The 5-in-1 Multi Cooker 6L

I stupidly bought a multi cooker that seemed a bargain and it is an imitation copy of this product i know is a good one (mine is a rip off and has unintelligible instructions) - I should have known better as a long time Kitchenware direct customer and stuck with an appliance that is value for money . JJ

Have only had it less than a week and used it 3 times already. It has earned a permanent spot on my kitchen bench it is that good. Effortless risotto that tastes delicious! Quick and easy to clean too.

I have cooked a few meals with the pressure cooker, the meat is wonderful and tender. Fantastic

Chilli muscles in 4 minutes, 100% open. That is all that needs to be said :)

What an amazing piece of equipment, we are so impressed with the Multi-Cooker... We can happily now go for a family bike ride whilst dinner is cooking and boy does it cook up a storm. The product is very easy to use, now we just need to stock up on some more recipe books... Kids love the rice out of it, and lamb shanks to die for... Happy cooking.

I hate cooking, and washing dishes. Im not sweating anymore when cooking for my family. Quick and delicious. Wish i have bought this earlier! Love it so much

Do not hesitate to snap up this little beauty. Makes amazing casseroles and tenderises even the cheapest cuts of meat. The 6 in 1 functionality is the icing on the cake. A great product - am a very happy customer.

Does what it tells you it will do! I've used the slow cooker and pressure cooker (using the saute function too) and they have worked fine. The instructions can be a little confusing, but it's easy enough to use the product. Wish there were more recipes for electric pressure cookers though!

I am really impressed with this item. It cooks rice far better than my previous cooker, steams and pressure cooks and the the browning function uses enough heat to brown properly. It has replaced by rice cooker, steamer and pressure cooker. Fantastic..

I purchased this cooker instead of my old slow cooker and now I'm using it every day! I like the pressure cooking and rice cooking best of all.

have used slow cook and pressure cook functoins so far. It really works a treat! I am glad I bought this product.

Absolutely no regrets buying this cooker. Has changed my cooking style for the better. Uses much less power than my microwave and cooks faster too. I have previously used an ordinary slow cooker, but slow cooking with this is much better, not sure why, but everything turns out better tasting. Does all that it claims and does it well!

Gave this to my father for his birthday and he loves it. It is bigger than I expected but takes the place of 5 other appliances, works great

Does everything claimed with ease and so easy to clean.Main advantage is storage space( if ever it's off the kitchen bench), only ONE appliance to find space for.

Love it!! A friend recommended it to me and I'm so happy she did. Very helpful for any Mum. I also found the manuel wasn't that great but a quick phone call to Kitchen direct help line and I was on my way. Used it three different ways in the first week.. So easy even my husband had a go at using it.

What can I say , best kitchen equipment I have brought this year. Go on and give it a go, you will not be sorry.

Typical busy household, we both work irregular hours and have bad eating habits. This appliance has saved our health, saved us money (take away ain't as cheap as it used to be) and makes even the cheapest cuts of meat taste delicious. Whether we use the slow cooker or pressure cooker function we are set for the next 2-3 days. Have so far made a beef goulash, a chicken massamun curry and a chicken casserole and we've had the thing for 2 weeks. The large capacity is also awesome. Well done on a great product

I have used all of the functions and each one proved to be a winner. Probably the best results were a Beef Bourguignonne and a lamb tajine. The browning facility is a winner.

I am thrilled with my new purchase, my risotto last night was a brillant success.

I ordered two 5-in-1 multi cooker one for my daughter who is a single working mum and it has been such a time saver for her. I have so many items for cooking in my cupboard and have always been a disappointment but not this little beauty..... it has not been of my counter. Made risotto never made it before what a success, everyone was very impressed. We even started a page where we cant swap recipes and tips, thank you so much for this new product love it love it

Brillant! I have no culinary skills at all - but no hassle at all and some great meals.

Very pleased with the unit, but as mentioned before the manual is't very helpful. doesn't explain the control panel very well at all. easy to clean and very sturdy. still exploring recipes.

This is by far the best kitchen appliance I have ever purchased. Because of its versatility, I have been more encouraged to experiment with my cooking which I was always a bit scared to do in the past. In the past few weeks, I have made so many new delicious recipes in the fraction of a time that I normally would because of the pressure cooker. The rice cooker produces gorgeous rice and the browning function is a real washing up time saver. As an added bonus, I have managed to de-clutter my kitchen cupboards with this all in one genius appliance!

