Panasonic SR-DE102 Fuzzy-Logic 5-Cup Electronic Rice Cooker/Warmer,White Review

Very good quality product from Panasonic.Price is very good as I compare to a local store here.I have got it for two days and have tried cooking rice and porridges.Very easy to use. You can cook from 1 cup to 5 cup, so good for a small family.Highly recommended.

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Product Description:
Panasonic 5-Cup (uncooked) Fuzzy Logic Rice Cooker, Micro-computer controlled, Black non-stick coated pan, White w/gray LCD readout color, Domed Lid with Moisture Cap, 24-hour Clock Timer, Automatic Cooking, 12-hour Keep Warm, Auto Shut-off, 8-menu settings, Deluxe Steaming Basket included, Detachable Power Cord, Print Water Level, White finish, Carry handle, Measuring-Cup and Rice Scoop included.

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Zojirushi CV-DSC40 VE Hybrid Water Boiler and Warmer, Stainless Steel Review

I am a recently disabled adult that cannot get enough of a good cup of tea. So seeing this I thought it would make a nice birthday present for me, and make life a little easier around the kitchen.It performs as it says it will.

It looks bulky but is surprisingly lightweight and easy to handle.The whole unit spins on a lazy-susan device making it east to direct the steam vent away from kitchen surfaces.

You will need a water pitcher of some kind to fill this easily.I have a medium sized one sand simply filly the pitcher twice to fill this device once.The handle on top, removable lid, and notched corner makes emptying and cleaning a breeze.

The temperature features are splendid and accurate, there are three:
205for noodles/ramen etc, herbal infusions, or pu-er.
195for most black teas. Darjeeling or delicate blacks like Illam valley are at this temperature as well, let the water sit a few minutes in the pot if you have a very delicate tea.
175for green or white teas.A few of the more delicate whites fill thetea pot first, then add the leaves. By filling your teapot dry first, this allows the water to lose 5-10F by just warming the pot. Often enough to make a better flavored tea.

On a given day I can go from pu-er tsocha right from boiling, and set the temp to 195.Make a pot of bold assam in the afternoon, set the temp to 175. Now, after dinner it is set for making jasmine tea for dessert. All with a minimal energy usage and cost.

I have found it a good idea to refill it 1-2 times then empty the remains,give it a brush inside with a towel, and then let it completely dry.My scale buildup was reduced quite a bit this way.

For a fully able person this unit -is- a bit of a luxury.A simple electric teapot with temperature control would do you just fine for a fraction of the initial cost. This will make cost up over time by the thermos nature though, just a fyi.

Have a chain tea drinker in your life though or thoughts for limited commercial use (like a small teahouse), or like tea but have a very full life and time schedule? This would make a great gift for you or even a small splurge to treat yourself.

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With a large 4-liter capacity, this water boiler and warmer comes in handy when serving hot beverages at a party, meeting, or other large gathering. The unit's stainless-steel double insulation wall keeps water hot with minimum electricity, while it Cafe Drip dispensing mode allows for slower dispensing. Multiple temperature settings include 175, 195, and 208 degrees F, reboiling at 212 degrees F. The appliance features a micro-computerized temperature-control system, and its control panel displays the actual water temperature at all times. Other highlights include a convenient timer function that can be set from 6 to 10 hours, an easy-to-read water-level gauge, a 3-foot power cord, automatic safety shut-off, and an audible beep indicator to alert to the completion of the boiling process or a low water level. The unit's clear-coated stainless-steel exterior cleans easily and nicely accommodates any kitchen decor, domestic or commercial. The 840-watt water boiler and warmer measures 8-3/8 by 11 by 13-13/16 inches.

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Cuisinart CRC-400 4-Cup Rice Cooker Review

It's easy to clean and sure looks great on your countertop!
Positive feedback stops here.

I made a mess out of cooking rice (all the negative reviews are true) until I figured that I should use slightly less water than the recommended quantity. After that, I spent 1 year using it nonstop (we eat rice every day).

365 days later, the non-stick bowl is BADLY chipped, like little bubbles that burst on the bottom and left pinhead-sized chips. I swear that I never used anything else than the included plastic scoop (and sponge for cleaning) and never ever scratched it, so I'm 100% sure the non-stick coating quality is to blame.

Add to that that non-stick coating is toxic*, this baby is out of my kitchen as soon as I can afford a Zojirushi. They're not as elegants, but they last forever.For more info on teflon toxicity, visit http://www.ewg.org
http://www.ewg.org/issues/pfcs/20051214/index.php



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Cuisinart 4 Cup Rice Cooker has a brushed stainless housing and embossed Cuisinart logo. Makes 4-7 cups of rice. Traditional Lever control with warm and cook settings

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Sanyo ECJ-HC100S 10-Cup Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker and Slow Cooker Review

Not normally one to write reviews, this is one time I felt compelled to put my two cents in. I thoroughly researched slow cookers and rice makers before deciding on the Sanyo ECJ-HC100S. I must say that this cooker is the smartest thing I've purchased in a very long time -- a great concept, nicely designed and very well made. It is incredibly easy to use and the heavy duty, non-stick bowls (not one, but two!) and lids are easy to clean. It's sleek and good-looking as well as nice and compact, considering its large capacity -- not bulky or cumbersome like most of the crockpot-type slow cookers out there. And what's better than having two products in one?!

The first thing I used it for was brown basmati rice, which I have never been able to successfully cook on the stovetop. I couldn't have been happier with the result; it was cooked to perfection as was every other type of rice that I've made since then. Just use the cup provided to measure out the rice and then add water to the appropriate line shown inside the bowl and you can't go wrong. Even porridge and steelcut oats come out perfect every time.

For me, the drawback to crockery cooking has always been the need to brown meat in a seperate pan on the stovetop. However, the Sanyo slow cooking bowl is metal with a non-stick interior and has both a high and low setting for slow cooking. Therefore, you can start out using the high setting to brown the meat and then add the rest of your ingredients and switch to low for the rest of the cooking process. A beautiful thing!

So far this item is worth every penny I paid for it. I found the best price online at Bed, Bath & Beyond. Sweeter yet, because I placed my order in person at my local BB&B store, they even accepted my store coupon for 20% off!

Hats off to Sanyo for a great product all around!


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Cook top-quality rice dishes, slow cook stews or soups, steam veggies, boil eggs, and even make tofu in this impressive micro-computerized machine. The unit includes two separate inner pots and inner lids to keep slow cooked dishes separate from rice, thereby maintaining the integrity of the rice flavor. The titanium-coated extra-thick (3mm) non-stick rice-cooking inner pot provides a round bottom for maximum heat distribution, optimum cooking, and effortless food release. To help ensure perfectly cooked rice, the 10-cup (20 cups cooked) rice cooker provides a variety of multi-menu, one-touch selections, including programs for white, brown, mixed, rinse-free, sushi, and haiga rice. Depending on the program entered, the cooker's micro-computer chip technology automatically adjusts the temperature and cooking times. Its steaming function steams veggies with a timer programmable for up to 58 minutes. The unit can also function as a slow cooker. For cooking soups or stews, program it to slow cook for up to 12 hours on either the high or low temperature setting.
Even more, the cooker comes equipped with an LCD clock and 24-hour preset timer, a keep-warm function, a retractable cord, and a carrying handle for taking cooked food right to the table. Accessories include a special container for making homemade tofu, a steaming tray, a measuring cup, a spatula, and a multi-language instruction manual, as well as an exclusive Martin Yan recipe booklet with 16 original recipes from the celebrated master chef. Ideal for home chefs who like to display kitchen appliances on the counter, the good-looking cooker elegantly blends in with a wide range of kitchen designs. The cooker measures approximately 14 by 11 by 10 inches.

