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Breville The Smart Temp 6L Slow Cooker
BSC420BSS
$159
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Product Overview
Key Features
- 6 Litre slow cooker with 6.1 kg weight
- IQ Temperature sensor, 280 Watt, digital controls, dishwasher safe lid
- Low, Medium, High and Keep Warm cooking modes
- Natural ceramic bowl and removable cord for easy serving
Product Reviews of Breville The Smart Temp 6L Slow Cooker
Overall Rating Snapshot
4.7 out of 5 stars from 199 reviews
92% of users recommend this product
What customers say, summarised by AI
- Large 6-litre capacity, ideal for family meals and batch cooking
- Simple digital controls with three heat settings and timer function
- Timer automatically switches to keep warm, preventing overcooking
- Ceramic bowl and glass lid, easy to clean and dishwasher safe
- Heats quickly and cooks food evenly, resulting in tender meals
- Buttons can be fiddly to press and operation requires filling at least half full
Pros
Easy (39)
Cleaning (19)
Quality (4)
Reliable (1)
Cheap (1)
Value (1)
Cons
Slow (13)
Bulky (1)
Breville The Smart Temp 6L Slow Cooker
Perfect size cooking for a family meal . 6 litres just right size. Works great and price excellent.
Tony N
Confirmed purchase 30 August 2026
Published on 23 September 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Great slow cooker
Best thing I’ve bought for meal prepping. Chuck everything in in the morning, leave it for 8 hours, stirring once or twice, everything’s cooked perfectly, one pot to clean at the end, amazing!
Bert James
Confirmed purchase 30 August 2026
Published on 22 September 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Slowcooker
Nice little addition in our family to replace our last barely hanging on slowcooker. Great size. Easy to use.
Maddiiiieeee
Confirmed purchase 17 August 2026
Published on 13 September 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Very pleased with purchase
Made the purchase online to click and collect - all very easy. Thank you.
David C
Confirmed purchase 21 July 2026
Published on 11 August 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Great product
Cooking with this slow cooker made our life easier in our household. While the slow cooker is doing the job, we can do everything else and forget about it. Then food is ready!
Emy
Confirmed purchase 4 July 2026
Published on 7 August 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Very good quality product Loads of features
Set and forget, perfect cooking every time
George
Confirmed purchase 20 June 2026
Published on 14 July 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Excellent product
Abram van der Schaar
Confirmed purchase 10 June 2026
Published on 7 July 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Good value
Has the features we were after.
Reds
Confirmed purchase 6 June 2026
Published on 30 June 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Amazing
Great product, good size and works perfectly
Shellie
Confirmed purchase 13 May 2026
Published on 26 June 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Too large
Everything seems great quality wise so far I just didn’t realize it doesn’t work very well with smaller quantities. In the manual it says it needs to be half to three quarters full when using. My old slow cooker was fine with small amounts but this one seems different so I think I should have gotten a smaller one although occasionally having the large size may be needed.
Jennah simpson
Confirmed purchase 2 June 2026
Published on 25 June 2026
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Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Breville
- Model Number:
- BSC420BSS
- Capacity (L):
- 6
- Power (W):
- 280
- Temperature:
- Temperature IQ
- Timer:
- Yes up to 10 hours
- Dishwasher Safe Parts:
- Yes
Capacity
- Capacity Range:
- 5.1L - 9L
Options
- Programs:
- Low, Medium, High & Keep Warm
- Controls:
- Buttons
General Information
- Type:
- Slow Cooker
- Colour:
- Silver
- Supplier Colour:
- Stainless Steel
- Materials:
- Brushed stainless steel, Natural ceramic cooking bowl
- Screen:
- Digital
- Additional Features:
- Removable cooking bowl & glass lid dishwasher safe, Removable cord for serving at the table, IQ Temperature sensor prevents over cooked meals, Digital timer up to 10 hours
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 1 Year
Manuals & Downloads
- Breville - BSC420BSS - User Manual.pdf
- Download
Capacity
- Capacity Range:
- 5.1L - 9L
General Information
- Type:
- Slow Cooker
- Colour:
- Silver
- Supplier Colour:
- Stainless Steel
- Materials:
- Brushed stainless steel, Natural ceramic cooking bowl
- Screen:
- Digital
- Additional Features:
- Removable cooking bowl & glass lid dishwasher safe, Removable cord for serving at the table, IQ Temperature sensor prevents over cooked meals, Digital timer up to 10 hours
Manuals & Downloads
- Breville - BSC420BSS - User Manual.pdf
- Download
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 370
- Product Width (mm):
- 465
- Product Depth (mm):
- 295
- Product Weight (kg):
- 6.1
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 290
- Box Width (mm):
- 346
- Box Depth (mm):
- 488
- Box Weight (kg):
- 7
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At a glance
This 6L slow cooker is a practical option for families, meal preppers and anyone who wants set-and-forget cooking for soups, stews and braises. Its key strengths are the generous capacity, Temperature IQ monitoring, digital timer and dishwasher safe parts. The main limitation is that it is a dedicated slow cooker, so it offers less versatility than multi-cookers or pressure cookers.
