The Crock-Pot 
                                Express 6-Qt Oval is part of the
                                Multi-Cookers test program at
                                Consumer Reports.  In our lab tests, Multi-Cookers
                                models like the Express 6-Qt Oval are rated on multiple criteria, such as those
                                listed below.
                            
                                                        
                                Pressure cooking:
                                This score reflects the results using the pressure cook setting for our ribs and chili & beans recipes. Dry beans were used in our chili test. High scores indicate more tender meat for the ribs in about an hour (including preheat and steam release); and tender meat and beans in about an hour for the chili.
                            
                                                        
                                Slow cooking:
                                This score reflects the results using the slow cook setting for our beef stew and chili & beans recipes. Dry beans were used in our chili test. High scores indicate more tender meat and vegetables at the end of 5 hours for the stew; and tender meat and beans at the end of 7 hours for the chili.
                            
                                                        
                                Rice cooking:
                                This score reflects the results of cooking 1 cup of dry white rice using the rice setting.