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Zojirushi NP-HBC10 Rice cooker and warmer (5.5cups) Review

It is a great unit, expensive but you get what you pay for. It takes a while to cook the brown rice, but it is the tastiest rice ever!

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5.5 cups rice cooker & warmer with Induction heating system.*Induction Heating tecnology, Efficiently provides high heat and prepares flawless rice every time.*Healthy cooking options, Brown rice, GABA brown rice and germinated brown rice at the touch of a button.*Multi menu cooking functions, special setting for white rice(regular, softer or harder), mixed rice, sushi rice, porridge and sweet rice.*Clear coated stainless steel exterior, Fits any kitchen decor and makes clean up a snap.* Convenient Delay Timer, provides freshly cooked rice at the programmed time.*Automatic keep warm, Keeps rice at the perfect serving temperature.*Capacity 5.5 cups. Stainless steel finish.

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Sanyo ECJ-N55W 5-1/2-Cup Electric Rice Cooker with Porridge/Soup Cooker and Steamer Review

This product is too dificult to clean in comparison to the cheap but effective simpler rice cookers. Since the lid is attached and there are many nooks and crannies to clean including a rubber gasket,cleanup is a pain

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Enjoy a variety of healthy dishes with quick and easy preparation in this Sanyo multi-function appliance. The sealed jar style cooker holds in flavor and nutrients to make your meal as tasty as you expect. Prepare your favorite rice (up to 11 cups cooked rice), make soup or steam vegetables with one touch of the switch. The two menu switch controls the heating elements for cooking rice meals or making foods such as porridge, soup or risotto. A specially designed lid eliminates boiling over of porridge or soup. Steam your favorite veggies with the included steaming tray. Foods are prepared in the easy to clean non-stick inner pot. After initial cooking, the keep warm function automatically keeps your food warm and delicious for hours. The steam vent and dew collector are removable and easy to clean. Convenient carrying handle allows you to bring your food directly to the table to enjoy. Included in the carton are a measuring cup, spatula and multi-language instruction manual (English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese). White with metallic style wrap color.

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Aroma Cool-Touch Rice Cooker and Food Steamer Review

Wanted to make some great sushi -- and this pot turned out fabulous rice, couldn't have been better for the task! Also, since getting this Aroma, I've done several one-dish dinners in it, steaming meat & veggies right with the rice.Its done a dynamite job -- almost like having a cook in the house, finishing off dishes for me. Easy to clean, quick to store, and absolutely as represented -- an inexpensive yet faithful piece of equipment with nice range of skills. Plus -- you can cook -- and transport -- hot food in it to a potluck dinner, easily -- and without getting burned.How's that for the price?!!!

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Product Description:
Take the guesswork out of making restaurant-quality rice at home with this easy-to-use appliance. The handy 6-cup rice cooker prepares up to 12 cups of perfectly cooked rice at a time--great when gathering the family or a group of friends for dinner. Simply add dry rice, measure in the water, and turn the unit on with a press of the lever. Once the rice has cooked, the appliance automatically switches over to "keep warm" mode, which maintains an ideal serving temperature without over-cooking. The unit's lid locks in moisture and flavor, while its nonstick removable inner pot ensures effortless food release and quick cleanup. The cooker can also be used to prepare chicken soup, beef stew, and other family favorites, as well as steam meat and vegetables while simultaneously cooking rice. Other highlights include "cook" and "warm" indicator lights, a cool-touch exterior, and a water reservoir that channels away excess moisture for light, fluffy rice every time. A measuring cup, steam tray, and serving spatula come included. With its elegant floral design, the rice cooker measures approximately 10-3/5 by 10-3/5 by 10-3/5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Zojirushi Mr. Bento Stainless Steel Lunch Jar Review

It's a great "lunchbox" if you adapt your menu to it.

First the description
The lunchbox is a Thermos Jar with a non-insulated plastic top. There are four containers that fit into the jar in a specific order.
-The bottom container is a insulated bowl. It has a gasket sealed screw on top, insulated side walls and a small vent for pressure. The most insulative of the bunch it is designed for soup or other liquids
-The next container is the biggest. It has a slide and lock insulated top.
-The third container is notably smaller and has a Tupperware like pop top.
-The fourth container is smaller yet and has the same top.
You stack the containers in the jar and then clip the top on with little side clips. The whole thing then goes in a nice nylon carry bag that also has a pair of chopsticks in a narrow plastic box. There are little pockets on the side for extra sauce packets or condiments (or I-pod video's to watch while your eating lunch).

This unit is optimally designed for the Japanese style lunch. A soup, Rice, entrée and pickled/salted vegetables. Normally you'd put your soup in the bottom container, fill the middle container up with rice. Your entrée would go in the third and the veggies in the fourth. Since the soup and the rice container both have insulated tops they stay warm. The other containers are not insulated and neither is the top. This allows some heat coming off the bottom two containers to escape so that your veggies are at room temperature. Understanding this is important. Its not supposed to keep the entire meal at the same temperature. Its supposed to keep one part hot and the other part at room temperature.

I've found that in real use the soup container stays steaming hot. The stuff in the rice container stays warm (but not hot) the stuff in the top two containers heats up to room temperature, maybe a little bit more.

Naturally you don't have to use it as designed (soup/rice/entrée/veggie) but departures require a little bit adaptation and creativity. You need to balance both amounts and what you want to keep the hottest vs coolest. Also if you have access to a microwave at lunch it kind of makes this not quite as useful since you could just heat your food up there (as opposed to heating it up in the morning before you go). You could use the whole thing as a cooler (everything remains cold/cool till you heat up what you want). That might be a better way to go if your using it for the office.

The size of the room temperature containers is not large enough to handle American sized sandwiches and breads, so if your looking to take that traditional lunch box stuff this isn't the best unit for that.

If your looking to make the most of this unit you might check out some Bento Box cookbooks. They give receipies and menu sets more in line with what this is designed to handle. In particular I enjoyed the book "Bento Boxes" by Naomi Kijima

Bento Boxes: Japanese Meals on the Go

I'll cook something up out of that and thrown in a packet of instant miso soup for a Japanese style lunch.

Pros-
Compact and efficient use of space- It all goes in the tube, no bag full of different containers
Allows for two temperatures in the same container - Allows for flexible combinations
Lots of interesting comments from your co-workers

Cons-
Cleanup is a bit of a pain - Not dishwasher safe. The soup top is a little tricky at times.
Soft plastic will eventually pick up strong smells/Stains
Two temperatures in the same container - Requires a little creativity, doesn't keep everything uniformly hot/cold.

Conclusion-
As long as you understand how it works and adapt it's a great product. Might encourage you to cook a bit more healthy food and eat more vegetables.



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Product Description:
Whether in the office or on the go, you can take a healthier, tastier, more interesting lunch with you thanks to Zojirushi's Mr. Bento Stainless Lunch Jar. One of the most versatile lunch boxes you'll ever come across, the Mr. Bento lunch jar comes with four different containers that allow you to pack a multi-course lunch of both hot and cold items easily and securely.
The jar itself, made of vacuum-insulated, stainless steel, houses four plastic containers with lids: a 15.2-ounce main bowl; a 9.5-ounce soup bowl; a 6.8-ounce small side bowl; and a 10.1-ounce large side bowl. The large soup bowl comes with gasket-sealed lid to prevent messy spills and is specially insulated to keep soup hot. All pieces should be washed by hand with non-abrasive cleaning pads. Inner bowls are microwave-safe. A spork with its own protective cover attaches to the Mr. Bento lunch jar, and the jar itself has its own lid with lock and comes in a zippered carry bag with a strap for easy transport.
What's in the Box
Zippered carrying bag with strap; outer container with lock and lid; 6.8-ounce small side bowl with lid; 10.1-ounce large side bowl with lid; 15.2-ounce main bowl with lid; 9.5-ounce soup bowl with gasket, valve, and lid; forked spoon with cover and holder. Container measures 10 by 6 by 6 inches.

