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For the eggs light and fluffy, cut the fish into steel oats and vegetables steam gives you the opportunity to gently steam dishes, prepared without additional fat. 60 minutes timer 400-watt thermal cut-off for safety and 60 minutes an audible alarm and automatic shutdown of power indicator light bowl of rice and 2.5 qt. Transparent in the dishwasher are rubber feet for an outlet for the work contains recipes and recommendations adopted at the time steam

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 "great little steamer" 2009-12-27

By S. Wynne (Nahville, TN)

I had a black and decker that went out and they don't make the small one anymore so I got this one and it is very small. I steam eggs in it almost daily and my family steams veggies almost daily. We love it. Just make sure you check the water level every time before using.





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Sanyo ECJ-PX50S 5-Cup Micro-Computerized Pressure Rice Cooker and Steamer

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Enjoy the benefits of pressure cooking with Sanyo's new micro-computerized multi-use cooker. Variable Pressure Control Technology creates rapid movement of rice within the unit during the cooking process to bring out the most delicious taste and flavor of rice. Superb consistency is acquired using the extra thick 3.5mm titanium coated non-stick inner pot with round bottom for maximum heat distribution. Multi-menu and texture selections are one touch and include rice dishes such as white, rinse-free, haiga, brown, sprouted brown, sweet, mixed, sushi and Dol Sot Bi Bim Bab. Steam veggies with the steam function and use the unique tray for preparing healthy foods. Make stews and soup using the slow cook function. Preset your meal to be completed up to 24 hours ahead using the timer function. A great benefit for coming home or waking up to a hot meal! Upon completion of cooking, the keep warm function keeps food warm and delicious up to 24 hours. In addition, a unique sleep function allows food to be kept warm for an extended time and creates energy savings. Pressure cooking is safe as the unit has safety locking devices to eliminate danger. Easy to clean removable steam vent retains the true taste and flavor of rice. Makes up to 10 cups of cooked rice. Deluxe stainless steel finish is an attractive addition to any kitchen or room. The retractable cord and carrying handle makes storage easy and allows you to take the food right to the table! Includes measuring cup, spatula, multi-language instruction manual and recipes.
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- Micro-computerized cooker makes up to 10 cups of cooked rice
- Also functions as a slow cooker, pressure cooker, and steamer
- VPC technology; nonstick inner pot; 1-touch cooking options; 24-hour timer
- Keep-warm function; measuring cup, spatula, and manual with recipes included
- Measures approximately 14 by 10 by 9 inches
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 "A great rice cooker at a great price!" 2010-02-03
By JupiterGirl
I have a gluten intolerance in addition to a slight allergy to eggs, dairy, and soy. I've recently had to change my diet radically as I'm used to convenient meals like grilled cheese sandwiches, frozen dinners, macaroni and cheese, etc., all things I can no longer depend on fixing quickly at mealtimes. A very important part of my new diet is rice. I have very little experience with rice other than Rice-a-Roni or frozen seasoned rice, so I needed a good rice cooker that would help me create easy and tasty meals. Quality was extremely important because if the cooker made blah food, it would just make it harder on me to resist the call of a good grilled cheese sandwich!



I began by looking at the cookers in the $100 range and had settled on a Panasonic with great reviews. However, I happened to find a post stating it had a flimsy aluminum bowl and the nonstick covering was prone to chipping off. I then discovered that most rice cookers, including all but the priciest Zojirushi models, have an aluminum cooking bowl. There are concerns about aluminum leaching into food and possible links to Alzheimer's and dementia, among other health problems, so I decided that I did not want to get a cooker with an aluminum bowl. This Sanyo model has a nice heavy titanium bowl, and it's priced much lower and has better reviews than the Zojirushi with a stainless steel bowl. I have seen Zojirushi models in person and they seem cheaply made compared to the Sanyo. I would expect the stainless steel Zojirushi to be better quality, but I decided it probably wasn't worth the big price increase. I am so happy I got this Sanyo cooker and have found it to be very worth the price!



The first day I received it, I made seasoned rice per the recipe in the Sanyo booklet. The rice turned out perfectly! I added some roasted vegetables and I had such a great dinner that I didn't miss my old comfort foods. Since then I have been cooking rice on a regular basis, about every other day. Other rice cookers have reviews about burnt rice, but this Sanyo never burns or overcooks. It's also very easy to use. I don't have a rice cooker cookbook yet, but I have been able to throw in different varieties of rice along with garlic, stock, broth, herbs, water, or whatever combination seems good, and it turns out amazing every single time. I have not yet steamed vegetables or made porridge or oatmeal with it, so I will update this review once I do. However, just based on the quality of the rice and the ease of use, I highly recommend this model!



I am very happy with the quality and the controls are easy to understand. The steamer basket is a heavy plastic, the measuring cup is a lighter plastic, and the paddle is a very heavy plastic composite, and they all seem very durable. Cleaning has been very easy as the cooking bowl is nonstick and wipes clean easily. The inner top lid must be taken off and cleaned after every use, but it's easy to snap it out and then snap it back in. The top steam unit also needs to be taken off, opened and drained and cleaned and then put back. This is an extra step or two in cleaning compared to some of the other models, but it hasn't been a problem to me and it only adds a few minutes to the cleaning process. I actually prefer being able to clean these components to keep them sanitary. As far as size, I was a little surprised as it was larger than I expected as I didn't pay attention to the dimensions and the photo makes it look square rather than oblong. It still fits easily on my counter, but I do plan to add a side-view photo that better represents the shape.



