd like a hot water sprinkler...   November 7, 2001
41 out of 48 found this review helpful

this crock pot has 3 settings: warm, scalding and blast furnace. warm cooks nothing, scalding evaporates liquids and drys food in less than 2 hrs, and blast furnace should be used in place of kiln. The worst feature / drawback of this not-so-fine unit is the hot water spitting that occurs after 2 or so hours that leaves your countertops wet and messy. I returned this and bought a Rival. Far better - no comparison.