Hamilton Beach Digital MultiCooker, 20 Cup Rice Cooker, Slow Cooker, Steamer Sauté, Hot Cereal, Soup, & More

love love love this multi cooker

I was in the market for a multi cooker, and after much research settled on the 'Hamilton Beach 4.5 QT Multi Cooker with Glass Lid'. I made my choice for a couple of reasons. Firstly, as the title reveals, this multi cooker has a 'glass lid'. Most of the ones I came across in my research did not. This feature is important to me in that I like to see how my meal is coming along without having to open up the cooker. It just looses too much heat that way. Secondly, I wanted a cooker that had a number of functions... without being an overwhelming amount. A few I looked at had settings for 'porridge' and such. I mean, when was the last time anyone made a batch of porridge?!? This Hamilton Beach model seemed to fit the bill. I received my Hamilton Beach 4.5 Quart Multi Cooker with Glass Lid and was immediately impressed. Firstly, I loved the fact that the lid was attached and on a spring hinge. I didn't have to worry about it getting broken or misplaced...or my cats getting into my 'cooking creation'. Secondly,I liked the removable non-stick pot. A number of the cookers I researched came with stainless steel pots. I know they are nice, but they can be a bear to clean. And third, I found the attached swing-away handle to be a nice feature. It will come in very handy in taking a batch of my meatballs over for Thanksgiving dinner. I was extremely anxious to try out my new Hamilton Beach 4.5 Qt Multi Cooker with Glass Lid. I was in the mood for chili and settled on making some in it. Rather than dirty a fry pan to brown my meat, I decided to use the 'Saute' feature on the multi cooker to do just that. I found the controls to be a little confusing having to refer to the directions a couple of times to figure it out. But after I did, things were fine. My meat browned nicely as you can see by the attached photo. I easily drained the meat using the handles built into the removable pot. Very nice feature. It was now time to load all the ingredients in the pot and get my chili cooking. I found that I could really load it up. The size of the pot is deceiving when you first look at it. But it easily held a full batch of chili. I set the 'Slow Cooker-Low' function for 8 hours and let it go. After cooking was complete, it was time to give it the 'taste test'. I must admit, it was the best batch of chili I had made in a long time. The flavor of the seasonings was nicely infused in the meat and it was nice and hot....just like I like it. I was very happy with how my Hamilton Beach 4.5 Qt Multi Cooker performed. And cleanup was a breeze. (I was worried about cleaning the glass lid being it wasn't detachable, but not a problem. It cleanup up easily.) All in all, I can highly recommend the Hamilton Beach 4.5 Qt Multi cooker. As my title suggests, it's a very capable unit that has many useful functions and works well. The control set is a little hard to figure out, but one you do, you'll be on your way to making some great meals. Five stars! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

This cooker is so useful! It makes it so easy to cook great food. You can use it to make soups, steam vegetables, sauté, make rice and hot cereal. I've made broccoli and cauliflower plenty of times on the stove in a kettle. It turns out ok. I never knew how much better it could be until using this. I just added water to the bottom then put the tray on top and added my vegetables and butter. Then it cooked for 20 minutes. It turned out perfect. I am so amazed by this cooker. You can put a whole meal in it and let it cook on high or low depending on when you want it done. It will turn out amazing. All you have to do is the prep to add the food. It is several devices in one. It doesn't take up much room at all. It comes with a cup and spoon. It's so easy to clean out. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

Great for big families. So easy to set up. All the instructions that are included thoroughly go step by step for every function. Steamer basket, measuring cup, & serving spoon are all included. I started out simple and made rice for orange chicken, and it cooked it perfectly. No crunch at all (that's an issue I have on the stove). The exterior of the unit doesn't get hot to the touch either, which is great for when kids want to help. I've gone more advanced and have made a soup too, and all the buttons and functions are easy to navigate and make starting a batch super simple. Has a nice size screen as well. And when all is said and done it's such an easy appliance to clean. This multi cooker is a fantastic appliance. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

