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Showing posts with label rice cooker. Show all posts

4/27/2012

Proctor-Silex Rice Cooker and Steamer Review

Proctor-Silex Rice Cooker and Steamer
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I have had this model for just over a year and it spontaneously died. This is the second rice maker to die after a short time, so the failure is the reason for 2 stars. While it WAS working, it cooked rice just fine. Ours came with a veggie steamer which worked well, just remember to put a little less water for the rice if you make rice along side it as the veggies will add water to the rice.
Aside from the failure this was a good rice maker, if it hadn't failed I'd have rated it 4 stars, because sometimes the cooker would switch spontaneously to warm mode before finishing cooking the rice.

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10 cup capacity.Automatic keep warm.Steaming basket included.Easy to clean.Accessories included.

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4/26/2012

Aroma ARC7171G 14- Cup Rice Cooker & Food Steamer Review

Aroma ARC7171G 14- Cup Rice Cooker and Food Steamer
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Even though I felt the low price on this cooker was suspect, I thought I would give it a chance. I wasn't expecting it to last long or work well - boy was I wrong!! I have used it several times a week for going on three years now, and it's still working flawlessly - try to say that about, well, probably any other small applicance in your entire kitchen.
Everyone should have a rice-cooker - they're great time-savers, not to mention meal-savers. Even people who can't boil water can make perfect rice every time.
The reasons I love my Aroma cooker in particular are:
1) It makes much less mess than others I've used (rice cookers tend to blurble starchy water around the rim while cooking, but the heavy glass lid of the Aroma, and the vent hole, keep it from spattering the counter)
2) It shuts off automatically when it's done cooking, regardless of the type of rice used (I still have no idea how it "knows" there's brown rice that needs a longer cooking time in there, as opposed to jasmine rice which cooks faster - but it does!)
3) It keeps the rice warm for hours if necessary without burning on the bottom or drying out
4) The inner pot lifts out easily to clean.
If I ever have to replace this little workhorse, I'll definitely replace it with another Aroma. (I hope by then they make one in red!)


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5-in-1 Multi-cooker Cooks food and rice simultaneously Steams fish, meat, poultry, and vegetables Makes stews and homemade soups Keeps food warm Contemporary design Hard-alloy aluminum cooking pot Automatic heating & warming system. One-touch operation. Includes measuring cup, rice paddle, and instruction manual

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4/18/2012

Wolfgang Puck WPPCR005 5-Quart Electronic Pressure Cooker Review

Wolfgang Puck WPPCR005 5-Quart Electronic Pressure Cooker
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Bought one. Worked great for about a year. Then started flashing an error message "F2". No troubleshooting in the manual, no support available. Just broke and no help to be found.

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Cut cooking times up to 70-percent compared to conventional cooking methods with this 5-quart electric pressure cooker. It combines steam, heat, and pressure--while retaining all the nutrients and flavor of food--for delicious home-cooked meals like pot roast, chili, vegetable stew, chicken and rice, and more. The pressure cooker provides a removable, nonstick, aluminum inner cooking pot for even heat distribution, and its push-button control panel with a digital display makes it easy to select from a variety of preset cooking programs including rice, meat, vegetables, and soup and stew. The appliance functions as not only a pressure cooker, but also as a stock pot, rice cooker, and steamer. Choose the keep-warm mode to maintain an ideal serving temperature of previously cooked food, or set the programmable timer for having dinner ready and waiting after a long day at the office. Other highlights include a precision thermostat that regulates the temperature and pressure, a safety lid interlock, and stay-cool side handles for easy transport. The multi-function pressure cooker measures approximately 14 by 14 by 16 inches.

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4/16/2012

Salton RA3A 3-Cup Rice Cooker Review

Salton RA3A 3-Cup Rice Cooker
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I received this rice cooker three years ago as a gift from my mother and it has served me well over the years. It has recently given out, hence my reason for reviewing new ones online, but for the price it did well. I used this rice cooker on the average of two nights a week without any issues at all. I feel strongly that if you are looking for starter appliances for your home, then this would be a good way to go. I now know just how much I appreciate this appliance and I am willing to spend the money on a top of the line model, but like I said, if you are just starting out then this is the one for you.

