Sanyo ECJ-B35S Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker and Warmer Review

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(More customer reviews)OVERALL, in balancing its features and price, this small capacity rice cooker is an excellent value. It has a number of excellent features, few of which are mentioned in the brief editorial review. They really should have been, to do this appliance justice:
* fuzzy logic microprocessor control produces EXCELLENT rice: Without reservation I can say that this rice cooker makes the best rice I've ever cooked. Grains are fluffy and don't stick to one another. There's no goo on the bottom, no browning of the rice, and absolutely no burning.
* THICK cookpot (5 mm) makes for even cooking
* titanium non-stick finish makes for easy clean up
* retractable cord of reasonable length
* multiple settings (white rice/mixed, brown, porridge)
* clock with timer for autocook at later time. The default cook time (the one last entered) remains the same until changed, making it easy to set up the next time.
* easy to set digital clock and timer
* no need to unplug/plug to start
* 'countdown' feature tells you when the rice is almost done, beginning at 13 minutes.
Thus far I've successfully cooked white, brown, basmati, and wild rice in this appliance. FYI, the porridge setting can also be used to make risotto.
The only 'down' sides to this appliance are minor:
1. The front to back measurement is longer than side to side, making it most easily placed towards the back of the counter. However, the steam vent is placed at the rear. Unfortunately, if you have cabinets above, this combination of features will result in steam condensing on the bottom of the cabinet--which will NOT result in a good outcome for your cabinets in the long run! This can be dealt with entering the settings you want, then bringing the cooker forward, letting out the cord a bit, and turning the appliance 90 degrees.
2. The manual notes that placement should not be where the appliance will be in the sun, since the appearance of the plastic may change over time. (I think the sun could also heat the rice cooker--something that mainly affects you if you set the timer to start later, or keep rice warm for an extended period.) I mention this because it doesn't appear on the box, and did require that I find another place to put this, where it would always be out of the sun, rather than where I had originally planned.
3. The manual is not the greatest. The cooker is shipped with the inner lid in place. However, there is no mention of how to remove the inner lid; FYI, it's a press-fit, meaning that it should be pulled off gently, using both hands and gentle pressure. After use, the lid needs to be washed, of course. The lid is then replaced in the same way. The instructions for using the pot to prewash the rice are a bit confusing, and there are LOTS of marks in the pot's interior.
4. Its capacity is small. If you are cooking for yourself, for a couple or for a small family/group, for one meal a day, it will meet your needs nicely. If you eat rice twice a day, and don't mind resetting to cook it for the second meal, this will still meet your needs. Otherwise, consider a fuzzy logic rice cooker with larger capacity.
Bon appetit!

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Toastess TRC-325 Elegance 18-Cup Stainless-Steel Jar-Style Rice Cooker Review

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(More customer reviews)Looking at the products title, i thought it would cook 20 cups of rice, but, its only a 10 cup rice cooker. And more over, there has been problems arising since the day one. So, i have returned it.

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Cooking and eating healthy doesn't have to mean leaving the kitchen a mess and the sink full of dirty pots and pans. With this 700-watt countertop appliance, an entire meal for several people can be prepared quickly and easily. The rice cooker makes up to 18 cups of cooked rice at the push of a button. Simply add dry rice, measure in the water, and turn the unit on. Once the rice has finished cooking, the machine automatically switches over to a keep-warm function, which maintains a perfect serving temperature for up to 18 hours. The rice cooker's large-capacity removable steamer basket makes it possible to cook rice while simultaneously steaming seafood, poultry, vegetables, and more for a complete healthy meal. Other highlights include a hinged lid that seals and locks to control moisture and temperature during the keep-warm cycle, a dew collector that collects condensation and helps keep work surfaces dry, and a nonstick bowl that removes for easy cleaning. Accessories include a graduated measuring cup and a handy serving spatula. Attractively housed in durable stainless steel, the rice cooker measures 10-1/2 by 10-1/2 by 11-1/2 inches.

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Sanyo ECJ-E35S 3.5-Cup Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker/Steamer Review

