Brentwood HP-3250BK black 2.5 liter electric hot pot cooker with ceramic nonstick interior, vented glass lid, and cool-touch handles
Brentwood HP-3250BK 2.5 Liter (2.6 Qt) 700W Electric Hot Pot Cooker with Ceramic Nonstick Interior, 2 Heat Settings, Vented Glass Lid, Black
Brentwood HP-3250BK black 2.5 liter electric hot pot cooker dimensions: 9.5 in W x 11.5 in D x 6.9 in H, about 2.5 lb, 2.5 liter capacity
Brentwood HP-3250BK 2.5 Liter (2.6 Qt) 700W Electric Hot Pot Cooker with Ceramic Nonstick Interior, 2 Heat Settings, Vented Glass Lid, Black
Brentwood HP-3250BK 2.5 Liter (2.6 Qt) 700W Electric Hot Pot Cooker with Ceramic Nonstick Interior, 2 Heat Settings, Vented Glass Lid, Black
Brentwood HP-3250BK 2.5 Liter (2.6 Qt) 700W Electric Hot Pot Cooker with Ceramic Nonstick Interior, 2 Heat Settings, Vented Glass Lid, Black
Brentwood HP-3250BK 2.5 Liter (2.6 Qt) 700W Electric Hot Pot Cooker with Ceramic Nonstick Interior, 2 Heat Settings, Vented Glass Lid, Black
Brentwood HP-3250BK 2.5 Liter (2.6 Qt) 700W Electric Hot Pot Cooker with Ceramic Nonstick Interior, 2 Heat Settings, Vented Glass Lid, Black
Brentwood HP-3250BK 2.5 Liter (2.6 Qt) 700W Electric Hot Pot Cooker with Ceramic Nonstick Interior, 2 Heat Settings, Vented Glass Lid, Black

Brentwood HP-3250BK 2.5 Liter (2.6 Qt) 700W Electric Hot Pot Cooker with Ceramic Nonstick Interior, 2 Heat Settings, Vented Glass Lid, Black

A plug-in pot that boils, steams, and fries a real meal anywhere there is an outlet.

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  • 700 watts of heat
  • 2.5 liter capacity
  • Ceramic nonstick interior
  • Boil-dry auto shut-off
  • Removable power cord
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A stove in a 2.5 liter pot, for the dorm, the office, or the hotel room

At a Glance

  • What it is: A 700-watt plug-in electric cooking pot that boils, steams, braises, fries, and sautes without a stove
  • Capacity: 2.5 liters, about 2.6 quarts, enough for two servings of ramen, a full box of pasta, or a small hot pot
  • Differentiator: Ceramic nonstick interior that wipes clean, plus overheat and boil-dry auto shut-off
  • Controls: Two heat settings, slow and fast, with a power indicator light and cool-touch handles
  • Warranty: 1-year manufacturer warranty, stated on Brentwood's product page

The Brentwood HP-3250BK turns any outlet into a working burner. Fill the 2.5 liter ceramic-lined pot, choose the slow or fast setting, and boil noodles, steam dumplings, braise chicken, or fry an egg on a desk. The cord detaches so the pot carries straight to the table on its cool-touch handles.

Key Features

  • Five ways to cook: Steam, boil, braise, fry, and saute in the same pot, so instant ramen, eggs, pasta, rice, soup, and a simple hot pot all come out of one appliance.
  • Ceramic nonstick interior: Food releases with warm water and a gentle wipe, which matters when the nearest sink is down the hall or the pot is doing double duty as the serving dish.
  • 700 watts of heat: Enough power to bring 2.5 liters to a rolling boil for pasta or a hot pot broth, while the slow setting keeps a simmer going for braises and reheating leftovers.
  • Two heat settings: A slow and a fast setting cover simmering, boiling, and shallow frying, with a power light that shows at a glance when the element is on.
  • Boil-dry and overheat protection: The pot switches itself off if it runs dry or gets too hot, the single most important safety feature for a cooker that lives in a dorm or an office.
  • Removable cord and cool-touch handles: Unplug the cord at the pot, lift by the handles, and carry it to the table; the base stores flat in a drawer or a suitcase between trips.
  • Vented tempered glass lid: Watch the boil without lifting the lid, and let steam escape through the vent so pasta water does not foam over the rim.

What's Included

In the box: one HP-3250BK 2.5 liter electric hot pot cooker in black, a vented tempered glass lid, a removable power cord, and the instruction manual.

Before You Buy

  • A steamer tray is not in the box. Brentwood's listing calls it a food steamer, but its included-components list is the pot, the glass lid, and the cord; the steam function uses the lid over a shallow layer of water.
  • There are two heat settings, not a dial. Slow and fast cover simmering and boiling, but there is no precise temperature control, so delicate custards and candy stay jobs for a real stove.
  • The pot is hand wash only. Never submerge the base, the heating element, or the cord; wipe the ceramic interior gently and keep metal utensils and abrasive pads away from it.
  • Check your building's rules first. Some dorms and offices restrict countertop cookers; this one has an enclosed element and auto shut-off, which is what most policies ask about.