In summary, I highly recommend this cooker because every aspect of it is high quality. It is invaluable to me considering my food allergies and it has helped me transition to a healthier diet, and I believe that it can be a great help to anyone wanting to improve their eating habits for whatever reason.

 "good product!" 2009-12-15
By P. Xu (Ames, IA USA)
This rice cooker cooks rice very well. I use it for cooking normal rice and brown rice. I also use it to cook porridge and soup (with slow cook function). So far, I'm very satisfied with this product.

 "At last, whole grain rice made easy" 2009-11-13
By rwizard (USA)
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I have just received my second one of these cookers. Mysteriously, my first one disappeared around the time my son left for college. Stranger still, an identical one materialized in his apartment! Where is Sherlock Holmes when you need him? Or perhaps, Tara King and Emma Peale?



Anyway, I love rice, and in general, I believe it should only be steamed, that the grains should stand alone, and the rice should be soft, but well defined. Gummy, mushy, sticky, and crunchy, are all headed for the dustbin, not my plate.



But after a lifetime of cooking and consuming the world's most widely consumed grain (over 600 million tons in 2000), I have been frustrated in my efforts to cook consistently perfect wholegrain rice in a reasonable period of time. It was out of that frustration that I began to be interested in pressure type rice cookers. I looked at several brands at a large Asian store, but held off due to the $300+ to $800+ price tags. Then I discovered the Sanyo. At roughly half the price of the next competitor, I figured it was worth trying, and I am very glad that I did.



For a cooker which boils instead of steaming, the results are quite good. And it produces consistently good results, even with the most difficult rice varieties and blends. For those of you who have experienced the very annoying bowl shaped outer "crust" produced by some of the Japanese cookers, that has not been a problem with this cooker. (I suppose some may love this outer crust, and consider it a feature, but do not count me among them.)



Of course, this cooker does more than all sorts and varieties of rice. It also does soups, porridge, etc.,. But I have to admit, I've never made use of those features. I do know that my son sets up meals in his appropriated cooker before going to bed, and, using the timer, has food ready to load into his bento when he heads out to school in the mornings, and that he finds this to be very convenient.



One thing new, which came with my "replacement" cooker was a small recipe booklet by Martin Yan. Mr. Yan is very entertaining on television, and I am sure the recipes are good (although a couple of them seem a bit bizarre, like Asian Jambalaya), but I wish he had talked about the ways of using the cooker, instead of just giving us a few recipes and pictures. I guess I prefer the theory behind the cooking, and then I can simply improvise from there.



It concerns me to note the mention another reviewer made, of having difficulty in obtaining parts. I haven't needed anything for mine, but it does have some critical bits and pieces which could wear out, break, or wander off. I was always careful about them (until the whole machine "disappeared", so to speak), and I shall be extra careful now that I have read parts may be an issue.



The cooker can be a little noisy for short intervals. Apparently it uses a vibration type pump, similar to what is used in many espresso machines. And of course, you have to be mindful of the steam which is vented at certain times. The cooker goes through a series of cycles, in which the pressure is reduced to cause a sudden boiling event, during which the rice is circulated within the pot by the resulting agitation. It is this cycling which is the reason for all the unexpected activity which occurs during cooking.



Overall, I have found it to be a very serviceable machine which produces very satisfactory results with a wide range of rice varieties. For white rice, and Haiga, I still prefer to use other methods (primarily a steamer). But, for whole grain, it can't be beaten, unless maybe you want to part with $830 for the difficult to find Toshiba "Vacuum Pressure Rice Cooker". Other, less stratospheric, options you might wish to consider, are the merely expensive Zojirushi NP-HTC Induction Heating Pressure Rice Cooker & Warmer - Color: Stainless Brown, 5.5 cups / 1.0 liter , the larger Zojirushi NP-HTC Induction Heating Pressure Rice Cooker & Warmer - Color: Stainless Brown, 10 cups / 1.8 liters , or the slightly less pricey Cuckoo Rice Cooker | CRP-HD1010F (Ivory/Silver) .

 "Cost is no object is you love rice" 2009-09-10
By Michael Way (Shady Side, MD USA)
The Sanyo ECJ-PX50S 5-Cup Micro-Computerized Pressure Rice Cooker and Steamer is simply the most exquisite rice cooker that you can imagine. I looked long and hard and did much research before my purchase. I almost purchased the Zojirushi because of all the hype. I was told by friends in the know that I had to have a Zojirushi to experience great rice. But tests, user reviews and the specs of the Sanyo kept pulling me back.



Okay, I purchased it a month ago and was immediately impressed with the overall quality. This was my second 5 quart cooker as my last one, a Wolfgang Puck from QVC started burning the rice after five years. I thought I was happy with the Puck; that is until I got perfect rice from the Sanyo. No matter what you think, read, see or envision, you have not tasted great rice until you have rice from this cooker. But there is a catch.



