Hamilton Beach 33167 Six-Quart Slow Cooker Chrome review

Hamilton Beach 33167 is a six-quart manual slow cooker whose useful extra is a Lid Latch strap for carrying the covered appliance after cooking. The underlying routine stays conventional: select Low or High on the dial, follow a separate recipe timer, and choose Warm or Off yourself. This model makes sense when you want to bring a full cooker to a gathering but do not need programmable finishing. Its strap is a transport aid—not a sealed container, cooking control or permission to lock the lid while the appliance is running.

Capacity for a roast, with dimensions to check

The exact page calls the removable crock six quarts, says it serves seven or more, and uses a six-pound chicken or four-pound roast as fit examples. Those examples help with shape and scale; they do not guarantee a serving count for a particular recipe. An oval crock is useful for longer cuts and larger poultry, while a six-quart pot can be excessive for a small weekday batch. If you routinely cook small quantities, pay attention to fill level and doneness rather than assuming a larger pot will behave like a smaller one.

Hamilton Beach publishes the closed-body dimensions as 9.06 inches high by 16.54 wide by 11.61 deep. These are useful for countertop and storage planning, but they do not include an open-lid clearance measurement. Measure the shelf or work area with the lid raised, and make sure the strap and cord have room when you move the cooker. The empty appliance weight is not listed, so a strict carry-weight limit cannot be confirmed from the page.

Simple dial, separately managed timing

The page describes simple controls and Low, High and Keep Warm settings. It does not document a timer, countdown display, delayed start or automatic Warm transition. The official Use & Care guide names model 33167 in type SC07 and lists 120 V, 60 Hz and 265 W. Its instructions call for selecting Low or High and using an external kitchen timer according to the recipe; turn the control off when cooking is complete. Warm belongs after thorough cooking, not as a way to cook or reheat food. If you cannot check on the meal near its finish, a programmable model with automatic Warm is a more suitable operating plan.

The guide describes the Lid Latch as a way to help secure the lid for moving or transporting, and warns never to lock the transport hardware during cooking. Treat the strap as spill resistance, not leakproof containment: hot liquid can still slosh if the unit tips. Let the cooking cycle finish, unplug as directed, secure the lid for the trip, and lift using the base handles. If an included insulated bag is essential, verify the exact package contents separately; this product page documents the strap, not a carry bag.

Care that matters for a heavy stoneware insert

The 33167 page states that the removable stoneware and glass lid are dishwasher-safe. Its linked guide further identifies the crock as oven-proof and microwave-safe but says not to heat it empty or place it on a stovetop; the lid is not for oven, microwave or stovetop use. Let the crock cool without abrupt temperature changes, do not use it if it is chipped or cracked, and avoid the dishwasher Sanitize cycle. Slow cooking itself is not a browning mode, so sear ingredients in a separate pan if a recipe calls for that step.

A removable ceramic vessel has practical weight even when empty, and its rough underside can scratch an unprotected worktop. The owner guide recommends caution when setting it down. Handles on the cooker base are for moving the appliance; use protection for the hot crock and lid. These are ordinary care constraints that matter more with a full six-quart cooker, especially if the planned trip includes stairs, a narrow car footwell or a crowded buffet table.

What separates it from nearby six-quart manuals

Compare the 33167 with Hamilton Beach 33665G and its red 33666FG covered variant. Those are also six-quart manual oval cookers with the same SC07 operating guide, but their pages do not document the 33167’s Lid Latch strap. The 33665G listing emphasizes the full-grip lid and side handles; the 33167 listing emphasizes carrying the covered cooker. Neither shape nor color creates a timer. If folding handles for compact storage matter more than a travel strap, the 33664 has that distinct feature and separately published dimensions, but its exact product page links to a guide whose model table does not list 33664. Do not assume that manual’s electrical or material-use statements apply to it until that crosswalk is resolved.

Bottom line

Shortlist the 33167 if your core job is a large manual slow-cook cycle and you will use the manufacturer’s Lid Latch strap for post-cook transport. The published dimensions help with a closed-unit fit check, while the open-lid clearance and empty weight remain unknown. Choose a programmable alternative when automatic finish management is essential, or a smaller model if your typical batch will leave this crock sparsely filled. This assessment uses the exact Hamilton Beach product page and its model-listed guide; it is not based on personal ownership, lab testing, temperature measurements or a promise that the model is in stock.