Slow Cookers

GreenPan Elite 14-in-1 6-Quart Slow Cooker (Black, NCCC009985-001)

#5 · Best for Browning in the Pot
6.1 /10 Our score
Lowest verified price $299.99 Amazon
Our verdict
A feature-rich option for cooks who want browning and slow cooking in one coated pot. It earns its place on convenience, not on stronger safety evidence than the cheaper GreenLife.

Pros

  • In-pot browning on a stovetop-safe pot
  • 14 modes and a programmable timer
  • Dishwasher-safe pot and lid
  • Coating claimed free of PFAS, PFOA, lead and cadmium
  • Includes a stainless steamer

Cons

  • Claims only; no independent lead test
  • Premium price, currently above typical
  • Very short power cable, per Homes & Gardens
  • Ceramic coating loses release over time
  • Several Elite SKUs exist

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Last reviewed November 1, 2026
Review

What to know about GreenPan Elite 14-in-1 6-Quart Slow Cooker (Black, NCCC009985-001)

A premium 6-quart programmable slow cooker and multicooker with a removable hard-anodized pot coated in GreenPan's Thermolon Volt ceramic nonstick, which can brown in the pot. GreenPan explicitly says the coating is free of PFAS, PFOA, lead and cadmium. For buyers who want sear-and-slow-cook convenience without PTFE.
Editorial notes

Why it stands out

Why we like it

GreenPan says the Thermolon Volt coating is free of PFAS, PFOA, lead and cadmium, with the PFAS statement footnoted as made without intentionally added PFAS. It is a manufacturer claim, with no third-party test cited.

The appeal is convenience. In-pot browning, 14 modes, a timer and dishwasher-safe parts mean less washing than a separate skillet and slow cooker. Homes & Gardens and America's Test Kitchen both covered the Elite line.

What to know

Skip it if safety evidence or price is your priority. America's Test Kitchen rated a different Elite model only Recommended with Reservations, and Amazon's price runs above the typical level.
Performance

Score breakdown

Lead/Cadmium Evidence

Strength of evidence that the parts touching food are free of lead and cadmium. Independent XRF or lab non-detects on food-contact parts score highest, then uncoated stainless or glass with no contrary findings, then manufacturer claims only. Glazed stoneware with past trace-lead findings scores lowest.

5.5
Manufacturer's lead/cadmium-free claim only.
Coating & Materials Safety

Food-contact chemistry beyond lead: no PTFE or PFAS (explicit PFAS-free claim vs. PFOA-free only), how well coatings hold up and whether they flake, plastic or silicone parts touching food, and nickel in stainless.

6.5
Explicitly claimed PFAS-free; the coating wears.
Slow-Cooking Performance

Even, reliable low and high temperatures and tender braises, as measured by independent testers (ATK, TechGearLab, Food Network, Reviewed), plus extras like browning in the pot, a probe or a timer.

6.5
ATK tested a different SKU, with reservations; in-pot browning is a plus.
Ease of Use & Cleaning

Clear controls, programmable timer and auto-warm, dishwasher-safe insert, pot weight and handles, and how well the lid fits.

8.5
Timer and dishwasher-safe pot and lid; short power cord.
Durability & Repairability

Build quality, warranty length, owner reports of failures or coating wear, and whether replacement inserts or parts are sold.

5.5
Ceramic release fades over time.
Value

Price relative to material safety, capacity and performance; availability on Amazon and other major US retailers.

4.5
$299.99 on Amazon, above the typical price.
Specifications

GreenPan Elite 14-in-1 6-Quart Slow Cooker (Black, NCCC009985-001) specs

Basics

Capacity
6 qt

Materials

Food-Contact Material
Hard-anodized aluminum pot with ceramic coating; tempered glass lid; stainless steamer
Coating
Thermolon Volt ceramic nonstick (sol-gel)
Uncoated Food Surface
No
Manufacturer Says PFAS-Free
Yes
Independent Lead Test on Food Surface
None found (manufacturer claim only)

Features

Programmable Timer / Auto-Warm
Yes
Temperature Probe
No
Insert Can Sear on Stovetop/In-Base
Yes
Dishwasher-Safe Insert
Yes
Multicooker (pressure/rice/etc.)
Yes
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