Cuisinart PSC-400 4 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker, Brushed Stainless Steel

Comment: I have used different slow cookers and this has been my favorite.
I have geared down from kids to empty nesters and this is an ideal size for smaller portions and perfect results. Attractive, also.

Comment: Cuisinart PSC-400 4 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker, Brushed Stainless Steel

I ordered this Slow Cooker through amazon.com a few years ago, and I have to say, it was money well spent.

I love the fact that once your food is finished cooking, it automatically changes from cook to keep warm.

It has a timer, that you can time your cooking up to 8 hours.

And a low & high feature.

The 4 qt. is perfect for my husband and myself.

Comment: Great item. Square shape is ideal for limited counter space. Programable feature wont over cook foods. Capacity is medium - not too big or small. B+

Comment: I had the All-Clad slow cooker that Cook's Illustrated rated #1 in their tests-- it worked for two years, and then died. All-Clad customer service doesn't repair their slow cookers, and they only offered my 30% off toward a replacement. At $190 retail, that's $130 for a slow cooker that lasted two years-- no thank you!

At 4 quarts, this Cuisinart model is smaller than my previous 6.5 qt All-Clad, but for our family of three, it's just right. It's also lighter, smaller, and easier to store in the pantry closet. I love the retractable power cord-- no more trying to find a way to tuck the cord into the top of the slow cooker when putting it away!

I've used it twice, and so far, it's performed wonderfully. As a few reviewers have pointed out, the plastic-plated handles are cheap-looking, but that's an aesthetic flaw I can live with.

Overall, five stars.

Comment: I am a long time slow cooker user. With my family downsizing I needed a smaller 4-quart capacity slow cooker. This model is great for a family of 4. It is compact - fits right into a small cabinet when not in use. No bulky electronic timer hanging off the front. The electronic controls are very easy to set. It has 4 settings - high, low, simmer and warm. The timer is settable in half hour increments. The unit heats and performs very well. The lid is very light weight. The silver colored plastic on the lid and side handles does look cheap, but it is functional. Everything cleans up easily. All in all, a definite winner.