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 List Price: $116.00 Sale Price: $78.99 
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Zojirushi Automatic Rice Cooker Warmer NSRNC10
- Keep warm system automatically activates after cooking is completed
- Lock-tight lid keeps rice fresh and moist for extended periods
- Nonstick cooking pan prevents rice from sticking for easier serving and clean-up
- Side condensation collector and built-in cord. Accessories include spatula, spatula holder and measuring cup.
- Dimensions 9.75" long, 19.875" wide, 10" high weighs 6.4lbs
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The Zojirushi cooker (both our old and this new one) does a splendid job cooking white and brown rice to the right consistency if properly prepared. The stay warm feature is great! We can cook a full pot of rice and leave it in the cooker for a couple of days and it stays warm and fresh. [Of course, you need to be careful to use common sense precautions to make sure you don't cause an environment where bacteria breed (i.e., like using unclean serving utensils).] The price may seem a little steep, but since we will use it nearly every day for years (like to old one), it’s well worth the price.
We had used a 10 cup Zojirushi rice cooker/warmer for about four years until I damaged the nonstick liner by rinsing rice in it (oops!). When I contacted the company to see about getting a replacement liner, I was told it was $50 plus shipping! After an internet search, I found this 5.5 cup Zojirushi for a nominal amount more money.
We eat a lot of rice – almost daily, but honestly, a 5.5 cup cooker is just the right size for a family of 4 to 6. (We had never made 10 full cups of uncooked rice in the old cooker.) My mom’s the connoisseur of rice brands – her rice always comes out perfect each time. Also over the many years she’s cooked rice – what use to take some time and constant watching on the stove to get the perfect rice, the cooker/warmer does very efficiently without the worry of burning the rice.
As additional info for those who don’t cook much rice, we use to cook white rice but now we cook brown rice. Took getting use to the switch to brown rice, but now we prefer it. We soak the brown rice for about 1/2 to 2 hours in water before cooking it and add a little more water than for white rice. (I believe the recipe that comes with the cooker says this.) It’s not as difficult as I’m probably making it out. And, finally, you want to make sure you don’t use metal utensils, abrasive cleaners, or abrasive scouring pads in the non-stick liner (or wash your rice in it!) to prolong its life.
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This rice cooker has spoiled me.I have used different rice cookers,they just spilled starchy water all over my kitchen counter and rice always stuck to the pan.The lid locks tightly to hold in moisture,there is also a condensation cup to collect the water,so no mess to clean up after the rice is done.The best part is the rice never sticks to the pan and is perfect every time.It stays warm for a longer time,doesnt burn the rice or make it too dry.It works well of any kind of rice.cleaning the pan is a breeze.Clean it just as the manual says,it will last long.The retractable cord is an added convenience.If you have a family of up to 5,this serves well.This is a keeper.
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This rice cooker makes excellent rice and just enough to feed about 5 hungry boys. ^^ If you ever cook rice in this and find out it’s a bit brown on the bottom that means you didn’t add enough water to it. A trick I learned is to stick your middle finger after you pour in the water, and the water level should be just a bit below the first line (or wrinkle) on that middle finger. Everyone’s hands are different…so adjust accordingly.
After a few tries you’ll discover you can make delicious, warm, fluffy rice! I totally recommend Zojirushi as the only good-quality rice cooker brand out there.
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This rice cooker never leaves my kitchen counter. It cooks brown rice perfectly where other rice cookers have failed. I love the “keep warm” feature. My only advice is to be careful not to scratch the non-stick bowl (I scratched my old one – which lasted several years and was working as perfectly as the day I got it – and wound up buying the same model again to replace it). This cooker now comes with a plastic spatula that has its own holder attached to the side – this serves as a good reminder to use the spatula instead of a metal spoon. This product is worth every penny!!
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I’ve had this for a few months and used it several times. It is just about idiot proof. It cooks rice perfectly every time and keeps it perfect for hours. Clean up is a snap. My friends are tired of hearing me brag about my new rice cooker!
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This is what we have been missing all these years. We have used a regular rice cooker of a reputable brand (Black & Decker) for many years. It made okay rice, but we always assumed that better quality rice wasn’t within the reach of a household rice cooker, so we never looked for one. But the Zojirushi NS-RNC10 changed all that.
I bought it based on reviews. It arrived quickly. After unpacking, I became doubtful because this rice cooker seemed to have the same type of heating mechanism as our old one. It sure had a lot better appearance, but how could it cook better rice if the heating mechanism was the same?
Well it did. It must be doing it differently despite a similar appearance of the heating mechanism. By my standard at least, the rice is just about perfect. Fluffy (rather than sticky which I dislike the most for improperly cooked rice), and soft but not mushy and pasty. I think this is as good as high quality restaurant rice. I seriously doubt a more expensive rice cooker would cook better rice. A more expensive unit might have the flexibility of adjustments for a variety of rices, but if you are like us who would have just one kind of rice for an extended period of time before switching to a different kind, this rice cooker is it. I actually prefer its simplicity and wouldn’t trade it for a multilevel selector. For the kind of rice we currently buy (Super Lucky Elephant jasmine rice at Costco), this rice cooker is spot on if you follow its marked measures.
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Non-stick pot is excellent for clean-up. I use the right side of the water meter on the pot. Ie. 5 cups rice, I fill up water to the 5 line on the right side of the meter. If it’s better quality rice, I fill water right below the respective line. Sometimes I made “okayu” so it’s not fool-proof.
Retractable power cord is convenient.
CON: the lid sometimes doesn’t close with a snap. I went to pick it up once and it wasn’t closed well. You have to push with slight force when closing to make sure the lever is closed. I have a hunch that this might be made in taiwan…but all the writings on the lid attachment is in japanese so…
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I bought this rice cooker to replace a less expensive Black and Decker model that had died on me after a few years service. I was a little scared to purchase a more expensive model rice cooker. I was afraid I would be spending a lot more money and getting the same results.
I ended up being pleasently surprised. I just followed the cooking instructions, pressed the button, and it produced perfect rice. Better than I ever produced in my less expensive model. It will also cook perfect brown rice. I followed the instructions I had read from another reviewer, which was to soak the rice overnight, then cook with a little more water, and it turns out wonderfully too.
I would highly recommend this rice cooker. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
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A friend recommended this product, I have one & have purchased this for my mom, and even friends. Everyone loves it! This is the only rice cooker you should consider — it is hands down the best one available!
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I have had this rice cooker for almost 2 months. It works great and makes great rice. It’s on almost constantly. We eat rice every day and I make enough to have for the following day and it keeps it good the whole time, doesn’t get dried out. I haven’t had any issues with the coating coming off the pot. I sometimes wash my rice in the pot and not in a seperate bowl, an old habit I have been doing with my previous rice cookers. I love the fact it has a retractable cord, only take out the length you want or if you store it, the cord isn’t in the way. The floral design is very attractive on my counter. I love this little rice cooker.