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Zojirushi EF-VSC40 1300-Watt Electric Gourmet Roaster Review

I just ordered my 2nd zojirushi fish roaster today. The first one I had quit working after about 11 months of constant use - I used it to roast Pike Mackerel, Steaks, vegetables, salmon, etc. For the amount that I used it, Im not too angered or surprised that it broke, but I wish it would last a little longer.

The roaster is awesome at cooking steaks and fish - and it gets done VERY quickly. Somewhere around 10-15 minutes from a raw fish, all the way to it being nicely cooked, same with steaks.

When I first bought the unit, there was very little smoke, just a faint smell of fish or steak, and I was very pleased. I probably used this everyday, or every other day for 11 months, and towards the end of the 11 months, it started getting really smokey in the house ( I dont know if the filter was failing, or if it was just all the oil on the heating elements), and I had to start taking the roaster outside - I live in a small apartment so its not a big deal, as I have a patio that is very close to the kitchen. And at the end of the 11 months, when I was cooking a steak, I realized that the top heating element just quit working... for 120 bucks, and the amount I used it, Im not happy that I have to buy another one, but I cant say I didnt get my money's worth.

Here are some annoyances that I found using this thing:

1) The bottome reflector tray needs to be covered by tinfoil or something because the oil that drips on the reflector tray is near impossible to get off, and you will ruin a sponge trying to clean it

2) The water you need to put in the bottom of the unit after a while will discolor the bottom. I left water in there overnight once ( I forgot to clean it) and I had some rust at the bottom - not too big of a deal, but it makes the unit unsightly on the inside.

3) the Unit gets SUPER hot, so dont place anything on top of it or touch it during the cooking process - Its common sense I know, but one of my buddies burned himself by touching it. Hes not the fastest fish in the pack, so maybe that was to be expected, but its something you should be aware of.

4) The grill inside is not very adjustable, and it gets a lot of burnt charcoal stuck to it. Had to buy a special sponge ethat gets the charcoal off. not a big deal, but still a very slight annoyance. i can deal with it. Here are the good things:

1) You can plop a steak in there, or some tomatoes, fish, whatever, and it becomes nicely grilled. does what its meant to do, quite quickly.

2) makes me not have to use the stove or the oven - BIG PLUS.

3) relatively small footprint for what it does.



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A healthy and efficient alternative to stovetop or oven cooking, this gourmet roaster delivers 1300 watts of power for quickly cooking anything from chicken, chops, or steaks to fish and veggies. Its stainless-steel roasting rack measures 13-13/16 by 8-5/16 inches, which means it can nicely accommodate large fish and meats up to 13 inches wide. The rack can also be set at two different heights and its design helps direct excess oil and fat away from food for lower-fat cooking. For added convenience, the countertop appliance comes equipped with top and bottom heating elements to ensure even cooking without having to turn food over, plus its floating reflector reflects heat from the bottom heater and reduces evaporation of water for a crispier finish. Other thoughtful details include an adjustable timer up to 30 minutes, a catalytic filter on the lid for reduced smoke, a flip-open lid, and parts that disassemble for easy cleaning. Accessories include a food-server utensil for removing cooked foods, including delicate fish fillets, and an instruction manual with suggested roasting times listed for pacific saury (sanma), dried jack mackerels, salmon steaks, tilapia, tilapia wrapped in foil, steaks, chops, hot dogs, sausages, and chicken. The gourmet roaster measures 11-5/8 by 19-1/8 by 7-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty on parts and labor.

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Zojirushi CK-BAC10 1300-Watt Electric 34-Ounce Kettle Review

I'm a big fan of Zojirushi products, so even though already had a plastic kettle, had to get this stainless steel one.I've always felt putting burning stuff in plastic containers just isn't good in the long run.This Zojirushi has a stainless steel interior, and it keep warm longer.

The mouth is a bit small though, takes a while to pour a large cup of hot water.The overall capacity could of been a little bigger, makes 2 cups of hot water and that's it.The price is expected with Zojirushi products, it's a bit high, but you get what you pay for.High quality products.



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Boil up to 34 ounces of water in just five or six minutes with this 1300-watt electric kettle. The unit comes in handy when making instant coffee, tea, hot chocolate, instant soup, and more. It features a durable stainless-steel interior with a concealed heating element for easy cleaning and protection against corrosion. To ensure the water doesn't boil away, the unit shuts off automatically once the water reaches a full boil. Other safety features include a cool-touch body, a locking lid and spout to protect against accidental spilling, and a lid design that minimizes the amount of steam that escapes from the steam vent. The kettle lifts off its corded power base for easy pouring and can be set back onto the 360-degree swivel power base from any direction. Other highlights include a wide opening for simple filling, an on/off switch on the handle, an illuminated "on" light, and cord storage in the power base. Made in China, the electric kettle measures 6-3/4 by 9-1/2 by 9-1/2 inches when on its power base, and it carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Zojirushi NS-XBC05WR Rizo Micom 3-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer, White Review

This is a great little rice cooker. I am Japanese and I know how good rice taste like. This rice cooker makes perfect rice every time. I also like the risotto feature - it is very easy. This rice cooker only cooks three cups of rice, so it is recommended for a small household (3 people or less).

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The Zojirushi RIZO electric rice cooker is user-friendly, allowing even beginners to cook rice easily with just the touch of a button.RIZO is equipped with switches for different cooking recipes, including sushi, risotto as well as cooking steamed dishes for the health-conscious.The body comes in three different designs:a stainless metallic finish, and shades of white (which is this one) and yellow; reflecting the image of rice and saffron rice respectively.Rizo has a micro computerized Fuzzy logic technology.It has direct button menu selections:Rice/Sushi, Risotto, Steam Cook (Keep Warm, Reset).This unit includes a new steaming plate for healthy cooking.It has a spherical inner cooking pan and heating system which creates a convection for better cooking.The inner cooking pan is nonstick. A new style rice cooker, perfect for health-conscious rice cooking as well as steamed dishes; RIZO is set to make its global launch.About the Designer - Mr. Toshiyuki Kita:Mr. Toshiyuki Kita is an active, internationally respected environment, interior and product designer.His designs are permanent colletins at the Musium of Modern Art in New York, Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, Museum of Modern Art in Saint-Etienne, France, and has held exhibitions across the world.He has also received many awards including the Product Design Award from the Institute of Business Designers and Conract Magazine in the U.S. and the gold prize of the Good Design Award.His recent design includes Sharp's AQUOS television.

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Zojirushi NHS06WH Rice cooker (White) Review

this is the cutest little rice cooker ever.it has a minimal footprint, so it doesn't take up too much precious
cupboard space when not in use, and you can easily find a spot for it on the counter when you're making rice.
so far i have had good luck with basmati rice and brown rice.even though this little guy doesn't have the "keep warm" function of it's larger capacity siblings, i do not find it to be necessary - the rice stays quite warm long after cooking is done.have i mentioned that it's also adorable?