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(More customer reviews)This was a Christmas present to myself as I have been wanting a micom rice cooker for some time now. I chose this one because of the price, the 3 cup size, the Sanyo reputation, and the features. And a very wise choice it was!! My first impression as I pulled it out of the box was that it was extremely attractive and modern looking; the web site picture does not do it justice. The body is white with stainless steel accents in a very up-to-date style. It is small and easily tucked away if need be, the cord is retractable. The buttons are large and easy to read and access. The menu features a setting for white, brown, porridge, quick cook and a Korean dish called Dol sot bi bim bab. The instruction book is easy to follow, although you really almost would not need it as the controls are very self-explanatory. Included in the guide are some simple recipes, including one for the dol sot bi bim bab.
The main stand out for this model is a bowl that is built like a tank and is titanium nonstick. It is 5 mm. thick--by far the thickest I have seen on any micom rice cooker. It distributes the heat consistently all around the circumference of the bowl. Another plus is that it has separate markings for brown and sweet rice, showing the necessary higher water level needed for those types of rice. Since I mainly cook brown rice, the separate menu selection for brown and separate bowl markings for brown win this cooker very high marks with me. The bowl is a three cup size, but two cups fill it very full. This is the perfect size for a single person or maybe a couple, but a larger group might want to go up to the 5 cup size. (I might get one of those myself....I like this cooker that much!) I believe the 5 cup also has a steam and slow cook function that the smaller unit does not have. Not a big deal for me but for some might be a selling point.
I have cooked brown, japanese white, jasmine, brown basamati, and even Uncle Ben in this and basically had perfect rice each time. I have also used the timer to have it ready when I come home from work! My only gripe is that it takes 1 1/2 hours to cook brown rice, so if I don't use the timer, I have to wait on it. However, the results ARE worth the wait.
Oh, a couple quirks. The condensation cup is on the top of the cooker--empty it each time, or else if you move the unit, it could spash water down the front of it. I learned the hard way. Also, the clock will read 0.00 at noon instead of 12:00--the 0.00 does NOT mean the rice is ready if you happen to be cooking around that time. Also learned the hard way. Clean up is simple, the pieces come off and reassemble without any brain work. More work than a traditional glass lid cooker perhaps, but again, worth it.
Amazon seemed to have the best price and included free shipping for this model Wal-mart and Best Buy also carry it, but they were not in stock (in my area anyway) and had to be ordered--and you pay shipping. The unit has a one year warranty. It is made in China.
In short, this is a very attractive, well-built, well-designed little unit that turns out perfect rice at an incredible price. If you have any thoughts about getting a micom rice cooker, get this one!!

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Micro-Computerized technology along with a modern design highlight this impressive Sanyo rice cooker/steamer. An extra thick 5MM non-stick inner pot with round bottom maximizes heat distribution and insures superb consistency in cooking. With the multi-menu settings, the fuzzy logic technology controls the temperature as you easily prepare delicious rice dishes including white, mixed, rinse-free, sprouted brown, quick, brown, sweet as well as porridge and the Korean specialty dish of Dol Sot Bi Bim Bab.Program your meal to be ready when you want with the 24 hour preset timer and LCD clock. A reheat function keeps the rice as hot as it was initiallly cooked while the keep warm function will keep the rice warm immediately after cooking. Clean up is no problem with the non stick inner pot. A retractable cord and carrying handle provide easy storing. Included are measuring cup, mult-language instruction manual with recipes included.

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VitaClay VF7900-4 Chef Gourmet 8-Cup Rice and Slow Cooker Pro, Brushed Stainless Review

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(More customer reviews)PROs:
- easy to clean and use
- both brown and white rice are cooked perfectly.
- overall design and look is sleek
- rice retains its taste and texture even after a few days
CONs:
- size, occupies to much space
- `rice cooking` indicator light stopped working after 2 weeks
- cooking time is a little bit longer than regular rice cookers
- claypot should be handled with care as it might break
Overall I would recommend this product for its health benefits and quality of cooked rice.


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THE MAGIC OF CLAY SLOWCOOKING HAS NOW ARRIVED, WITH ELECTRIC ENHANCEMENTS. VitaClay Chef Gourmet Rice and Slow Cooker Pro Cooking at a perfectlycomputerized balance of temperature brings out its extraordinary texture and flavor. The slightly porous clay is unglazed, allowing it to breathe during the cooking process, retaining moisture and essential nutrients. It is free of added non-stick chemical glazes, so no chemicals come in contact with your food.The VitaClay Chef Gourmet Rice and Slow Cooker Pro is totally convenient and fully programmable, thanks to innovative computerized clay heating technology. The all-natural clay cooking bowl rests on a cupped heating pad, which promotes uniform cooking. Double lids design creates micro-pressure cooking to maximize steaming quality for tender and flavorful food. When it comes to slow Cooking, the VitaClay Chef Gourmet Rice & Slow Cooker Pro truly lives up to its gourmet name. It is just like when Gourmet chefs prepare items that are to be simmered. They rapidly bring the contents up to temperature, then reduce the heat to simmer this process seals in the flavor and retains the texture. VitaClay Chef Gourmet Rice & Slow Cooker Pro QUICKLY brings to a boil four times* faster than any of conventional slow cookers, then it reduces the heat to simmer for the desired time it's like having an automatic gourmet chef right in your kitchen! Natural Zisha clay, the legendary secret behind the new VitaClay Chef, was formed over thousands of years by cleansing rainfalls that scrubbed the mountains in southern China, releasing minerals into lakes and forming huge beds of Zisha, known as the Pride of China.Pre-programmed settings include perfect rice, nutritious whole grain / brown rice, sweet rice and healthy, delicious slow-cooked meals. Perfect for busy professionals and families who want the healthy nourishment of a home-cooked meal.

