MSC-800 7-Quart 4-in-1 Cook Central Multicooker, Stainless Steel/Black

We love it. It is an ideal size for small recipes for 1-2 people, with limited left overs depending on how much you eat, fill your plate or just 1/3 your plate with other sides like a veggie & potatoes or roll. But it doesn't fit everything that you would want to make. Realistically you will likely need both a 3.5 and 5 quart crock pots to select based on the size of the recipe. We still use this 3.5qt most for 2 of us, but have on occasion found it filled too quickly and switched over to the 5qt. Remember, any crock pot should only be filled to 2/3, not the top that is shown in all pictures on any box. We had started with a lot of veggies and potatoes and found we were already at 2/3 on this 3.5qt before we could even add the meat, so we switched to the 5qt. But then you do not want to always use a 5qt either, because you do not want too little in. So we end up using this 3.5qt most for the 2 of us, but have to occasionally use 5qt. The 3.5qt pot is easier to clean because it is smaller and weighs less than the 5qt. The construction and quality of this pot seem very good to us. The lid is standard thickness for crock pots, and there doesn't seem to be any need for it to be heavier while it is cooking. It does build up condensed water around the ring of the lid and bubbles out during cooking as it continually pushed out steam. The 4 settings seem to give you plenty of flexibility, but we use low for most, and the automatic switch to warming mode is nice. The recipe book was actually nice compared to a Crock Pot brand 5qt (that we also like) that claimed a recipe book, but really only added a few pages at the pack of its manual. This one is a nice spiral bound book, but no pictures. We couldn't always just set it and forget it, or just follow the exact time on the recipe. You really have to experiment to find the ideal cooking time for you. We found our recipes are done earlier than the usual 8 hours stated in our recipes, and ended up getting overcooked. So you make it once, realize it is dryer or veggies are overcooked, so you reduce the time next time. So the meals weren't perfect the first time we did any recipe so far, but were better the second time around when we made cooking time adjustments. For example, the first meal shown in the video was overdone, apples overcooked, and meat was a bit tough, which I think you can see in the video. So next time, just cook it less. For some meats, you really should test with a probe thermometer to ensure it is safely cooked, but hopefully only to confirm it is done, not to check frequently because you have to add cooking time every time you remove the lid. For the second meal shown in the video (pulled pork), it too cooked longer than needed the first time, and was better the second time when we checked the temperature earlier and confirmed done earlier. The best success we had with this was making pulled pork. Btw, I skipped showing the steps testing the meat temperature, adding the BBQ sauce, and using a fork to shred the pork.

Title: Perfect All-in-One Cooker — I Use It Constantly! Review: I bought this Cuisinart four-mode cooker because I wanted one appliance that could handle multiple cooking tasks without taking up a lot of counter space. It can sauté, steam, slow cook, and roast — and it does all of them really well. First impressions: When it arrived, the first thing I noticed was how solid and well-made it felt. The controls are simple, the inner pot is sturdy, and nothing feels cheap. Performance after real use: After using it often for several different meals, I can say it’s become one of my most reliable kitchen tools. I love being able to sauté meat or vegetables right in the same pot before switching to slow-cook — no extra pans to wash. It cooks evenly, heats up fast, and everything I’ve made has turned out great. Pros: • Very versatile (sauté, steam, roast, slow cook) • Saves time and reduces extra dishes • Easy to clean • Solid build and reliable performance • Great for everyday cooking Cons: • None so far — it’s performed perfectly for everything I’ve used it for Would I buy it again? Absolutely. It’s one of those appliances I reach for constantly, and it has replaced several other gadgets.

I have had this through the winter (slow cooking season) so I feel I can leave a review now. I have other sizes and brands of slow cookers, but this one gets used the most for a few reasons. First, I cook meals for 2 people with leftovers...so you could consider that 4 people. We are pretty big eaters...for instance we can destroy a full size pot roast within 2 days. Hey, it's the Midwest - we love beef! I feel I could fit an entire (smaller) chicken in this cooker if I wanted to. Mostly I cook boneless chicken breasts, stews, chili, and the aforementioned pot roast. This cooker is that perfect in-between size where I can do as little as 3 large chicken breasts or as much as a roast and potatoes, although that fills it to the top. Second thing I like about this cooker is the programmable timer is dead easy. At first I thought it was too simplistic and would confuse me, but I have no problems with it, whereas my "Stay or Go"...I had so much trouble feeling like I had it on the right setting I would sometimes consult the manual and often leave for work convinced that I did something wrong. I came home to THAT cooker "off" one day for no reason and I never did figure out if it was user error or a power failure, but there was no way the food was safe. The Cuisinart is easy and I feel confident it will go into warm mode when the cook time is done, since that is the default setting...which is ideal for me since I am away from home 11-13 hours. Third thing I like is that it's actually easier to clean than my "Stay or Go." I have no idea HOW since they both have the black removable crock, but this one releases stuck food much much easier. I have NOT tested it, but it also seems the temps are better in this crock. My other one seemed way way too hot hot hot on the low setting and there was just no way a boneless skinless chicken breast would survive that. This Cuisinart cooker just made me the most lovely pot of moist juicy white chicken breast (which I shredded and used for tacos) the other day and I am STILL amazed. Two quibbles: I think it's expensive. I delayed buying due to that and I wish I'd had this cooker sooner! The cord is about 16" long at MOST. It's the shortest cord ever. I understand that this is probably for safety??? But in older homes like mine it often means there is only one spot on the countertop where this can go, and it's where everything else is...my other crock at least had a long enough cord that I could put the cooker on the stovetop and keep the countertop clear, but this one has to be snugged right up to the outlet, directly under the cabinets.

