The Cuisinart 4-quart 3-in-1 Cook Central is a compact and convenient way to make family dinners every day. Brown your ingredients right in the pot before slow cooking for delicious dishes with the flavors turned up. Take control of your meals with preset functions to brown/saute， slow cook and steam foods for endless variety of dishes. The Cook Central makes family favorites easy， including chili， pulled pork， macaroni and cheese and even oatmeal for healthy breakfasts. The 24-hour timer and automatic keep warm function ensures your delicious meal will be waiting for your family to come home.