Is there a difference between the Model # 33967 and Model # 33967 A ?! Is "33967 A" maybe a newer version??

Interesting...after recommending it, a friend recently asked me the same question. I couldn't see a difference, so I called Hamilton Beach to find out. I was told that they are basically the same...just different release dates. The 33967 began a release date in 2007 and the 33967A has a release date of 2013. Hope this helps.

Does the programmable mean it has a timer to set as to when to start cooking?

Someone suggested using a timer. You can't use a timer with electronic controls (even if it has a manual setting). The timer will only allow or prevent power getting to the unit. However, with electronic controls, someone has to program and push the buttons, while the unit has power. If you set the program and then turn the unit off via a timer, the programming will be lost and the pot will do nothing when the timer turns on.

Does anyone know how to plug the probe opening if you choose not to use the probe? Or do you have to have it in at all times?

You shouldn't need to plug the hole. Actually there are 3 holes in the lid rather than just the probe opening hole. The two rivets that hold the handle are hollow in the center and act as vent holes. I grew up with my mom using a Crock Pot. And I never remembered any vent holes on its lid, so the probe hole was something on this unit that I was wary of before buying it. But when you compare it and a Crock Pot slow cooker side by side you notice a few things. First, the Hamilton Beach uses a rubber seal gasket at the top and the Crock Pot does not. That should give the Hamilton Beach a tighter seal around lip than the Crock Pot. Also, if you look closely at the Crock Pot slow cooker, it does have venting but you probably have never realized it was there. When I looked at the ceramic bowl of my Crock Pot slow cooker, it has four indentations in the top of the bowl to allow the cooker to vent around the edges of the lid. Really in comparison, the Crock Pot probably has as much venting or more than the Hamilton Beach, but you never see people worrying about the venting or trying to block it because I think people don't really notice it because it is somewhat disguised through indentations . I would suggest not trying to block the venting on the Hamilton Beach slow cooker.

ASIN	B00EZI26DW
Brand	Hamilton Beach
Capacity	5.68 Liters
Color	Silver
Control Method	Touch
Control Type	Manual
Controller Type	program
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,604)
Date First Available	April 22, 2012
Global Trade Identification Number	00040094920624
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Is Dishwasher Safe	Yes
Item Weight	12 pounds
Item model number	33967A
Manufacturer	Hamilton Beach
Material	steel and glass
Number of settings	3
Pattern	Solid
Product Dimensions	17 x 11 x 16 inches
Shape	Oval
Size	6 quart
UPC	040094920624 115971031158 791769555282 748377164962 763615742535 718472624562
Voltage	220 Volts
Wattage	340 watts

Crock Pot Slow Cooker|8 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker with Digital Countdown Timer, Black Stainless Steel - SCCPVFC800-DS

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