I can't speak to the longevity of this slow cooker as I've only had it for two weeks. In that time, however, it has seen a lot of action. Many years ago my grandmother bought me a cheap slow cooker and gave me a few older used slow-cooker cookbooks. Everything came out tasting like the same chewy rubber, so I gave up and gave the slow cooker away. After a delicious meal at a friend's house recently that was made in a slow cooker I thought I would be willing to give them a try again. I did some research into what kinds of features I would like and what size would be best for our three-person family and hit upon this particular slow cooker. I have several other Cuisinart products in my kitchen and have been happy with their durability and quality so I was happy to purchase this brand again. The best features of the slow cooker, for me, are the timer, the variety of settings, and the size. The time allows you to set the slow cooker in 30 minute increments. After cooking on whatever setting you choose, it automatically switches to warm (not off!). This was a feature missing from my older slow cooker which made it imperative that I was home to turn it off at the correct time. I should also note that you do not have to use the timer. This slow cooker, unlike my other one, also has four heat settings: high, low, warm, and simmer. Although the manual says only to use warm for food that is already prepared, it is still a useful setting. As I said, it switches to this once it is finished cooking and keeps the food warm until you are ready to serve. There are only three people in our household, myself, my husband, and our infant daughter. We did not need an enormous slow cooker. I could see wanting one to make leftovers or feed a crowd, but neither of those were really issues for us. The size is more than adequate and it still makes more than enough for us to feed a few others if we had a party. The biggest perk of having one of these in kitchen is, as I have discovered coming into the hotter months, that I don't have to turn the oven on. I love pulled pork, braised meats, or just generally a hot meal, but having the oven on in the summer is miserable even with the AC blasting. This totally solves that problem! It is also very easy to use and attractive (as compared to some of the 1970s versions I have seen). Long story short, I am happy with this slow cooker. It's the perfect size and I can cook while staying cool.

Last and final update because unfortunately they have dropped to 1 star now. In total I have had to return this product four times. The last time was because unit stopped turning on one day after one month. Gave it one more chance. Now this one lasted 4 months and is The final straw. This one is doing same had started to get screwy with temperature, boiling things on low and simmer, couldn't stop it from getting too hot even on low slow cook.. Then one day didn't turn on. Waited til next day and would get just light up screen no functioning. Then worked again for week. Not heating well. Now today again won't turn on. I need reliability. I'm done. Expensive and unreliable. So disappointed. —— UPDATE ON MY REVIEW: This is a great piece of equipment for your kitchen I use this every day from breakfast to lunch to dinner, to pre-making meals to put into the freezer> It has so many uses I would not be able to even list them all. Today I used it to pre-cook vegetables to use during the week. Then I made brown rice to use later as well. (I have a rice cooker, but I actually preferred to use this over my rice cooker it allows me to cook perfectly steamed rice quickly using the boil/steam button. Then I cooked meat and chicken. I also made eggs this morning. You can heat up slices of pizza (or reheat other items ) so that the cheese melts perfectly and the bottom gets a little crispy. You can prepare a meal that has various steps such as saute, roast, and then slow cook in the same pot. I absolutely love this cooker. It is a breeze to clean, you can put insert into dishwasher, but I just wipe out and wash at sink quickly dry it and put it right back. > Additionally, the following Review included my experience with Cuisinart's policy on their products. I purchased this MSC-800 cooker and was very excited to receive it and start using it. I have owned multicookers before and think they are a great item for my needs. When this cooker arrived, I put it to the test right away. Unfortunately after a few different tests I realized that the cooker insert is slightly warped and therefore causing uneven heating and cooking, temperature etc. Ok, this is alright, things like this happen. I called Cuisinart and they tell me that it is a Limited Warranty and that they will replace it, but I have to pay to ship it to them. I explained again that I had just gotten it 3 days before, did I really have to Pay to ship it to be replaced? The agent was so rude that I had to ask for a supervisor. Long story short she lied said there wasn't one, I had to call back and start all over. Cuisinart does in fact feel that YOU should pay to ship a defective product to them. One that cost hundreds of dollars and did not work properly from the start due to a manufacturing defect. This made me feel so badly as a customer. My first Cuisinart purchase. feeling like I made a mistake because of such a sad way to treat a customer. Thank goodness for AMAZON. They Made this experience better. They are sending me a new one before they even get this one. Thank you AMAZON. So, This is going to be a two part review. I do look forward to having a working cooker, but I will also note in that review that I am not feeling very warm and fuzzy about Cuisinart MSC-800 Cook Central 4-in-1 Multi-Cooker, 7 quart and will not be purchasing another product from their company.

