Hamilton Beach 33134 3-in-1 Slow Cooker with 2-, 4-, and 6-Quart Crocks

Product Description

The most versatile slow cooker ever has 3 different size stoneware vessels that fit into the separate electric base - Includes a 2 qt, 4 qt & large 6 Qt size vessels. One glass lid fits all three size vessels . Three heat settings- all crockery & glass lid are dishwasher safe . White decorator base & 3 colors of stoneware are ideal for cooking & serving for parties . All cooking vessels nest into the base for easy storage in the same space it would take for 1 slow cooker .

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #606 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Brand: Hamilton Beach
* Model: 33134
* Released on: 2007-08-01
* Dimensions: 23.70 pounds

Features

* Versatile 3-in-1 slow cooker with white-decorator electric base
* 3, colored, stoneware vessels in 2-quart, 4-quart, and 6-quart sizes
* Glass lid fits all 3 vessels; dishwasher-safe crockery and lid
* 3 heat settings; cooking vessels nest into base for compact storage
* Measures approximately 15 by 9 by 15 inches; 1-year warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Easily prepare soups, casseroles, pot roasts, curries, and more with this three-in-one slow cooker. The versatile appliance offers three heat settings and three different size colored stoneware vessels. Choose from a 2-quart, 4-quart, or 6-quart crock--all of which fit in the unit's beautiful electric white-decorator base. The included glass lid fits all three vessel sizes and functions to keep in heat, nutrients, and moisture for great tasting results. Providing added convenience, the crockery and lid clean up quickly by hand or in the dishwasher, and all three cooking vessels nest into the base for simple, compact storage. Ideal for entertaining or everyday use, the slow cooker measures approximately 15 by 9 by 15 inches and carries a one-year warranty.


Customer Reviews

The Best Slow Cooker5
This is the best slow cooker I've ever used. Having three sizes of crocks let us cook just for the two of us, or for the whole family when they're home. And they stack inside each other for storage, so they take up little room. The crocks and heating unit wipe up easily. The simple, manual controls are all we need. I make a large crock of chili or soup, using a liner, serve and then freeze the remaining portion in the liner. After a few weeks, I take out the chili in the liner, put it in the smaller crock, and heat it through in the slow cooker. I saw a version of this slow cooker in Target for $59.99, but all the crocks were tan; this is much prettier. You can't go wrong with these, and you'll be the envy at your next potluck.

Fun Slow Cooker5
This is my first slow cooker and I am glad I got the 3 in 1. I love the versaltility of the three sizes. I've used all 3 for dips, stews, and pulled pork/pot roast.
The inserts are very easy to clean too. I always hated the thought of cooking in a plastic bag just to save on clean up, but that isn't an issue with this slow cooker.
I can't think of any cons to this product.

crock pot update5
I have been using an old crockpot for 30 years. Wish I would have updated before, because I'm really enjoying this new one. The freedom to carry the crock to the table for serving, and the metal rimmed lid that prevents chipping is great. I also like the choice of sizes. It cleans easily and looks beautiful.

Hamilton Beach 33967 Set 'n Forget 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker

Product Description

Family Size 6 quart oval Programmable slow cooker with flat panel digital read-out and stainless steel base for easy storage and clean-up, plus separate temperature probe for large cuts of meat. No more over cooked or under cooked beef or poultry as the probe reads the internal temperature as it cooks and automatically switches to keep warm once set temperature is reached . Operates in three different cook settings including manual cook mode. Easy to read LED digital control panel and timer for setting preferred cooking time. Other features include a clip-on spoon and a clip-tight gasket lid.


Customer Reviews

Hamilton Beech Crock Pot4
I love this crock pot. It has two outstanding features that the others don't--The snap on lid and the "keep warm" feature. In the past I have used crock pots that would cook with the setting of a manual dial. This new Hamilton Beech model cooks for as long as it is programmed and then it will keep the food warm until you are ready to eat. That's a great feature for those days when you're running late for dinner! Plus there's the great new lid that means you can take hot dishes anywhere without a spill or leak. Outstanding product!