Have used the Soup function, pressure cook and slow cook, all turned out good especially slow cook. NOTE: be careful to let the preasure out straight after the pressure cook or soup function as it continues cooking while the preasure is held even when it has switched to warm. I was just a tad disapointed that the rice cooking function isnt automatic like dedicated rice cookers (you have to work out the time) but not to much bother and you can cook white rice in minutes if you use pressure cooking function.

I love this! Fast, easy, healthy cooking. I really love the browning function, I never used to brown things when using my old slow cooker, not enought time and making more dishes... but this is super fast and the browning is all done in the pot, no extra mess and all the flavour stays in!!

Awesome appliance, made risotto in 7 minutes that was absolutely perfect, better than my manual 30-minute efforts and even better than the restaurant! Also does lamb shanks very well in very little time at all. My first unit was faulty: the pressure valve wasn't aligned so the pressure pin couldn't come up, and the knob on the top was excessively wobbly. This caused low and high pressure cooking functions to fail. Took 2.5 weeks to get a replacement, the pin is ok on this one and the knob a bit better. However the first pressure cooking attempt failed, and then I realised that the wobbly knob has to be tilted toward you, not away from you - otherwise it doesn't seal. This isn't mentioned in the manual anywhere and caused a lot of frustration. Overall a good appliance that is easy to use, easy to clean and just a bit harder than necessary to get started with. Still, highly recommended!

7 minute risotto the first nite, slow cooked lamb shanks the second, both cooked perfection. Too small for a big family but perfect for 4!

This multi cooker is brilliant, does everything it promises, and so easy to use. Also very easy to keep clean , fast becoming my favourite kitchen appliance. The service from Kitchenware Direct was superb.

Just have to say this style of cooking is new to me. Have never used a Slow/Pressure Cooker before and was a bit daunted by the whole thing. How things change, the 5-in-1 concept is a great idea, followed the instructions and haven't looked back. Great product for the novice, looking forward to cooking more great recipes.

I love this product. I had never used a pressure cooker before and so far everything has turned out perfect.I've made the best bbq ribs I have ever made, mac & cheese, porcupine meat balls, creamed rice and a great chicken pasta dish.Not only is this product a must have but the service I received from Kitchenware Direct was wonderful .A 5 Star kitchen appliance.

I've been using my 5-in-1 Multi Cooker since the day it first arrived with outstanding results! I bought it for the 'slow-cook function' in particular. I'm an early riser anyway.... so I do all my browning, load it up and press start! While at work I enjoy the delicious smugness of knowing that a wonderful meal is cooking, ready to be served as my family gets home at end of day.... and if I get the timing right (and I do) it won't even need reheating! It's just the best money I've ever spent.... not a fan of 'appliances' as such (except for the indispensable Bamix) but THIS MACHINE is a winner, absolutely! It's a good idea to try all recipes in the manual first and then you can do your own favourites.... that way you get to know that you need a lot less liquid in most meals you prepare this way.... results are fantastic..... meat just falls apart whether you've used SLOW COOK or PRESSURE..... our dinner knives have nothing to do!!! I'm now enjoying our mediterranean favourites like 'Stifado' and 'Tas Kebab'. You made a great decision Andrew, load it up and let it amaze you! There are no issues with this beauty! Our son, who is a 20-year old concreter and loves to maintain a ripped physique loves the steamer funtion... all the steamed chicken fillet and brocolli he can handle for all his micro meals throughout the day!

I love the 5-in-1 Multi Cooker!!!! It pressure cooks beautifully, it slow cooks beautifully, it cooks rice beautifully and best of all you can brown in the same pan before you slow or pressure cook your meat or chicken!!! I absolutely love it!! It is the best product in the kitchen I own. The service from Kitchenware Direct was also fantastic. You have to buy this product!!

Have enjoyed my first experience of online buying, Love this product, bought it for the caravan, one appliance takes the place of 4-5 and in a caravan space is limited. But love it so much use it inside the home as well, use my hotplates once or twice a week, experiment with lots of food, absolutely love this cooker.

