This is a purchase I do not regret: extremely simple to use, extremely convenient since it simply "throw" the ingredients in the morning, no more no less, before leaving for work. When you come home at night and children are impatient, more precipitation, the croq pot simmered you and kept warm without burning, a tasty dish. Programming is done every 30 minutes and the cooking time up to 10 hours (6 to 8 is ideal for low temperature) There 's obviously no vapor emissions and no risk of having a flat charred. Finally, you will find plenty of reliable recipes on the internet (and passionrecettes crockpot wordpress). A real pleasure, and what a service rendered for moms who work all day!