Is the 5-quart size enough for a family?

Yes. Five quarts feeds about five to six people and fits a whole chicken or a large batch of chili. It is a good fit for big families and gatherings.

Does it switch to keep warm automatically?

No. It is a manual cooker with low, high and keep-warm settings, so you switch to keep warm yourself. Programmable rivals handle that step for you.

Can the pot and lid go in the dishwasher?

Yes. The stoneware pot and glass lid are dishwasher safe. The stainless base should be wiped clean by hand.

Can I use it to transport food?

It works for carrying warm food, but the lid does not lock. Rivals with locking lids and travel straps are safer for transport.

What comes in the box?

The box includes the stainless steel base, the 5-quart stoneware pot and the glass lid. No timer or extra inserts are included.

Where is the Hamilton Beach 5 Quart Slow Cooker cheapest?

At eBay, for $35.00, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Hamilton Beach 5 Quart Slow Cooker?

Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 1,100 ratings.

Where can I buy the Hamilton Beach 5 Quart Slow Cooker?

11 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Best Buy, Independent Living Aids, Kohl's, Lowe's.

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Our take on the Hamilton Beach 5 Quart Slow Cooker

The Hamilton Beach 5 Quart Slow Cooker is a manual, oval stoneware cooker with a stainless steel body and a glass lid. It runs on simple low, high and keep-warm settings rather than programmable timers, so it suits cooks who want to set it and walk away without menus. The 5-quart oval pot fits a whole chicken or a large batch of chili and is dishwasher safe. Against digital rivals it gives up programmability and a locking lid, but owners rate it highly for easy cleanup and steady, even heat.

Best forFamilies cooking big batches of chili or stewSet-and-forget weeknight mealsBuyers who want simple dial controlsTaking warm food to potlucks and gatherings

Pros

Oval 5-quart stoneware fits roasts and whole chickens
Simple low, high and keep-warm dial
Stoneware pot and glass lid are dishwasher safe
Stainless steel body wipes clean easily
BPA-free construction
Light enough to carry to a gathering

Cons

No programmable timer or auto-shift to keep warm
No locking lid or travel strap for transport
Manual dial gives no countdown or delay start
Glass lid and stoneware are heavy and breakable

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Hamilton Beach 5 Quart Slow Cooker price history

Lowest price we've seen: $16.99 on Nov 10. Tracked across 15 stores since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

4.3 / 51,100 ratings

Owners rate it 4.3 out of 5 across about 1,100 ratings, praising even heating, easy cleanup and the keep-warm setting. Complaints center on the lack of a timer and on the lid not sealing for travel.

What people mention

HeatingPraisedOwners say it cooks chili and roasts evenly over several hours without hot spots.
CleanupPraisedReviewers like that the stoneware pot and glass lid go in the dishwasher.
ControlsMixedThe dial is easy to use, but some wish it had a timer or delay start.
Lid fitCriticisedSome owners say the glass lid sits loosely and can shift or spill when carried.
BuildMixedThe stainless body is liked, but the stoneware and lid are heavy and can chip if dropped.

Specifications

Control Type: Manual
Depth: 9 in
Height: 10 in
Width: 15.8"
Heating Technology: Electric
Pot Material: Stoneware
Body Material: Stainless steel
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Questions and answers

Is the 5-quart size enough for a family?: Yes. Five quarts feeds about five to six people and fits a whole chicken or a large batch of chili. It is a good fit for big families and gatherings.
Does it switch to keep warm automatically?: No. It is a manual cooker with low, high and keep-warm settings, so you switch to keep warm yourself. Programmable rivals handle that step for you.
Can the pot and lid go in the dishwasher?: Yes. The stoneware pot and glass lid are dishwasher safe. The stainless base should be wiped clean by hand.
Can I use it to transport food?: It works for carrying warm food, but the lid does not lock. Rivals with locking lids and travel straps are safer for transport.
What comes in the box?: The box includes the stainless steel base, the 5-quart stoneware pot and the glass lid. No timer or extra inserts are included.
Where is the Hamilton Beach 5 Quart Slow Cooker cheapest?: At eBay, for $35.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Hamilton Beach 5 Quart Slow Cooker?: Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 1,100 ratings.
Where can I buy the Hamilton Beach 5 Quart Slow Cooker?: 11 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Best Buy, Independent Living Aids, Kohl's, Lowe's.