Hamilton Beach 6 Quart 9-in-1 Programmable Slow Cooker with Sear
- Slow Cooker
- 6 quarts
- 1350 watts
- Touch, Push button
The sear-then-slow-cook workflow gets consistent praise, though the delay start limitation and at least one reported early failure are worth weighing first.
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How it ranks among the 51 slow cookers we track
4.4★ across 274 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
274 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 51 slow cookers we track - how the scorecard works · full slow cookers data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
This is a 6-quart, 9-in-1 programmable slow cooker with a nonstick, PFAS-free crock that also sears, browns, steams, roasts, and cooks rice, aimed at home cooks who want one pot for both prep and slow cooking.
The sear-in-the-pot feature draws real praise from reviewers who specifically shopped for a slow cooker that could brown meat without dirtying a separate pan first. One recurring complaint worth flagging: the delay start function does not work in slow cook mode, only in rice, grain, and steam modes, which more than one reviewer calls out as misleading.
- 6 quart rectangular capacity
- 9 cooking functions in one pot
- PFAS-free nonstick crock
- Auto switch to keep warm
Who it's for
Fits cooks who want to sear, brown, and slow cook in the same pot for one-pot meals like chili or roasts. Not the right pick if you specifically need delay start on slow cook mode, since reviewers confirm that setting only applies to rice, grain, and steam functions.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers who wanted to sear meat before slow cooking without a separate pan repeatedly call this out as the main reason they bought it, and several describe the nonstick crock as genuinely easy to clean. The most common complaint is that delay start does not work in slow cook mode despite being a selling point, which one reviewer called false advertising. A separate buyer reported their unit died completely after two months, and another noted early signs of the nonstick coating peeling near the top edge.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Sears and browns directly in the pot
- 6 quart capacity holds a 6 lb chicken
- Nonstick PFAS-free crock, pot and rack are dishwasher safe
- Automatically switches to keep warm when cooking finishes
- Delay start does not work in slow cook mode
- No lid lock for transport, unlike older models
- One reported unit failure after two months of use
Performance notes
The ceramic nonstick crock handles searing and browning directly on the stovetop-free base before switching to slow cook, roast, or steam, and it automatically switches to keep warm once the programmed time completes. The rectangular 6-quart pot holds a 6-pound chicken or 4-pound roast, and the roast function starts its timer only once internal temperature reaches 375 degrees F.
Specifications
| Brand | Hamilton Beach |
|---|---|
| Model | 33604 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 11.86 pounds |
| Size | 6 quarts |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 11 × 17.1 × 9.8 inches |
| Item Depth | 11 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 6 quarts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1350 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Ceramic, Glass, Metal, Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Ceramic PFAS-Free Non-stick Crock, Glass Lid, Roasting/Steaming Rack |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Touch, Push button |
| Number of settings | 9 |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Part Number | 33604 |
| Item Type Name | Rice, Steam, Sauté, Roast Delay Start & Keep Warm Functions, Nonstick PFAS-Free Dishwasher Safe Crock, |
| Item Shape | Rectangular |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in slow cookers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Beach 6 Quart 9-in-1 Programmable Slow Cooker with SearThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 274 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Presto 06017 8-Quart Nomad Traveling Slow CookerPresto | 4.8 / 5 | 2,900 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet MST-250XS Electric Slow Cooker Ceramic PotElite Gourmet | 4.6 / 5 | 39,105 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Disney Mickey Mouse 5-Quart Slow Cooker & 20 Ounce Dipper by Select BrandsDisney | 4.8 / 5 | 2,700 | 4.4 / 5 |
| NESCO SC-150R, Oval Slower Cooker, Red, Ceramic, 1.5 quart, 120 wattsNesco | 4.6 / 5 | 1,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Hamilton Beach 33604
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the delay start work for slow cooking?
No, reviewers confirm delay start only applies to the rice, whole grain, and steam functions, not slow cook mode.
How much food does the 6-quart pot hold?
The manufacturer states it holds a 6-pound chicken, a 4-pound roast, or enough barbecue for about 25 sliders.
Are the parts dishwasher safe?
Yes, the nonstick crock, roasting rack, and glass lid are all listed as dishwasher safe.