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See through glass lid; Stay cool handles; Removable nonstick cooking pan. Stainless steel steaming tray and automatic keep warm function (on NHS-10 & NHS-18 only.) Capacity: 3 cups/0.6 liter (NHS-06) Color: White

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Tiger America 3 c. Elec Rice Cooker/Food Ste ( JNP-0550 ) Review

I've had this rice cooker for 9 years now and have used it at least weekly for that long.I also will leave it on for days with the rice warming.It's durable, dependable.I have also cooked other things in it- leave wild rice in for at least 30 mins after the warming light is on- also have cooked wheatberries and quinoa without any problems.Very easy.Gets a little gummy with the steam drain, but that happens on all of them.Very easy to clean.After 9 years, the inside pot is a little scratched, but rice doesn't stick- I have to say on occasion I used metal utensils and this is where the scratches came from.

I also like that it has 1 button only.You don't have to keep on pulling out a user manual or worry about an lcd screen.

The size is good too- for maybe up to 4-6 people.

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Product Information Cooking fluffy delicious rice is as easy as pushing a button. The JNP-0550 by Tiger of Japan steams up to 3 cups of rice to perfection then keeps it warm until serving time. Advanced cooking features such as surround heating for even cooking Thermal Read Switch to precisely control temprature and steam flow. Nonstick inner pan cleans easily and the cord retracts for storage. Measuring cup and rice ladle included. Heavy duty unit is built to last. Design: Pure Flower Capacity: 3 cups Power: 120 Volts (USA use)

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Sanyo ECJ-PX50S 5-Cup Micro-Computerized Pressure Rice Cooker and Steamer Review

The Sanyo ECJ-PX50S 5-Cup Micro-Computerized Pressure Rice Cooker and Steamer is simply the most exquisite rice cooker that you can imagine. I looked long and hard and did much research before my purchase.I almost purchased the Zojirushi because of all the hype.I was told by friends in the know that I had to have a Zojirushi to experience great rice.But tests, user reviews and the specs of the Sanyo kept pulling me back.

Okay, I purchased it a month ago and was immediately impressed with the overall quality.This was my second 5 quart cooker as my last one, a Wolfgang Puck from QVC started burning the rice after five years.I thought I was happy with the Puck; that is until I got perfect rice from the Sanyo. No matter what you think, read, see or envision, you have not tasted great rice until you have rice from this cooker.But there is a catch.

The catch is to never believe ANYONE, including me, when they use the term, "perfect rice."What that really means is perfect rice to them; their individual palette and desired texture of the finished product.I learned by dining with dozens of friends, that what they think is great rice ranges from terrible - to - excellent and many shades in between.The recipe book provided will give you a middle-of-the-road idea for making basically "good" rice, but to use this cooker requires a bit of patience and willingness to experiment.Let me give you my approach and I hope it works for you.

Make your first rice using the method outlined in the booklet.Use their measuring cup as well as the calibration lines on the inside of the bowl, etc.Taste the rice and write down in your notebook a line or two about the rice.Next try manipulation of the basic recipe by changing the texture to FIRM, SOFT, or REGULAR to see which works best.Then try using a ¼ cup less or more water and repeat the variations again remembering to always make notes on the results of each batch.This will help you to adjust the recipe for your particular taste.I made a batch-a-day for two weeks until I got the magic "perfect" and it's been "perfect" for me ever since.

The rice this cooker makes is so wonderful that sometimes I eat it by the bowl with nothing else.There is one thing that you must do if you're going to invest in a professional appliance like the Sanyo Pressure Rice Cooker; you must use a better rice than most Americans buy at their supermarket.I can tell you that you will never get great rice from some generic North Carolina or Texas rice. Much of this rice is starchy and already old upon delivery to your store. The quality of rice they make is just barely better than cattle feed grain.The cooked grains often are rock hard in the middle yet soft on the outside.Sometimes these cheaper rice grains are sticky, crumbly and unpalatable. If you going to use a $200 rice cooker, learn about Basmati, Jasmine and Arborio rice.There is a Texas based rice called Jasmati; stay away from it; it's not true Jasmine nor true Basmati, but is an anomalous domestic hybridmarketed to lovers of aromatic rice like Indonesian Jasmine or Himalayan Basmati rice.Learn about par-boiled rice versus short grain generics.Study the subtle differences between brown rice and NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, I repeat, NEVER use those instant rice concoctions designed for the microwave like Success rice in your cooker.

PROS:Easy cleanup, well designed, durable, incredible titanium inner pot, retractable cord, super accurate always on clock display, nice spatula cradle.

CONS: I can't afford to buy two just in case something happens to this one. I never want to be without this rice cooker. In other words; no cons.

Conclusions: I went to my local upscale kitchenware shop after I purchased this one. I saw all the models displayed side-by-side; the Sanyo was so much nicer than all the others including the Zojirushi as to be scarcely believable.If you love rice and have the time to learn how to make your "perfect" rice, this is the rice cooker for you. Again, if you don't experiment and put in the time, you'll get "good" rice every time, but you won't get "perfect" rice until you perfect your technique.


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Enjoy the benefits of pressure cooking with Sanyo's new micro-computerized multi-use cooker. Variable Pressure Control Technology creates rapid movement of rice within the unit during the cooking process to bring out the most delicious taste and flavor of rice. Superb consistency is acquired using the extra thick 3.5mm titanium coated non-stick inner pot with round bottom for maximum heat distribution. Multi-menu and texture selections are one touch and include rice dishes such as white, rinse-free, haiga, brown, sprouted brown, sweet, mixed, sushi and Dol Sot Bi Bim Bab. Steam veggies with the steam function and use the unique tray for preparing healthy foods. Make stews and soup using the slow cook function. Preset your meal to be completed up to 24 hours ahead using the timer function. A great benefit for coming home or waking up to a hot meal! Upon completion of cooking, the keep warm function keeps food warm and delicious up to 24 hours. In addition, a unique sleep function allows food to be kept warm for an extended time and creates energy savings. Pressure cooking is safe as the unit has safety locking devices to eliminate danger. Easy to clean removable steam vent retains the true taste and flavor of rice. Makes up to 10 cups of cooked rice. Deluxe stainless steel finish is an attractive addition to any kitchen or room. The retractable cord and carrying handle makes storage easy and allows you to take the food right to the table! Includes measuring cup, spatula, multi-language instruction manual and recipes.

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Panasonic SRG06FG 3.3-Cup Automatic Rice Cooker Review

This is a really great, basic rice cooker. It doesn't have the bells and whistles of the more expensive rice cookers (no warming feature, no different settings, etc.), but it works well for cooking rice, it's compact, and reasonably priced. Prior to buying this one, we had another basic model made by another company that broke. We replaced with an identical one, and it broke as well. After going through two rice cookers, we decided to pay $5 more to get a different brand- this Panasonic. We have had no problems with it, and we also like the non-stick pot. With our old rice cooker, the rice would stick to the bottom of the pot, so we couldn't eat all of it. The Panasonic doesn't have this problem, so we can make smaller quantities of rice without wasting most of it. I have made white rice, brown rice, and quinoa in the rice cooker, and all have turned out well.

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Fully automatic rice cooker/steamer makes up to 6.6 cups of cooked rice, Tempered glass lid allows for monitoring food while it's cooking; auto shut-off, Non-stick coated pan helps prevent cooked rice from sticking; stay-cool handles, included.

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Aroma ARC-838TC 8-Cup Digital Cool-Touch Rice Cooker and Food Steamer Review

This is the fourth rice cooker I have owned and it is by far and away the best.The rice cooks right every time.The manual does give a guide of how much water to add for different types of rice but I have found that even when I screw up and do not use the right amount of water the rice has turned out pretty good.

