The Cuisinart 4-Quart Cook Central is a compact and convenient way for families to prepare everyday meals. It simplifies cooking by letting home chefs brown ingredients right in the unit before slow cooking. Preset function buttons and time and temperature controls offer Brown/sauté, Slow Cook, and Steam options, making the unit perfect for a wide range of dishes, including sautéed or steamed vegetables, chili, macaroni and cheese, and even oatmeal. A 24-hour timer and automatic Keep Warm function ensure that a hot meal is waiting for the family whenever they're ready to eat!