I used the crock pot setting and it worked very well. I love the large pot. It's more lightweight than my existing crock pot and easy to carry. I'm sure I will get a lot of use out of it. I look forward to trying the other cooking modes. I have found a bunch of recipes I want to try with the cooker. I love that you can cook everything in one pan. I love that it also comes in various colors! So excited to figure this out and use it more.