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* Cooks up to 3 cups of dry rice; use also to steam seafood and vegetables * Measuring cup and serving spatula included * Uses 300 watts of power * 8 inches high to knob of see-through glass lid * 9-1/2 inches in diameter, including stay-cool handlesWith a 3-cup capacity for dry rice (white or brown), this 300-watt electric rice cooker automatically produces up to 6 cups of cooked rice without sticking or scorching. Accompanying the cooker is a separate tray for steaming seafood and vegetables, a measuring cup for rice, and a plastic serving spatula. The cooker's glass lid permits monitoring of the cooking process, and the handles stay cool so you can easily move the cooker to the table for serving. The cooker is 8 inches high to the lid's knob and 9-1/2 inches in diameter, including handles.

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4/15/2012

Oster 4731 Rice Cooker and Food Steamer, White Review

Oster 4731 Rice Cooker and Food Steamer, White
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After a couple of attempts to get one that actually works (not from Amazon), we've given up. The first one we got never bothered to stop the cooking process until the lever was forced up. The rice burned every time. Returned. The button on the second one we got never wanted to stay down and cook. Returned. The same with the third attempt... ugh!! We're just using it temporarily now until we find a better model. We use scotch tape to hold down the lever to cook it and use an egg timer to estimate the cooking time. What a waste of time, effort, and money. Very disappointed since I've always thought of Oster as a good brand name kitchen product. Wish I could give it zero stars. :(

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Multi-use rice cooker/food steamer, spherical heater provides superior and consistent cooking makes 10 cups of uncooked rice, tempered glass lid, removable non-stick pot, includes measuring cup and rice paddle

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4/10/2012

Maxi-Matic Elite Gourmet Rice Cooker with Glass Lid Review

Maxi-Matic Elite Gourmet Rice Cooker with Glass Lid
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I purchased this rice cooker over the comparable model by RIVAL...what a mistake!!! This thing only worked once and didnt do a good job the first time! I hate that we waited a full month before using it a second time because now we can't return it. The thing simply stopped heating and the indicator lights would not work. Please do not buy this thing. Very poor quality, if I had it to do over again I would purchase the RIVAL.

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Cook perfect rice everytime using the elite by maxi-matic deluxe 3-cup rice cooker with steam tray. You can cook 2 to 6-cups of delicious rice and enjoy the benefits of low fat, and calories with high fiber and other nutrients. Features include heavy duty construction, removable aluminum cooking pot and steam tray for easy cleaning, keep-warm function to keep food fresh before serving, see-through glass lid for convenient viewing of cooking cycle and automatic keep warm feature to keep food fresh.

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4/07/2012

The Pampered Chef Rice Cooker Plus Review

The Pampered Chef Rice Cooker Plus
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I'm thinking that the negative review on this product MUST be because they have something wrong with their microwave. Maybe they have it set too high. You have to lower the power to 50% to cook the rice, so maybe they forgot to do that.
As for me - I will NEVER cook rice any other way again! I cook rice all the time for my family. I use brown rice in 70% of my dishes. I have a rice cooker (a good one) and I also cook it stove top.
First of all, a rice cooker is one more appliance that I'd rather not own taking up space. Also, it has to sit out on the counter to cook the rice, which poses a problem if you have limited space and need to cook the rest of your meal. I have always had a problem with the electric rice cookers spitting water out and making a watery and crusty mess by the end of the cooking process. They are just a pain in my opinion.
As for stove top - you all know how much of a mess THIS can make, and unless you have SUPER cookware, it never comes out quite right.
Now for the Pampered Chef rice cooker. We are currently staying with a friend while our new house is being done. I went to make rice one night and my friend offered to let me use her P.C. rice cooker. I was skeptical to say the least. I mean, come on - in the microwave? In plastic? It certainly can't be any good - especially for brown rice. I am so glad to say that I was so wrong! It cooked rice like a dream!
First, you put a 2:1 ratio water to rice in the cooker. Seal it up and put it in the micro on HIGH for 5 minutes. THEN you power it down to 50% and cook for 20-40 minutes depending on the type of rice you are using (standard time for any cooker). I have used this over and over and have not had one problem. the rice comes out better than you could imagine! Especially if you use broth instead of water. Clean up is a BREEZE with this. the rice does NOT stick to the bottom (like my pans and rice cooker does) and rinses out so easily. AND it's dishwasher safe! Seriously, what more could you want??? This product is amazing and Pampered Chef stands behind their products so you have nothing to lose!

