bella 6.0 Qt Manual Slow Cooker
- Slow Cooker
- 6 quarts
- 260 watts
- Touch, Manual, Knob
- More reviewed than 67%
The Blossom colorway of Bella's 6-quart slow cooker offers the same even cooking and easy cleanup reviewers describe, in a brighter finish for kitchens that want it.
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How it ranks among the 51 slow cookers we track
4.5★ across 1,200 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,200 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 51 slow cookers we track - how the scorecard works · full slow cookers data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Bella's 6-quart manual slow cooker in Blossom pairs a ceramic nonstick stoneware pot with three heat settings, built for cooking large batches of soups, chili or a whole roast chicken without needing digital programming.
This is the same slow cooker platform as Bella's other 6-quart colorways, so the cooking behavior described by reviewers, running a touch hotter than older units and getting warm to the touch on the housing, applies here too. The main difference for shoppers is the pink-toned Blossom finish rather than a change in performance.
- 6.0 quart capacity, Blossom color finish
- EverGood ceramic nonstick coating
- Low, medium and high manual settings
- Tempered glass lid, dishwasher-safe pot
Who it's for
Good for anyone who wants a basic large-capacity slow cooker without delay timers or app controls, and who prefers a distinct color on the counter rather than plain stainless or black. Skip it if you specifically need programmable cook times.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers highlighted specific dishes turning out well, including jerk chicken and rice and peas with meat falling off the bone, and several called out the color as a favorite feature alongside the cooking performance itself. As with the same slow cooker in other colors, buyers noted it runs a bit hot compared to older units and that the exterior housing gets hot enough to warrant a pot holder when lifting it.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 6-quart size for family meals or meal prep
- Nonstick stoneware releases food easily
- Glass lid for checking food without heat loss
- Cool-touch handles and non-skid feet
- No digital timer or delay-start option
- Cooks hotter than some previous slow cookers owners had
Performance notes
Cooking runs through a simple three-position dial (low, medium, high) rather than a digital display, with a glass lid that lets you check progress without lifting it and losing heat. Reviewers who cook jerk chicken and rice and peas, or a Sunday roast, describe meat cooking through evenly and falling off the bone. As with other Bella units in this line, the stoneware pot and lid go in the dishwasher for cleanup.
Specifications
| Brand | Bella |
|---|---|
| Model | 35174 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 10.6 pounds |
| Size | 6 quarts |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 11.8 × 16.2 × 14.2 inches |
| Item Depth | 11.8 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 6 quarts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 260 watts |
| Voltage | 260 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Glass, Plastic, Stoneware |
| Color | Blossom |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | dishwasher safe lid, removable and dishwasher safe black stoneware pot |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Touch, Manual, Knob |
| Number of settings | 3 |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | No |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Part Number | 35174 |
| Item Type Name | Slow cooker |
| Item Shape | Cylindrical |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in slow cookers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| bella 6.0 Qt Manual Slow CookerThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 1,200 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Hamilton Beach 33861 Portable Programmable Slow CookerHamilton Beach | 4.7 / 5 | 3,969 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Presto 06017 8-Quart Nomad Traveling Slow CookerPresto | 4.8 / 5 | 2,900 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet MST-250XS Electric Slow Cooker Ceramic PotElite Gourmet | 4.6 / 5 | 39,105 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Disney Mickey Mouse 5-Quart Slow Cooker & 20 Ounce Dipper by Select BrandsDisney | 4.8 / 5 | 2,700 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Bella 35174
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Bella 35174 Blossom slow cooker the same size as other 6-quart Bella models?
Yes, it is the same 6-quart capacity and feature set, just in a different color finish.
Does the Bella 35174 have digital controls?
No, it uses three manual heat settings (low, medium, high) rather than a digital display.
What coating does the Bella 35174 stoneware pot use?
It uses Bella's EverGood ceramic nonstick coating, which the brand states is free of PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, lead and cadmium.