Will this be able to cook for long periods of time (4-5 hours+) without automatically shutting off? (at simmering temp)
1588317
Honestly I have not used it for that long of a period of time, I generally use my slow cooker for longer cooking times. Otherwise it is the best table top burner set that I have ever used.
1588318
I did use it for a stew once. I had it in low temperature for at least 3 hours and it worked.
185829
My impression is that you can set it to turn on later, but I have to admit that I haven't used that feature. Wish I could be of more help! I'm convinced it's really mostly meant as a pressure cooker, which it does well, but if I use the "crock pot" feature again, it will only be to keep a pre-cooked and hot food warm. Still worth buying, though - not scary like cheap pressure cookers, and you don't have to monitor the temperature, plus lid on/off easy and seal very easy to clean
720728
No, after you set the temperature (high or low) you enter the amount of time you want it to cook, between 30 minutes and 20 hrs, after which time it will automatically go to "warm" temp. But you cannot set it to start later in the day than when you first turn it on.
2200901
I has a high, low, warm and auto setting. The auto setting cooks on high for 2 hours and then re-sets to low. The warm setting is great for those occasions when you want things hot enough to eat but not still cooking. I have 2 other crock pots. Never use the other two anymore. This is worth every penny.
2086794
Yes. If you don't press the "HOLD" button (which maintains the temperature for 1 hour), it automatically shuts off when the selected temperature is reached.
1198599
It will shut itself off, but eventually it will turn itself back on, once the element cools. I use it for simmering and hardly notice the shut off. That feature is a pain when I am trying to fry something.
1967709
Yes you can cook with it set to " Stay On" with out using the timer. To turn off just turn knob back to " 0" on timer setting.
277443
I agree with both previous answers - the timer is really loud. I can't find my instruction booklet, but the box it came in said automatic shut-off. I just checked the Cuisinart website and it says automatic shut-off after four hours.
1011042
Dear Dan, I hope i have caught you in time since my answer. I work out of town and just got home and checked my heater again and did not even realize it does have an automatic shut off. You can run it for 1 hr and 4 hrs and something in between. Sorry for the incorrect information.
703569
Yes, This Pot Will automatically Restart And Bring It Back To The Preset Temperature. I Hope I Answered Your Question.
938718
Yes. I had it set for cooking my turkey breast today for 2.5 hours...it was great.
1347470
The timer is set by default for 2 hours. That's the max time you can cook unattended. I don't think it's meant for slow cooking.
2225833
It does not have an auto shut off. I have cooked chicken cutlets and burgers and both have come out great!
712232
There is not a timer that will start later. Only set how many hours you want the items to cook and then it will go to warm. I have not had problems with this as most of my items cool between 5-7 hours. You can extend the time by cooking it on low rather than high if that is a concern
1647972
Hi Michael, the temperature is variable but just to let you know the unit does have an auto shut off when on high for more than 10-15 min. It's not an issue for me cause I don't for constant and consistent heat.-Abi
1942124
Hi, from I could read on the box it does not have auto shut-off feature. However it does have a thermostat that maintains burner temp at set level.Thank you for your question.
618436
It does not shut off automatically. It screams at you and you turn it off. As someone else mentioned, it cooks so quickly there's no need to go away and have it turn off by itself. I love this little appliance!