Question 1

Where is this cooker made?  Does it have a Prop 69 label? ( I'm concerned abut lead content in the glazed insert.)

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You mean Proposition 65, right? The electronics in the unit would be enough to necessitate a Proposition 65 warning. Does the ceramic liner contain any appreciable amount of heavy metals, like lead? Hamilton Beach states that their ceramics factories are lead free. Indeed, all the online tests I've read indicate the Hamilton Beach glaze is lead free, and they pass strict manufacturing tests for lead leeching. Note that the glaze is the barrier between food and the earthenware ceramic container, and it is what is guaranteed to be lead free, and that is the important part.

Question 2

What is the material of the crock pot ? Is it metal, ceramic or cast aluminium ? Also is it non stick ?

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The exterior is metal with plastic for the handles and time/temp controls. The lid is glass with a plastic handle and metal rim. The interior pot is glazed ceramic. When cooking as directed, I’ve never had anything stick hard in a crockpot, and suspect it would take some serious effort to do that. Not even cooking stuff in barbecue or teriyaki sauce sticks hard. Everything has always washed off with little effort, and I always wash mine by hand. There’s a reason why glazed ceramic is so popular for prolonged cooking/baking, you know.

Question 3

Does the temperature switch to warm automatically after the heating time is finished?

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Mine doesn’t switch over to warm automatically. It turned off. Bought another, more reliable unit and gave this to a housewife down the street who will be around when this shuts down and can set it to warm if necessary.

Question 4

Can it be used as a rice cooker?

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Most can so I don't see why this one can't. A simple direction for one would be:DirectionsRub your slow cooker lightly with 1 tablespoon butter or margarine.Pour in rice, water and salt.Cover and cook on High 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.Note: Up to 4 cups raw rice may be prepared in slow cooker making 10 cups cooked.

ASIN	B0745J76FG
Best Sellers Rank	#287,850 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #8,180 in Small Kitchen Appliances
Brand	Hamilton Beach
Brand Name	Hamilton Beach
Capacity	4 Quarts
Colour	Silver
Control Method	Touch
Control Type	Touchpad
Country of Origin	USA
Global Trade Identification Number	00040094334438
Is the item dishwasher safe?	Yes
Item Shape	Oval
Item Weight	8.3 Pounds
Manufacturer	Hamilton Beach
Material	Stoneware
Material Type	Stoneware
Model Number	33443
Number of settings	4
Part Number	33443
Pattern	Solid
Size	4 quarts
UPC	040094334438
Voltage	220 Volts
Wattage	215 Watts

4-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker Home Good - Silver

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