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Sanyo ECJ-JG10W 5-1/2-Cup Rice Cooker with Induction Heating and Variable Pressure Control Review

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(More customer reviews)It's been a month since I bought the rice cooker. The rice cooker has been doing great. My family cook rice every day and have used different rice cookers for over three decades. Sanyo ECJ-JG10W is the best we ever used. When I received the rice cooker from Amazon, I got a chance to test it. Few months ago I bought 50 pounds of rice at C****o as it's 60% off regular price. Well, you get what you pay for. The rice got no taste or smell at all and we can tell that it's been sitting in the warehouse for a long long time. After few tries we gave up on it. As I got the new rice cooker, I used it to cook that old rice to see how good the rice cooker would be. It's very easy to use. Push the "start" button, wait for 40 minutes and the rice is ready. I was amazed by the magic it did. The rice was incredibly delicious. It's as delicious as the regular Japanese rice. I tried different white rice on it and the rice cooker upgraded them all! It's a little bit pricy but it's worth it. Now I am spoiled by my rice cooker so that I always complain the restaurants don't serve good rice when I eat out:D

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Take the guesswork out of making restaurant-quality rice at home with this easy-to-use cooker. The handy appliance offers a 5-1/2-cup uncooked-rice capacity, producing up to 11 cups of cooked rice at a time--great when gathering a group of friends or the whole family for dinner. Simply add dry rice, measure in the water, make a selection from the one-touch control panel, and push the "start" button. Thoughtfully designed, the micro-computerized cooker features induction heating for fast, even heating; variable pressure-control technology for enhanced taste and flavor, and Fuzzy Logic technology, which automatically makes fine adjustments to the temperature and heating time to ensure perfectly cooked rice. It also provides a two-layer, extra-thick (2-1/2 mm) nonstick inner pot with a copper-coated exterior for maximum heat distribution. Once the rice has cooked, the appliance automatically switches over to keep-warm mode, which maintains an ideal serving temperature for up to 30 hours. In addition, the unit's large LCD clock offers a timer function that allows for meals to be ready up to 24 hours ahead of time, which means dinner can be ready and waiting after a long day at the office. Choose from a variety of menu options including rice dishes such as white, rinse-free, haiga, brown, sprouted brown, sweet, mixed, sushi, zakkoku, wild, and Dol Sot Bi Bim Bab. Even more, it offers a pre-soak function for additional rice-soaking time, a steam function for steaming vegetables (with included steam tray), a slow-cook function for preparing soups and stews, and a sleep function for extended keep-warm time and energy savings. Other highlights include a locking device for safe pressure cooking; multi-texture selections for regular, firm, or soft; a removable steam vent; a retractable cord; and a carrying handle for taking cooked food right to the table. Accessories include a handy measuring cup, spatula, and multi-language instruction manual with recipes. Made in Japan, the 1200-watt cooker measures approximately 14-7/8 by 10-1/2 by 8-3/4 inches.

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Sanyo ECJ-N100F 10-Cup Electronic Rice Cooker and Steamer Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this product about a month ago and have used it approximately 4 times. It no longer works. The lights don't come on and the heating element doesn't heat. Amazon's return policy states only a partial refund is available for items that have been used. I can find no customer service phone number on the Amazon site that I can call to discuss this problem with a person. I contacted Sanyo customer service and must send the rice steamer off to a service center somewhere, then wait to get a "fixed" product. What I really want to do is simply return it. This product is not worth the frustration. Buying a small appliance over the internet from a site with no customer service available is a bad idea.

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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 20 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 yellow flowers/lime green trim wrap color.

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Sanyo EC-505 5-Cup Rice Cooker and Vegetable Steamer Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a good option for families that don't make too much rice at a time or do not want other functions like steaming veggies.
I have been using this for several months and I cant believe how easy it is to use. The rice comes out excellent each time. You do need to adjust the water recommendations to make the rice suit your likeing. I find that I needed more water with every type of rice...especialy long grained basmati which was downright dry at the top when I used the amt. suggested.
I have a problem with small kitchen appliances because i dont have a lot of storage room. Adding another appliance is always a tough decision. I find that I have been using this enough to warrent the purchase (several times a week). I had a larger unit that had more functions but I found I didn't use the *added functions* enough to make up for the space it took.
This is a great and fairly inexpensive option for people who don't need a huge amount of rice at a time, arent looking for duel functions and have limited space. Its not tiny...but its a reasonable size.

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5 Cup Rice Cooker and Vegetable Steamer with Glass Lid and Non-stick inner pot.

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KRUPS RK7011 4-in-1 10-Cup Rice Cooker and Steamer Review

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(More customer reviews)The rice cooker works great, timed and everything. The steamer and slow cooker are also gems, just wish there were a delay feature, but it does keep warm after done cooking.

