I love how spacious it is I thought it was small but just the space I needed

The media could not be loaded. So happy with my new 7 quart crockpot! It’s the perfect size for my family of four, and depending on what I cook, I could easily feed another six people. I bought a fancy crockpot several months ago. It had all the bells and whistles and it was pretty, but I hated it. It made the food cook super fast so it burned! Probably user error but it was too complicated for what I needed. The handles on the fancy one are uncomfortable to hold when carrying it bc it’s got the locking lid feature which causes sharp edges. Not smooth at all. Since I couldn’t return it, we now use it to cook our elderly dog’s food in! I bought this “old style” one bc it’s very similar to my old Rival crockpot that I LOVED. It only has a three option switch. LOW, HIGH, and WARM (four if you count OFF). No, it doesn’t have an indicator light but you don’t miss what you never had. No timer, but I don’t need one bc I’ve got timers on my oven, microwave, and phone. I really like the look of the stainless steel and the black stoneware. The lid is just like my old one. Smooth stay-cool handle. It doesn’t lock or have a rubber seal around the outer edge. Fits nicely on top of the inner rim of the ceramic pot. I haven’t noticed any issues with steam that would burn someone. I’m careful not to put the lid right on my counter if it’s hot, but I can’t guarantee the rest of the family is. So far the lid hasn’t cracked or shattered bc of temperature changes. I gave it four stars bc I’ve only cooked in it once and haven’t had it long enough to really “know” it yet. Also the ceramic pot doesn’t fit snuggly in the unit like my Rival’s did (See video) but once filled with food it doesn’t wiggle anymore. I was concerned it wouldn’t cook food properly but I made Shredded Mexican Chicken today and it worked exactly like my old one. I was very glad it didn’t boil over the sides but that’s probably bc I like to leave a 1” space between the food and the top edge of the pot. The base unit gets VERY hot, but the smooth handles stay cool. The cord is a short length for safety reasons. The stoneware and lid wash easily. The unit has three rubber feet to stand on and it is not wobbly or dangerous. My meal got rave reviews! As I write this, it’s sitting on the kitchen counter on WARM so the family can dig in whenever they want! All in all, I’m VERY happy! Sometimes the old ways are better than the pretty new tech ones.

Easy to use, easy to clean. What more can a girl ask for?

This crockpot does not work on the high temperature.Crockpot.com ( Supriya) was very helpful & has resolved my concern!

So, I've used this a couple times now. Both times taking it to work or relatives home. Wish it had a lid lock. Other than that. Simple & works well.

Additional information after using this slow cooker for 4 months (as of February 27, 2013):We have used this slow cooker to make our chili a dozen or so times and are very pleased.In response to some comments made by others: The stainless steel unit does get hot. Do not touch it while in use just as you not touch the side of a pot on your stove top while in use.Add water according to your recipe but consider adding more if it cooks off before completion. Stir every 15-30 minutes or so by bringing the lower materials to the surface. This will provide you with a good indicator of whether or not more water should be added.Do not fill above the lip where the lid sits. It is not supposed to fit tightly. This is not a pressure cooker. Heat and steam need to be able to escape. You may need to keep the level at or below the lip by removing some material periodically. This also provides a tasting opportunity.We never leave our slow cooker completely unattended for hours at at time. Some people do this but they are creating a situation that can result in problems. Periodic stirring is required.The only negative comment with which we would completely agree is the one about the three legs causing instability. It is easy to tip this slow cooker because it only has three legs. Never try to slide it or move it while cooking unless you lift it first.This slow cooker should be labeled as 7 quarts. It is does not have an 8-quart capacity (see details in original review).This slow cooker is labeled as 370 watts (provided in response to a question).Original review follows (October 25, 2012):We have been slow-cooking for over 20 years with a Crock-Pot brand slow-cooker and it has been reliable and free of any problems whatsoever. We have used it over 100 times to make our award-winning chili. The only negative was that it was only 4 quarts (not 5 quarts as promoted in the user's manual). Because we wanted to increase the amount of chili, we started researching larger slow-cookers and narrowed the search to a Hamilton Beach (Model 33182) advertised as having an 8-quart capacity, and the subject of this review, Crock-Pot SCV700SS, advertised as having a 7-quart capacity. Based on our previous positive experience with the Crock-Pot brand, we selected the latter.It is excellent in every respect except one. It does not have a capacity of 7 quarts. It is, and should be labeled as, a 6-quart slow-cooker. This actual capacity was determined by adding water, 2 cups at a time, until the level of water was at the lip where the lid sits onto the stoneware. As anyone who uses a slow-cooker knows, you must cook with the lid in place on the lip of the stoneware designed for this purpose. You should never add more material to the slow-cooker which raises the level above this lip. If you added 4 more cups of water (to reach 7 quarts), the lid will displace the material and overflow the stoneware. In fact, if you added even another one-half cup of water, this would cause the material to be displaced from the stoneware onto the top of the lid. Neither of these events is recommended when slow cooking.Note: 6 Quarts = 12 Pints = 24 Cups = 192 Fluid Ounces = About 5.678 Liters. This is the amount of material that can be effectively and safely cooked in the Crock-Pot SCV700SS Slow-Cooker. This is 1 Quart, 2 Pints, 4 Cups, or 32 Fluid Ounces LESS than advertised.While calling this a 7-quart slow-cooker when it only holds 6 quarts should not deter a potential buyer who is more interested in reliability and effectiveness of the slow cooking process, be advised that if the capacity is important you may be disappointed. We are disappointed but will use this slow-cooker while we continue to seek one that is actually larger and as advertised.Note also that the Owner's Guide that comes with Crock-Pot SCV700SS explicitly states the following: (1) "...always fill the stoneware 1/2 to 3/4 full...", (2) "Do not overfill stoneware...", (3) "...do not fill stoneware higher than 3/4 full...", and (4) "Always cook with the lid on...". These instructions, if followed, lower the capacity from the 6 quarts noted above to a manufacturer-recommended capacity of 3 to 4.5 quarts. This effectively makes the advertised 7-quart capacity a clear deception, not a mistake.The aforementioned Hamilton Beach 8-Quart Slow-Cooker (Model 33182) is available for review on Amazon. Anyone who has one is encouraged to post a review indicating the actual, MEASURED capacity of Hamilton Beach 33182. One current review states that "This unit IS an 8 Qt..." but does not indicate how this was determined, while another review says "...in reality I measure right at 7 1/2 quarts...".Finally, I want to again say that the quality of Crock-Pot SCV700SS is excellent and I am confident it will be effective and reliable in slow cooking. My only complaint is the false advertising which conflicts with reality and the manufacturer's own instructions.

Straightforward, no bells or whistles. Power cord just a (large) skosh too short.

The lid is slightly crooked so doesn’t sit flat when on. I’m sure this makes cooking times longer for me. But all in all a good value for the price i paid

Our old crock pot broke so we bought this one... What a shock to see how big this oblong is. Haven't used it yet so can't say anything to working quality

i use it to cook of course. the temperature ranges are on the high side. if i set it on top of my small floor freezer though, low works fine. low is all i pretty much need.