The catch is to never believe ANYONE, including me, when they use the term, "perfect rice." What that really means is perfect rice to them; their individual palette and desired texture of the finished product. I learned by dining with dozens of friends, that what they think is great rice ranges from terrible - to - excellent and many shades in between. The recipe book provided will give you a middle-of-the-road idea for making basically "good" rice, but to use this cooker requires a bit of patience and willingness to experiment. Let me give you my approach and I hope it works for you.



Make your first rice using the method outlined in the booklet. Use their measuring cup as well as the calibration lines on the inside of the bowl, etc. Taste the rice and write down in your notebook a line or two about the rice. Next try manipulation of the basic recipe by changing the texture to FIRM, SOFT, or REGULAR to see which works best. Then try using a ¼ cup less or more water and repeat the variations again remembering to always make notes on the results of each batch. This will help you to adjust the recipe for your particular taste. I made a batch-a-day for two weeks until I got the magic "perfect" and it's been "perfect" for me ever since.



The rice this cooker makes is so wonderful that sometimes I eat it by the bowl with nothing else. There is one thing that you must do if you're going to invest in a professional appliance like the Sanyo Pressure Rice Cooker; you must use a better rice than most Americans buy at their supermarket. I can tell you that you will never get great rice from some generic North Carolina or Texas rice. Much of this rice is starchy and already old upon delivery to your store. The quality of rice they make is just barely better than cattle feed grain. The cooked grains often are rock hard in the middle yet soft on the outside. Sometimes these cheaper rice grains are sticky, crumbly and unpalatable. If you going to use a $200 rice cooker, learn about Basmati, Jasmine and Arborio rice. There is a Texas based rice called Jasmati; stay away from it; it's not true Jasmine nor true Basmati, but is an anomalous domestic hybrid marketed to lovers of aromatic rice like Indonesian Jasmine or Himalayan Basmati rice. Learn about par-boiled rice versus short grain generics. Study the subtle differences between brown rice and NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, I repeat, NEVER use those instant rice concoctions designed for the microwave like Success rice in your cooker.



PROS: Easy cleanup, well designed, durable, incredible titanium inner pot, retractable cord, super accurate always on clock display, nice spatula cradle.



CONS: I can't afford to buy two just in case something happens to this one. I never want to be without this rice cooker. In other words; no cons.



Conclusions: I went to my local upscale kitchenware shop after I purchased this one. I saw all the models displayed side-by-side; the Sanyo was so much nicer than all the others including the Zojirushi as to be scarcely believable. If you love rice and have the time to learn how to make your "perfect" rice, this is the rice cooker for you. Again, if you don't experiment and put in the time, you'll get "good" rice every time, but you won't get "perfect" rice until you perfect your technique.

 "Delightful rice cooker" 2009-08-08
By Joie
My husband and I purchased this rice cooker almost a year ago after our old one died. It was pricey, but after reading the reviews, we decided to go for it. Originally, we had wanted to get a pressure rice cooker that our friend has, which makes rice quickly and well, but we couldn't find it. My husband hates the crust on the bottom of the rice and with this machine, the rice comes out beautiful and crust-less with both white and brown rice. The finished rice is always fantastic. I was startled at how long it took the machine to make rice, but don't mind now since figuring out the timer setting.



The timer setting is extremely convenient. With this product, I can set the time I want the rice to be done ahead of time. It is one less thing to worry about when company comes over for dinner or when I know I'll be having a busy night. We have also used it to make porridge. We just put the ingredients in the night before and set the time we plan on having breakfast the next morning. It always comes out well, even if we toss some dried beans in or other things. I was surprised the first time when the beans came out perfectly cooked with the porridge and rice. My mother usually precooks the beans she includes in her rice.



The steaming function is also great for heating up steamed Chinese rolls, making great eggs, or steaming seafood. The only issue we've had to far is with steaming seafood (like crab legs). The steamer still has a seafood smell afterward, even if you wash all the parts. After a couple of times of being surprised with crab tasting rice, my husband now makes sure we run the machine with only water a couple of times to fully eradicate the smell of the crab.



At first, I thought washing the rice cooker would be a pain with all the small parts the other reviewers mentioned, but it's not bad at all. The titanium coated pot cleans with a few swipes. The small parts have been fine thus far, but I'm always sure to plug up the sink when I clean it so I can retrieve anything if it falls. We haven't had to deal with Sanyo service yet and I want to avoid it!



We absolutely love this rice cooker and highly recommend it, despite the seafood issue!


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The Automatic Cooking feature cooks rice at the touch of a switch and helps reduce overcooking. The Keep Warm feature helps keep rice warm up to four hours and also keeps your rice moist after cooking.
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- 450-watt rice cooker and steamer with 5-1/2-cup uncooked-rice capacity
- Makes from 2 to 11 cups of cooked rice; aluminum cooking pan
- Automatic shut-off; keep-warm mode up to 4 hours; indicator lights
- Glass lid; stay-cool handles for safe transport; measuring cup included
- Measures 9 by 11 by 9 inches
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 "Great item, but it went up in smoke!" 2010-01-07
By William R. Bender (Perryville, RI)
We need to see if Amazon stands behind these products, this one went up in smoke when it was plugged in, so I can't say if it is any good.