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Perfect rice every time - right in your microwave! Exclusive 3 quart cooker with unique double-lid design prevents boil over so your microwave stays clean. Our exclusive color will not stain. Also cooks vegetables, soups and stews or re-heats leftovers. Dishwasher safe. Includes Use and Care instructions with recipe for Savory Vegetable Rice Pilaf.

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4/05/2012

Farberware FRA3 3-Cup Rice Cooker and Steamer Review

Farberware FRA3 3-Cup Rice Cooker and Steamer
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This rice cooker is one of the crappiest I've seen. As the previous review states, rice always sticks to the bottom and turns yellow. On top of that, It sprays watery goo everywhere through the vent in the cover. Even after following the directions to a T (and making some adjustments of my own to try to fix the issue), I still end up with a sticky counter. I ended up just going back to a regular pot again. Definitely a waste of money.

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Farberware 3 cup Rice cooker makes over 6 cups of cooked rice. Removable Aluminum cooking pot. Gray and White

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3/31/2012

Hamilton Beach Digital Simplicity Deluxe Rice Cooker/Steamer Review

Hamilton Beach Digital Simplicity Deluxe Rice Cooker/Steamer
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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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3/07/2012

Proctor Silex 37533 10-Cup Rice Cooker, White Review

Proctor Silex 37533 10-Cup Rice Cooker, White
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I purchased this from Bed Bath & Beyond for $15! That was easily the best $15 I've ever spent on an appliance. I use it solely for cooking natural long grain brown rice, and it has come out perfect every time. It has a non-stick finish so clean up is as easy as it gets. The lid and cooking pot are dish washer safe, but I think you'd have to be pretty lazy not to take a whole 15 seconds to run it under some water. The non-stick works that good!
I usually cook about 1 cup of uncooked rice at a time. The instructions indicate about a 1-2 ratio of rice to water. But, I've found that a 1-1.5 ratio works better. I guess if you like your rice soggy, then use the 1-part rice to 2-part water method.
I saw a rice cooker for $179.99 at BB&B, and I can't imagine it doing any better than my $15 rice cooker. Best rice I've ever eaten.

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Cooking rice has never been easier with this Proctor Silex rice cooker! It makes 10 cups of perfectly cooked rice and when the timer is up the automatic keep warm kicks in. Non Stick/ Dishwasher safe bowl & lid included. Model number on packaging may be listed as either 37533 or 32700Y. Product is identical.

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2/25/2012

Calphalon One Infused Anodized Stainless-Steel Stack Steamer with Lid Review

Calphalon One Infused Anodized Stainless-Steel Stack Steamer with Lid
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An avid home cook that is a collector of both cookbooks and cooking gadgets writes this review. I use this steamer insert most days. I purchased the insert after continuing to read that steamed vegetables retained more of their vitamins and minerals. I did not want to go the bamboo steamer route, as I was afraid the wood could harbor bacteria. This product is now a must have in my kitchen. I have summarized my observations of this product below:
Pros:
1.Allows me to retrain more vitamins and minerals in the vegetables I feed my family
2.Easy to clean
3.Fits well in four or five of my Calphalon pots
4.Easy to store since it does fit inside other pots
5.Handles stay cool
6.Glass on lid is extremely thick
7.Glass lid fits snuggly which keeps steam from escaping
8.Large enough to steam a pound of haricot vert at one time
9.Excellent for making dim sum (steamed dumplings)
10.Reheats chicken breasts without drying them out
11.Can be used to refresh slightly stale bread
Cons:
1.Price
Overall I highly recommend this product to anyone that owns Calphalon or Calphalon One products.


