Features

• Snap-on storage/travel lid/Dishwasher safe pan and lids
• Traditional slow cooker
• Removable nonstick pan is large enough to cook two 4.5 lb. chickens or two 3 lb. roasts
• Great for entertaining at home or away
• Keeps food warm for easy tabletop serving

Features

• Measures approximately 12 by 12 by 9 inches
• Versatile 4-quart oval slow cooker doubles as serving dish
• Stay-warm setting keeps food at perfect serving temperature
• Glass lid with stainless-steel rim and cool-touch knob
• Dishwasher-safe lid and stoneware crock; recipes included

Amazon.com Review

Get twice the options from one compact machine with thisdouble-dish slow cooker from Hamilton Beach. With its 5-quart capacityand multiple cooking methods, the unit comes in handy for everythingfrom roasting chicken to warming chowder. Use the stoneware crock aloneto cook an entire roast or the divided dishes inside the crock to keepappetizers warm on a buffet. You can also use the dividers bythemselves for extra-quick heating. In spite of all these options, thecooker is still easy to store, as the pieces nest together in one unit.The base features sturdy side handles, raised feet, and athree-temperature dial. Stain-proof and versatile, the crock can go inthe refrigerator, microwave, oven, and dishwasher. The glass lid isalso dishwasher safe and features a heat-resistant knob handle.Hamilton Beach includes more than 50 recipes for tasty appetizers andentrées. --Emily Bedard ... Read more

Features

• Crock and inserts are dishwasher safe
• Use with the stoneware crock or the double inserts
• 5-quart capacity handles roasts or whole chickens
• Warm, low, and high temperature settings
• Includes recipes

Reviews (3)

Too much family, too little time
I love this thing! I love the fact that I can cook two things at one time. It was great for a party I catered, and the large one is great for family suppers. I dropped my last one and shattered it, so since this is also ceramic, set it in a safe spot! The little dishes are also great if you are going to make just a little and I love the fact that the dishes and lid are dishwasher safe!

Handle Problem
Cooks well but the handles (plastic) start to crack and wear out very rapidly due to the heat, would not buy another after being scalded when handle broke off and boiling stew went all over, dangerous around kids.

Better than we thought
My husband and I received this as a gift. It's just the right size for roasts, cornish hens, etc. This is our first time having a slow cooker, and I like the fact that it has a warm setting--not just high, low and off). It's easy to clean, even with potatoes.

I gave it 4 stars because this is our first slow cooker, and I don't have anything to compare it to. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Versatile enough to roast, cook, and bake, andhandsome enough to use at the table, this 6-1/2-quartelectric roaster oven brings 750 watts of power to the taskof preparing family meals. Meats and poultry go directlyinto its nonstick-lined, enamel-on-steel insert pan (12-1/4by 8-3/4 by 4-1/4 inches) for roasting. Soups, stews, chili,corn-on-the-cob, and other vegetables also go into the insetpan. Doughs and batters for baking breads and cakes must gointo another pan, but then that pan can go into the insertpan. The roaster oven's temperature control can be set aslow as 200 degrees F for warming and as high as 450 degreesF for baking. From stay-cool handle to stay-cool handle, theunit measures 18 by 9-1/2 by 11-3/4 inches, cleans easilyinside and out, and carries a two-year warranty againstdefects. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• 2-year warranty against defects
• Roasts meats, poultry; cooks vegetables, soups; bakes cakes, breads
• Handsome enough to cook at table and serve from
• Enamel-on-steel insert pan is nonstick, measures 12-1/4 by 8-3/4 by 4-1/4 inches
• Handle to handle, unit measures 18 by 9-1/2 by 11-3/4 inches

Reviews (3)

Much better than the crock-pot!
I bought this 6.5 qt roaster at Shopko on sale for only $23.88. I think I might as well retire my crock pot! Like the last reviewer, I don't know why more people don't use these small roasters for their everyday cooking. They work just like the large 18-20 qt roasters that are "en vogue" right now for Thanksgiving and Christmas turkey roasting. Like a regular oven, the temperature range is from 200 to 450 degrees - use for both slow-cooking and regular cooking. The metal insert pan is much lighter and therefore easier to handle and clean than the heavy ceramic crock-pot inserts. Also, the oval design allows you to spread out foods a little more for cooking than the standard round slow-cooker design. Anything I've roasted is done as fast as it would be in my regular oven, even though you don't preheat. (Example: meat loaf in 45 minutes.) I guess since you don't preheat, it's acutally done faster. I'm sure it's definitely using less electricity than heating the entire oven also. And, you could theoretically bring it on an extended road trip to cook in your hotel or RV instead of eating out! Much easier than toting around a heavy crock-pot or 20 qt roaster oven. The biggest plus for me is that since this is only counter-top accessible, my toddler can't be accidentally burned like with the regular oven that she can reach. It's also a lot easier to baste foods and check for "doneness" without burning myself, too!

