Hands-down, this is a great addition for my kitchen. I never even thought about having a programmable crock pot before and always had a watch it, not this one!! Once the timer is done, it changes itself to warm. I’ve always use ones with dials and this takes my cooking till whole different level. The stainless steel on it matches my kitchen appliances almost exactly like it deserves to be left out and not put away. It’s also large enough I can have anybody come over and be able to cook for everybody. This crock pot is amazing!!