Is the cooking pot removable?

Yes. The nonstick pot lifts out for serving and washing, which is the main advantage over fixed stoneware crocks.

Does it have a timer or programmable settings?

No. It offers low, high and warm settings only, so you set it and switch it yourself rather than programming cook times.

Enough for roughly 8 to 10 generous servings of chili or stew, or a whole chicken with vegetables.

Avoid them. The ceramic nonstick coating can scratch, so use wood, silicone or plastic utensils and non-abrasive cleaning pads.

The lid is glass with a handle, but it does not lock down, so support it when moving the cooker and keep it level.

It trades timers and presets for a larger nonstick pot that is easier to clean. Choose it for capacity and cleanup, not for hands-off scheduling.

At JCPenney, for $99.99, as of our latest check.

3 stores we checked sell it, including Gilt, Kohl's, JCPenney.

$99.99at JCPenneyChecked 7 h ago

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