West Bend SCWB6QPTBK13 Slow Cooker 6 Qt
- Capacity: 6 quarts
- Size: 6 quarts
- Control Type: Knob, Touch
- Number of settings: 3
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A capable, no-frills 6-quart cooker for family-size meals, reliable enough if you're fine handling the warm switch yourself instead of a timer.
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ASIN: B0DGQVPNW9Model: SCWB6QPTBK13Category: Slow Cookers
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Overview
West Bend's 6-quart oval slow cooker pairs a dishwasher-safe ceramic crock with a tempered glass lid, running low, high and warm settings at 330 watts. Built to feed 7 or more, it suits family dinners and batch cooking rather than single servings.
This is a manual dial cooker, not a programmable one, so someone has to switch it to warm once the meal is ready. One reviewer moving over from a slower brand found it cooked in roughly half the time, which matters if recipes were timed around a gentler cooker. The stoneware insert doubles as a serving dish, cutting out the step of transferring food to a separate bowl.
- 330-watt heating element
- Low, high and keep-warm settings
- Oval ceramic crock fits roasts and casseroles
- Tempered glass lid for monitoring food
Who it's for
Good for households of about 4 to 7 who want a straightforward crock without a digital interface. Not the choice for someone who wants to set a cook time and walk away unsupervised for the whole day, since keep-warm is a switch position rather than a timer.
Pros and cons
- Reaches temperature and cooks noticeably faster than some rivals
- Ceramic crock doubles as a serving dish
- Dishwasher-safe crock and glass lid ease cleanup
- Stay-cool handles for safer handling
- Manual switch only, no programmable timer
- 6 quarts may run small for larger families
Performance notes
The 330-watt element and ceramic crock run on manual low and high heat, with a separate warm position for holding food once it's done. Because there's no automatic timer, actual cook time depends entirely on which setting is chosen and how long it's left there. Users moving from a slower cooker reported this one reaching temperature and finishing meals noticeably quicker.
Specifications
| Brand | West Bend |
|---|---|
| Model | SCWB6QPTBK13 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | 6 quartshigher than 53% of 48 slow cookers |
| Item Depth | 16.1 incheshigher than 89% of 29 slow cookers |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 16.1 × 11.8 × 10.2 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 6 quarts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 330 wattshigher than 70% of 45 slow cookers |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Knob, Touch |
| Number of settings | 3 |
| Item Shape | Oval |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Part Number | SCWB6QPTBK13 |
Closest rivals on specs
Hamilton Beach FlexCook Slow Cooker 6 Qt- Wattage 330 vs 280 watts (+18%)
Frequently asked questions
How many quarts does the West Bend SCWB6QPTBK13 hold?
It holds 6 quarts, sized by West Bend to serve 7 or more people.
Is the West Bend slow cooker dishwasher safe?
Yes, the ceramic crock and glass lid are both dishwasher safe.
Does this slow cooker have a programmable timer?
No, it uses manual low, high and warm settings rather than a digital timer.