 "LOVE IT" 2009-10-26
By R. Johnson (Texas)
This has become one of my favorite kitchen appliances. I will never again do instant rice!

 "i like it alot" 2009-08-08
By Denise A. Kohler (ohio)
I really like this rice cooker. It's fast. The rice is slightly sticky, but I like it that way !

 "Good quality. Good for 4 people." 2009-05-04
By Xiang Peng (Hercules, CA USA)
It's just the good size for my family of four people. It's running well so far...

 "Good rice cooker" 2009-04-30
By L. Van Zuilekom (Houston, Texas)
I have been using this rice cooker for a couple of months now and it works fine. I wanted one without a non-stick coating to replace my old Panasonic which was too small and had the Teflon coating which was peeling off. It is easy to clean up if you soak it for a few minutes. At first I was getting very soggy rice as I was following the instructions incorrectly - you should add the rice to the pan and THEN add the water as it says, not the other way round. Doh! And soak the rice in the pot before turning it on. Simple. I don't bother washing the rice first. It does tend to bubble at the top even with just 2 cups of rice, but not that bad. Always let stand for about 10 minutes after cooking to avoid sticking. All in all I am very happy with it.


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Sanyo ECJ-HC55S 5-1/2-Cup Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker and Slow Cooker, White

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The latest in micro-computerized technology combines with innovation in this new multi-use kitchen appliance from Sanyo. Cook top quality rice dishes, slow cook stews or soups, steam veggies, boil eggs and even make tofu in this impressive 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. To help the need for perfectly cooked rice, the 5.5 cup (11 cups cooked) rice cooker has 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, automatic adjustments in the temperature and cooking times are done by the micro-computer chip technology in the cooker to insure great tasting rice. The steaming function steams veggies with a timer programmable for up to 58 minutes. It will also take on the tasks of a slow cooker. For cooking soups or stews, you can program slow cooking for up to 12 hours on either the high or low temperature setting. The slow cook functions allow you to prepare the components of a meal before work or at some convenient time during the day. It even has a pre-programmed course for making fresh, homemade tofu! Both inner pots are extra-thick (3mm) and have round bottoms to ensure maximum heat distribution and optimum cooking. The rice cooking pot has a titanium coated non stick finish with measurement lines for simple rice cooking. Also includes exclusive Martin Yan Recipe Booklet with 16 original recipes from the celebrated master chef. These recipes have been specially selected for creating easy and delicious dishes with Sanyo small kitchen appliances.
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- Micro-computerized 5-1/2-cup rice cooker and slow cooker
- Steaming function with programmable timer; slow cook up to 12 hours
- LCD clock; keep-warm function; carrying handle for easy transport
- Includes tofu container, steaming tray, measuring cup, spatula, and recipes
- Measures approximately 13 by 10 by 8 inches
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 "Versatile Cooker that Happens to make perfect rice" 2010-01-31
By J. Blackwell (Reading, PA, US)
This rice cooker is great! It cook all different types of rice perfectly and triples as a steamer and slow cooker. I have not made anything to date that has not been good. If you are looking for a product that cooks rice but also does a few other things better I would definitely recommend it.

 "Well made and a good value" 2010-01-18
By Bilgerunner (Dead Lake, WI USA)
I bought this rice cooker after researching rice cookers at consumersearch.com and reading the reviews here. It seemed to be a good value for a fuzzy-logic cooker. So far I'm very pleased. The cooker feels well-made ... among other things, the inner pots (one each for rice and slow cooking) are sturdy, and the hinges and latches for the outer and inner lid feel secure. The controls are easy enough to understand, and both the pot and inner lid are easy to clean. The rice I've made thus far (both white and brown) turned out beautifully, even when making just a single "cup." I like that it counts down the time remaining near the end and beeps when the rice is done. I haven't yet tried using as a steamer or slow cooker, but I'm looking forward to that. One caution: though it's a 5-1/2 cup cooker, it will only do 4 cups of brown rice. If you plan on making brown rice for a crowd, you may want a bigger cooker.

 "Great product!!" 2010-01-10
By Lucky 13 (Twin Cities, MN)
My fiance' is a serious (high-tech) rice cooker fan. Hates cooking rice in a pot, and thought my older, simplistic, make-in-the-microwave version was useless (I thought it was effective and economical). When we decided to get a new electronic rice cooker (we'd given his away years earlier in the quest for space in a NYC metro apartment), we wanted something that was easy to use and that made perfect rice, yet was relatively small, could multitask, and wasn't going to break the bank. THIS IS IT!!! We've had it for a few months now, and have used it as a rice cooker, slow cooker, or steamer every other week on average. It works well, makes great food with a minimum of effort, and was a great value. No it's not the cheapest, but it does what the expensive ones do without their price tags. Makes perfect amounts for a couple small family, and is reasonably sized for that task.

 "Great slow cooker! Simply the best rice cooker" 2010-01-05
By JohnW (IL USA)
I bought it about 2 years ago from Amazon for rice & rice soup cooking. It is the best rice cooker I ever had. I use it for,



- Rice cook : timer cooked steam rice after 8 hours, it still tastes like fresh. You can start the cook in the morning. The rice will be ready when you get back from work in the evening. It uses only 10W/hour for keeping it warm.



