Question 1

Where is this cooker made?  Does it have a Prop 69 label? ( I'm concerned abut lead content in the glazed insert.)

Accepted Answer

You mean Proposition 65, right? The electronics in the unit would be enough to necessitate a Proposition 65 warning. Does the ceramic liner contain any appreciable amount of heavy metals, like lead? Hamilton Beach states that their ceramics factories are lead free. Indeed, all the online tests I've read indicate the Hamilton Beach glaze is lead free, and they pass strict manufacturing tests for lead leeching. Note that the glaze is the barrier between food and the earthenware ceramic container, and it is what is guaranteed to be lead free, and that is the important part.

Question 2

What is the material of the crock pot ? Is it metal, ceramic or cast aluminium ? Also is it non stick ?

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The exterior is metal with plastic for the handles and time/temp controls. The lid is glass with a plastic handle and metal rim. The interior pot is glazed ceramic. When cooking as directed, I’ve never had anything stick hard in a crockpot, and suspect it would take some serious effort to do that. Not even cooking stuff in barbecue or teriyaki sauce sticks hard. Everything has always washed off with little effort, and I always wash mine by hand. There’s a reason why glazed ceramic is so popular for prolonged cooking/baking, you know.

Question 3

Does the temperature switch to warm automatically after the heating time is finished?

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Mine doesn’t switch over to warm automatically. It turned off. Bought another, more reliable unit and gave this to a housewife down the street who will be around when this shuts down and can set it to warm if necessary.

Question 4

Can it be used as a rice cooker?

Accepted Answer

Most can so I don't see why this one can't. A simple direction for one would be:DirectionsRub your slow cooker lightly with 1 tablespoon butter or margarine.Pour in rice, water and salt.Cover and cook on High 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.Note: Up to 4 cups raw rice may be prepared in slow cooker making 10 cups cooked.

ASIN	B0745J76FG
Best Sellers Rank	#4,173 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #18 in Slow Cookers
Brand	Hamilton Beach
Brand Name	Hamilton Beach
Capacity	4 Quarts
Color	Silver
Control Method	Touch
Control Type	Programmable
Controller Type	Hand Control
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 11,618 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00040094334438
Included Components	Dishwasher Safe Stoneware Crock, Glass Lid, Slow Cooker
Is the item dishwasher safe?	Yes
Item Depth	9.84 inches
Item Dimensions D x W x H	9.84"D x 15.16"W x 9.06"H
Item Shape	Oval
Item Type Name	Slow Cooker With Flexible Easy Programming, 5 Cooking Times, Dishwasher-Safe Crock
Item Weight	8.3 Pounds
Manufacture Year	2021
Manufacturer	Hamilton Beach
Material	Stainless Steel
Model Number	33443
Number of settings	15
Part Number	33443
Pattern	Cooker
Product Dimensions	9.84"D x 15.16"W x 9.06"H
Size	4 Quarts
Smart Home Compatibility	Not Smart Home Compatible
UPC	040094334438
Voltage	220 Volts
Warranty Description	One(1) Year Warranty
Wattage	215 watts

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