This arrived very quickly in the mail. We have slow cooked roast lamb, pressure cooked duck and slow cooked an amazing Indian Curry so far. Instructions are easy to follow and the unit is easy to clean. The dial on the top to change from pressure cooking to slow cooking is a bit strange until you get used to using it. Overall a fantastic addition to our collection of cooking gadgets.

i think this is the most useful kitchen tool that i have ever bought! on average i use it 4 times a week, not just for tenderising meat, but for all its 5 functions. best investment in years.

I am so happy with the 5in1 Multi cooker that i bought another one for my sister in law. I am still exploring all the possibilities that it has and loving the results. If I had enough money to buy one for all my family and friends I would. I'm also happy with the service and speed from kitchenware direct. I'm always a bit wary about buying online but have had no problems from them at all.

I found out about this site from a friend and ordered this pot straight away after she gave me the lamb shanks she'd made in it. I made a special place for the 5-in-1 in my storage cupboard and it has hardly been in there. I've used every function now I think and all good. I intend to try some of the recipes but the instruction book is good enough that I can adapt the instructions to my fridge contents. Good fun, fantastic soup and I'm learning lots. If it would bake cookies and walk my dog my life would be complete!

I have never used a pressure cooker but do a lot of slow cooking so i bought this appliance to combine the 2. I am so glad I did as pressure cooking is an awesome way to have a melt in the mouth casserole in 25 minutes! I love the browning function too, saves more washing up!!

As a self confessed appliance addict, I promised myself that I wouldn't buy any more appliances (as my cupboard space wouldn't allow it anyway), but I am glad I caved on this one! Soups, casseroles and rice dishes are so quick and easy with this little workhorse, and easy to clean too - I even created more cupboard space by throwing out 3 appliances that it replaced. More appliance orders on the way Kitchenware Direct!

Came to Kitchen Direct via Julie White Blog and Weigh it Up. That recommendation gave me the confidence to purchase from Kitchenware Direct. Delivery was very prompt. I am very happy with my purchase and have cooked a number of meals from the recipe book from the instruction manual. Every dish to date has been great and the family has enjoyed the meals. The pressure cooker is easy to use once you get use to the pressure release valve. If you are after a pressure cooker or are new to prssure cooking like I was then you should be comfortabe buying this 5 in 1 Multi Coooker.

Never thought i'd be excited about a cooking appliance but here I am, and loving it! Steaming veggies is easy, pressure cooking (having never done it before and now a complete convert) and the service from this company was great. Recommended!

Just brilliant. I cooked the best massaman curry on the weekend. I have always been reluctant with curries and stews as the meat is never as tender as when you purchase a restaurant meal. Not any more, the meat fell apart and the vegies were delicious. Love being able to brown and then cook in the same pot. I was so happy with the product my friend was convinced and bought one for her glory box today! A very big thankyou to the lady at Kitchenware Direct that got an Australia Post Truck unpacked because I had put the wrong address on my order! Very happy with the product and the service.

This is an amazing product! I decided on the 5-in-1 after reading all the glowing reviews on this site and I have not been disappointed! Have only used it in pressure cook mode as I'm new to pressure cooking and have been keen to play around with this function - have cooked stews, chilli beans and a veggie soup. I love this new toy.

i purchased this when it was on sale and i LOVE IT!!! I have only used it a couple of times as a slow cooker and pressure cooker but its fantastic, will definately be raving about it to all my friends! Thanks Kitchenware Direct!!

This would have to be the most convenient piece of cookware I own. Dinner in minutes with no fuss and so easy to clean. It certainly lives up to its reviews.

I love this product! Have used the pressure cooker and slow cooker functions so far, with superb results. Just make sure the lid is properly closed when pressure cooking. Highly recommend.

Have just started using my new multi cooker. It is fabulous so easy to use and the recipes are great! One pot cooking less washing up. A great product and great service from kitchen ware Direct.

I have used this product now a couple of times as a pressure cooker and while the recipe's take a little adjusting as most are designed for a stovetop 15psi pressure cooker; I still think this is a great appliance to have in the kitchen; I am also replacing my slow cooker which is used 4 or 5 days a week this time of year. Recommend this product

I remember Mum's pressure cooker "going off" on the stove and have had a distrust of them ever since. I bought this cooker on the weight of the reviews, and am perfectly happy with its performance. It has a low pressure cooking setting, which I used to start with, and as I became more comfortable I increased to the high pressure setting. I can whip up a delicious stew in less than an hour that would otherwise take half a day.