I enjoy the fact that the device has a sealed top which really seems to help the rice be more consistent and also makes me feel better having this unit used with three small children in the house running around.The rice receptacle inside is a delightful non-stick surface that is more then easy to clean.The steam feature for other items works wonderful as well.I have left rice in the device for over two hours after cooking and it is still moist, tasty and not burnt.The one touch button cooking is a breeze and for me it takes about 30 minutes or so in most instances for the quantity I cook.

The only thing I learned I had to do is not place the device under anything when cooking.There is a starchy steam that is released during cooking that can coat wood and other surfaces.On wood this starch coating can be a pain to remove.

This is a great device to cook an entire meal or side in quick mindless ease.I can't think of a feature I would change on this unit.A great device that actually has increased the amount of rice and vegetables I and my family consume.Unless you need larger quantities of rice then this device is capable of I really can't see why anyone would need anything else.This is a great product at a great price.Wonderful!

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Take the guesswork out of making restaurant-quality rice at home with this easy-to-use appliance. The 8-cup rice cooker prepares 4 to 16 cups of perfectly cooked rice at a time--great when gathering the family or a group of friends for dinner. Simply add dry rice, measure in the water, and turn the unit on with a press of the button. Once the rice has cooked, the appliance automatically switches over to "keep warm" mode, which maintains an ideal serving temperature without over-cooking for up to 12 hours. More than just a rice cooker, the appliance can also be used to heat soups and stews or steam meat and vegetables while simultaneously cooking rice for convenient one-pot meals. The unit's lid locks in heat, moisture, and flavor, and its nonstick removable inner pot ensures effortless food release and quick cleanup. Even more, the programmable unit offers a user-friendly control panel with a digital LED display that makes it easy to set the 15-hour delay timer. Other highlights include a steam vent, a condensation collector, "cook" and "warm" indicator lights, a cool-touch exterior, and an easy-open hinged lid with a carrying handle for convenient transport. A measuring cup, steam tray, and rice paddle come included. The rice cooker measures approximately 12 by 12 by 11 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Zojirushi NYC-36 20-Cup Commercial Rice Cooker and Warmer, Stainless Steel Review

I bought a few of these to use as food service items for my summer camp. I have no complaints; it is rugged, works well and is a reliable rice cooker. I have had this model for three years now, and have no need to replace it or purchase an alternative. This was a good choice; I plan to purchase additional cookers in the future.

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Beautifully constructed with a durable stainless-steel exterior, this 20-cup electric rice cooker and warmer can cook up to 40 servings of great tasting rice--large enough for catering or commercial use. Once the rice is cooked, the unit automatically switches to its "keep warm" mode, which maintains a perfect serving temperature without altering the food's consistency. The rice cooker's inner pan features a water-measuring line for convenient filling, along with a nonstick coating to prevent rice from sticking and to ensure easy cleanup. An extra-large rice spatula is included. The 1300-watt rice cooker and warmer measures 17-1/4 by 17-1/4 by 13-1/2 inches.

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Zojirushi NS-MYC18 Micom Fuzzy Logic 10 Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer Review

I have had this model for over a year and I have never been disappointed.This model has a quick cooking feature which I use a lot, it is so convenient, it cooks the rice quickly and beautifully and beeps to let you know when it is done. When the rice finishes cooking the machine turns itself to the warming mode and simply keeps the rice warm and ready to serve.I finally have the perfect rice which most restaraunts can not hold a candle to.
I like jasmine, sticky and plain white rice and they all cook great in here, I have also cooked rice for sushi and made puerto rican arroz con gandules in here, all were done perfect!

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Fuzzy rice? No, fuzzy logic! Micro computerized technology, along with a spherical pan and heating system, ensure your rice is cooked to perfection each and every time. If you're not ready to dine when the rice is done, keep it warm, or reheat it right in the machine. No more soaking a saucepan full of gluey rice, this pan is non-stick for quick and easy clean up.

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Sanyo ECJ-HC55S 5-1/2-Cup Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker and Slow Cooker, White Review

Purchased this rice cooker for my wife. We are both enjoying it a lot. The parts are solid and simply feel like high quality. There are two bowls. The rice cooking bowl has a better non-stick coating on it. The other bowl for non-rice cooking is easy enough to clean, but might take a little soaking for those challenging situations.

Selection is easy to understand. The slow-cook options are partially what sold me on this unit. You can cook so many things in this cooker, because you can manually cook instead of always having to follow a programmed option.

Rice can be kept warm up to 12 hours. It has a great sealing system, so it does stay fresh.

The unit looks very nice on the counter. The battery runs the clock, unless you keep the unit plugged into the outlet. The battery is suppose to run for 4 years or so.

Quality of rice cooked -- The rice has been PERFECT every time we have cooked rice. We are using a Jasmine rice bought from a local asian market. We simply wash the rice twice, put in the required amount of water, and set it to cook. So far it has been perfect each time.

I ended up buying this over the Zojirushi based on price and couldn't be happier. I saved maybe a $100 and am 100% happy with the product. We've been using this for 3 weeks now.

Cleaning is easy and fast. The removable lid/seal is great and easy to clean. It is not possible to latch the cover if the removable cover is not in place -- a nice feature and great engineering.

The steam collector works well. Be careful not to put your hand close to the exit hole as steam is not fully condensed coming out and could burn you. This is not really a safety concern for me and my wife. Cleaning the collector is not a problem so far. Simply remove and shake out the water. Any water dripping down is caught in a silicon seal. You can easily take a towl and soak up the very small amount of water that might drip out. It is only water and doesn't mess anything up.

I would buy this over again based on my experience so far. Can't speak about reliability yet. I can only hope Sanyo brand will be good. I don't usually buy their products.

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Cook top-quality rice dishes, slow cook stews or soups, steam veggies, boil eggs, and even make tofu in this impressive micro-computerized machine. The unit includes two separate inner pots and inner lids to keep slow cooked dishes separate from rice, thereby maintaining the integrity of the rice flavor. The titanium-coated extra-thick (3mm) non-stick rice-cooking inner pot provides a round bottom for maximum heat distribution, optimum cooking, and effortless food release. To help ensure perfectly cooked rice, the 5-1/2-cup (11 cups cooked) rice cooker provides a variety of multi-menu, one-touch selections, including programs for white, brown, mixed, rinse-free, sushi, and haiga rice. Depending on the program entered, the cooker's micro-computer chip technology automatically adjusts the temperature and cooking times. Its steaming function steams veggies with a timer programmable for up to 58 minutes. The unit can also function as a slow cooker. For cooking soups or stews, program it to slow cook for up to 12 hours on either the high or low temperature setting.
Even more, the cooker comes equipped with an LCD clock and 24-hour preset timer, a keep-warm function, a retractable cord, and a carrying handle for taking cooked food right to the table. Accessories include a special container for making homemade tofu, a steaming tray, a measuring cup, a spatula, and a multi-language instruction manual, as well as an exclusive Martin Yan recipe booklet with 16 original recipes from the celebrated master chef. Ideal for home chefs who like to display kitchen appliances on the counter, the good-looking cooker elegantly blends in with a wide range of kitchen designs. The cooker measures approximately 13 by 10 by 8 inches.

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Oster 4722 3-Cups Uncooked/6-Cup Cooked Rice Cooker with Steaming Tray, Red Review

I've never owned a rice cooker before this, however, I have cooked lots of rice over the years. Its an inexpensive rice cooker and if you follow the directions, it'll do fine.

Since moving to the mountains of Colorado, its taken me years to adjust to the lowered the boiling point due to the higher elevation (8300')... it takes more time (add ~10-20min) and the dry climate means using more water (for a 1 cup of dry rice, takes ~2.5+ cups water rather than 2cups). Still, there have been many times when rice just didn't work out the way I wanted.