Perfect For

  • Dorm rooms, studio apartments, and offices with an outlet but no stove
  • Hotel rooms, RVs, boats, and job-site trailers where a second burner earns its space
  • Ramen, eggs, pasta, and small hot pot dinners for one or two

Care & Use

  • Unplug the cord and let the pot cool fully before cleaning.
  • Wipe the ceramic nonstick interior with a soft sponge and warm soapy water; do not use abrasive pads, metal utensils, or the dishwasher.
  • Never immerse the pot base, heating element, or cord in water.
  • Use wood, silicone, or nylon utensils to protect the ceramic coating.
  • California Proposition 65 notice: This product contains Chromium Compounds, Nickel and Nickel Compounds, Manganese and manganese compounds, Siloxanes and Silicones.

Shipping

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Why a hot pot cooker earns a spot on a small desk

Real cooking, no kitchen

Boil pasta, simmer soup, steam dumplings, or fry eggs from a single outlet. Seven hundred watts brings 2.5 liters to a boil fast enough that dinner in a dorm stops meaning a microwave.

Cleanup with a sponge

The ceramic nonstick lining releases stuck rice and noodle starch with warm water and a soft sponge, so the pot is clean in a minute even when the nearest sink is a bathroom basin.

Built to sit on a desk

Overheat and boil-dry protection cut the power if the pot runs dry, the handles stay cool to the touch, and the cord unplugs at the pot so the whole thing travels flat in a bag.

The numbers that matter

Compact enough for a desk, hot enough for a boil.

700 W Heating power
2.5 L Capacity, about 2.6 quarts
2 Heat settings, slow and fast
2.5 lb Light enough to pack

How does it compare to a hot plate or an electric kettle?

vs. a single hot plate

A hot plate needs its own pot and leaves an exposed hot surface. This is the pot and the burner in one piece, with an enclosed element and auto shut-off, which is what most dorm policies allow.

vs. an electric kettle

A kettle boils water and stops there. This pot boils, then keeps going: noodles cook in it, eggs fry in it, and a braise simmers in it on the slow setting.

vs. a 1.5 liter mini hot pot

A smaller pot handles one bowl of ramen. At 2.5 liters this one takes a full box of pasta or two servings of hot pot broth, and still fits in a backpack.

Fits your space

A low, wide pot. Here is the footprint before it lands on a desk or in a bag.

Width
9.5 in
Depth (across handles)
11.5 in
Height with lid
6.9 in
Weight
about 2.5 lb
Capacity
2.5 liters / 2.6 quarts
  • About 9.5 by 11.5 inches across the handles, so it takes the space of a dinner plate on a desk or dorm mini-fridge top.
  • Under 7 inches tall with the lid on, so it stows on a closet shelf or in a desk drawer between meals.
  • At about 2.5 lb with the cord removed, it packs into a backpack or a carry-on for hotel and RV trips.

Full Specifications

Every detail, measured and listed

ModelHP-3250BK
Capacity2.5 liters / 2.6 quarts
Power700 watts
Heat settings2, slow and fast
FunctionsSteam, boil, braise, fry, saute
InteriorCeramic nonstick coating
LidVented tempered glass
CordRemovable
HandlesCool-touch
SafetyOverheat and boil-dry auto shut-off, power indicator light
Dimensions9.5 in W x 11.5 in D x 6.9 in H
WeightAbout 2.5 lb
Safety listingcETLus
CareHand wash, do not immerse base or cord

FAQs

Common questions that customers ask

Does it come with a steamer tray?

No. Brentwood's included components are the pot, the vented glass lid, and the removable cord. The steam function works by placing food above a shallow layer of water under the lid.

Can I submerge the pot in water to wash it?

No. The heating element is built into the base, so wipe the ceramic interior with a soft sponge and never immerse the base or the cord.

Can I use it in a dorm room?

It is one of the classic dorm appliances, with an enclosed element and overheat and boil-dry shut-off. Check your campus policy on countertop cookers first, since rules vary.

How much does it hold?

2.5 liters, about 2.6 quarts. That is two servings of ramen, a full box of pasta, or a small hot pot for two.

Is it safe to leave it on unattended?

It shuts itself off if it overheats or runs dry, but like any cooking appliance it should not be run unattended.

How fast does it ship?

We ship to the 48 contiguous states and process within 2 business days, with tracking sent the moment it leaves.

Brentwood Appliances has made practical, affordable kitchen gear since 1988, and it backs each model with a spec sheet, a manual, and a safety listing published on its own site. The HP-3250BK is Brentwood at its most useful: a small, honest appliance that does the job of a stove for people who do not have one.

Cook anywhere

700 watts, 2.5 liters, and a pot that wipes clean.