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So what is the new buzz from Calphalon? An exciting hybrid which combines qualities of both traditional metal and non-stick cooking surfaces, that's what. Now not only can you brown, sear, and reduce sauces as the recipe intended, but you can also breathe a sigh of relief as you won't have a battle removing food and stains from the pan following use. How did this happen you ask? CALPHALON ONE INFUSED ANODIZED is manufactured with a revolutionary anodization process. Both interior and exterior surfaces are infused with an advanced release polymer which actually penetrates below the surface of the metal, into its very pores, offering superb durability and versatility. The intrinsic properties of aluminum ensure fast and even heating, as you've come to expect from Calphalon. Expand your technique repetoire with this accessory steamer.

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2/17/2012

Cuisinart FRC-800 Rice Plus Multi-Cooker with Fuzzy Logic Technology Review

Cuisinart FRC-800 Rice Plus Multi-Cooker with Fuzzy Logic Technology
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I've had this rice/oatmeal/slow cooker now for 6 months. This machine cooks all kinds of rice extremely well and that's what it primarily was designed to do. You can cook sushi, brown, risotto, etc. rices and they turn out perfect. They also stay warm and perfectly moist if you need to set the keep warm function. The parts remove easily for cleaning.
The easy to read display doesn't tell you how many minutes it will take to cook your rice choice. You have to read through the instruction booklet to find out how long each cycle is. A countdown function of remaining time would have been really nice. The first time I made brown rice my family waited almost 2 hours to eat dinner.
This machine doesn't do the extra stuff very well. I made 1 cup of steel cut (Irish) oatmeal with 2 cups of water in a machine designed to hold 8 cups of water. The frothy water boiled over, out of the steam hole, and into the electronics board. It fried the circuit board. Fortunately the unit comes with a 3 years, no questions asked warranty. Cuisinart sent me a replacement unit for $10 shipping/handling.
The slow cooker function runs on the equivalent of "high" temperature for a slow cooker. They don't tell you that in the user manual. When you use the unit on slow cooker, the first 10 minutes of the cycle sautes whatever you put in the pan. This is useful if you need to brown meat or onions.
I love Cuisinart but this one doesn't live up to the usual quality of Cuisinart products. I have the machine and will use it 'till it dies, but I don't know if I would buy another.

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Take the guesswork out of making restaurant-quality rice with this easy-to-use rice cooker. The handy appliance produces up to 15 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 from the simple push-button control panel with a blue backlit LCD display, and push the "start" button. Equipped with advanced fuzzy-logic technology, the unit automatically makes fine adjustments to the temperature and heating time to ensure perfectly cooked rice every time. Choose from a variety of pre-programmed menu options that include six types of rice--white, hard white, soft white, sushi, brown, and risotto, as well as oatmeal, quick cook, slow cook, steam, soup, and reheat. The unit automatically switches to keep-warm mode at the end of the cooking cycle, for up to 24 hours, and its programmable finish time makes it possible to choose when food will be ready to serve. Other highlights include a nonstick aluminum cooking pot, a removable steam release and inner lid, and dishwasher-safe parts for quick cleanup. Accessories include a steaming rack, measuring cup, rice paddle and spoon, and basic gourmet recipes for getting started. The cooker measures approximately 12-1/5 by 16-1/2 by 10-1/2 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty. From the Manufacturer The benefits of fuzzy logic are clear with Cuisinart!Whether you are cooking rice, soup, oatmeal, or risotto, simmering a stew or steaming your favorite vegetables, our highly intelligent Rice Plus multi-cooker automatically adjusts the heat and timing for perfect results every time. It\'s easy to use, has an extra large capacity and is beautiful to look at.Now that\'s a smart way to cook. Smart and User-Friendly Design As Simple as 1, 2, 3 Bringing the Good Life Home Cuisinart products are designed to make life delicious all day long. Specialty items, like the multi-cooker, offer today\'s consumers a variety of menu options, and fun and easy new ways to entertain family and friends. Cuisinart first came into home kitchens over 30 years ago when it introduced the now legendary food processor. People discovered that routines could be broken and creative cooking quickly became part of the new lifestyle. Preparing fresh ingredients with products that offered easy and interesting new techniques meant healthier meals and more free time. Today Cuisinart develops products to make every meal memorable. From breakfast toast and coffee to elegant five-course dinners, the preparation and cooking have become a pleasurable part of the total experience. Today\'s relaxed lifestyles and the convenience of Cuisinart products make it easier than ever to Savor the Good Life, right at home with family and friends.