So I mentioned that it would be nice to have a rice cooker and let it deal with the cook time. Of course I had done some research, and when this came in the mail as a present, I was a little nervous since Oster's seem to get so-so reviews. Well, I cooked my typical basmati rice, a 1/2 cup dry and added my typical 1c water plus extra, put lid on, pressed the button and went to do something else.

A lot of reviewers mention how the rice on the bottom gets over-cooked, sometimes brown or burnt. Some reviewers like the crunchiness, some hate it. Well, the directions tell you to stir the rice - especially the bottom of the cooker after 15 minutes. Sure enough, the rice at the bottom was starting to stick. I scraped it all loose, added another 1/4 cup water, chopped it up a little, put the lid on, and let fate take its course. Would the rice by a burnt mess? 20 minutes later we had the best sticky rice we've ever had!

Plus it seemed to cook faster. And I really liked that it went to 'warm' mode automatically. One major drawback: It spewed hot sticky water up under the lid and through the vent all over the kitchen but once we wiped the lid off (without picking up the lid), it settled down. If you are a neat freak or want a set-and-forgot, this rice cooker is not for you. And for me, I'll come up with a little steam catcher helmet and deal with the mess. For the price, its a good buy. And, I love the red color too!

[found this cool tip from Spyce: To help keep the starch from bubbling up and spraying out of the vent hole, rinse the rice thoroughly and drain. Heat a small amount of olive oil in the rice bowl, once the oil is heated, carefully add the rice and saute it for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the water and continue cooking.] I'm going to try this tip next time!

BTW, this cooker seems like a knock-off of the similar Rival rice cooker (both owned by Jarden]

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Oster's 4722 Rice Cooker and Steamer is the perfect way for couples or small families to make rice perfectly and easily. This rice cooker has a five-cup capacity that amounts to 10 cups of fully cooked rice. The 1-liter steaming tray cooks up healthy vegetables. The cooker can even be used to prepare soups and fondue. And don't worry about different household schedules: The glass lid and keep-warm functions ensure rice won't get cold. Nonstick pot and steaming tray are removable and dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. Includes Manufacturer's Warranty.

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Zojirushi NS-MYC10 Micom Fuzzy Logic 5.5 Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer Review

I never gave much thouht to cooking rice until I moved to Japan--and acquired a Japanese spouse!

But we're fussy about our rice here, and nobody would dream of being without a rice cooker.Rice cookers are actually pressure cookers, so the rice is always plump and perfect.

I have the equivalent Japanese model (the same but with a different faceplate).I've had it for almost fou years and it's a real workhorse.Zoji is a value-brand here in Japan, specialising in small appiances, and known for being simple and sturdy.I would choose them over some of the big Japanese names, given the quality problems I've had with some of the other well-known electrical brands that make everything from TVs to elevators.

The rice? Can't fault it. Nor can the other half, who's ultra-critical. Makes great oatmeal, too, but I can't get the other half interested in such exotic foreign foods.

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Zojirushi Micom Fuzzy NSMYC10 Rice Cooker & Warmer

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Zojirushi NS-WAC10WB Fuzzy Logic 5.5-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer Review

i have owned this since 2001.it gets used at least once a week if not alot more since my wife is japanese.not a problem one.makes perfect rice as easy as decide how many cups rice you want add equal amounts of water and close lid and press start.done

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Features: Micro computerized Fuzzy logic temperature control system Automatic keep warm/extended keep warm/reheating cycle LCD display with timer function Durable nonstick inner cooking pan Built-in retractable cord Menu settings include: white-mixed/sweetporridge and quick cooking Specifications Capacity: 5.5 cups- 1.0 liter120 volts-670 watts 1-year manufacturer s warranty Overall Dimensions: 8.5H x 9.8W x 13.4D The Micom Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer features a micro computerized Fuzzy logic temperature control system that automatically makes adjustments to temperature and heating time to cook perfect rice every time. It features different settings for cooking white riceporridge and mixed/sweet rice. It also features quick cooking for those in a hurry. Other features include automatic keep warmLCD display and timer function.

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Zojirushi NP-KAC18 10-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer with Induction Heating System Review

I don't know why there are no reviews since this model should already be around for a while. We bought one from a local store last August. One week ago it suddenly stopped working with no reason. The power cord did easily come loose and needed to be replugged into the cooker from the beginning of the usage. Now we need to pack this heavy baby and send it to the nearest service center, at our own cost. And I became the unfortunate guy who need a backup rice cooker all the time.

VERY disappointed from this first experience with Zojirushi. Hey, don't become another Toyota!



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Equipped with Induction Heating technology, this 10-cup rice cooker and warmer provides more evenly distributed heat for perfectly cooked rice every time. Multiple-menu cooking functions include white/mixed, sushi, porridge, brown, sleek, quick, and rinse-free. The appliances comes with a user-friendly LCD control panel with buttons that include "keep warm", "extended keep warm", "reset", and "cooking" to start the cooking process, as well as up and down arrows to set the clock or timer. Thoughtfully designed, the rice cooker and warmer also offers a dent-resistant plastic body, a space-saving sleek design, a carrying handle, and a detachable cord for convenient storage. The thick, black, spherical inner cooking pan, detachable inner lid, and all accessories clean up easily by hand with warm soapy water and a soft sponge. Accessories include a rice measuring cup, a rinse-free rice measuring cup, a nonstick rice spatula, and a spatula holder. The 1350-watt rice cooker and warmer measures 15-3/8 by 11 by 9-1/8 inches.

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Zojirushi RNC-18 Electronic Rice Cooker / Warmer (10 cups) Review

This rice cooker makes the perfect rice in a matter of minutes.Just follow the directions and the rice will come out right every time.The rice will also last for days as long as the cooker is closed all the way.If you are looking for a good rice cooker that also has the stay warm feature so that you do not have to cook rice every day this is the one to go with.It is a 10 cup rice cooker which is perfect for my family because they eat a lot of rice.

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Product Information As your stir-fry sizzles and your dumplings steam your rice will cook fluffy and perfect every time in Zojirushi's 10-cup rice cooker. It operates by a single switch control and comes with a Keep Warm setting in case it's ready before you are. The lid locks tightly to hold in moisture; the nonstick interior offers quick cleanup. Has a cool-touch exterior a built-in retractable cord and comes with a spatula spatula holder and measuring cup. Design: White Ballerina Capacity: 10 cups Power: 120 Volts (USA use)

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Zojirushi NS-XBC05YR Rizo Micom 3-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer, Yellow Review

I've had this product for a couple of weeks and have used it with several different types of rice.All came out perfectly in the sticky style.The liquid volume of the bowl is about 1,200 ML.The 3 cups description are the smaller in size Japanese cups.If you eat more rice at one meal, have a large family, this is not the product for you.

There are several things that you can't cook in this appliance including soups, sauces and a full 3 cup quantity of rice (it will boil over and make a terrible mess).

You can use it to steam foods with a very good result on vegetables.

The instruction book is confusing and took some figuring out.

This machine is extremely well insulated and does not heat up my kitchen as my very old rice cooker does.Also it doesn't put gobs of steam into the air.

I look forward to seeing reviews from folks who are more technical than I am, but I am pleased with this machine.

