a must have

Recently, I purchased a Rival smart pot. I used it one time and returned it the next day. I ran too hot, resulting in overcooked foods. I purchased the hamilton beach slow cooker instead and love it. I have already made five different recipies including a whole chicken, chicken legs, turkey meatballs, rice with lentil beans and mushroom barley soup. Everything came out perfectly. I love the fact that the crockpot switches to a warming temp at the end of the cook time. What a great feature for people whom are gone for 9-10 hours at a time. I find it convenient that I can see how much time is left for the cook cycle at a glance. The temperature probe worked perfectly when I made a whole chicken. After making five dishes while I was home, I feel comfortable leaving the machine on while I am at work.