Product Description

The Zojirushi versatile Micom 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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #715 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: stainless steel and white
• Brand: Zojirushi
• Model: NS-TGC10
• Dimensions: 9.00" h x 14.00" w x 10.00" l,

Features

• 5-1/2-cup rice cooker and warmer with advanced fuzzy logic technology
• Multi-menu cooking functions; LCD control panel; keep warm; timer
• Black, thick, inner cooking pan and heating system provide even heating
• Spatula, spatula holder, and rice-measuring cup included
• Measures 14 by 10 by 8-1/2 inches

Amazon.com Product Description
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.

Customer Reviews

Perfect Rice Everytime!
This rice cooker is very easy to use. We use it on a regular basis to cook white rice for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I typically use either the regular white rice setting or the "quick cook" and both results turn out delicious.

A couple of tips when selecting a Zojirushi:
1) The 5-cups they refer to are their special measuring cups. This model did end up being rather small. Perfect for daily and family uses, but if you needed rice for a party you'll want a bigger model.
2) Cooking rice will take longer than the 15 minutes it took on the stove top. It'll take between 20 - 50 minutes depending on the setting, but worth it. :-)

Warning - Aluminum Inner Lid!
After reading all the reviews on fuzzy rice cookers, I was very excited to order the Zojirushi NS TGC10 model. When I recieved it, I was dismayed to see that the detachable inner lid was made of aluminum! It's my understanding that it's very unhealthy to cook foods in direct contact with aluminum. I called the seller who told me that all of the Chinese-made fuzzy logic models are made this way.

I ended up getting the higher quality, Japanese-made induction fuzzy rice cooker by Zojirushi which has a stainless steel detachable inner lid. Which I love! It makes the absolute best rice (brown and white) that I've ever had! It was pricy, but I think worth it as a long term cooking and health investment.

Bottom line -- if having your rice cook with direct aluminum contact is a concern for you, just remember -

Zojirushi Japanese-made fuzzy logic INDUCTION rice cookers GOOD...

Zojirushi Chinese-made fuzzy logic NON-INDUCTION rice cookers BAD!

Why sooo long
I overall like the product. Easy to use, more options and retractable cord. But, it takes much longer to cook rice than my previous basic Jojirushi. I used to be able to start preparing my stir fry meat and veggies and then plug in the rice cooker. This one takes more planning ahead. However, the rice is better. Perhaps excellent rice takes longer to cook.