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Make up to 6 cups of rice with this user-friendly 3-cup electric rice cooker, which allows even beginners to cook rice easily with just the touch of a button. Menu settings include white/sushi rice, risotto, and steam cooking, plus keep warm and reset. The appliance uses micro-computerized Fuzzy logic technology, and its spherical inner cooking pan and heating system creates convection heating for better cooking. The inner cooking pan also provides a nonstick surface, which ensures effortless food release and simple cleanup. Accessories include a steaming plate, a measuring cup, a rice spatula, and a spatula stand. Removable parts should be washed by hand with warm soapy water and a sponge or cloth, and the body of the unit can be wiped clean with a soft cloth. The rice cooker measures 9-1/2 by 8-7/8 by 8-5/8 and carries a one-year limited warranty on parts and labor.

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Zojirushi NS-DAC10 Zutto Neuro-Fuzzy 5-1/2-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer Review

I think this is a perfectly fine rice cooker, perhaps a bit over-priced, but it IS one of the famous "Made in Japan" rice cookers for which Zojirushi is justly famous.

It differs in one main respect from the excellent ZUTTO NP-DA10 model sold in Japan: that one (which has served me brilliantly for 2 years now) uses the Induction Heating cooking method, which this North American version does not have. I think IH would have justified the price of this; without it, well...

Perfectly fine rice, good design and functionality. And I don't agree with the comments about ZUTTO "bombing out" in Japan or cheap or flimsy plastic. The reviews on Amazon.jp (which you can check) are universally positive. See one in person at your local shop before you decide.

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The very essence of form and function, Zojirushi designed their Zutto line with simplicity in mind, which means organic shapes, and that only the basic functions necessary for operating each appliance were included. With a 5-1/2-cup capacity, this rice cooker and warmer features control buttons that are designated with symbolic icons instead of labels, so they can be universally understood. The unit's spherical inner cooking pan and heating system enables heat to distribute evenly for exceptional results, and its advanced Neuro Fuzzy logic technology allows the rice cooker to make fine adjustments to the temperature and heating time in order to cook perfect rice every time. Menu settings include options for cooking white/sushi rice, porridge, and mixed rice, while the unit's automatic keep-warm function keeps cooked rice hot until it's ready to be served. Other features include an LCD display, a clock and timer function, a detachable inner lid, and a built-in retractable cord. The 680-watt rice cooker measures 13 by 9-7/8 by 7-7/8 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Zojirushi NP-KAC10 5-1/2-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer with Induction Heating System Review

I use this rice cooker once or twice a day. Everything (brown rice, sushi, steel cut oatmeal, sweet sticky rice, etc) comes out perfectly. I would never be able to cook such perfect rice on the stove. I thought that I made a mistake of not buying 10 cup model, but 2-3 cups is what I end up cooking for a family of 4 (and we have the leftovers). I am so impressed with Zojirushi, would definitely buy their products in the future. The trick is also to buy good quality rice from Asian grocery stores. Love it and don't understand why so many of my non asian friends never use one. At this point this seems like #1 appliance to have. I have to stop my love poem to Zojirushi here :-).

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Equipped with Induction Heating technology, this 5-1/2-cup rice cooker and warmer provides more evenly distributed heat for perfectly cooked rice every time. Multiple-menu cooking functions include white/mixed, sushi, porridge, brown, sleek, quick, and rinse-free. The appliances comes with a user-friendly LCD control panel with buttons that include "keep warm", "extended keep warm", "reset", and "cooking" to start the cooking process, as well as up and down arrows to set the clock or timer. Thoughtfully designed, the rice cooker and warmer also offers a dent-resistant plastic body, a space-saving sleek design, a carrying handle, and a detachable cord for convenient storage. The thick, black, spherical inner cooking pan, detachable inner lid, and all accessories clean up easily by hand with warm soapy water and a soft sponge. Accessories include a rice measuring cup, a rinse-free rice measuring cup, a nonstick rice spatula, and a spatula holder. The 1230-watt rice cooker and warmer measures 14-3/8 by 9-13/16 by 7-11/16 inches.

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Zojirushi NS-WAC18 Micom Fuzzy-Logic 10-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer Review

I ordered the rice cooker. When I opened the packaging, I found there were a lot of scratches on the bottom of the non-stick coated pan already! It might be caused by the free-moving plastic cups in the pan due to the poor packaging design by the manufacturer. I therefore had some doubts about the quality of the product since their packaging seems cheap and not much thought to it. I decided to return the rice cooker to Amazon. Fortunately Amazon handled the return smoothly.

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Equipped with micro-computerized Fuzzy Logic technology, this 10-cup rice cooker and warmer automatically makes fine adjustments to the temperature and heating time to ensure perfectly cooked rice every time. The unit comes with a black, thick, inner cooking pan that provides even heating, and its multi-menu cooking functions include white/mixed, sushi, porridge, sweet, brown, quick, and rinse-free. Once the rice has fully cooked, the appliance automatically switches to Keep Warm mode, which keeps the rice at the perfect serving temperature without overcooking. The unit also provides extended keep-warm settings, a user-friendly LCD control panel, a clock and delay timer, a detachable and washable inner lid, a dent-resistant plastic exterior, and a detachable power cord for easy storage. Accessories include a rice-measuring cup, a rinse-free rice-measuring cup, a nonstick spatula, and a spatula holder. Compact yet versatile, the 820-watt rice cooker measures 14-3/8 by 11 by 9-7/8 inches.

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Zojirushi NS-XAC05XR Rizo Micom 3-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer, Stainless Review

This thing is amazing when it comes to making risotto.I've only had it a short time but have made about a half-dozen batches of risotto and all have been successful beyond expectations except for one batch with peas in it which was a little underdone.The best so far has been risotto con gorgonzolla, but the batches ofrisotto milanese I have made have also been excellent.

However, I'm still working out cooking regular rice in it.The batches I have made so far have been a little sticky but they are getting better (I reduced the water I used).But since I bought it primarily to make risotto I can't complain too much.

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Product Description:
The Zojirushi RIZO electric rice cooker is user-friendly, allowing even beginners to cook rice easily with just the touch of a button.RIZO is equipped with switches for different cooking recipes, including sushi, risotto as well as cooking steamed dishes for the health-conscious.The body comes in three different designs:a stainless metallic finish (which is this one), and shades of white and yellow; reflecting the image of rice and saffron rice respectively.Rizo has a micro computerized Fuzzy logic technology.It has direct button menu selections:Rice/Sushi, Risotto, Steam Cook (Keep Warm, Reset).This unit includes a new steaming plate for healthy cooking.It has a spherical inner cooking pan and heating system which creates a convection for better cooking.The inner cooking pan is nonstick.A new style rice cooker, perfect for health-conscious rice cooking as well as steamed dishes; RIZO is set to make its global launch.About the Designer - Mr. Toshiyuki Kita:Mr. Toshiyuki Kita is an active, internationally respected environment, interior and product designer.His designs are permanent colletins at the Musium of Modern Art in New York, Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, Museum of Modern Art in Saint-Etienne, France, and has held exhibitions across the world.He has also received many awards including the Product Design Award from the Institute of Business Designers and Conract Magazine in the U.S. and the gold prize of the Good Design Award.His recent design includes Sharp's AQUOS television.

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Zojirushi NS-PC18 Electric 10-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer Review

Using a rice cooker should be easy - otherwise, why plunk down the money for it? This Zojirushi is user-friendly only after some experimentation since the manual contains almost no information about how to use it. However, since I've finally found the right procedure (as I'll share later), I've been pleased with its performance.

First, some background. I have a Zojirushi NHS-10 that worked beautifully from the start, but after a year of use, started spitting and gurgling starchy water all over the counter. With that kind of mess, I was afraid to cook larger amounts of rice, so I bought this model as a replacement. I liked that the top latched and that the vent hole had a shallow well around it to catch expelled water. I had loved the quality of rice that the less expensive model cooked, so I stayed with the same brand.

