Get creative making healthy, home-cooked meals with the help of the easy-to-use Elite Gourmet 8.5 Qt. Slow Cooker. It features convenient low, high and keep- warm settings. An 8.5 quart oval removable stoneware pot that nicely accommodates anything from vegetarian stew, grandma's pot roast, soups, casseroles, curries and more. The super-sized 8.5 Qt. stoneware pot is huge and due to its oval shape, you can slow cook those extra-large cuts of meat ensuring there is always enough to go around. The appliance delivers consistent, even heat, while its clear tempered-glass lid traps in moisture and nutrients for delicious results and allows easy viewing of the cooking cycle. Attractively housed in a festive red with black accents, it is a great addition to any kitchen. PLEASE NOTE: The initial 15 minutes of use may result in minimal smell and smoke. This is normal and harmless and comes from the protective substance applied to the heating elements during manufacturing.