Cuisinart Cook Central Slow Cooker 6 Quart
- 6 quart capacity, oblong
- 3 functions: brown/saute, slow cook, steam
- 960 watts, 120 volts
- 24 hour timer, automatic keep warm
- 16 lb, stainless steel, not dishwasher safe
- 3 year limited warranty
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A programmable multi-cooker that browns, slow cooks and steams in a single unit. It is large, heavy and not dishwasher safe.
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ASIN: B008YEXC22Model: MSC-600NASCategory: Slow Cookers
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Overview
Browning ingredients right in the pot and then switching to slow cook is the idea behind this Cuisinart multi-cooker. Preset function buttons, plus time and temperature controls, handle brown/saute, slow cook and steam.
Skipping the stovetop for browning saves a pan and leaves the browned flavor in one pot. The limit is size, because the oblong body is big for a counter and the listing says it is not dishwasher safe.
Who it's for
Home cooks who want one appliance to sear and then slow cook gain flexibility. Anyone needing pressure cooking or a small pot for a single person should choose another model.
Pros and cons
- Browns in the same pot
- Slow cook and steam functions
- Automatic keep warm
- Stainless steel body
- Large and heavy
- Not dishwasher safe
- Depth figures in listing differ
Performance notes
The heating base runs hotter for browning and sauteing and lower for long slow cooks, so the function chosen governs the texture. A programmable timer shuts the cycle and moves to keep warm. Steaming uses the same element with water in the pot.
Where it stands among slow cookers
- #5 most-searched brand and model of the 12 slow cookers lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 55 slow cookers we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Model | MSC-600NAS |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 16 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 20.5 x 13.5 x 9.75 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 6 quartshigher than 50% of 49 slow cookers |
| Wattage | 960 watts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Limited 3-year warranty |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Programmable, push button |
| Number of settings | 3 |
| Item Shape | Oblong |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | No |
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Frequently asked questions
Can I brown meat in the Cuisinart MSC-600NAS before slow cooking?
Yes. The description says the unit browns ingredients itself before switching to slow cook.
Does the Cuisinart MSC-600NAS include a manual?
Yes. The listing names a digital slow cooker and a user manual.
Is the Cuisinart MSC-600NAS a pressure cooker?
No. The listing names brown/saute, slow cook and steam functions only.