Good, but be careful!4
In the past I've had issues with slow cookers running too hot so I decided to test my new HB cooker. I filled the 6 qt unit with 5 qt water and set the unit on WARM for 4 hours, then tested the water temp - 170 degrees. 4 hours later at LOW - temp was 170 degrees, 4 hours later at HIGH - temp was 210 degrees. I guess this is OK. I emailed the mfr for the design temps but received no resopnse.
The rubber feet on the unit did a good job of keeping the unit from sliding around on my granite counter. I've had slow cookers you had to stir with one hand while holding it in place with the other.
I really appreciate the plastic handle on the glass lid. It's so nice to pick up the lid without burning my fingers if I forget to use a potholder!
The WARM setting is very useful - possibly more useful than one might initially imagine.
The "manual" for this appliance includes English, French, and Spanish versions. This is probably why there wasn't any room left for many recipes. We are referred to the company's website but again there weren't many for the slow cooker. I would think after all the years Hamilton Beach has been manufacturing slow cookers they would have accumulated more than they display.
The electronic control panel is typically a modern day blessing/curse. Instead of a simple knob one can turn to a setting, one must push buttons in a specific sequence in order to get the cooker to work. Vary the sequence or skip oe of the steps and you're SOL. The tricky thing about this is sometimes the unit tells you when you screwed up and sometimes it doesn't, thereby enabling you to leave the house expecting the slow cooker to do its job only to return several hours later expecting to find a hot meal waiting for you, only to discover the unit didn't like the way you pushed its buttons so it turned itself off. Don't laugh - this happened to me and it wasn't the least bit funny. If someone uses their slow cooker infrequently, it would be easy to make a mistake while setting the unit. A frequent user will quickly get the hang of it and should be able to avoid any inconvenience - provided they pay attention to what they're doing.
Another problem with the programable feature is if your electricity is interrupted for more than 5 seconds the unit loses its settings and turns itself off. Then the unit sits there waiting for you, probably while growing salmonella. I can't help but recall all the times I've come home to find all the clocks on my electronic equipment flashing because the power went off for a few minutes.
While the programable feature is irritating and problematic, the most dangerous feature on the slow cooker is the stainless steel clip system used to lock the lid in place during transit. For some ridiculous reason, the clips cannot be moved out of the area between the crock and the handle on the base. Attempting to lift the hot crock out of the base while not getting your potholders tangled in the wire clip is nearly impossible, making this an extremely dangerous thing to attempt. I don't think Hamilton Beach would have gone bankrupt if they had made the handles another 1/4" or so longer so the clips could safely drop out of the way.

Better Late than Never5
In viewing Thanksgiving recipes I read that keeping mashed potatoes in a slow cooker was a time saver as well as eliminating items that need to go in the oven. I went online and, believe it or not, there were reviews on slow cookers from Consumer Reports! This Hamilton Beach was the top pick so my search was immediately over! I was distressed since the delivery date was a month away, and I needed it for Thanksgiving. It arrived early and was a big hit. I finally used it last nite for my dinner. What a treat to walk in my door and have my dinner waiting. Sauerkrut and spareribs of all things, but it was very good. Perhaps a little brown suger - from my old cooking days - would enhance the dish. I am very pleased with this product.

Hamilton Beach 33956 Stay-or-Go 5-Quart Slow Cooker, White

Product Description

5 quart Oval slow cooker with flat panel digital controls & temperature probe for large cuts of meat- Never over cook or under cook meat with this precise temperature probe . Slow cooks three ways - manually or pre-programmed by time or temperature with the included meat probe. Includes clip tight glass lid feature to reduce spills when travelling . Automatically shifts to warm to prevent overcooking


Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #13447 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Brand: Hamilton Beach
* Model: 33956
* Dimensions: 14.65 pounds

Features

* 5-quart oval-shaped slow cooker for soups, pot roasts, curries, and more
* Flat-panel digital controls; precise temperature probe for large cuts of meat
* Manual or pre-programmed by time or temperature cooking options
* Automatic keep warm; locking glass lid reduces spills when transporting
* Measures approximately 16 by 9 by 16 inches; 1-year warranty