Some of the functions haven't used yet. However, it's give me convinient and quick cook for the rice and soup. Feel great. Just the size is little bit too big for single person.

Great product, love it! Very easy to use and clean. Expecially pressure cooker with brown function. Beef stew in 20 min, can't believe it! Highly recommended!

Fantastic product being able to do everything in the one pot and the cooking times are so quick. Received it within 2 days too which was fantastic.

Prompt delivery. I received the item on the next day. Unbelievable! It’s a very good item. I’ve tried slow cooking, pressure cooking, soups. The only issue I have is that lid doesn’t always seal properly and pressure escapes. I have to open the lid and close it again.

Having never used a pressure cooker before, the whole process has been a bit of learning curve for me - but a good one. I had no idea that you could do in a pressure cooker what you can in a slow cooker in a quarter of the time! My slow cooker was dying so in my search for a new one I came across this 5 in 1, and I definitely have no regrets. Have used the slow and pressure cooker functions and both turned out well (although my meat can end up a bit tasteless, albeit melt in the mouth tender - not sure what I'm do wrong here but will keep trying). Haven't tried the rice cooker option yet but that was a good selling point for me too. I also feel that it is considerably easier to flash fry in a pan on the stove instead of using the 5 in 1's browning function. It's just quicker and easier (although it is one extra pan to wash...luckily it's my new scanpan so washing it is a breeze - yes I went on a little kitchenware spending spree!). All in all I would totally recommend this product. I was wary about not knowing the brand, but so far it seems to be very good quality.

I have never used either a slow cooker or a pressure cooker before. I have to admit I was pretty swayed by the customer reviews, so I bought this 5 in 1. I've tried making risotto and curry on the pressure setting, with fantastic results. I've also tried the slow cook recipe in the booklet for bolognaise. It was ok, but not as good as I was expecting for 6 hours of cooking. So the recipes in the booklet need some tweaking, but the appliance itself is a fantastic investment.

Very impressed, only one pot to make a whole meal!

This machine is saving me time in the kitchen! I am preparing stews in 45mins tops! The best thing is, while the food is cooking, I can be doing other stuff.

Hi I am absolutely in love with this multi cooker best ever purchase and worth every cent . Also a great time saving appliance. thanks My cooking is now done in 1/4 of the time it used to take me before which means more time for myself.

I was in need of a new pressure cooker - as my stove top one was old and unreliable, and I also wanted to buy a bigger slow cooker than my existing one. This cooker was out of stock when I first looked at it but it didnt take long to come back in stock. It is definitely the best appliance I have ever bought. Within the first 48 hous of receiving it, I had made a 25 minute stew (browner and pressure cooker), a Massaman Beef curry (browner and slow cooker) with beans (steamer) and rice (rice cooker). Everything turned out perfectly. An excellent product:)

I was like all the other people out there thinking if I should buy this or not as it wasn't a brand name I was familiar with. I saw the good reviews but still hesitant until it was out of stock! I finally got hold of it and I was happy that it delivered its promises. The appliance is fairly well made. The brown function was good to use. I made good soup, casserole and rice. I find that the pot is easy to clean with the non stick surface. The only thing is when you release the steam valve be very careful as it releases quickly a fair bit of hot steam.

I am a historic pressure cooker user (stovetop). I was looking for a slow cooker, but one which I could _brown/caramelise_ in the same pan. This appliance is great. Like so many other reviewers, I was concerned about never having heard the brandname, but this product is well thought out. If you, like me, are an existing pressure cooker user, I have found the brown function a little frustrating as it is slower than hitting a pan hard with gas on the stovetop, it is more like an electric frypan. BUT I love the fact that it is set and forget with the pressure - you literally dial in the time and the appliance will get to pressure and THEN start timing, itself (compared to traditional pressure cookers where you have to listen for when it is steaming too much and reduce temp etc manually). Note also the pan has a non-stick coating. Would thoroughly recommend this product, especially if you are a traditional slow cooker and been to intimidated to try a pressure cooker.

I procrastinated a few months before buying this machine. I had wanted a pressure cooker for a while, and figured I would use the other features. Only had it a couple of weeks and have made soup, a stew, a curry and apricot chicken that turned out ssoooo good. Wish I had bought it earlier. After browning meat for a beef curry though, Ii will just do in a frying pan before putting in machine. Just not quite enough surface area and heat.

