Customers are enthusiastic about the 5-qt. Programmable Slow Cooker's ease of use, overall performance, and size, with many praising its ability to cook delicious meals. Positive feedback also highlights the convenient timer feature and the cooker's attractive color. However, some users expressed difficulty with the lid's design and locking mechanism. The cooking performance was also frequently praised, with many users noting the tender results.
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Slow cooking is one of the best (and easiest) ways to make a juicy, flavorful large batch of soup, stew, chili and more. The bella PRO 5-qt. Programmable Slow Cooker does just that with a generous capacity that serves up to 6, making it perfect for feeding a crowd. Plus, it’s programmable up to 24 hours, so you can plan ahead and let it do all the cooking for you. The stylish design is easy to take it with you to the Sunday tailgate or neighborhood potluck with the included clamps that lock the lid in place, ensuring that your meals are cooked safely and without spills while on the go.

Make flavorful, slow-cooked meals with less cleanup using the bella PRO 7-qt. Programmable Slow Cooker with Searing Function. Sear your proteins and sauté vegetables directly in the removable pot on the stovetop, then transfer it to the base to slow cook your dish to perfection. The interior pot features EverGood Ceramic Nonstick Coating that’s made without PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, lead, and cadmium for peace of mind. With a generous 7-qt. capacity and intuitive touchscreen controls, this cooker makes it easy to prepare hearty, wholesome meals for the whole family.

The Bella 5-qt. Manual Slow Cooker brings simplicity and convenience to your countertop. Simply place ingredients into the pot, set the dial, and let the slow cooker slow cook your meals to perfection. Dinner time is made easy to enjoy your time with family and friends and let the slow cooker do the rest. The removable and dishwasher-safe stoneware pot makes serving easy.

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.
| Pros for bella PRO - 5-qt. Programmable Slow Cooker - Stainless Steel | |||
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| Overall Performance, Ease of use, Size, Cooking Performance, Timer Functionality | Ease of Use | Size, Ease of use, Overall Performance, Price, Dipper | Ease of use, Size, Price, Cooking Performance, Timer |
| Cons for bella PRO - 5-qt. Programmable Slow Cooker - Stainless Steel | |||
| Lid Design | There were no cons for this product— | Temperature Control, Lid Quality, Timer, Cord Length, Weight | There were no cons for this product— |