- Rice soup : almost every night, I add in 2tbs oat meal & 3 tbs rice & 3cups water into the slow cooker, and set it to 6 hours for slow cooking. In the morning morning, it has my rice soup done.



It is so very well made with titanium, simply the best quality.

 "Great appliance" 2009-12-24
By Dan (Michigan)
I have tried to make rice with other rice cookers and on the stove for some time but never succeeded. Finally decided I would move up in the world and get the Sanyo. I am so very pleased. It makes perfect rice, white or brown, every time. It keeps the white rice that has been cooked warm the whole day, so it is ready when you want it. The machine itself seems well built, the controls are easy to follow, and the pots for the rice are durable. Even the cord retracts inside for easy storage. Having used one of these, I can't imagine ever going back to one of the cheap ones. In the end you get what you pay for. You won't be disappointed with this sanyo rice cooker.


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Enjoy the benefits of pressure cooking with Sanyo's new micro-computerized multi-use cooker. Variable Pressure Control Technology creates rapid movement of rice within the unit during the cooking process to bring out the most delicious taste and flavor of rice. Superb consistency is acquired using the extra thick 3.5mm titanium coated non-stick inner pot with round bottom for maximum heat distribution. Multi-menu and texture selections are one touch and include rice dishes such as white, rinse-free, haiga, brown, sprouted brown, sweet, mixed, sushi and Dol Sot Bi Bim Bab. Steam veggies with the steam function and use the unique tray for preparing healthy foods. Make stews and soup using the slow cook function. Preset your meal to be completed up to 24 hours ahead using the timer function. A great benefit for coming home or waking up to a hot meal! Upon completion of cooking, the keep warm function keeps food warm and delicious up to 24 hours. In addition, a unique sleep function allows food to be kept warm for an extended time and creates energy savings. Pressure cooking is safe as the unit has safety locking devices to eliminate danger. Easy to clean removable steam vent retains the true taste and flavor of rice. Makes up to 10 cups of cooked rice. Deluxe stainless steel finish is an attractive addition to any kitchen or room. The retractable cord and carrying handle makes storage easy and allows you to take the food right to the table! Includes measuring cup, spatula, multi-language instruction manual and recipes.
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- Micro-computerized cooker makes up to 10 cups of cooked rice
- Also functions as a slow cooker, pressure cooker, and steamer
- VPC technology; nonstick inner pot; 1-touch cooking options; 24-hour timer
- Keep-warm function; measuring cup, spatula, and manual with recipes included
- Measures approximately 14 by 10 by 9 inches
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 "good product!" 2009-12-15
By P. Xu (Ames, IA USA)
This rice cooker cooks rice very well. I use it for cooking normal rice and brown rice. I also use it to cook porridge and soup (with slow cook function). So far, I'm very satisfied with this product.

 "At last, whole grain rice made easy" 2009-11-13
By rwizard (USA)
[NOTE: For those needing replacement/repair parts, see: [...]



I have just received my second one of these cookers. Mysteriously, my first one disappeared around the time my son left for college. Stranger still, an identical one materialized in his apartment! Where is Sherlock Holmes when you need him? Or perhaps, Tara King and Emma Peale?



Anyway, I love rice, and in general, I believe it should only be steamed, that the grains should stand alone, and the rice should be soft, but well defined. Gummy, mushy, sticky, and crunchy, are all headed for the dustbin, not my plate.



But after a lifetime of cooking and consuming the world's most widely consumed grain (over 600 million tons in 2000), I have been frustrated in my efforts to cook consistently perfect wholegrain rice in a reasonable period of time. It was out of that frustration that I began to be interested in pressure type rice cookers. I looked at several brands at a large Asian store, but held off due to the $300+ to $800+ price tags. Then I discovered the Sanyo. At roughly half the price of the next competitor, I figured it was worth trying, and I am very glad that I did.



For a cooker which boils instead of steaming, the results are quite good. And it produces consistently good results, even with the most difficult rice varieties and blends. For those of you who have experienced the very annoying bowl shaped outer "crust" produced by some of the Japanese cookers, that has not been a problem with this cooker. (I suppose some may love this outer crust, and consider it a feature, but do not count me among them.)



Of course, this cooker does more than all sorts and varieties of rice. It also does soups, porridge, etc.,. But I have to admit, I've never made use of those features. I do know that my son sets up meals in his appropriated cooker before going to bed, and, using the timer, has food ready to load into his bento when he heads out to school in the mornings, and that he finds this to be very convenient.



One thing new, which came with my "replacement" cooker was a small recipe booklet by Martin Yan. Mr. Yan is very entertaining on television, and I am sure the recipes are good (although a couple of them seem a bit bizarre, like Asian Jambalaya), but I wish he had talked about the ways of using the cooker, instead of just giving us a few recipes and pictures. I guess I prefer the theory behind the cooking, and then I can simply improvise from there.



It concerns me to note the mention another reviewer made, of having difficulty in obtaining parts. I haven't needed anything for mine, but it does have some critical bits and pieces which could wear out, break, or wander off. I was always careful about them (until the whole machine "disappeared", so to speak), and I shall be extra careful now that I have read parts may be an issue.