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Krups new 4 in 1 Cooker features an electronic control panel to select one of four cooking modes: rice, slow cooking, steaming, or oatmeal preparation. With a 10 cup capacity (up to 20 cups of cooked rice), auto-warm function, and stainless steel exterior

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Tiger America 10 c. Elec Rice Cooker/Food St ( JNP-1800 ) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have owned this type of Rice Cooker for more than 2 years. It is a little pricey compared to other rice cookers, but from my experience, it is worth it. This rice cooker cooks rice quickly (15 minutes or so) and it keep the rice warm until you are ready to eat. I had my rice stay on "warm" one time for two days without the rice turning brown and the bottom getting hard and burnt. We always have our rice cooker on "warm" so that we can have rice available 24/7. We eat rice for lunch and dinner and sometimes for breakfast too, so I always cook rice in the morning and it will last us until dinner. If we have left over rice for dinner, it will still stay warm and fluffy the next day.
I have tried several cheaper rice cookers sold in Target, they do a good job in cooking rice, but they dont keep it warm and soft... after a few hours of being on "warm" the rice turns brown and hard. These cheap rice cookers are only good for occasional rice eaters and for those who can finish their rice in one seating.
I was told also that Rice cookers made in Japan last longer than the ones made in China. There are similar "Tiger rice cookers" made in China but are sold at a much lower price ($50+-). According to friends, these doesn't last long especially if you plan to use your rice cooker everyday. So be sure to get a "Made in Japan" model.


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Features:10 cup capacity.Electronic control heating makes better rice.Built in carrying handle for safe and easy moving.Water level marks on inner surface of ricecooking bowl.Includes measuring cup, spatula, cooking and steamer pans.Indicator lights show whether cooking or warming mode is in use.Special keep-warm heating elements keep rice warm up to 12 hours.High quality double wall construction with locking top to seal in flavor.Non-stick PTFE coated rice cooking and steamer pans make clean-up easy.Retractable power cord reduces counter top clutter and stays attached for storage.

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Hamilton Beach Digital Simplicity Deluxe Rice Cooker/Steamer Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had the unit for about a month and have used it several times for rice and steaming vegetables. There are very nice features on this rice cooker. The choices for cooking are straight forward and easy to use. The steam outlet is handy and doesn't allow liquid to build up around the outside or base of the unit. It cooks both large and small quantities of rice equally well. My main complaint is that the steamer basket is too shallow, and doesn't allow for steaming larger vegetables, like artichokes, broccoli bunches, cauliflower, etc. It would also be nice to have a recipe book that gave a base line for cooking/steaming foods. (I used my old rice cooker's manual as a base line.) Overall, it does what it's supposed to do (cook rice)and does it well. Since it's made in China (like every other small appliance) I worry about it's reliability, but I don't see any other option for that problem. Last note: The warranty is next to worthless: the purchaser is responsible for shipping to and from the manufacturer should anything break or stop working in the first year.

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Hamilton Beach Digital Simplicity Deluxe Rice Cooker/Steamer. The future of cooking is here. With the touch of a button, this Deluxe Rice Cooker/Steamer perfectly prepares white rice, brown rice, flavored rice mixes, beans, soups, and steamed vegetables. It's one of the easiest - and most relaxing - ways to make a great family dinner.

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Sanyo 3-1/2-Cup Micro-Computerized Rice Cookers/Warmers with Bread-Baking Functions Review

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(More customer reviews)When I saw it had a bread baking function, I was curious. I didn't expect a whole lot but I figured if the bread baking isn't great, I'd always have an oven anyway. So I took the chance.
I just used frozen bread dough (the one with 3 loaves in a bag). 1 loaf was a bit too big so I pinched off the end to make it smaller.
after 90 minutes I opened the lid it was all the way to the top. I then flip it over to brown the other side. Now the instruction says after 40 minutes you have to punch it down. Well, I didn't because I didn't hear the buzzer. But since it baked fine, I don't even bother to punch it down. It bakes fine without doing so. I used Pizza dough. What's great is that for a quick loaf, it won't heat up the whole kitchen. It doesn't use unnecessary eletricity(or gas) because you don't have to turn on the big oven. When we decide to have Italian, I just pop one piece of thawed dough. By the time the dinner is ready, bread is done. It doesn't produce dark crust, instead, it comes out with very light crust. Inside is so soft like steamed bun. It is so yummy. I also tried sweet roll dough with cinnamon, currant and sugar. It was great, too. I'm sure you can get really creative.
And by the way, it also cooks great rice, too. I used to own Zojirushi and I believe Sanyo cooks better rice than that. Not that Zojirushi is bad, it was an older model. This rice cooker's inner bowl is much thicker so that might be why....
Anyway, I am so glad I bought this.

