Review: It took me a long time to decide on this one – this is my overall fifth “slow cooker” – and they have changed for the “better does more” over time. I have kept (small space kitchen) a larger one of six quarts – and this one is “perfect for the usual size of desirable batches” and “most recipes” and “using a reasonable jar of sauce completely – not “requires” two of that sort of thing. I kept looking closely at the control panel and thinking it was too small to do what (now I read) the “specs” say it can do (I had a problematic time with an air fryer so now I am slower to buy cooking items) it seems it can do. It looked equivalent to the “low and high” dial on the less costly ones – but it is not. Also – I am not of a desire to fill it and make a huge soup – I am more of a a bottle of sauce and a layer of chicken legs or slices of breasts in this size – even some of the “looks pretty vegetarian and sides and appetizers for a small group” capacity look good on this one. The only thing I do not like – I very much think there needs to be more of the slow cookers with temperature probes “built in”. I have one that has this – and it is larger than 3.5 quarts but I find it very useful to “know without opening it up and releasing steam and heat how the internal temperature of a meat or chicken piece is doing”.
Cuisinart MSC-400 3-In-1 Cook Central 4-Quart Multi-Cooker Review
Introduction
Cooking is an inseparable part of our daily lives, and we want to do our best to cook delicious meals. And this should not be a problem and concerning issue. Therefore, we look for a good, top-rated quality, and durable kitchenware that can respond to all our needs while cooking. We also want to cook our food effortlessly, so we’re looking for quick, basic-designed products.
No matter what you cook, like a hot meal for dinner, snacks, and appetizer, or maybe you just want to heat leftovers, Cuisinart 4-Quart Multi-Cooker is here to serve you. For small kitchens, big sizes may be a problem. So, it’s a great choice if you’re looking for a small product for a small kitchen.
Please read this before purchasing: Electrical plugs are designed for use in the USA. Outlets and voltages may differ from country to country. (220 Volts for this product.) Therefore, Cuisinart 4-Quart Multi-Cooker may require an adapter and converter. Consider it before purchasing.
| Pros |
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| Value for Money |
| Basic Design |
| Durable Product |
| Lightweight Material |
| Cons |
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| Controls May be a Problem with Desired Heat |
| Inside and Outside Color May be Different |
| Small Design May be a Problem for Bigger Families |
| No Timer Included |
Who Is This Product For?
Cuisinart 4-Quart Multi-Cooker is suitable for all the people who want to use it. If you’re new to cooking and don’t know where to start, Cuisinart is also suitable for you because of its basic design. Just don’t forget to keep out of the reach of children. It may spill and heat can cause burns and harm.
It weighs 9 pounds (4 kilograms) and this lightweight design makes it easy to use for elderly and older people if you’re thinking about giving Cuisinart as a gift. Being easy to use, Cuisinart would be a good gift choice. If you’re living by yourself or studying far, maybe working far, it’s a great choice for you too because it has adjustable heat settings and you can set it according to your time.
The Features of Cuisinart MSC-400 3-In-1 Cook Central 4-Quart Multi-Cooker
1- Easy to Use
Cuisinart 4-Quart Multi-Cooker is easy to use when you follow the instructions and can be used by elderly and older people easily. Because it has a basic design and manual heat setting that doesn’t require specific information. You can cook your food in 3 basic steps:
- Put your ingredients or leftover food in the stoneware, place it into the heating base, and cover with a lid.
- Select your desired heat from the manual heat setting plug.
- Here you go, enjoy the delicious meal cooked by Cuisinart when it is ready to serve!
Note that stoneware is oven and microwave safe but not in the broiler. The lid is only dishwasher safe, not oven, microwave, and stovetop safe.
2- Easy to Clean
Some multi-cooker weighs heavy and may be difficult to clean. This is a negative point for senior users. And like all kitchenware, it needs regular cleaning. This may be troublesome when you’re busy. But, Cuisinart 4-Quart Multi-Cooker is lightweight, easy to clean, and will save you and your time from extra work.
When you’re done with cooking, be sure to unplug and leave it cool before cleaning. The lid and stoneware are removable and machine-washable and can be washed in the dishwasher and by hand by using hot and soapy water for the best result. They won’t take up too much space, and it’s a plus.
3- Temperature Control
With 3 manual heating settings, your food is ready to cook. You’re busy with work until dinner and have no time for dinner? No worries, just set your Cuisinart 4-Quart to low and your food will be cooked slowly until you’re done. Or vice versa, your friends will come for dinner and you have limited time? Set high and your food will cook fast. After dinner, you may want to serve them snacks? Set warm and your food will cook while you chat with your friends.
As can be seen in the features, Cuisinart 4-Quart Multi-Cooker’s temperature and heating controls are really easy to follow, just set them according to your taste. And this is a great bonus: Cuisinart 4-Quart Multi-Cooker can cook for 4 people and more.
4- Design
When we buy kitchenware, firstly we want the premium quality material and a product that is worth of money. Design and color come second. Besides being easy to clean and easy to use, reliable, and affordable, Cuisinart is good-looking, too. Brilliant polished red color with dark black accents and plastic handles can match all kitchen decoration. The oval-shaped design will be good on your kitchen bench and dining table. The design is basic but effective.
Even if it’s durable, after being used for a long time, the bright red color may lose its brightness. But don’t worry, this won’t be affected the overall performance of the Cuisinart 4-Quart Multi-Cooker. This can happen in all kitchenware.
Final Verdict
In conclusion, Cuisinart 4-Quart Multi-Cooker is a nice choice for your use and gift. Affordable, basic designed, lightweight: all the best three in one product. You can cook whatever you want to eat. With its 3.8L capacity, there is no room for worrying about the portions.
And if you’re new to homemade cooking, it may be a concerning issue. But don’t worry, the recipe book is included with Cuisinart, you can try the new recipes and all you need is written in the recipe book. As mentioned above, it has a good appearance that can match all the kitchen, so if you’re thinking about giving Cuisinart as a gift, you shouldn’t have to worry. It would look beautiful.
- Extra-large blue backlit LCD display with easy-to-read time and temperature settings
- Glass lid with cool-touch handle for clear view and comfortable handling
- Steaming rack included
- Instruction Book
- Limited 3-year Warranty
Top Amazon Customer Comments
BarbaraWeaver – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Christina E – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: I absolutely love this slow cooker. For context, I cook a lot and have been using crockpots for over 20 years. I own two old ceramic ones inherited from grandparents. They still work great, but one of them has a broken handle now so I decided I’d look to see if there was anything out there I might like better. Having used old ones means that I am used to and prefer the lower cooking temps of older cookers. So far this cooker seems to cook at temps similar to my older ones.
Gail – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: Love the sautee feature and no clean up of another pan.
Shesinstpete33710 – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: I have an older round ceramic 4 qt. slow cooker that i have used for many, many years. If I remember correctly I only paid $10 for it which at that time was considered expensive. I adore it but it was lacking some nice improvements. It is round and deep so it is hard to know how food lower inside is cooking and the lid is a small clear (foggy) plastic that doesn’t allow me to really see how items are cooking.
dorothy – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: This item is exactly what I wanted.
Chief – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: An excellent cooker. We’ve only used it one time to make a batch of chili. We love it