My first attempt with this model resulted in the same gooey mess as with my old model - and I was furious. After several phone calls to relatives who also owned this model, I discovered that you MUST use the measurements provided by the plastic measuring cup and inside the non-stick pan. (Because I found that the plastic cup is not really a full cup of rice and was used to a one cup rice to two cups water ratio, I had used my own measuring cup.) For every Zojirushi plastic cup measurement, fill to the corresponding water mark inside the pan. Fill the pan with water to the correct level AFTER adding the rice.

Rinse rice twice before cooking if you want to avoid slight browning on the bottom. Allow fifteen minutes after the machine changes from cook to warm for additional steaming and fluffier rice. How do you cook brown rice? Not a clue. Brown rice requires longer cooking time and therefore more water. My old Zojirushi came with a small manual that provided rice/water ratios for several varieties, but this arrived with almost no instruction. I suggest experimenting with brown and wild rice before counting on it for company.

The pan for this model is huge, and you must use at least two cups of dry rice. The size stated on the box is misleading, as two to ten cups refers to uncooked, not cooked, quantities; rice doubles in size when cooked. Although it's not practical for a small family, larger families and frequent rice eaters will appreciate its generous capacity. Cleaning is slightly more complicated (though hardly time-consuming) than with less expensive Zojirushi models since the steam valve at the top should be rinsed free of accumulated starch between uses. (One relative rarely rinses the valve, however, and has no problems.) The non-stick pan cleans easily, although care must be used not to scratch the surface. The cord wraps around the bottom for storage. The unit itself is surprisingly light-weight given its appearance, making it easy to remove from even high cupboards.

I have mixed feelings about this rice cooker, as I prefer the results of the less expensive model. However, the overall design of this cooker, with its latched lid, larger steam hole, and "dew" catcher (to collect condensation when the cooker is left on warm for prolonged periods), is better, especially if you intend to leave the rice on warm for an extended time. The biggest drawback of this model is the lack of instruction for users unfamiliar with rice cookers.

Three stars right out of the box, four stars once you adapt.


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Start your rice in the morning and have it moist, tender, and hot when you come home for dinner. This large capacity cooker will make enough for a crowd and the "keep warm" system switches on immediately after cooking without any help from you. Clean up is no biggie with the non-stick cooking pan and direct heating provides more even heat distribution to ensure delicious results every time.

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Zojirushi NP-HTC10 Induction Heating 5-1/2-Cup Pressure Rice Cooker and Warmer Review

1) Note that better prices can be had offline. I bought this product for $239 at an Asian grocery store and it came with a 20lb bag of rice to boot. I imagine the invoice price is around $200. Someone's making an insane amount of profit selling this for $400+.

2) This rice cooker produces moist, fluffy, chewy, textured rice that exceeds a vast majority of the restaurants out there, including those that cook individual portions of rice in stone pots. It will spoil you and make you a snob when it comes to rice. The menu has different settings for pretty much any kind of rice you want to cook like white (soft, regular, hard), brown, mixed, rinse-free, sushi, porridge, GABA, etc. You can keep the rice warm and tasting fresh for upto 24hr.

3) Good things take time, but this cooker pushes the limit of patience, taking ~50mins for white rice, ~75min for mixed rice, and upto 3.5hr for GABA rice. Fortunately, there's a timer so you can tell it to have rice done by say 6pm, as well as an express mode (25mins) when you are starving. Though still quite good, rice cooked in express mode tends to be slightly firmer and not as impressive as the regular mode. (Minus half star for long cooking time)

4) Compared to the $10 variety I used for a number of years, this one has more parts to clean. The non-stick bowl, the inner lid, and the steam vent needs cleaning after each use as you'd expect. In addition, you need to check if any debris is obstructing any of the sensors, holes, or vents. The air intake and exhaust located on the bottom of the cooker for dissipating heat needs an occasional vacuuming. (Minus half star for extra cleaning required)

5) This unit is rated at ~1230 watts, but that doesn't mean it's using that much electricity continuously like a hair dryer. The cooker turns the heat on and off as needed like an oven to maintain internal temperature and pressure. (Since posting this review, I measured the total electricity consumed by using a Kill A Watt 4460 meter and it came out to 3 cents per use.)

6) Back to the original question, is it worth it? This is really a personal decision based on your budget, utilization, and love for rice. My thought process was I could buy 16 x 20lb bags of rice, or get this rice cooker and enjoy that 1 bag of rice like I never have before. Finding it for $200+ cheaper sweetened the deal too.

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Product Description:
Equipped with superior induction heating technology, this 5-1/2-cup rice cooker and warmer evenly distributes heat to ensure perfectly cooked rice every time. Choose from a variety of menu settings including white (regular, softer, or harder), mixed, sushi, porridge, sweet, brown, GABA brown, rinse-free, and quick cooking. Depending on the menu item selected, the appliance automatically chooses from three pressure levels. In addition, its vacuum-insulated inner cooking pan, which features an inner layer of aluminum and an outer layer of stainless steel, quickly distributes heat to the rice without allowing it to escape, plus helps efficiently keep rice at a perfect serving temperature while in keep-warm mode.
Other highlights include an easy-to-read colored LCD control panel with clock and timer functions, a delay timer with two settings, a melody signal to indicate the end of the cooking cycle, automatic keep warm as well as extended keep warm, and a detachable and washable stainless-steel inner lid. For safety, the appliance provides a pressure-control valve, a back-up safety valve, and a pressure indicator on the control panel, which locks the lid during pressure-cooking. The unit's clear-coated stainless-steel exterior not only cleans up in a snap, but it also complements any kitchen decor. Accessories include a rice spatula, a spatula holder, and two measuring cups (for regular rice and rinse-free rice). The ETL-approved 1230-watt rice cooker and warmer measures 14-3/16 by 9-7/8 by 7-7/8 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Zojirushi NHS-06 3-Cup Rice Cooker Review

This machine is designed to give baseline service in a rice cooker.It uses a designand technology over 15+ years old.For the amount of money being charged you might want to consider getting a machine that at least has a retractable cord.
On the plus side - the pan heats well and is teflon coated; does white long grain and Japanese medium and short grain very well.
Be aware that the water markings on the interior of the pan correspond to cooking Japanese rice which uses a different ratio of rice to water than other varieties such as, wehani or short grain brown.
This machine has to be played with to do shorter grain varieties of brown.It can handle long grain brown fine.
I would make the suggestion of looking at (all) the rice cookers there and find one that has the following things for the money:
1) stainless steel pan or aluminium pan lined with teflon; 2) retractable cord; 3) warming function;
An on/off switch is NOT standard on an Asian rice cooker.It is due to the fact that in Japan and Australia there is an on/off switch right in the wall plug area.The manufacturers did not take into account that Americans with their different outlet styles would be rice junkies (silly them).
Do not cook anything less than a cup or try for more than 3 cups.Too little rice cooked comes out a bit odd while too much means your pot lid will pop up due to too much steam.
Oh yeah, that's another thing - the lid can make noise due to the steam lifting it during the cooking process (bubbling pot lid kind of stuff).It is not dangerous so don't freak from the noise.
This machine is fine for the dorm or home.But do examine the cost of the machine, the amount of rice you eat and the cost of the machine to features.
This machine is good but it is not great.

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Sometimes it seems the world of appliances has no room for smaller households, the mantra seems to be "the bigger the better." However, in this case there is an exception. The Zojirushi 3 cup rice cooker makes the ideal amount of perfectly steamed, plump and tender rice for small families, or even singles (after all you can always warm up the leftovers). The non-stick removable pan is easy to clean and a glass-lid lets you keep an eye on the progress.

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