Hamilton Beach Stay or Go 33262 Portable Slow Cooker 6 Qt
- Capacity: 6 quarts
- Size: 6 quarts
- Control Type: Knob, Manual, Touch
- Number of settings: 3
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A dependable 6-quart workhorse for weekly batch cooking and potluck transport, though its manual dial has no delay start or auto shutoff.
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ASIN: B005M8IP0WModel: 33262Category: Slow Cookers
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Overview
The Hamilton Beach 33262 Stay or Go is a 6-quart manual slow cooker with a clip-lock lid built for carrying finished dishes to potlucks and family gatherings without spilling.
There's no digital display or delay-start timer here, just a manual dial for high, low and keep warm. That simplicity is the appeal for owners who've had digital slow cookers shut off unexpectedly, though it also means no automatic shutoff of its own.
- High, low and keep-warm settings
- Full-grip handles for carrying
- Removable ceramic crock
- Sized for standard 6-quart recipes
Who it's for
Fits people who batch-cook for the week or transport slow-cooked meals to gatherings and prefer a simple dial over a digital display. Not for anyone who wants a programmable delay start or an automatic shutoff timer.
Pros and cons
- 6-quart capacity for family meals or potlucks
- Clip-lock lid secures for transport
- Removable stoneware and glass lid are dishwasher safe
- Simple manual dial with no digital display to fail
- No delay start or automatic shutoff
- Lid clamps add bulk for storage
- No digital timer for precise scheduling
Performance notes
High, low and keep-warm settings are set with a manual dial rather than a digital timer, so the unit stays at your chosen setting until you turn it off yourself. The stoneware crock and glass lid lift out for washing, and two side clamps hold the lid shut during transport.
Where it stands among slow cookers
- #3 most-searched brand and model of the 12 slow cookers lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 55 slow cookers we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Hamilton Beach |
|---|---|
| Model | 33262 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | 6 quartshigher than 53% of 48 slow cookers |
| Item Weight | 12.85 poundshigher than 88% of 35 slow cookers |
| Item Depth | 11.1 incheshigher than 50% of 29 slow cookers |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 11.1 × 17.3 × 9.8 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 6 quarts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 150 wattslower than 68% of 45 slow cookers |
| Voltage | 110 voltslower than 91% of 48 slow cookers |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Silver |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Knob, Manual, Touch |
| Number of settings | 3 |
| Item Shape | Oval |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Part Number | 33262 |
Closest rivals on specs
NESCO SC-4-25 Slow Cooker 4 Qt- Capacity 6 vs 4 quarts (+50%)
- Item Weight 12.85 vs 8.45 pounds (+52%)
- Size 6 vs 4 quarts (+50%)
Crock-Pot Cook and Carry Programmable Slow Cooker 4 Qt- Capacity 6 vs 4 quarts (+50%)
- Size 6 vs 4 quarts (+50%)
GreenLife Slow Cooker 6 Qt- Item Weight 12.85 vs 6.83 pounds (+88%)
Frequently asked questions
Does the Hamilton Beach 33262 have a delay start?
No, it uses a manual dial with high, low and keep-warm settings and has no digital delay-start function.
Can the crock and lid go in the dishwasher?
Yes, the removable stoneware insert and glass lid are both dishwasher safe.
Is the lid secure enough to carry the 33262 to a potluck?
Yes, two side clamps lock the lid in place for transport, which is the model's main design feature.