Hamilton Beach Digital Electric Multicooker - Black

I like the ease of using but it would've been great to have written recipes for the different programmed functions. And it's strange that YouTube doesn't have any reviews on this cooker.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve prepared quite a few things in here. From vegetables, to rice, etc. Everything I made came out just was I wanted it to. It was very easy for me to use. The instructions were very clear. I use this about once or twice a week and have had no issues with it so far.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like that this one cooker does so much. I was able to do away with rice cooker and steamer for this one it also keeps food warm the others did not.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have recently moved and have a smaller kitchen so was looking for products that can do more than just one job so i could downsize on my appliances and this did not disappoint. I am able to cook all sorts of things from main dishes to cooking the rice for a side! I absolutely love mine and recommend!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really wanted to enjoy this machine. There are no instructions to speak of, just your basic hazard warning, on/off, how to make rice, cereal. I searched YouTube to see how to operate and what I could make in this multi cooker. There is an older video of the multi cooker that came with a mini cookbook with examples of what you could make. Not with the new one. For me there is excitement as to what I can make when I buy an appliance as it typically comes with examples of what you can make, i.e., slow cooker. But not this one.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The multi cooker's glass lid is great because it allows you to see your food as it's cooking. I like that you can make up to 10 cups of rice. Great for when you are feeding alot of people. The steamer basket is another plus. I have steamed numerous vegetables in this and they come out perfect. Making rice took a few trys to get right. The directions are not the clearest so it was more trial and error. Rice did not stick and clean up is easy because the insert is dishwasher safe. The slow cooker part is good for making soups. It is smaller than a crock pot so roasts did not fit real well.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 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.] My favorite thing to cook in my new digital multi cooker is soup. With winter coming we eat a lot of stews and soup. This is perfect for Browning meat and vegetables before cooking. I also love steamed vegetables and fried rice.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was sent the multi-cooker to try out. It came just at the right time! I ended up getting the flu two weeks ago and my appetite just wasnt there. so of course I ended up making myself some chicken and vegetable soup to have something in my stomach with my medication. This thing is awesome it cooks just like my old crock pot. I put the onions carrots celery and chicken in and let it cook for a few hours and yuuummy. It was just what I needed to help me kick some of that nasty flu out of me. Thank you Hamilton beach for such an awesome product.

[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.] I love how easy it is to use and everything comes out so nice

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I tried making white rice folloing the guide given in the instructions. It came out like oatmeal. Viewing other recipes online I found this machine limited in what it can cook. I found that most recipes call for a manual and auto pressure relief valve which this unt does not have.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have currently used this twice and I am. Very happy with the results. First I used the delay feature to cook steel cut oats and with the non stick coating the steel cut oats turned out creamy and did not stick. The second thing I cooked was white rice to go with a stir fry that I made and the rice turned out perfect. I am eager to try more recipes in this multi cooker. It is very easy to use and clean.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was all atwitter when I ordered this item, thinking I would be able to do LOTS of different things with it. I'm not sure if my expectations were just too high or what but this turns out to be a glorified rice/oatmeal cooker and unfortunately, it won't get much use for just those purposes. As for the steaming feature, I don't steam very many things and when I do, I generally use my double decker steamer pan on the stovetop for that purpose. It's a nice appliance but not something I'm going to get much use out of.

[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.] 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.] This cooker came while we were away and we haven't had chance to use it much yet. We did use it to prepare sweet potatoes and boneless pork chops. Although there were few directions to operate the multi cooker, we were able to prepare both the pork and the sweet potatoes sans disaster. The sweet potatoes steamed for 20 minutes and then we sauted the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side. A teriyaki, brown sugar marinade helped to make the chops moist and tender. Sorry there are no pics or videos. Try to do some for the next post.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Hamilton Beach 4.5qt Digital Multicooker is an excellent tool in the kitchen! The 4.5qt nonstick pot is the perfect size for family meals, or cooking for one. It can cook up to 10 cups of uncooked rice and even includes an accurate rice measuring cup, a rice paddle and a steaming basket. I've used mine for everything from cooking rice to making homemade vegetable soup and pot roasts. The glass lid makes it easy to check on food while it's cooking without losing heat. Then when you're done, put the removable, dishwasher safe nonstick pot into the dishwasher for easy clean-up!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have made a few things, but not sure I really have the hang of it yet. I don't make rice and suspect it might be a good choice if you like rice. I have steamed a few vegetables and used the crock pot function. I unfortunately thought it would have a pressure cooker function, but this multi cooker doesn't. I would say my items turned out all right, but I could make items quicker than the steamer in other ways and I prefer more settings on a crock pot than just high and low. I found the directions for the unit quite lacking. It just gives basic info and it was difficult for me to figure out certain things. I would prefer directions listed for each function and in list form not stuck in a paragraph. I checked various websites, but not really too helpful on this item either. I follow the basic directions on setting time for certain functions, but can't seem to get that to work for me. It would be helpful if recipes or a list of projected times for certain common items cooked would be included. I also don't like how the electronics are set up. I wish you just pushed a button for each function instead of having to press the menu button to select the function. So overall I would say if you like figuring out new appliances and just want one item to do several things, this might be right for you. Maybe if I use this more, I will come to like it for certain items I cook, but unfortunately so far it is not a good fit for me.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Received my multi cooker the other day and fell in love immediately! Tried several of the functions and they all work flawlessly!! Cleanup was a breeze. Every kitchen should have one!!!!