What it’s great for
- Family Meals
- Batch Cooking
- Soups
- Stews
- Braises
- Set-and-Forget Cooking
Where it works best
- Family Kitchen
- Home Cooking
- Shared Households
- Meal Prep Routine
Who it’s for
- Families
- Home Cooks
- Busy Households
- Meal Preppers
- Beginner Cooks
Things to consider
It focuses on slow cooking only, so it is less versatile than premium multi-cookers that also pressure cook, sauté or offer a wider range of automatic programs.
Meal prep convenience
High - 6L capacity and a timer up to 10 hours make it easy to cook ahead for multiple meals.
Family size suitability
8/10 - the 6L bowl and up to 8-serve capacity suit families and larger portions well.
Multi-function cooking score
4/10 - it offers multiple slow-cook heat settings, but it is not a pressure cooker or full multi-cooker.
Beginner friendliness
9/10 - simple digital controls, clear settings and slow-cooking operation make it easy for new users.
Cleaning ease
8/10 - dishwasher safe removable bowl and glass lid help make cleanup easier after everyday cooking.
Key benefits
- 6l capacity: Cooks up to 8 serves, making it well suited to family dinners and batch cooking.
- Temperature iq sensor: Monitors food during cooking and adjusts heat to help reduce overheating on long recipes.
- Programmable timer: Lets you set cooking time for up to 10 hours to better fit workdays and planned meals.
- Four cooking settings: Low, Medium, High and Keep Warm give clear control for different dishes and serving times.
- Natural ceramic cooking bowl: Provides gentle heat distribution suited to slow-cooked soups, stews and braises.
- Removable cord: Makes it easier to move the cooker from kitchen bench to table for serving.
- Digital controls: Simple button operation and a digital display make everyday use more straightforward.
- Dishwasher safe parts: The removable bowl and glass lid can go in the dishwasher to cut down cleanup time after meals.
Q: Can this Breville slow cooker also pressure cook meals quickly
A: No. Breville BSC420BSS is a slow cooker only, with Low, Medium, High and Keep Warm settings rather than any pressure-cooking program. It suits long, unattended cooking, not fast pressure cooking when time is tight.
Q: What does the Temperature IQ sensor actually do while cooking
A: Breville BSC420BSS uses an IQ Temperature sensor to monitor food and adjust heat during cooking. That is designed to reduce overheating in long recipes, but it does not add browning, sauté or pressure-cooking functions.
Q: Can it sear meat before slow cooking in the same bowl
A: No. Breville BSC420BSS is built for slow cooking in its natural ceramic bowl, with Low, Medium, High and Keep Warm settings only. If you like browning meat first, that step needs to be done separately before ingredients go in.
Q: Is a 10 hour timer enough for all day cooking
A: For many slow-cooked meals, yes. Breville BSC420BSS has a programmable timer up to 10 hours, which suits recipes started before work or earlier in the day. If a recipe needs longer, it will need manual adjustment rather than a longer preset.
Q: Are all the parts dishwasher safe on this slow cooker
A: No. The removable ceramic cooking bowl and glass lid are dishwasher safe, which helps after stews and braises. The main stainless steel housing contains the controls and heating element, so that part should not go in the dishwasher.
Q: Can I carry it to the table without unplugging awkwardly
A: Yes. This model has a removable cord, so the cooker can be moved from kitchen to table more easily for serving. The removable cord helps with placement, but it is still a benchtop slow cooker rather than a travel or lunch-style heater.