Love this slow cooker! Have had other brands but this was by far the best one. No issues at all that I can see. One might want to purchase the hinged lid if you do a lot of adding as you go, but it isn't necessary for the majority of the recipes that I tend to make. Give this product a try, you won't regret it. As an aside to wayfair...NOW I get the dancing !!! Awesome service, speedy delivery, product prices..what's not to love? Thank you