The Hamilton Beach stay or go sear amp, cook slow cooker has everything you need to create homemade, delicious meals for 7 or more people. Sear meat on your stovetop to lock in flavor, and then finish the meal in the slow cooker. The removable nonstick aluminum pot cooks directly on gas, electric or ceramic stovetops and is oven safe. Choose from 15 heating options with 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 hours of cooking time and high, low, or warm heat settings. It lets you mix and match the temperature settings with your choice of cooking times. The clip-tight sealed lid locks onto slow cooker to help prevent messy spills during travel. The 6 quart oval pan serves 7 or more people and is the perfect size for a 6 lbs chicken or 4 lbs roast. Both the pan and lid are dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.