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1/28/2012

Zojirushi NHS-18 10-Cup Rice Cooker/Steamer & Warmer Review

Zojirushi NHS-18 10-Cup Rice Cooker/Steamer and Warmer
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This is an excellent rice cooker but I would like to point out something very important. The directions say specifically that you must wash the rice in a strainer until the water that runs through them comes out clear. This is very important. If you are having problems with the rice bubbling up over the top of the rice cooker and getting on the counter, you probably aren't washing the rice or aren't washing it well enough. Also if you are having problems with a crust on the bottom of the rice, you probably aren't washing the rice or aren't washing it well enough. Start washing your rice and you probably won't see those two problems again. Also the rice comes out much fluffier and less gummy if you wash it.
The reason for this is that, when you get uncooked rice, there is a large amount of excess starch that is stuck to the outside of the rice that gets stuck there when the rice is processes.

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Plump moist grains of rice and brilliantly colored flavorful vegetables are yours with this steamer. Steaming not only preserves nutrients, flavors, and colors marvelously well, it also allows you to cook without adding oil or fat. Once your food is cooked it will stay warm until you're ready to serve, eliminating those timing headaches. And last but surely not least, the cooking pan is removable and non-stick, ensuring your precious time isn't spent cleaning up.

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1/21/2012

Oyama CFS-B12U All Stainless Rice Cooker Review

Oyama CFS-B12U All Stainless Rice Cooker
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I LOVE rice and just wanted a reliable, quality appliance to make it for me while I worked or did other things. So after sifting through hundreds of non-stick crappy cookers, leaking and exploding cookers, and the countless bad reviews, I finally came across the Oyama stainless rice cooker. I ended up purchasing it on Bonton.com because it was on sale for $49, but their customer service is absolutely wretched, and I would go back and spend the extra $20 here at Amazon for quicker shipping and better service (not mention, Amazon won't triple-bill you for one order and take over a week to put the money back in your account).
PROS:
* Easy to clean. Ridiculously easy to clean. I tend to get eczema on my hands when I wash them frequently, so I appreciate that I don't have to use a bunch of soap and scrub the pot to get it clean.
* Cooks white rice, brown rice, short grain, long grain, blah blah...I've used many types in the cooker and they never burn. I add about 1/2 cup more water than the instructions say because I like my rice more moist and sticky.
* Keeps the rice warm and moist for a long time after it's done cooking. I tested this for a 24 period and their little booklet was right...the rice was fine.
* I love the stainless steamer insert tray. When the rice is done, I put frozen organic veggies in the steamer tray, close the lid, and come back in 5-10 minutes and everything's ready to eat.
* No spills or leaks or crappy, cheap parts.
* Fits on the counter really well.
* I really love that everything is stainless inside, because I know nothing is going to leach into my food.
CONS:
* I can't think of any, actually. I'm really happy with this unit and I hope it lasts a long time!
I hope you find this review helpful.
Best,
Stephanie
{EpicBeautyGuide.com}

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Oyama 7-cup Stainless Steel body with Stainless Steel Cooking bowl and Stainless Steel Steamer Tray. No non-stick coatings are used. Stainless steel cooking bowl has an Aluminum inner core for uniform heating without burning of the rice. This cooker is tailored for persons looking to cook meals without chemicals from teflon or other non-stick material leaking into their foods. This cooker also uses 3 dimensional heating (base side and lid) for keeping rice warmed evenly after cooking. This enables this rice cooker to keep the warm time past the normal 12 hour limit. The stainless steel steamer tray can steam vegetables meats and poultry.
Dimensions: 11"L x 10.5"H x 10.5"W Includes stainless steel inner lid. The Oyama rice cooker is made in Mainland China. It can cook many types of rice including, short grain, long grain, and brown rice. There is no recipe book included with this cooker. There are many recipes available on-line for these types of rice cooker now