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A modern design and micro-computerized technology highlight this impressive rice cooker/warmer. The multi-use appliance can make bread from dough thanks to its unique bread-baking capabilities, and with multi-menu settings, its fuzzy logic technology controls the temperature for easily preparing delicious rice dishes including white, mixed, rinse-free, sprouted brown, quick, brown, and sweet, as well as porridge and the Korean specialty dish of Dol Sot Bi Bim Bab. The cooker's titanium-coated extra-thick (5 mm) nonstick inner pot with a round bottom delivers maximum heat distribution, optimal cooking, and effortless food release. For added convenience, the unit provides a pre-soak function for setting additional soak time before cooking to ensure the best-tasting rice; a reheat function that heats the rice as hot as it was initially cooked; and a keep-warm function to keep the rice warm immediately after cooking. Other highlights include a retractable cord, a carrying handle, and an LCD clock and 24 hour preset timer, which allows for cooking to be completed at a desired time. Accessories include a measuring cup, a multi-language instruction manual, and an exclusive Martin Yan recipe booklet with 16 original recipes from the celebrated master chef. The cooker measures approximately 11 by 9 by 8 inches.

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Panasonic SR-MS182 Fuzzy-Logic 10-Cup Rice Cooker, White Review

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(More customer reviews)This cooker is supposed to be able to: cook white rice (normal mode), white rice (quick mode), brown rice, sticky rice, rice porridge, steam, cake, slow cook. I tested the functions I would most often use: cooking white rice, steaming, cake, and slow cooking.
[1] Cook rice (white jasmine) in normal mode
This cooker is meant to make as little as 2 cups rice (4 cup yield cooked) to 10 cups (20 cup yield cooked). Cooking takes about 40 minutes. When cooking the minimum (2 cups) with the recommended amount of water according to the markings in the inner bowl, the finished rice seemed a bit dry and undercooked. Whenever I find the rice slightly undercooked for my taste when the machine says the rice is finished cooking, I let the rice steam for a few additional minutes in "warm" mode, and it'll usually eventually get cooked more thoroughly, though still a bit dry. I've had the same problem with my old rice cooker. With smaller amounts of rice, the markings are usually off so I need to add more water than what is recommended. I tried cooking 2 cups again, but this time, added water 1-2 millimeters above the recommended water line, and the rice came out perfect when the machine sounded the "ready" beep. When I made a larger amount in this cooker (4 cups), I added water only up to the recommended line, but this time had no problems with the finished rice. Again, this is the same way my old rice cooker (different brand) performed, so don't necessarily think badly of Panasonic's line, there are problems all around - just keep tweaking water as you get to understand how the rice will turn out the more you use the machine.
[2] Cook rice in quick mode
I tried with 2 cups again. Cooking finished in about 15 minutes, but was far more undercooked than the rice in Task 1. I let the rice steam in "warm" mode for about an hour, and the rice was better - took away the whole point of trying to cook rice quickly, though. Doubt I will bother using this over normal cooking.
[3] Steam
You can set the cooking time for steaming anywhere between 1-60 minutes, adjusting in 1 minute increments. The plastic steaming tray fits into the inner bowl of the rice cooker. The tray is approximately 8.25 inches in diameter and 2.25 inches deep. There are two nubs in the plastic tray protruding inwards that you use to help lift the tray out of the inner bowl when steaming is done. Steamed 4 quartered russet potatoes great, and tray was very easy to clean.
[4] Cake
Instead of cake, I made a batter for pumpkin bread that is normally baked at 350º for about 55 minutes in a loaf pan. Put it in the cooker on "cake" mode and it finished cooking in 55 minutes as well. Cooked nicely though the texture of the crust is slightly different and better suited for actual cakes. There will not be the golden crust on the top of the baked good you are used to with oven baking. The top of the cake/bread will look and feel more like steamed buns. You can set the cooking time in "cake" mode anywhere from 20-65 minutes, adjusting in 5 minute intervals.
[5] Slow cook
A completely frozen block of corned beef was cooked in "slow cook" mode for 3.5 hours. It was nice that I didn't have to worry about falling asleep with the machine on since there are no flames to deal with on the stove and didn't have to watch for spillovers. There is no temperature control, but the machine keeps the temperature so the water stays at a low simmer. Cooking times for slow cooking can be adjusted in 30 minute increments anywhere from 1-12 hours.
Happy with overall performance except for quick cooking rice.
Other notes:
The machine will remember the cooking time settings you last used for the steam, cake, and slow cook options - great so you don't have to reset it all the time when you cook the same thing often. A detail I really appreciated was that the inner cover to the lid had a rubber gasket around the edges with a layer of rubber folded back in such a way that when you open the lid, with all the condensation on the inner cover from the steaming of rice, the water is caught in the groove in between the layers of rubber and does not drip all over the bottom half of the machine. The machine displays the time when not in use, but it just operates on a 24-hour clock i.e. when it is 4 in the afternoon, you will see 16:00 on your time display. There is unfortunately no other option for those of us who like to simply see 4:00 pm. The display lays more horizontal than vertically. I wish the display were more vertical so you could easily see the time on it sitting down in a chair across the room, not only if you're standing over it. Disappointed there is no slot/holder for the rice scoop. It would have been nice since once the scoop starts getting used, there's rice sticking all over it and it would be good to have somewhere to put the scoop in between servings without having to dirty another dish or the countertop.


