I am in LOVE with this multi-cooker! I will admit, I was skeptical at first... A crockpot that you can sear, bake, and use as a crockpot all in one? I decided to first see it could sear a chuck roast before adding veggies and using like a crock pot. To my surprise, the element got hot enough and did a wonderful job of searing the roast before adding my seasoned veggies & liquid. I cooked it on low 7 hrs., and it turned out delicious! Later the same week, I tried to make lasagna in it, and the results were fabulous! If I could make one suggestion, it would be to have silicone handles on the take out pot. They can get a little too warm. Everything else is perfect!