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1/11/2012

Rival RC61 3-Cup Rice Cooker, Red Review

Rival RC61 3-Cup Rice Cooker, Red
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Several hours of my life were wasted pondering what rice cooker to purchase. There are dozen options available and I too was originally getting sucked into the though larger price tag =better rice, how wrong I was. Simple, easy to use, affordable and perfect brown rice on the first try (no easy task). Save your money for Vegas, this is all you need.

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A complete, healthy, fat-free meal can easily be prepared in this electric rice cooker. The nonstick removable inner pot produces up to 6 cups of cooked rice, while the steaming basket holds enough vegetables or shrimp for one or two hungry people. Simple to operate, the cooker features just one switch and two settings, cook and keep warm. During cooking, a red light is illuminated; when cooking is complete, the switch automatically reverts to the keep-warm setting and a yellow light comes on. Moisture and nutrients are sent back into the cooker by the domed glass lid, which also allows for easy viewing. After cooking, the rice should be allowed to sit for about five to seven minutes before removing the lid. Accessories include a measuring cup and a plastic rice paddle for stirring and serving the rice. The cup, paddle, pot, and steamer all should be washed by hand in hot, soapy water after each use. The rice cooker, including its stay-cool side loop handles, measures approximately 11-1/2 by 8-1/2 by 10 inches.

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1/03/2012

Rival FSD201 8-Quart Digital Food Steamer Review

Rival FSD201 8-Quart Digital Food Steamer
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I bought this for my father for Father's Day. I own one, but it's not this brand. This is an exceptional product. Because of the 2 layers, you can steam an entire meal in minutes. It's wonderful and my parents are eating healthier because of it. HIGHLY recommend!

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Rival 8 Qt. Digital Food Steamer

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12/25/2011

Biggest Loser AS-1500-BL 2-in-1 Double-Up Multi-Tier Food-and-Whole-Grain Steamer Review

Biggest Loser AS-1500-BL 2-in-1 Double-Up Multi-Tier Food-and-Whole-Grain Steamer
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Read all the way to the end.
Tried 11 Oster's and 8 Black & Decker steamers over the past 2.5 years. Oster's electronics went out. B&D's plastic cracked in dishwasher and fell apart. We steam 2x per day fully loaded.
The Taylor made Biggest Loser Steamer so far exceeds both the others. It's still new - only 3 weeks of use - but it's design is obviously well thought through. Easy to read numbers on the timer, back-lit water level indicator, power on light easy to see across the kitchen. Nice colors and lip handles on water part means you don't have to wait for it to cool down to take apart. Plastic is thicker so we hope it won't crack in the dishwasher.
UPDATE: Less than 2 months of use, like a hot marbel dropped in cold water, the CLEAR plastic parts are shattering. Only the CLEAR plastic, NOT the GREEN plastic. Both are washed together in the dishwasher. AND the knob now turns only clockwise. It's jammed if we try to turn it counter-clockwise. Just ordered another black & decker which holds up the best.
I don't know how to reduce the # of stars, but now I give it a 1 star.
Looks like we're the biggest loser.

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The multi tier steaming tower lets you cook different meal courses at the same time.Steam fish, chicken or vegetables in one container, while steaming in a second, dedicated tray rice, cous cous, steel cut oatmeal or other grains. It tenderly cooks proteins, vegetables and whole grains.Double up with The Biggest Loser Steamer + Rice Cooker featuring super quick steam in less than 30 seconds so you won\'t be kept waiting.Check your water level through the indicator and simply add more through either of the 2-sided exterior water openings.You don\'t even have to remove the containers to refill during cooking.There is a 60 minute timer that rings loudly and then shuts the steamer off automatically.For extra safety measures, there is a boil dry alert that cuts the steamer off if the water accidently runs dry.The 3 quart see through containers both let you see what\'s cooking.

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