Our verdict: The bella 6qt Programmable Slow Cooker 35121 ranks 6th of the 10 slow cookers we compare, with 8.8 out of 10.
bella 6qt Programmable Slow Cooker 35121
8.8/10
The bella 35121 is a 6-quart programmable slow cooker with three heat settings, four timer presets and an automatic warm mode. It suits households that want a roomy, easy-to-clean pot for soups, chili and roasts, and can live with some heat quirks.
Presets of 4, 6, 8 and 10 hours, then automatic warm
Cool-touch handles and non-skid feet
Cord tucks away for storage
Pot and glass lid go in the dishwasher
Keep in mind
Some owners find High runs closer to Low, so food can need extra time
Coated pot can scratch over time
No locking lid for transport
Why the bella 6qt Programmable Slow scores 8.8
Each bar shows where it places among the 10 slow cookers in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
How happy owners are10th of 10
How many rated it3rd of 10
How new it is2nd of 10
Level with the Crock-Pot 7 Quart Cook & Carry Programmable Slow Cooker
The Crock-Pot 7 Quart Cook & Carry Programmable Slow Cooker and the bella 6qt Programmable Slow Cooker 35121 score the same, so either is a safe pick. The Crock-Pot 7 Quart Cook & Carry Programmable Slow Cooker goes first because it leaves owners a little happier. The bella 6qt Programmable Slow Cooker 35121 is the newer design.
About the bella 6qt Programmable Slow
The bella 6qt Programmable Slow Cooker holds 6 quarts, enough for large batches of soup, chili, stew or a roast chicken. It measures about 9.98 inches high, 15.9 inches wide and 11.31 inches deep, and Target lists the weight at 10.58 lb and the power at 260 W. The body has rounded corners, a matte finish and light fluting, and it comes in several colors.
A touch-activated display controls three temperature settings and four cook-time presets of 4, 6, 8 and 10 hours. When the time ends, the cooker switches to warm until you serve. The tempered glass lid lets you check the food without lifting it.
The handles stay cool to the touch, the feet are non-skid, and the cord tucks away for storage. The removable pot and the glass lid are dishwasher safe, though Target's listing also says to hand wash. The brand's page does not name the pot material, and retailer listings describe it differently, so check the pot in your hands if that matters to you.
What owners report about the bella 6qt Programmable Slow
Owners like how simple it is to use and how easy it is to clean. They cook soups, beans, roasts and pot roast in it and like the extra room over older, smaller cookers. The color options and the look also get praise.
The complaints are about heat and fit. Some owners say it runs hot, and a few say food overcooks even on low. Others find High barely different from Low, so dishes take longer than expected. Some say the lid fits loosely, that the pot does not sit flat in the base, and that the exterior and handles get hot.
On durability, a few owners report the pot cracked or the finish wore after a handful of uses. Feedback specific to this model is limited, and the reports on heat point in both directions, so watch your first few batches closely.
Who the bella 6qt Programmable Slow suits
This is a fit for a household that wants a large, good-looking programmable cooker for soups, chili and roasts, with the pot and lid going in the dishwasher. The four presets and automatic warm suit people who start dinner before work.
Look elsewhere if you need precise, predictable heat or a locking lid for carrying dishes to a potluck. The Crock-Pot 7 Quart Cook & Carry Programmable Slow Cooker is built to travel, and the Hamilton Beach Set & Forget 6 Qt. Programmable Slow Cooker 33969A suits people who want the food to finish itself.
Questions about the bella 6qt Programmable Slow
How big is the bella 6qt Programmable Slow Cooker 35121?
It holds 6 quarts and measures about 9.98 inches high, 15.9 inches wide and 11.31 inches deep. Target lists the weight at 10.58 lb.
What cook times does the bella 35121 slow cooker have?
It has four presets of 4, 6, 8 and 10 hours, plus three heat settings. When the time ends, it switches to warm.
Is the bella 35121 slow cooker dishwasher safe?
Yes. The brand says the pot and tempered glass lid can go in the dishwasher.
What warranty does the bella 6qt programmable slow cooker have?
Bella's warranty covers mechanical defects in material and workmanship for two years from purchase, and non-mechanical parts for 90 days. It applies to the original purchaser only and needs the original receipt.
Does the bella 35121 slow cooker run hot?
Opinions differ. Some owners say it runs hot even on low, while others find High barely hotter than Low and need extra time.
Other slow cooker picks
The other badge winners in our slow cookers ranking.
Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. Too few review sites cover slow cookers for their verdicts to lead, so this ranking is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 17 models for this guide before settling on these ten.
Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in October 2026.