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Take the guesswork out of making restaurant-quality rice with this easy-to-use rice cooker. The handy appliance offers a 10-cup uncooked-rice capacity, producing up to 20 cups of cooked rice--great when cooking for a group of friends or the whole family. Simply add dry rice, measure in the water, make a selection, and push the "start" button. Equipped with micro-computerized Fuzzy Logic technology, the unit automatically makes fine adjustments to the temperature and heating time to ensure perfectly cooked rice. Choose from a variety of menu options including steam; quick cook; porridge; slow cook; cake; and white, brown, and sticky rice. Once the rice has cooked, the appliance automatically switches over to "keep warm" mode, which maintains an ideal serving temperature for up to 12 hours. The unit's delay timer offers a 24-hour clock with one memory setting for starting the cooking cycle at a later time, and its automatic shut-off function offers peace of mind. Other highlights include a binchotan-type black pan with white anodizing for better tasting rice, a dimple pan that expands heat by 20 percent for enhanced performance, a detachable steam vent, a large orange LCD read-out, a detachable power cord, and a carry handle for convenient transport. A steam basket, measuring cup, rice scoop, and a user manual in English, French, and Chinese come included. The 835-watt rice cooker measures 14-1/5 by 11 by 9-4/5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Sanyo EC-503 3-Cup Rice Cooker and Vegetable Steamer, White Review

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(More customer reviews)I must say this is my first cooker, and I chose a small one since I'm single. I found it handy to have the meal ready and warm when I come home for lunch breaks (I live close to the office), or in the evenings, when I'm tired and don't feel like cooking. The cooker has a cook mode and a "keep warm" - once the cooking is done it switches to the latter and the warm food awaits you to arrive home!
I found the instructions regarding how much water to use (depending on rice quantity) to be a little on the low side - the rice I got was somewhat dry for my taste. I also used it to cook other grains - quinoa and millet (BTW, the I millet I get with the cooker is the best I've tasted so far). Learning from the rice experience, I now put more water, actually I use more water than if I would cook in a pot!
If you stick to the grains/water proportions, you have no problem with making a mess in the kitchen. If you use (much) more water, you might see the lid and the area around the cooker becoming a little stained, as in steam/water which dried and left some stains. For me this is not an issue - I want a good food first, kitchen comes after. Actually, you might not even see that - it's such a minor issue - but if you do, then you just need to use less water. In my experience, this doesn't happen with rice, but other grains (notably millet) swell a lot more during cooking. The instructions (and the web) say that it is possible to cook other dishes (stews, etc.) using the cooker, but haven't done that yet.
This cooker doesn't have an on-off button, you need to plug and unplug it from the outlet. This is a non-issue for me, but "your mileage msy vary". I guess this can actually work to your advantage: if you are really cheap, you can get an appliance device which you can program so that the cooking starts - say - about 40 minutes before you get home, and thus you save electricity money on the "keeping warm" time. This is also possible to do with smarter cookers, but they cost $70+ more.

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This durable and economical Sanyo 3 cup rice cooker and vegetable steamer is easy to operate and has several upgraded features. The single switch operation makes it easy to start the cooking process and when the cooking is complete the keep warm function automatically turns on to make sure the food is ready to eat. The inner pot has a non-stick coating and is easy to clean. Steam your vegetables in the deep, stainless steel steaming tray and view the process through the glass lid. A detachable electric cord is great when storing. Includes measuring cup, spatula, and multi-language (English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese) instruction manual. White enamel finish.

