I bought this slow cooker about 6 years ago, & because it never really worked adequately, I stopped using. Well, my cousin visited us during Sabath last week, & he cooked his family cholent (bean stew). After 17 hours of cooking, the beans still weren't cooked & everyone who ate it got very sick, including his 4 year old. I felt terrible. I didn't do my research before buying, and now I really regret this purchase! Don't buy---go cheaper!! It looks beautiful, but clearly not worth it!