The cooker can be a little noisy for short intervals. Apparently it uses a vibration type pump, similar to what is used in many espresso machines. And of course, you have to be mindful of the steam which is vented at certain times. The cooker goes through a series of cycles, in which the pressure is reduced to cause a sudden boiling event, during which the rice is circulated within the pot by the resulting agitation. It is this cycling which is the reason for all the unexpected activity which occurs during cooking.



Overall, I have found it to be a very serviceable machine which produces very satisfactory results with a wide range of rice varieties. For white rice, and Haiga, I still prefer to use other methods (primarily a steamer). But, for whole grain, it can't be beaten, unless maybe you want to part with $830 for the difficult to find Toshiba "Vacuum Pressure Rice Cooker". Other, less stratospheric, options you might wish to consider, are the merely expensive Zojirushi NP-HTC Induction Heating Pressure Rice Cooker & Warmer - Color: Stainless Brown, 5.5 cups / 1.0 liter , the larger Zojirushi NP-HTC Induction Heating Pressure Rice Cooker & Warmer - Color: Stainless Brown, 10 cups / 1.8 liters , or the slightly less pricey Cuckoo Rice Cooker | CRP-HD1010F (Ivory/Silver) .

 "Cost is no object is you love rice" 2009-09-10
By Michael Way (Shady Side, MD USA)
The Sanyo ECJ-PX50S 5-Cup Micro-Computerized Pressure Rice Cooker and Steamer is simply the most exquisite rice cooker that you can imagine. I looked long and hard and did much research before my purchase. I almost purchased the Zojirushi because of all the hype. I was told by friends in the know that I had to have a Zojirushi to experience great rice. But tests, user reviews and the specs of the Sanyo kept pulling me back.



Okay, I purchased it a month ago and was immediately impressed with the overall quality. This was my second 5 quart cooker as my last one, a Wolfgang Puck from QVC started burning the rice after five years. I thought I was happy with the Puck; that is until I got perfect rice from the Sanyo. No matter what you think, read, see or envision, you have not tasted great rice until you have rice from this cooker. But there is a catch.



The catch is to never believe ANYONE, including me, when they use the term, "perfect rice." What that really means is perfect rice to them; their individual palette and desired texture of the finished product. I learned by dining with dozens of friends, that what they think is great rice ranges from terrible - to - excellent and many shades in between. The recipe book provided will give you a middle-of-the-road idea for making basically "good" rice, but to use this cooker requires a bit of patience and willingness to experiment. Let me give you my approach and I hope it works for you.



Make your first rice using the method outlined in the booklet. Use their measuring cup as well as the calibration lines on the inside of the bowl, etc. Taste the rice and write down in your notebook a line or two about the rice. Next try manipulation of the basic recipe by changing the texture to FIRM, SOFT, or REGULAR to see which works best. Then try using a ¼ cup less or more water and repeat the variations again remembering to always make notes on the results of each batch. This will help you to adjust the recipe for your particular taste. I made a batch-a-day for two weeks until I got the magic "perfect" and it's been "perfect" for me ever since.



The rice this cooker makes is so wonderful that sometimes I eat it by the bowl with nothing else. There is one thing that you must do if you're going to invest in a professional appliance like the Sanyo Pressure Rice Cooker; you must use a better rice than most Americans buy at their supermarket. I can tell you that you will never get great rice from some generic North Carolina or Texas rice. Much of this rice is starchy and already old upon delivery to your store. The quality of rice they make is just barely better than cattle feed grain. The cooked grains often are rock hard in the middle yet soft on the outside. Sometimes these cheaper rice grains are sticky, crumbly and unpalatable. If you going to use a $200 rice cooker, learn about Basmati, Jasmine and Arborio rice. There is a Texas based rice called Jasmati; stay away from it; it's not true Jasmine nor true Basmati, but is an anomalous domestic hybrid marketed to lovers of aromatic rice like Indonesian Jasmine or Himalayan Basmati rice. Learn about par-boiled rice versus short grain generics. Study the subtle differences between brown rice and NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, I repeat, NEVER use those instant rice concoctions designed for the microwave like Success rice in your cooker.



PROS: Easy cleanup, well designed, durable, incredible titanium inner pot, retractable cord, super accurate always on clock display, nice spatula cradle.



CONS: I can't afford to buy two just in case something happens to this one. I never want to be without this rice cooker. In other words; no cons.



Conclusions: I went to my local upscale kitchenware shop after I purchased this one. I saw all the models displayed side-by-side; the Sanyo was so much nicer than all the others including the Zojirushi as to be scarcely believable. If you love rice and have the time to learn how to make your "perfect" rice, this is the rice cooker for you. Again, if you don't experiment and put in the time, you'll get "good" rice every time, but you won't get "perfect" rice until you perfect your technique.

 "Delightful rice cooker" 2009-08-08
By Joie
My husband and I purchased this rice cooker almost a year ago after our old one died. It was pricey, but after reading the reviews, we decided to go for it. Originally, we had wanted to get a pressure rice cooker that our friend has, which makes rice quickly and well, but we couldn't find it. My husband hates the crust on the bottom of the rice and with this machine, the rice comes out beautiful and crust-less with both white and brown rice. The finished rice is always fantastic. I was startled at how long it took the machine to make rice, but don't mind now since figuring out the timer setting.



