# Hamilton Beach HBSC040B 3.5L Slow Cooker, 160W

The Hamilton Beach HBSC040B Comfort Cook is a 3.5-litre slow cooker with three heat settings and a removable ceramic pot. Its stated capacity is aimed at smaller households, while the claimed oven-safe and dishwasher-safe pot may simplify finishing and cleaning. Check the control details before buying, as the listing describes them inconsistently.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: Hamilton Beach
- Model: HBSC040B
- Price: 23.74 GBP
- Previous price: 29.99 GBP
- Discount: 21%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T18:44:49.249Z
- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 830

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## At a glance

- Low, high and warm settings are stated for slow cooking and holding food warm.
- The removable ceramic pot is described as oven-safe and dishwasher-safe.
- The listing describes the 3.5-litre size as suitable for 2–4 people.
- At 160 watts, its stated power is modest, but the claimed energy saving is relative to an oven and is not quantified.

## Pros

- Removable ceramic pot is described as both oven-safe and dishwasher-safe, giving options for browning and easier cleaning.
- Three stated settings cover low, high and warm use.
- 3.5-litre capacity is positioned for smaller households rather than large family portions.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: Hamilton Beach
- Model: HBSC040B
### Capacity and power
- Capacity: 3.5 litres
- Wattage: 160 watts
- Voltage: 240 Volts
- Heat settings: 3
### Controls
- Control methods listed: Touch
- Control type: Knob
- Controller type: Mechanical knob
### Dimensions and installation
- Form factor: Oval
- Dimensions listed: 35.4D x 26W x 23.1H centimetres
- Weight listed: 4 Kilograms
### Materials and care
- Material listed: Ceramic, Stainless Steel, Stoneware, Tempered Glass
- Dishwasher safe?: Yes
- Colour: Black

## Before you buy

- The listing is inconsistent about the controls, describing them as Touch, Knob and Mechanical knob. It also describes the cooker as suitable for 2–4 people, while supplied customer feedback refers to serving 6–8 adults. Confirm the selected listing and required serving capacity before buying.

## A good fit for

- Smaller households looking for a 3.5-litre cooker for soups, stews, casseroles or similar slow-cooked meals.
- Buyers who want a removable pot listed as oven-safe and dishwasher-safe.
- People who prefer simple low, high and warm settings over a described timer or digital programme.

## Less suited to

- Households needing confirmed capacity for larger groups, given the mismatch between the stated 2–4-person use and customer-summary serving claims.
- Buyers who need clearly specified controls or a confirmed timer and automatic programme.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback supplied for this listing reports positive impressions of cooking performance, capacity, ease of use and cleaning, with some noting that food stays warm for later. That is encouraging for routine slow cooking, but the reported 6–8-adult serving claim conflicts with the product description’s 2–4-person guidance. The aggregate ratings are mostly five-star with a smaller one-star portion, but do not explain the reasons behind either rating.
- Positive themes: Customer feedback highlights perceived cooking performance, ease of use and cleaning.
- Positive themes: The customer summary describes positive impressions of capacity and keeping food warm.

## Frequently asked questions

### How large is the HBSC040B?
The listed capacity is 3.5 litres, and the product description positions it for 2–4 people. Customer feedback supplied with the listing gives a different serving claim of 6–8 adults, so treat that larger figure as unconfirmed for this model.
### What settings does it have?
The listing states three heat settings: low, high and warm.
### Can the ceramic pot go in an oven or dishwasher?
The product claims say the removable ceramic pot is oven-safe and dishwasher-safe. Check any specific use and care instructions supplied with the selected listing.
### What kind of controls does it use?
The details conflict: one field says Touch, while other fields say Knob and Mechanical knob. The listing does not establish which control description is correct.

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