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

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(More customer reviews)I come from south India, which means that I grew up eating rice every day. This also means that for me, rice is not just an important food, but a way of life. At any given time, you can expect to find five different kinds of rice in my pantry at all times (10 kg long grain white rice, 10 kg white sushi rice, 5 kg Basmati, 1 kg brown sushi, 5 kg long grain brown). I still eat rice every day, although the noodles, pasta, and bread are easy to find.
When I was young, my mother would by the typical rice cookers, where it would have a flimsy aluminium pot, a cheap electric part, and a cheap glass lid that didn't actually keep the moisture in. Measuring the water was a game of roulette, because although the rice always got cooked, variations in the moisture levels inside the cooking pot were bound to get wonky rather quickly. Furthermore, they never lasted too terribly long if you weren't extremely careful with them.
When I moved out on my own, I continued the tradition of getting the standard, cheap rice cookers. I was unwilling to spend this sort of money on a rice cooker. Until my third one fried out on me.
This model keeps rice piping hot, and tender, and fluffy, for three days. It cooks up the following rices perfectly (as in, I've tested it myself): Jasmine, White Basmati, Parboiled Basmati, Haiga-Mai, White Koshihikari, Brown Koshihikari, long grain Brown, and long grain White.
When using the slow cooker pot, I can churn out a pot of lentil soup quickly or slowly, depending on how much time I have on my hands. The tofu cycle works for the Indian dish known as idli. You end up with rather a large idli, but it's easy enough to cut up into four pieces. It makes steel cut oats in one hour flat, but makes sure that they're tender but not mushy. The minimum capacity is 2 cups, and the maximum is 10. It comes with a steaming basket to steam vegetables, however, I doubt that I'll be using it any time soon for steaming vegetables. What that basket is good for is a no-fuss Chinese dim sum steaming, without having to turn on the stove. Just set your buns down on the little steaming tray, and set your rice cooker to do the work for you. No poking around and watching the water levels for you!
The instructions are easy to follow: measure the dry rice with the provided cup, and then fill water to the line indicated on the inside of the pot, depending on the type of rice (or porridge, as needed). Also, get used to measuring the rice out exactly, because that will get you more consistent pots of rice, especially when you're working with unknown rices. There is no guesswork.
You will be cooking with less water, because the steam is contained inside the chamber, and not flying out into the air. In the last few minutes of cooking, you will notice a bit of steam being vented from the top, but that's minimal in comparison to how much steam is produced from a conventional rice cooker.
The rice pot is EXTREMELY nonstick. For easy cleanup, wait for the rice and the starch and the rest to dry out. Then wipe down the inside with your hand, and watch everything fall away like magic. Then, go ahead and wash as normal.
The plastic chassis is easy to clean with a soft cloth and a bit of water. Give it a wipe down after every use, and it'll look sparkling clean and beautiful there on your counter top.
Go buy this now if you're considering it. You won't regret it.
UPDATE: It's now January of 2011, and I bought this in September 2008. The rice cooker is still a work horse, and we've been using it if not every single day, pretty close to every single day. Pot after pot of perfect rice. Nonstick surface is still going strong.

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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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Sanyo ECJ-N55F 5-1/2-Cup Rice Cooker, White with Green Accents and Flower Design Review

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(More customer reviews)I love my rice cooker :) It's cute, it cooks rice wonderfully, it makes soup AND it comes with a food steamer insert. I haven't tried steaming yet but i can say that the rice & soups are fantastic!
I was doing so much research on rice cookers prior to buying this. I really wanted a great quality machine & was going to shell out big bucks for a zojirushi w/fuzzy logic. It seems everyone thinks they are the best. I noticed that their machines look VERY similar to Sanyo models. and i found some really good reviews for various sanyo rice cookers. This particular one wasn't rated but this machine essentially looks identical to one that was (only difference i could see was that this one has the cute design on it) So i figured i'd give this one a try. I am VERY happy with this machine.
I've made both white & brown rice Both came out perfect. With this rice cooker i have never had the problem of the burned/gummy layer on the bottom like the cheap-o rice cookers are prone to. The cook time has been accurate so I don't need to check on the rice although i like to anyway. Even though i know by now to trust the machine (i'm sure the rice won't overcook) i still like to check on it & stir it up a bit. Makes me feel like i'm actually cooking ;)
Tonight i made soup for the first time. (chicken & vegetable soup) it was delicious. i didn't even follow a recipe, i just winged it & threw in some cut up pre-cooked chicken, 4 cups of chicken broth, 2 medium diced potatos, a cup of cut up baby carrots, some celery, an onion, a little salt n pepper & a bay leaf, a small bit of ground rosemary & thyme. It came out so good i couldn't believe it. The broth will cook down as it simmers over the hours. You will need to add some extra broth after a couple hours or your soup will turn into a thick stew. (Right after the soup is done it is REALLY REALLY hot so let it cool down a little before serving or switch the machine over to keep warm for a little bit first)
The "keep-warm" function works very well, it keeps the rice nice & hot. I've cooked rice & then had it sitting for about 30 minutes on keep warm. It stayed hot but didn't ruin the rice. No unwanted sogginess or overcooking. As for the soup, on keep warm it stayed hot enough to eat but not TOO hot. Oh, i've also used the keep-warm function to reheat leftover chicken & rice & it worked great. the food was moist & tender & nice & hot.
This machine comes with an instruction booklet, a plastic stirrer, a measure cup, & a food steaming insert. With the measure cup provided a full cup will make 2 decent size portions of rice. (I always use the measure cup provided. Not sure if it is actually a dry cup or not, i have't checked.) I wouldn't suggest cooking less than a full cup of rice at a time. If you do, expect a little extra clean up. I tried this one day when i wanted a small serving of rice just for myself. The rice actually tasted fine, but while cooking it crackled & pinged, rice ended up splattered & crusted onto the inside lid. This created unwanted extra clean up. Plus it's probably not great for the machine.
The inside compartment is removable & cleans very easily. It is non-stick, just rinse & gently wipe it out. I wouldn't scout it, you might ruin the finish. but you shouldn't need to, at least i never have needed to. The inside of the lid will probably need to be wiped clean as well. It gets dirty too, more so when making soup than the rice. but either way it wipes clean easily.

