bella 1.5 Qt Slow Cooker with 3 Heat Manual Control
- Slow Cooker
- 1.5 quarts
- 110 watts
- Touch, Manual, Knob
- More reviewed than 73%
A well-liked small-format slow cooker for single servings or party dips, with the caveat that the exterior shell gets hot enough to require some caution.
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How it ranks among the 51 slow cookers we track
4.6★ across 2,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,000 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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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
A 1.5 quart slow cooker sized for one or two servings, with a ceramic nonstick stoneware pot, tempered glass lid, and three manual heat settings: low, high, and warm.
Its small size is the point: reviewers use it for single portions, dips, or melting chocolate rather than family-sized meals, and several bought it specifically to avoid running a full-size slow cooker for one person's dinner. The nonstick coating is free of PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, lead, and cadmium.
- 1.5 quart capacity for 1-2 servings
- PFAS, PFOA, PTFE free nonstick coating
- Cool-touch handles and non-skid feet
- Tangle-free cord wrap for storage
Who it's for
Good for someone cooking for one or two, or for keeping dips, sauces, or melted chocolate warm at a gathering. Not sized for family meals or large cuts of meat.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers consistently say the size is right for cooking one or two servings, and several specifically praise it for melting chocolate or almond bark and keeping dips warm at gatherings. A few flag that the outer shell gets very hot to the touch during cooking, and that the lid isn't fully airtight, letting cooking smells fill the room. One owner cautioned the dial markings were hard enough to read that they wrote over them with a marker.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Sized right for single or double portions without leftovers going to waste
- Removable ceramic stoneware pot is dishwasher safe
- Works well for melting chocolate or keeping dips warm
- Lightweight and easy to transport to gatherings
- Exterior shell gets hot enough that it's not safe to run unattended overnight
- Lid doesn't seal airtight, so aromas escape the pot
- Dial markings can be hard to read
Performance notes
The stoneware insert lifts out for dishwasher cleanup, and the tempered glass lid lets you check food without releasing heat. Three manual heat settings cover simmering sauces through faster cooking on high, though the lid does not seal fully airtight.
Specifications
| Brand | Bella |
|---|---|
| Model | 35170 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 4.18 pounds |
| Size | 1.5 quarts |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 8 × 9.6 × 7.5 inches |
| Item Depth | 8 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.5 quarts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 110 watts |
| Voltage | 110 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Glass, Plastic, Stoneware |
| Color | Plum |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| 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 | 35170 |
| Item Type Name | Slow cooker |
| Item Shape | Rectangular |
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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 1.5 Qt Slow Cooker with 3 Heat Manual ControlThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 2,000 | 4.1 / 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 35170
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How many people does the Bella 1.5 Qt slow cooker serve?
Reviewers use it primarily for 1 to 2 servings, such as a single portion of stew or chili.
Is the Bella 35170 slow cooker pot dishwasher safe?
Yes, the ceramic stoneware pot and tempered glass lid are both dishwasher safe.
Does the Bella mini slow cooker get hot on the outside?
Yes, multiple reviewers note the exterior shell gets quite hot during use.