The newwave 5in1 absolutely love it . 7minute risotto is absolutely brilliant. No more takeaways needed as you can't beat that!

Believe the other reviews.The first time I used it I cooked the mushroom risotto in recipe section of the booklet and it was amazing .best risotto I've ever cooked and then I did a sausage stew made with bits and pieces in my fridge ..Yummo Great Product

I have always been wary of multi-function appliances, as they usually do each thing fairly poorly, so I gingerly hit "buy" on this one. I have since been amazed at how well it performs, with browning, slow and pressure cooking being my main uses. It is just fantastic and I couldn't recommend it highly enough.

I only have 7 minutes to write this review - because that is how long the Risotto I am making will take to cook in my new pressure cooker! I have had this 5-in-1 for only 2 weeks and already I don't know what we have done without it. The slow cooked shanks ready after work were delicious and I now have several casseroles in the freezer. This appliance is easy to use and clean and is of high quality. - HIGHLY recommended.

The Multi-Cooker is well made and gives excellent cooking results. Have tried both pressure & slow cook methods with great success. Prefer using the pressure cooker as it so quick and must certainly save electricity.

A brilliant item and most favourite for me. Being able to brown the meat & veg in the same pot then slow or pressure cook it is brilliant. Pumpkin or Cauliflower soup in 20 mins or a slow cooked dinner. Best rice cooker I've found too and it's all kept warm once cooked. Too easy to clean as well. You're on a winner with this purchase & I luv mine.

The multicooker has revolutionised our meals -does everything perfectly

What numnut forgot to hit the start button before I went out? Yep. Me. Not a problem - just change setting to pressure cook - then back to slow cook to finish it off. Easy. Love it. Buy it!

nothing more to say than just get one ,you wont be sorry. it is great

I can see that this product will be working overtime in my kitchen. Love it - even though I forgot about the keep warm function (first time I used it) and kept the osso bucco warm for an extra 3 hours - at least I found that it did indeed keep it warm and moist

This would have to be one of the easiest to use and best appliances I have bought. It takes pride of place on the kitchen bench, theres no point putting it in a cupboard because it is being used all the time.

This cooker is great. So very happy with the price, the ease of usage, and the delicious meals. As a working and studying mum i can make meals in minutes. Highly recommend.

What a versatile appliance - I've made fantastic soup, used the browning and slow cook function, high pressure cooking and tonight made an amazing risotto. It has changed the way we cook.

I bought this product as my old pressure cooker had died on me. Its a wow in my family. So easy to use and the best part is its easy to clean. Love it.

I think every ones comments of this appliance sums it up! It really is the best appliance I have ever bought! The delay start especially, as most others don’t have this function.

we needed a new slower cooker and after looking decided on a multi cooker...i am still wondering why i have never owed a pressure cooker , for time stressed people it is a god send...silverside in 40 minutes, casseroles in 30 min , sausage casserole 7 min and bestest chicken herb and spinach rissoto in 7 minutes......and money saving , cheaper meat cuts and no need to buy takeaways as its quicker to cook than going to buy it... . oh and i have been cooking meat and some vegies in cooker and if we need more vegies etc put them in the microwave so not a lot of dishes......the best ever

a consumers best combo...a quality item at a very good price.If it lasts for years it would be the perfect kitchen appliance.The finish and design are excellent and once you have mastered the control panel you will be able to experiment with a huge variety of meals with the one appliance.Thanks Kitchenware Direct for another quality item.

Wow... The 5 in 1 multi cooker is by far the greatest appliance I have ever purchased, I have a rice cooker, slow cooker, steamer and several pots and pans which take up alot of room in my cuboards, The 5 in 1 does it ALL. You will not be disssapointed if looking at purchasing

I am so happy with my Multi Cooker. I really find the browning function brilliant, being able to truly do it all in one pot and so easy to clean after. It looks good as well, so I leave it on my benchtop all the time. Would also like to commend Kitchenwaredirect on their speedy delivery service.

I have had a great time experimenting with my new Multi cooker. I bought it more as a slow cooker but have found its the pressure cooker I have used the most so far. The brown and keep warm function are so handy. It really is one pot, super easy, set and forget cooking. Perfect for a busy time poor mum like me.

This is the best appliance I have ever owned. it does everything I need and is especially great for winter meals. It is so handy as I am a working mum to be able to put it on and know that I will have a nutritious and well cooked meal when it is finished. I love it!!

