After using this Multicooker for several months, and numerous times, I find it to be an excellent product. I most always use the brown/sauté function for meat and vegetables such as onions. I love this feature. The slow cook function is terrific. Being able to set the temperature for browning and the timer for slow cooking are very useful. Cleanup is a breeze. I’ve encountered no scratches to the pot itself; I always use bamboo or plastic utensils. The retractable power cord is a real plus. I couldn’t be happier with this slow cooker.