The timer setting is extremely convenient. With this product, I can set the time I want the rice to be done ahead of time. It is one less thing to worry about when company comes over for dinner or when I know I'll be having a busy night. We have also used it to make porridge. We just put the ingredients in the night before and set the time we plan on having breakfast the next morning. It always comes out well, even if we toss some dried beans in or other things. I was surprised the first time when the beans came out perfectly cooked with the porridge and rice. My mother usually precooks the beans she includes in her rice.



The steaming function is also great for heating up steamed Chinese rolls, making great eggs, or steaming seafood. The only issue we've had to far is with steaming seafood (like crab legs). The steamer still has a seafood smell afterward, even if you wash all the parts. After a couple of times of being surprised with crab tasting rice, my husband now makes sure we run the machine with only water a couple of times to fully eradicate the smell of the crab.



At first, I thought washing the rice cooker would be a pain with all the small parts the other reviewers mentioned, but it's not bad at all. The titanium coated pot cleans with a few swipes. The small parts have been fine thus far, but I'm always sure to plug up the sink when I clean it so I can retrieve anything if it falls. We haven't had to deal with Sanyo service yet and I want to avoid it!



We absolutely love this rice cooker and highly recommend it, despite the seafood issue!

 "Easy and tasty rice" 2009-06-18
By M. Diedrich
This rice cooker is very easy to use and rice is tasty. It can cook brown rice soft enough even in Utah with high elevation. I am cooking rice almost everyday so haven't tried other functions yet. I like it and no regrets.


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Panasonic SR-G10G 450-Watt 5-1/2-Cup Rice Cooker and Steamer

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The Automatic Cooking feature cooks rice at the touch of a switch and helps reduce overcooking. The Keep Warm feature helps keep rice warm up to four hours and also keeps your rice moist after cooking.
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- 450-watt rice cooker and steamer with 5-1/2-cup uncooked-rice capacity
- Makes from 2 to 11 cups of cooked rice; aluminum cooking pan
- Automatic shut-off; keep-warm mode up to 4 hours; indicator lights
- Glass lid; stay-cool handles for safe transport; measuring cup included
- Measures 9 by 11 by 9 inches
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 "Great item, but it went up in smoke!" 2010-01-07
By William R. Bender (Perryville, RI)
We need to see if Amazon stands behind these products, this one went up in smoke when it was plugged in, so I can't say if it is any good.

 "LOVE IT" 2009-10-26
By R. Johnson (Texas)
This has become one of my favorite kitchen appliances. I will never again do instant rice!

 "i like it alot" 2009-08-08
By Denise A. Kohler (ohio)
I really like this rice cooker. It's fast. The rice is slightly sticky, but I like it that way !

 "Good quality. Good for 4 people." 2009-05-04
By Xiang Peng (Hercules, CA USA)
It's just the good size for my family of four people. It's running well so far...

 "Good rice cooker" 2009-04-30
By L. Van Zuilekom (Houston, Texas)
I have been using this rice cooker for a couple of months now and it works fine. I wanted one without a non-stick coating to replace my old Panasonic which was too small and had the Teflon coating which was peeling off. It is easy to clean up if you soak it for a few minutes. At first I was getting very soggy rice as I was following the instructions incorrectly - you should add the rice to the pan and THEN add the water as it says, not the other way round. Doh! And soak the rice in the pot before turning it on. Simple. I don't bother washing the rice first. It does tend to bubble at the top even with just 2 cups of rice, but not that bad. Always let stand for about 10 minutes after cooking to avoid sticking. All in all I am very happy with it.


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Sanyo ECJ-HC55S 5-1/2-Cup Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker and Slow Cooker, White

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The latest in micro-computerized technology combines with innovation in this new multi-use kitchen appliance from Sanyo. Cook top quality rice dishes, slow cook stews or soups, steam veggies, boil eggs and even make tofu in this impressive 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. To help the need for perfectly cooked rice, the 5.5 cup (11 cups cooked) rice cooker has 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, automatic adjustments in the temperature and cooking times are done by the micro-computer chip technology in the cooker to insure great tasting rice. The steaming function steams veggies with a timer programmable for up to 58 minutes. It will also take on the tasks of a slow cooker. For cooking soups or stews, you can program slow cooking for up to 12 hours on either the high or low temperature setting. The slow cook functions allow you to prepare the components of a meal before work or at some convenient time during the day. It even has a pre-programmed course for making fresh, homemade tofu! Both inner pots are extra-thick (3mm) and have round bottoms to ensure maximum heat distribution and optimum cooking. The rice cooking pot has a titanium coated non stick finish with measurement lines for simple rice cooking. Also includes exclusive Martin Yan Recipe Booklet with 16 original recipes from the celebrated master chef. These recipes have been specially selected for creating easy and delicious dishes with Sanyo small kitchen appliances.
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- Micro-computerized 5-1/2-cup rice cooker and slow cooker
- Steaming function with programmable timer; slow cook up to 12 hours
- LCD clock; keep-warm function; carrying handle for easy transport
- Includes tofu container, steaming tray, measuring cup, spatula, and recipes
- Measures approximately 13 by 10 by 8 inches
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 "Well made and a good value" 2010-01-18
By Bilgerunner (Dead Lake, WI USA)
I bought this rice cooker after researching rice cookers at consumersearch.com and reading the reviews here. It seemed to be a good value for a fuzzy-logic cooker. So far I'm very pleased. The cooker feels well-made ... among other things, the inner pots (one each for rice and slow cooking) are sturdy, and the hinges and latches for the outer and inner lid feel secure. The controls are easy enough to understand, and both the pot and inner lid are easy to clean. The rice I've made thus far (both white and brown) turned out beautifully, even when making just a single "cup." I like that it counts down the time remaining near the end and beeps when the rice is done. I haven't yet tried using as a steamer or slow cooker, but I'm looking forward to that. One caution: though it's a 5-1/2 cup cooker, it will only do 4 cups of brown rice. If you plan on making brown rice for a crowd, you may want a bigger cooker.