The 5-in-1 cooker is by far the best thing I have ever purchased. After months of disagreeing with my parter about weather to get a slow cooker or pressure cooker I finally found this wonderful machine and it is by far the best of both worlds plus more. We haven't cooked a meal on the stove since buying this product, everything comes out perfectly tender and delicious each and every time. We have made leek and potato soup with the soup function,the most tender fajita's with the pressure cooker and the slow cooker wow my butter chicken now just melts in your mouth. The brown function is a god send and our butcher bill has halved since using the 5-in-1. I don't know how we lived without it.

19 minutes including prep time to cook up lamb, onion, fennel, potatoes with rosemary and white wine using the brown function and the pressure cooker. The lamb was tender and juicy and I wept over the yumminess of the potatos. A great device for busy, busy people who want home cooked food.

Really happy with this cooker - poached chicken, rice, soup, steamed vegies all cooked really well. The hinged lid is a great help - don't have to find somewhere in my tiny kitchen to put a hot lid! User manual very helpful.

excellent service from kitchenware direct,prompt delivery, this multicooker is a real gem having all the functions in one pot is just great no need use more pots/pans,will have lots of fun trying out all the functions, whoever designed this pot is a genius

you must believe in reviews....i read every one before buying this.....otherwise i may not have bought it....it's fantastic.....everyone was right, easy to clean, easy to use, goodlooking!!...what more could you want....

Did send it to my son, who starts his own houshold and is a great cook - he loves it! So I will buy one for myself now :-)

Slow cooking heaven! Love the fact that you don't have to brown the items in another pot & then put them in. Only one problem, couldn't carve last night's chilli & fennel pork roast, it was too tender!!

This is a god send for a busy working couple. My husband and I can always prepare a nutritious meal either before we go to work using the slow cooker option, or when we get home using the pressure cooker. Soups are super fast using our 5-in 1 Cooker.

A half leg of lamb for Christmas dinner was the first thing I tried in my new 5-in1 Multi Cooker, and the first time I used a slow cooker. I decided to take a risk cooking a significant part of a family meal because of all the great reviews. It was wonderful! Even people who didn't like lamb were converted. I cant wait to use all the other functions.

This is a great slow cooker having multiple functions so you can do it all in one pot. Meat is very tender and vegetables are so tasty! Only draw back is that the rice cooker function doesn't have an automatic stop function like my old rice cooker.

I love how versitile this appliance is - in fact it's retired my old rice-cooker and many of my saucepans. I use it pretty much every night. My only problem has been the lid doesn't always seal, and pressure escapes from the side of the lid. It's just been a matter of re-opening the lid, and trying again for it to seal properly.

wow i dont normally write reveiws but this is fantastic have cooked slowcooked meals and pressure cooked meals all were perfect keeps it warm too .....love it

Recently took delivery of my 5-in1 Cooker and it's brilliant. Now I can brown and cook meals in the one pan. Slow, quick or in betweem it's great. Love the way I could brown the meat before adding other ingredients then cook a casserole so quickly and efficiently. Where have you been all my life?

Slow cooked the best roast-pork I have ever had. The Pressure cooker function is phenomenal. The Delayed starts and timed finish really makes life easy. Highly recommend.

Great for time poor people and those that want a fast nutritious meal

Look at what it can do for you - what more could you ask for.

Fantastic cooker, i can't wait to tell my family about this.

Fantastic, have cooked 8 x Different dishes using the pressure cooker, slow cooker, electic pot and steamer. it is just fantastic, great and so easy to use.
the rissoto cooked perfect. steamed a chicken, so juicy and so tender. done some lamb hocks, fell of the bone and should have cooked double amount (just delishes). Have allready told heaps of freinds about this little buetty.

I have used slow cookers and pressure cookers for 23 years of marriage, but this 5 in 1 is simply fantastic, a must in every kitchen as its versitility is unsurpassed, I absolutely love the browning, timer and keep warm functions. Everything I have cooked has been as I planned. I am completely delighted with the purchase

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This is the most genius kitchen gadget I have ever bought. It is a slow cooker, a pressure cooker, a rice cooker, and a steamer all in one. You can do a delay start and it keeps it warm if you want to eat a bit later. I only wish I had bought this on Kitchen Warehouse Direct. I could have saved a heap!!! Great for winter meals!