Zojirushi Induction Rice Cooker

Zojirushi Induction Rice Cooker

Zojirushi NS-TGC10 Micom 5-1/2-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer

The Zojirushi induction rice cooker and warmer cooks perfect rice and even bakes cakes. The features are as follows: Advanced fuzzy logic technology; New multi-menu cooking functions: white/sushi rice, mixed rice, porridge, sweet rice, brown rice, cake and quick cooking; New easy to clean clear coated stainless steel exterior; Black think inner cooking pan; detachable and washable inner lid; easy to read LCD control panel; interchangeable melody and beep signal.

With a 5-1/2-cup capacity, this versatile rice cooker and warmer features advanced fuzzy logic technology and a variety of cooking functions. Choose from white/sushi rice, mixed rice, porridge, sweet rice, brown rice, quick cooking, even cake. Its black, thick, inner cooking pan and heating system provide even heating for perfectly cooked rice every time. Other features include a detachable and washable inner lid, an easy-to-read LCD control panel, and automatic keep warm and extended keep warm, as well as a delay timer with two settings and a retractable power cord. In addition, its clear-coated stainless-steel exterior not only cleans easily, but also matches any kitchen decor. Accessories include a spatula, a spatula holder, and a rice-measuring cup. The 610-watt rice cooker and warmer measures 14 by 10 by 8-1/2 inches.

Zojirushi NP-HBC18 10-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer with Induction Heating System

Zojirushi's newest Induction Heating System rice cooker and warmer incorporates induction heating and micro computer technology. The features are as follows: Superior induction heating (IH) technology; Healthy cooking options- brown rice, GABA brown rice and germinated brown rice; Multi-menu cooking functions: white rice (regular, softer or harder), mixed rice, sushi rice, porridge, sweet rice and quick cooking; New easy to clean clear coated stainless steel exterior; black thick spherical inner cooking pan; detachable and washable inner lid; Easy-to-read LCD control panel for Clock and Timer functions; interchangeable melody and beep signer.

Zojirushi NP-GBC05 3-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer with Induction Heating System

The 3 cup induction heating system rice cooker and warmer is ideal for singles and smaller families. It cooks as little as 1/2 cups of rice and takes up minimal space. Superior IH technology efficiently provides high heat and prepares flawless rice every time. Its multiple menu cooking functions include white/mixed, sushi, porridge, brown rice, GABA Browns, quick and rinse free. Clear coasted stainless steel exterior for easy cleaning and detachable cord for easy storage.

Equipped with Induction Heating technology, this 3-cup rice cooker and warmer provides more evenly distributed heat for perfectly cooked rice every time. Great for singles and smaller families, the appliance can cook as little as a 1/2 cup of rice, and it takes up minimal space on the counter. Multiple-menu cooking functions include white/mixed, sushi, porridge, brown rice, GABA Brown, quick, and rinse-free. The appliances comes with a user-friendly LCD control panel with buttons that include "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 attractive stainless-steel housing, a steam vent, 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 measuring cup, a nonstick rice spatula, and a spatula holder. The 700-watt rice cooker and warmer measures 11-13/16 by 9 by 7-1/2 inches.

Zojirushi NP-HTC18 Induction Heating 10-Cup Pressure Rice Cooker and Warmer

Zojirushi's advanced rice cooker system uses precise heat control and pressurized cooking to create perfect rice. Induction Heating (IH) directs the heat right into the inner cooking pan, which is vacuum insulated to maintain temperature.

Equipped with superior induction heating technology, this 10-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 1350-watt rice cooker and warmer measures 15-9/16 by 10-7/8 by 9-1/4 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty. 

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

The induction heating system, rice cooker and warmer utilized induction heating technology to efficiently provide high heat. It also features a dent resistant plastic body and space saving sleek design. Multiple menu cooking functions include white/mixed, sushi, porridge, sleek, brown, quick and rinse free. Other features include detachable and washable inner lid and easy to read LCD control panel with clock and timer.

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

Zojirushi's advanced rice cooker system uses precise heat control and pressurized cooking to create perfect rice. Induction Heating (IH) directs the heat right into the inner cooking pan, which is vacuum insulated to maintain temperature. Three pressure settings are available to steam the rice to varying degrees of firmness; lower pressure and temperature for firmer rice, and higher pressure and heat for softer rice. Precise rice made easy.

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. 

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

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.

Review:

The Zojirushi induction rice cooker could not be easier to use. From the quiet operation to the ease of cleaning, it is obvious that quality materials and lots of refinements have gone into Zojirushi rice cookers. 

I was expecting the Zojirushi to cook perfect rice based on my previous Zojirushi neuro fuzzy logic rice cooker, which finally gave out after many years of reliable use. I'm very surprised with the induction heating system,  it cooks my brown rice better. 

The Zojirushi has a great warming function, which keeps rice warm for up to 12 hours on normal warm mode or up to 48 hours in extended mode. I tried out the warming function and after about 8 hours the rice was just as good as when it had been first cooked. 

We use the Zojirushi at high elevations (over 7000 feet) and even though the manual suggests that the cooker may not work well at altitudes over 3000 feet, we have had perfect rice time after time. 

All in all, this is a superb product and we love the timer that lets us set our rice to be ready when we get home from work. I like to purchase the best quality equipment I can so as to avoid the hassle of poor quality or under powered tools. The Zojirushi has proven to be one of the best values we have ever invested in.

Pro's

Perfect rice every time, it’s almost impossible to mess it up.

Menu settings that allow you to program for most types of rice you would cook, including GABA brown

Operation is a breeze. Select the rice setting, add rice to bowl, fill with water to applicable mark in bowl, and hit start.

Battery backup keeps the last settings used on the cooker after it is unplugged. If you cook the same type of rice regularly, this is a handy feature.

Clock timer with 2 time settings you can set to have rice ready and waiting.

Con's

Water level marks in pan are based on using the cup provided to add rice.

Cooking time is longer than stovetop method.

You have to be familiar with military time to be able to read the timer.

In summary, the Zojirushi induction rice cooker fits me perfectly, so I give it 5 stars. I also recommend the Zojirushi lunch jar system if like to take to work.