- How many programs does it have?
- Seven preset programs plus a timer. You pick a program, set the time, and the cooker counts down and holds food warm.
- Can you sear meat in it?
- No. It has no sauté or browning mode, so brown meats in a skillet first if a recipe calls for it.
- What size batch does 6 quarts handle?
- It is sized for about 6 quarts, enough for a whole chicken, a large roast, or chili and stew for a family with leftovers.
- Is the stoneware removable?
- Yes. The stoneware insert and glass lid lift out for washing, which makes cleanup easier than fixed-bowl cookers.
- Does it switch to warm automatically?
- Yes. After the set cook time ends, the programmable control moves the cooker to a keep-warm setting instead of turning off.
- How does it compare with a multi-cooker?
- It is simpler and cheaper in features: slow cooking and warming only, with no pressure cooking, sauté or baking modes.
- Where is the Thyme & Table Programmable Slow Cooker 6 qt cheapest?
- At Walmart, for $65.00, as of our latest check.