I tested the Hamilton Beach Multi Cooker & realized I was out of date! This cooker takes the place of several cooking items. I always have a mess to clean up on my stove...with the Multi all is contained...easy to clean. The settings confused me at first. Hold down the menu button until it reaches your selection...the rest is easy, add food plus right amount of water or sauce for the amount you are making. I learned not to add too much water or sauce (it will take longer to cook). I like the fact you can cook or steam such a variety: meats, seafood, rolls, rice, veggies, cereals etc. To start I cooked brown rice then added rice to stuffed pepper ingredients-placed in cooker then added sauce. Next using steamer basket cooked fresh carrots & finally frozen mixed veggies. All came out so tasty and tender with a little salt & butter. This cooker is so smart..it will let you know if water is needed. The warm feature is automatic when food is done. Being a family of two, cooking can be a challenge to make the right amount. With this cooker I can make small batches, or large for company or going to a potluck. The carrying handle is strong and makes transporting easy. Another important factor is that the lid opens by simply pressing the button! How great is that? I would definitely recommend this product. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

Nice design and high quality item

Perfect size rice cooker with slow cooker function. Very sturdy design with glass lid and excellent menu options. Slow cooker performance is fantastic.

This multi cooker appliance is so convenient, for making many side dishes and meals. I've made pot roast, white rice, beans, and some steamed veggies. All have come out great. What is unique about this Hamilton beach multi cooker, is that on the menu you can choose the LOW slow cooker or the HIGH slow cooker feature. I'm home a lot so the high slow cooker feature is what I use most, but if you are gone most of the day, and you want dinner then of course it's convenient to be able to choose the low slow cooker feature. I do like having that option. The lid on this has a glass see through window, doesn't really give you a good view because of the condensation that forms on the window. If I want a good look I just quickly pot the lid open, no big deal. This comes with a steaming basket, rice paddle, and measuring cup. It is a 4.5 quart capacity. We are a family of four so this is a perfect size for us. The removable pot is nonstick and is easy to clean up. All the main and side dishes I have made have come out great. Once each meal or side dish is done, it will automatically go into warm mode. It really does save me time. I was confused about how to make the rice at first, I just didn't understand it. Once I got the directions clarified, my rice came out perfect. There is no need to set an amount for the rice. You just add as directed your rice and water and set to which rice you want, either brown or white, close lid and wait for it to beep and it's done!! The menu is easy to navigate, and choose your setting. Overall this is a great handy appliance, and I use mine at least three times a week. Also It doesn't take up a lot of counter space which is a plus for me. I'm excited to start making soups, since it's starting to get cold now. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

The 4.5 qt digital multi cooker is a wonderful addition to my kitchen. It's a good size for a single person. It is easy to use. There are pre-set buttons on the menu for things like cooking rice, making soup or hot cereal, and steaming vegetables. I especially like that it has a glass lid so that I can see how things are coming along as the food cooks. I can easily see the number of minutes left until the food is done; the number is in red. The lines for how much water to add for rice are clearly marked. I also really like that it has handles I can use to easily lift the inner pot out of the base! I have used it so far to make goulash, to cook different kinds of rice, and to steam vegetables. The steamed vegetables came out perfect - not underdone or mushy - in 15 minutes once the water heated up. The only draw back, which is why I didn't give it 5 stars, is that the holes in the steamer basket are too big. Some of the green beans I was steaming fell through the holes into the water below. It's okay for vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower, but French green beans will definitely fall through the basket and cook in the water below. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

I recommended Five Stars for Performance %26 Instruction, but the only thing that this Cooker Fall Short is : 1) The Lid is attached to the Cooker, after cooking you have to wipe the Lid with warm paper or towel, it's little Hard to Clean All the Spltter of cooking, this Process is Not Hygienic in the Long-run cos Bacteria, Mildue or Scum will Eventually Form, I like to Clean my Pots %26 Lids with Soap and Hot water. 2) The Other thing is the Cord is Pretty Short, I had to Put a Butchars Block to lift it Up so the Cord Could Reach the Wall Socket in Kitchen. 3) The Other thing is the Cord is Attached to the Hamilton Beach Digital Multi Cooker, so if you Lift the Cooker you have to Drag the Cord with it All Over the Place, Unless to Lift the Cooking Pot with a Very Small 1/4 inch Handle which Get Very Hot. If I Knew All these Short- Comings in this Hamilton Beach Digital Multi Cooker I Would Not Have Bought it.