This is the multifunctional kitchen appliance that is like having 10 automated chef stations in the home. Capable of steaming vegetables, slow cooking pot roast, braising firmer cuts of meat and sautéing, it is equally adept at cooking rice, boiling pasta, stewing a ratatouille, baking a cake, or holding hors-d'oeuvres warm during a party. It can even be used as a fondue pot. With a simple-to-use interface, this electric cooker switches between its 10 roles with a touch of a button. Because steam pressure is automatically regulated and vented through the removable valve, this cooker sidesteps the precautions necessary for high-pressure cooking. A 24-hour digital timer makes it easy to fill the cooker and pre-program a dinner that will be ready at the appropriate hour. After cooking, the device automatically holds food warm for up to two hours. The unit's detachable four-foot power cord allows it to be placed in a buffet line. The removable, nonstick 4.2-quart cooking pot is dishwasher safe. Includes steam rack, plastic utensils, recipe book, and instructional DVD. 12" H x 11" W x 16" D. (12 lbs.)