I really like that when i am checking on the rice during cooking I haven't gotten burned. (this i mention because i have a black & decker flavor scenter food steamer. I often get burned taking the lid off. it seems no matter how careful i try to be i still get burned once in a while by that thing.) There's a steam vent on top of the lid of the rice cooker which has a little cap over it. So it's not blowing scalding steam straight out in a geyser, and whenever i pass my hand over the vent i don't end up yelling & yanking my hand back from the pain. (unlike the darn black & decker steamer which seems designed to burn you)
The instruction booklet has the typical safety/product care information & some basic cooking instructions. There are some porridge/soup recipes. I wish it had more recipes or information on different things to cook, like steel cut oats. I plan on one day trying oats in this rice cooker. It might take some trial & error to get it right so i'm putting it off. but if i try it one day & find a formula that works well then i'll update my review with it. As i will about the veggie steaming if i ever try that out.
1/23/08 UPDATE: Still thrilled! I recently cooked quinoa & it came out perfect. And i've had no problems at all with my rice cooker, it works perfectly. :)

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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-cup 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, non stick spatula, steaming tray, porridge lid and multi-language instruction manual (English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese). White with green accents and yellow flower design.

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Sanyo ECJ-M100S Micro-Computerized 10-Cup Rice Cooker Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a very new model which Amazon started selling only recently. I bought this over a month ago from a third party seller here.
Being a native rice eater, and having cooked rice flawlessly on the stove-top for years, I have always been very dismissive of these automatic rice cookers because they never lived up to the hype. Every rice cooker I had tried would brown the bottom layer of my rice, and I would have to simply throw the bottom half an inch of cooked rice into the sink.
Well, turns out that I had been wasting time & money over the wrong type of rice cooker. A friend recommended that I buy a fuzzy logic cooker. The concept was appealing, but the two hundred dollar tag was the deal-breaker.
While searching for another kitchen item, I stumbled upon this Sanyo model which claimed to deliver the same fuzzy logic technology for about half the price of the leading brand. And bought it on a whim.
Boy, am I glad! I have nothing but praise for this machine. I have cooked white basmati rice, brown basmati, brown short grain, quinoa, steel-cut oats, and bulghur wheat. Very very pleased, and highly recommend it. Remember, you have to stick with their suggested water proportions.
It also has the Bake option which I haven't tried yet, but apparently, it is a premium feature found in the high-end models. Sweet.
Cleaning up is a breeze as the steam vent detaches neatly. Despite having a large capacity (20 cups of cooked rice), It doesn't take up much counter space either due to its tall, round design.
So, to anyone that's been avoiding the fuzzy logic cookers because they are overpriced: go grab this affordable winner to create your before and after rice moment.
Update on 9/1/2010:
Having used this rice cooker for over 6 months now, here are my additional observations:
- it could use a Bell or Ding at the end of the cooking cycle so I know if I want to turn it off or let it be warming.

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Take the guesswork out of making restaurant-quality rice at home with this easy-to-use cooker. The handy appliance offers a large 10-cup uncooked-rice capacity, producing up to 20 cups of cooked rice at a time--great when gathering a group of friends or the whole family for dinner. Simply add dry rice, measure in the water, and make a selection from the one-touch digital control panel. The thoughtfully designed micro-computerized cooker features Fuzzy Logic technology, which automatically makes fine adjustments to the temperature and heating time to ensure perfectly cooked rice. Once the rice has cooked, the appliance automatically switches over to keep-warm mode, which maintains an ideal serving temperature without overcooking. In addition, the unit's large LCD display offers a 15-hour timer that allows for meals to be ready ahead of time, which means dinner can be ready and waiting after a long day at the office. Choose from a variety of menu options including white rice, brown rice, sushi rice, rinse-free rice, sprouted brown rice, mixed rice, sweet rice, and porridge. It also offers a steam function (steam tray included) for steaming vegetables, a slow-cook cycle for preparing soups and stews, a quick-cook cycle, a reheat function, and a bread baking cycle for baking cakes and more. Other highlights include a tight jar-style top, a removable steam vent and dew collector, a thick (2 mm) nonstick inner pot, and a carrying handle for taking cooked food right to the table. Accessories include a handy measuring cup, spatula, spatula holder, and instruction manual. Attractively housed in stainless steel with black accents, the 650-watt cooker measures approximately 11 by 10-1/2 by 11 inches.

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