Flexible programming options: more programming options than Crock-Pot Smart-Pot* slow cooker. Mix and match time and temp: choose from high, low or Warm for either 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 hours.

I do wish this Crock-Pot came with a temperature probe. The $60 Hamilton Beach Set 'n Forget 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker I reviewed earlier this year has one, and it was accurate and useful.

The Hamilton Beach was still at 156 degrees after 2 hours, the Crock-Pot dropped to 148.5 degrees, the Frigidaire to 144 degrees, the Breville to 140.5 degrees, and the Ninja came in dead last at ...

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