I'm going to start this review by saying do not use metal utensils to stir, flip or anything with this slow cooker. My elderly mom lives with us and she used a fork to turn some potatoes, it caused quite a bit of scratching in the bottom of the cooker. And while this was a user error, I do think Cuisinart could put a better coating in this cooker. I took a star off for that. It's the only complaint we have with this cooker. We've had it for 2 months now and average using it 3 times a week. It works especially good for big families and/or families that eat at different times. While we would love to all eat together at the same time it's just not possible. My wife puts a meal in it in the morning before she goes to work. The kids want to eat at 4-5 so it's ready to go for them. My wife and I eat between 6-7 and it's hot and ready for us. My mom eats at whatever time she gets hungry so it can be different times. It's very easy to use and cleanup. We haven't tried many different foods in it, but here's a few we have tried and loved: Teriyaki Chicken over rice, Beef and Vegetable stew, Pot Roast, BBQ Roast used to make sandwiches, it made all of these perfectly. I'm sure we will find many more things to make in it, but just having a couple of meals per week that you can count on being easy and hot and ready by the time everyone is ready to eat is a real timesaver for a big family. We have found the 6 quart model to be enough for us. Usually my son and I eat about half of whatever we have in it, then mom, daughter and wife eat the other half. I especially like anything we make in it with vegetables. It does a very good job of making broccoli and asparagus tender but not mushy. Hopefully we won't have any problems with the coating.

I love this crockpot! Mostly due to the saute, browning options. Use less pans and the non-stick is a blessing. Also much lighter than my old version!

I've had this (6 qt) slow cooker for over two years now, and I easily use it at least weekly if not more. It is definitely one of the most frequently used products in my kitchen. I consider it to be one of the wisest investments I've made for my kitchen. I'd like to give some information to address some of the most frequent questions and concerns I've seen asked about this slow cooker: Yes, you can fit a whole chicken in the cooker, at least in the 6 qt model. I've put a whole chicken in there, ON TOP OF potatoes and carrots, and still had enough clearance to close the lid. If you instead put your other items to the side of your whole chicken, it will fit with room to spare. Yes, the brown/saute feature actually works, and it works as well as your stove would. I've browned ground beef, turkey, pork chops and whole roasts in mine. I've sauteed just about every veggie you can think of, from onions and green peppers to carrots and celery for a roux. I've done multiple roux mixes, start to finish, in mine. I've even made proper sausage gravy in there. Yes, the outside of the unit heats up. I wouldn't say it gets any hotter than any other slow cooker. In fact, I have two other regular slow cookers I still use frequently (a small 4 qt and a huge 8 qt), both with a more traditional ceramic insert... and I'd say those actually get hotter than this unit. With this unit, I like that I can touch the handle of the lid or the handle of the insert without needing a hot pad, unlike the lid/handles of my other two slow cookers. This unit doesn't get any hotter than my toaster however, and again, I'd say my toaster actually gets hotter on the sides. No, I haven't had any trouble with the Teflon coating coming off. Honestly, I suspect that has a great deal to do with the implements people are using in their units. This slow cooker is not the only product I own with a Teflon coating, and it is not the only product I've seen lots of reviews complaining about coatings coming off - in every case, I apparently miraculously have ZERO issue with the coating, whereas so many other reviewers apparently have theirs chipping within weeks. The difference, in my opinion, is that other than grill implements (and of course silverware), I don't own ANY metallic cooking implements. Mine are all either things like the Calphalon nylon spatulas and spoons, or silicone implements, or wood. Every product you buy with a Teflon coating says the same things - no metallic implements of any kind. Yet people ignore this consistently, and then act surprised when their Teflon starts to chip. Until recently, there was a review on this cooker that had a video attached. The video had been made a few weeks after the purchaser bought her slow cooker, and it was a very positive review. Then she came back a few months later and changed her review to be very negative (still with vid attached), complaining that her Teflon chipped. Multiple people pointed out that she had been using a metal spatula in her video - she replied to each of those comments "screaming" (ALL CAPS) that her use of a metal spatula had no bearing on it chipping. Yes, actually, it did - it causes that chipping, which is why Teflon-using manufacturers tell you not to use those sort of implements. Barring any actual defect - and they happen sometimes - so long as you follow the manufacturer's instructions on proper use of this product, I see no reason you can't get years and years of use out of it.

The product never worked right from the beginning. You have to buy a 220/110v converter to run this gadget. The power consumption is 200 w.To be in the safe side I used a 350w converter but the cooker display never came on nor the cooker. Awaiting replacement / refund. Cost of the cooker was Rs.8229.

I’ve only used the Slow Cooker function so far, but it does a great job. It has a good sized capacity for a family of four. It appears to be sturdy and well made so far.

Works as it should

Absolutely shocking product waiting so long for it and it came with no plug other than an American Don’t buy

Me gustó el tamaño y muy buena marca