The Hamilton Beach Programmable Defrost Slow Cooker is great for frozen meat. It defrosts first, then cooks it until perfectly done, no more worrying that you forgot to defrost your meat ahead of time! The customized temperature profile knows how to defrost and cook to USDA food safety guidelines without overcooking. Simply press defrost, then select high or low and your cooking time, slow cooker will do the rest. This slow cooker has multiple cooking options to cover every recipe. You can choose between high, low or warm and set the cooking timer between 30 minutes and 24 hours, the countdown timer will display your remaining time. To cook without setting a time, use the manual mode and simply select your preferred temperature. Have every cut of meat come out exactly the way you like it with no chance of overcooking. Simply insert the probe into meat and select your desired temperature. The control panel will toggle between your desired temperature and the current internal temperature, then automatically shift to warm when is food ready. The stoneware crock’s 6 qt. capacity is perfect for one-pot dishes, family meals or crowd-pleasing appetizers and it fits a 6 lb. chicken or 4 lb. roast. When food is finished cooking, the slow cooker will keep your food warm until you are ready to serve. Removable stoneware crock and glass lid go in the dishwasher for easy cleanup.