I bought this about 2 weeks ago I have a crock pot however,it’s only 6 qts. And I make vegetable soup the 6 qt is a bit small.  Recently I saw the  7qt on sale and I bought it and decided to make soup!  Well after cooking for 6hrs I let sit unplugged so I could put the soup in the fridge. Yep that’s the problem the ceramic pot has no handles so when you try to get it out not so easy ! I had to call my grandson to come and help I couldn’t get it out.  That’s what I call a poor design!  I am 74 and I have arthritis in my hand so it was impossible.