West Bend Versatility Slow Cooker 5 Quart
- Capacity: 5 quarts
- Size: 5 quarts
- Control Type: Manual, Touch
- Item Shape: Oblong
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
The West Bend 87905 earns its keep as a slow cooker and breakfast griddle in one, though a couple of coating and reliability complaints are worth weighing against the versatility.
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ASIN: B08B3GQSM3Category: Slow Cookers
Overview
The West Bend Versatility Cooker 87905 pairs a 5-quart non-stick pot with a variable-temperature base that also works as a griddle, plus an insulated travel tote for potlucks. The pot is rated safe for oven, stovetop, freezer, and fridge use, and is top-rack dishwasher safe.
Most owners describe years of reliable use across soups, roasts, and whole chickens, with the griddle base doing double duty for pancakes and grilled cheese. Against that, one owner's non-stick coating began bubbling after about a month of light soup and pea use, and another reported the unit failing outright around five months in. A flat glass lid can also lift on taller items like a pork shoulder, which one owner solved by weighting it down.
- 5-quart non-stick pot, oven and stovetop safe
- Griddle base for pancakes and grilled cheese
- Warm/low/medium/high knob control
- Insulated travel tote included
Who it's for
Good for anyone wanting one appliance for soups, roasts, and breakfast griddle duty, especially for travel to potlucks. Less appealing if a nonstick coating failure would be a dealbreaker.
Pros and cons
- Griddle base doubles for pancakes and grilled cheese
- Pot safe in oven, stovetop, freezer, and fridge
- Simple knob control, no digital menus
- Insulated tote included for travel
- Flat glass lid can lift on tall roasts
- One owner's non-stick coating bubbled within a month
- One reported unit failed around five months in
Performance notes
The base is controlled by a warm/low/medium/high knob rather than a digital menu, which several owners prefer for simplicity. The same base swaps to griddle mode for pancakes, grilled cheese, and bacon, and the pot's oven and stovetop rating extends its use beyond slow cooking alone.
Specifications
| Brand | West Bend |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | 5 quarts |
| Item Weight | 6.6 poundslower than 68% of 35 slow cookers |
| Item Depth | 9.2 incheslower than 75% of 29 slow cookers |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 11.8 × 9.1 × 8.6 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 5 quartslower than 53% of 48 slow cookers |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 500 wattshigher than 82% of 45 slow cookers |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Glass |
| Color | Silver |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Manual, Touch |
| Item Shape | Oblong |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Part Number | 87905 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can the West Bend 87905 pot go in the oven?
Yes, the pot is rated safe for oven, stovetop, freezer, and refrigerator use, and it is top-rack dishwasher safe.
Does the base do anything besides slow cook?
Yes, the same base doubles as a griddle for pancakes, grilled cheese, and similar foods.
Is the lid secure for tall roasts?
The lid is flat glass; one owner found it could lift on one end with a tall pork shoulder and needed a weight to hold it shut.