West Bend is a Wisconsin based company that specializes in cookware and appliances. They produce a variety of products such as slow cookers, toasters ovens and mixers. West Bend has won multiple awards and was chosen as one of America’s Best Brands by Forbes in 2006. West bend was also featured as one of the top 10 brands to buy from during Black Friday in 2011. West Bend is known for their innovative products that not only deliver high quality but are at an affordable price. Some of these include their 3-in-1 Crock Pot, their Crock Pot Express Crock Pot and their 4-in-1 Multi Cooker. Their 3-in-1 Crock Pot is a slow cooker, rice cooker, and bean/chili pot all in one unit. The Crock Pot Express is a smaller version of the 3-in-1 Crock Pot and offers many of the same features. West Bend's 4-in-1 Multi Cooker is a 4 pot cooker that features a sauté pot, steamer insert, roaster pan and frying pan. This allows you to prepare different types of dishes with one appliance. The roaster pan features nonstick cooking surface for easy food release. West bend also offers toaster ovens that cook up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit with convection cooking that circulates hot air throughout your oven for better heat distribution