I like that this is very sturdy and it is very well made quality materials. It can sear my onions and beef right in the same cooker for my chili recipe without dirtying extra pots and pans. It has a temperature setting which controls how hot you like it to be. I just wish that it had a timer function that allows me to control how long the food can cook inside without overcooking. This would be a great feature to have, especially when I am gone most of the day,and want my food to stop cooking at a certain time. The Black and Decker cooker cleans easily with mild soap and water, and it is also dishwasher safe.