The Hamilton Beach~ Programmable Slow Cooker is the versatile go-to slow cooker that lets you cook all your family's favorite meals without having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Mix and match warm, low or high heat settings with 5 cooking times ~ 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 hours ~ for a total of 15 programmable cooking options. After cooking is complete, the slow cooker automatically switches to warm so you can set it and forget it. The large size and oval shape make it ideal for cooking large cuts of meat. The slow cooker will hold a 6 lb. chicken or 4 lb. roast and serves 7+ people. It's perfect for cooking one-pot meals like lasagna, homemade chili, barbecue and macaroni and cheese. It's also great for everything from meatball appetizers and vegetable side dishes to delicious desserts like peach cobbler and chocolate lava cake. The removable stoneware crock and glass lid are both dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.