West Bend Slow Cooker 4-Quart Manual Crockery Style with Dishwasher Safe Oval Ceramic…
- Slow Cooker
- 4 quarts
- 210 watts
- Touch, Knob
- More reviewed than 61%
A reliable basic slow cooker for small-batch cooking, with dishwasher-safe parts that make cleanup simple, though it lacks a lid latch for carrying dishes elsewhere.
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How it ranks among the 51 slow cookers we track
4.6★ across 918 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
918 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
A 4-quart oval crockery slow cooker with a manual dial for low, high, and keep-warm settings, a dishwasher-safe ceramic crock, and a tempered glass lid, sized for cooking two to four servings at a time.
This is a straightforward analog cooker rather than a programmable one: turn the dial to low or high, then switch to keep-warm once the meal is ready. Reviewers mostly use it for smaller households or as a second cooker alongside a larger one, and several note the ceramic crock is roomy enough for a 2-pound roast.
- 4-quart oval capacity
- Low, high, and keep-warm dial settings
- Dishwasher-safe ceramic crock and glass lid
- 210-watt power draw
Who it's for
Couples, small families, or anyone wanting a simple backup slow cooker for weekday meals in the 2-4 serving range.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers consistently call the size right for one to four people and like that the ceramic crock and glass lid go in the dishwasher. Several tested it on chuck roasts and chili with good results, and more than one bought it specifically as a smaller alternative to a larger slow cooker already in the house. The main complaint is the missing lid latch, which matters only if you plan to carry a finished dish elsewhere.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Dishwasher-safe ceramic crock and glass lid simplify cleanup
- Removable crock can go straight to the table as a serving dish
- Stay-cool handles make it easy to carry once cooking finishes
- No lid latch, so it is not built for carrying to another location
- High heat takes a while to build before it is fully hot
Specifications
| Brand | West Bend |
|---|---|
| Model | SCWB4QPTBK13 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 8.82 pounds |
| Size | 4 quarts |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 14 × 9.8 × 9.8 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 4 quarts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 210 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Cover, Care and Use Instructions, Slow Cooker Heating Base, Ceramic Cooking Vessel, |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Touch, Knob |
| Number of settings | 3 |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Part Number | SCWB4QPTBK13 |
| Item Type Name | 4-Quart Manual Crockery Style with Dishwasher Safe Oval Ceramic Crockpot and Glass Lid Two Temperature Settings Plus Keep Warm |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in slow cookers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bend Slow Cooker 4-Quart Manual Crockery Style with Dishwasher Safe Oval Ceramic…This product | 4.6 / 5 | 918 | 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 West Bend SCWB4QPTBK13
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How many people does the West Bend 4-quart slow cooker feed?
Reviewers use it for one to four servings, describing it as well suited to smaller households rather than large-batch cooking.
Is the West Bend slow cooker dishwasher safe?
The ceramic crock and tempered glass lid are both dishwasher safe; only the base with the heating element and dial should not go in water.
Does this slow cooker have a lid latch for transport?
No. One reviewer notes the lid simply rests on top, so carrying it to a potluck would need extra care.