The most valuable cooking item in my kitchen.
I have had this roaster oven for over a year. I never leave home for any extended time that I don't take it with me if I will be preparing meals. The heat comes from the sides so never any burned on the bottom foods. Predictable low temperatures to very hot temperatures which can brown the foods. Different from a fry pan and much more versatile than a slow cooker. I am puzzled that more people don't use these. Probably just not very well known. I think its a gem.

So versitile!
I am very impressed with the Hamilton Beach 32600S 6 1/2-Quart Roaster Oven. It's so very versitile and easy to use. It makes the best roast chicken you've ever tasted! Just wash your chicken, put it into the roaster oven, sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder and Mrs. Dash... then set the timer. It's so good and good for you since the rack keeps the grease away from the chicken. I hope I have been of some help. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Furnished with a large, stoneware crock and two nonstick bowls,this appliance expands the range of cooking options previouslyavailable with conventional slow-cookers. The oval, 6-quart crockprovides 5 quarts of effective cooking capacity, ample for a largechicken, roast beef, or ham--or chili for the soccer team. Eachnonstick bowl provides 7 cups of cooking capacity for side dishes,appetizers, or party dips. The bowls fit inside the cooker with orwithout the crock. Without the crock, cooking is slow. But by placing aquart 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 heatfood to 200 degrees F. A warming setting holds cooked food at a servingtemperature. Because the crock and bowls lift out of the cooker, theycan be used for serving. The gleaming white crock is particularlyattractive. For convenience, crock, bowls, and glass lid aredishwasher-safe. The 330-watt cooker measures 17 inches wide, 10 incheshigh, and 12 inches front-to-back. Recipes are included in theinstruction booklet--50 slow-cooking options from pot roast tochocolate-chip bread pudding. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Low, High settings for slower, faster cooking times; Keep Warm setting, also
• 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

Reviews (5)

Made me a decent cook
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!

Great Slow Cooker & Crock Pot
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.

Convenient... but not idiot-proof
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.

2 dishes at the same time
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.

if you'd like a hot water sprinkler...
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. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Place the evening meal in this slow cooker at breakfast time and it will be ready at dinner time--and succulent, too, because set-and-forget slow cooking preserves foods' moisture and flavor. With a 4-1/2-quart capacity, the stoneware crock inside the heating base is big enough for family-size meals; its oval shape accommodates large items, like a 4-pound beef roast or chicken. Heavy, white, and handsome, the crock lifts out of the base for serving, while the base surrounds the crock with heat at two cooking speeds, either of which brings food to 200 degrees F in 6 to 10 hours, and has a keep-warm setting. The handles and control knob stay cool, and the exterior won't burn any fingers, either. This cooker measures 17 by 13 by 10 inches; the cord wraps underneath, and a strap secures the lid for transport or storage. A 32-recipe booklet is also included. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Strap secures lid for transport and storage; 32-recipe booklet included
• Cooks foods slowly to 200 degrees at two speeds
• Heavy, white, stoneware crock fits inside base, lifts out for serving
• Oval shape holds large items, like a 4-pound roast or chicken
• Base (with stay-cool handles) surrounds crock with heat for even cooking

Reviews (4)

Great for lazy chefs !
There's really not much to say about a product like this. I have no complaints about it. It's a perfect size! It's easy to clean and you can separate it from the base and toss it in the fridge if you want.
This is a great product especially for days when you don't really want to cook. You can toss something in when you leave for work and have dinner ready when you come home. What more could you ask for.

Best Crockpot Ever!
I recently purchased this crockpot, because I was tired of ordering take out all the time after a hard day at work. This was the best purchase I have made in a long time! I prepare the meals the night before, turn it on in the morning before I leave, and come home to a delicious home cooked meal every night. The size is perfect for 2 people or a family of 4. I love the cool touch exterior, and clean up is a breeze! What a change from the old Rival Crockpot I owned 25 years ago!! Try it..you'll like it!

Cooks Nicely -- Lid Is Cheap
I love this slow cooker except for one problem: I had the cooker for only a month when the handle on the glass lid broke off.

Our first slow cooker, we just love it.
Ours came with an insulated carrying case. Very handy for taking meals over to grandma's house. The cookbook that comes with it has some very nice recipes. I think the rubberband thing is a great idea, it keeps the cover on tight while traveling. It is very easy to clean also. I don't know what I'd do without a crockpot now. So many recipes to find on the net as well. For us, this Hamilton Beach crockpot has been wonderful. ... Read more