- Is the insert oven safe?
- Yes. The stoneware insert can go in the oven, so you can brown or finish food in it. Check the manual for the maximum oven temperature.
- How many programs does it have?
- It has 8 preset programs plus manual time and temperature settings. You can ignore the presets and set low or high yourself.
- Does it switch to keep-warm automatically?
- Yes. When the timer ends, the cooker switches to keep-warm so food stays warm until you serve it.
- How big is it for a family?
- At 8 quarts it suits five or more people or batch cooking. A smaller 6-quart cooker is easier to store if you usually cook for two or three.
- Is the lid or insert dishwasher safe?
- The stoneware insert and glass lid are generally dishwasher safe, but check the manual. Hand washing the insert is gentler on the glaze.
- How does it compare with a basic 8-quart slow cooker?
- It adds a programmable timer, keep-warm and 8 presets over a basic dial cooker. A basic model is simpler and lighter but needs you to time the cooking yourself.
- Where is the Martha Stewart Slow Cooker 8 Quart Programmable Timer cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $96.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Martha Stewart Slow Cooker 8 Quart Programmable Timer?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Walmart, Rue La La, Kohl's.