Amazon.com Product Description
Easily prepare soups, casseroles, pot roasts, curries, and more with this 5-quart oval-shaped slow cooker. The appliance comes equipped with flat-panel digital controls and a precise temperature probe for large cuts of meat--no more over cooking or under cooking food. Choose to slow cook in one of three ways--manually, pre-programmed by time, or pre-programmed by temperature with the meat probe. The unit also provides a convenient, automatic, keep-warm setting that maintains a perfect serving temperature without overcooking. Designed for at home or on-the-go, the slow cooker includes a locking glass lid to reduce spills when transporting. The slow cooker measures approximately 16 by 9 by 16 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

Customer Reviews

Rival's rival5
I bought this after my larger sized Rival had the handle come off of the lid while cooking. This seems to be a much better made cooker. I love the probe function, which allows you to cook until the meat is done then automatically warm without second guessing. The controls are easy to read and push. I tested the unit and it heated to the proper temperatures for low and high. No overcooking or handles coming off. I predict if Rival continues to sell cheap junk that HB will soon become the number one slow cooker, a worthy rival to Rival.

Great for transporting food5
I bought this slow cooker because I was sick of having liquid spill out as I transported food to the office. It works great! The rubber gasket around the lid seals everything in and the clamps on either side of the lid keep it sealed down tight. Slow cooker functions are pretty much the same on all models but the way this lid seals sets this cooker apart. Good thinking by Hamilton Beach!

Hamilton Beach 33141 4-Quart Oval Slow Cooker

Product Description

4 Quart Oval Slow cooker with full body coo touch handle design for easy carrying & moving. Holds up to a 5 lb chicken .3 Heat settings- Hi, Low & Keep warm. Beautiful black with chrome accent color design.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #674 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: white & chrome
• Brand: Hamilton Beach
• Model: 33141
• Released on: 2005-05-01
• Dimensions: 10.43 pounds

Features

• Versatile family-size slow cooker with 3 heat settings
• Removable 4-quart oval stoneware crock doubles as serving dish
• Glass lid designed with stainless-steel rim and cool-touch knob
• Dishwasher-safe lid and stoneware crock; recipes included
• Measures approximately 12 by 12 by 9 inches

Customer Reviews

Loved it, for a while
I bought this cooker seven months ago, and really liked it. It's quite handsome, and I have no complaints about how it works. I've made many fine meals in it. Sadly, the knob broke a few weeks or a month ago. I glued it back together, but today it broke apart again. I don't think it will take a second gluing any better than the first, so now if I want to use it I have to use pliers or something, and I have to count clicks--which are not as distinct as I'd like--to know quite which setting it's on.

Such a shame this otherwise great cooker is now incredibly difficult to use because of such a "small" detail!

This was my first full size slow cooker (I have a 1.5 qt one too) and I've learned a couple of things I'll share for people looking for their first. The 4 quart size has been really good. I first bought it when I was living alone, so I'd have lots of leftovers, which I love. Now I live with my boyfriend, and the size is still good--we usually have enough left over for one or both of us to have lunch of it the next day. The oval shape has worked out well also; it's possible to fit larger things in it than I'd be able to in a round cooker of the same volume.

My next one, though, will be programmable. I'd thought the feature was silly, because you can only go from high to warm or low to warm, not high to low, or high to low to warm. Now that I have some experience using it, I see that the ability to switch to warm automatically at a certain time would be immensely useful, for those times when a recipe calls for 6 hours on low, but you'll be away from home for 8 hours.

Good luck choosing one!

I like it a lot!
Like most other slow cookers the high setting is burn setting if you have SLOW cooking in mind. The high setting is good for bringing the contents up to temp fast, just don't leave it there much over one hour! For $20 I thought this crock might look and feel cheap. It does NOT. I was surprised that it had a glass lid! We've only used it a few times, but so far it has far exceeded our expectations!