This Hamilton Beach Simplicity Slow Cooker has easy programmability. Jiust set the cooking time and temperature and it does the rest. Automatically switches to warm when time is up. Lid Latch strap anchors lid securely for easy travel and gasket lid helps prevent messy spills when used with the Lid Latch strap. It has Cook and Warm indicator lights digital timer time adjustment buttons and temperature dial. Perfect size for a 6 lb. chicken or 4 lb. roast. Stoneware and lid are dishwasher safe.