 "Great product!!" 2010-01-10
By Lucky 13 (Twin Cities, MN)
My fiance' is a serious (high-tech) rice cooker fan. Hates cooking rice in a pot, and thought my older, simplistic, make-in-the-microwave version was useless (I thought it was effective and economical). When we decided to get a new electronic rice cooker (we'd given his away years earlier in the quest for space in a NYC metro apartment), we wanted something that was easy to use and that made perfect rice, yet was relatively small, could multitask, and wasn't going to break the bank. THIS IS IT!!! We've had it for a few months now, and have used it as a rice cooker, slow cooker, or steamer every other week on average. It works well, makes great food with a minimum of effort, and was a great value. No it's not the cheapest, but it does what the expensive ones do without their price tags. Makes perfect amounts for a couple small family, and is reasonably sized for that task.

 "Great slow cooker! Simply the best rice cooker" 2010-01-05
By JohnW (IL USA)
I bought it about 2 years ago from Amazon for rice & rice soup cooking. It is the best rice cooker I ever had. I use it for,



- Rice cook : timer cooked steam rice after 8 hours, it still tastes like fresh. You can start the cook in the morning. The rice will be ready when you get back from work in the evening. It uses only 10W/hour for keeping it warm.



- Rice soup : almost every night, I add in 2tbs oat meal & 3 tbs rice & 3cups water into the slow cooker, and set it to 6 hours for slow cooking. In the morning morning, it has my rice soup done.



It is so very well made with titanium, simply the best quality.

 "Great appliance" 2009-12-24
By Dan (Michigan)
I have tried to make rice with other rice cookers and on the stove for some time but never succeeded. Finally decided I would move up in the world and get the Sanyo. I am so very pleased. It makes perfect rice, white or brown, every time. It keeps the white rice that has been cooked warm the whole day, so it is ready when you want it. The machine itself seems well built, the controls are easy to follow, and the pots for the rice are durable. Even the cord retracts inside for easy storage. Having used one of these, I can't imagine ever going back to one of the cheap ones. In the end you get what you pay for. You won't be disappointed with this sanyo rice cooker.

 "A wonderful appliance!" 2009-12-14
By G. PETERSON (Midwest)
We've had the Sanyo ECJ H55 S rice cooker for about six months and have made dozens of batches of rice of virtually every variety with it. It cost us twice as much as our former rice cooker, but since it's twenty times better, it's a steal, even though it's over a hundred bucks.



It's easy to use, program, and understand. The retractable cord is a big plus, and its compact size lets us shelve it when it's not being used. If counter space were more plentiful in our kitchen, we'd keep it out, because it looks good and has an accurate digital clock built in. It's easy to clean after use, and since it doesn't boil over like our previous (Cuisinart) cooker, only the internal parts that are in contact with the rice need to be scrubbed. The non-stick finish cleans up in a flash and looks like it's going to last forever.



In my opinion, this is the one you want.










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Aroma ARC-838TC 8-Cup Digital Cool Touch Rice Cooker and Food Steamer

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Prepare entire meals, large or small, in one easy step. This digital rice cooker flawlessly prepares up to 16 cooked cups of any type of rice and will simultaneously steam meat and vegetables. It has a cool-touch exterior and an easy-to-use, programmable control panel that includes functions such as automatic warming and delay timer. The removable heavy-duty inner pot is non-stick for easy serving and cleanup. Includes measuring cup, steam tray and rice paddle. Uses approximately 8 cups of uncooked rice to prepare 16 cups of cooked rice.
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- Prepares up to 16 cups of cooked rice using 8 cups of uncooked rice
- Steams meats and vegetables while simultaneously cooking rice for simple, healthy one-pot meals
- 15-hour delay timer for flexible and convenient meal planning
- Digital LED display for clear delay timer setting
- Automatically keeps food warm, fresh and moist for up to 12 hours
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 "Absolutely thrilled" 2010-01-28
By Chai on Life (Branson, MO)
I purchased 3 - one for each daughter and one for myself. The price is great, it is easy to use, the rice turns out perfect, it has a timer to set ahead, a warmer, you can steam veggies and meat as well. It was a great purchase and I am so happy I could share it with my daughters and their families.

 "Love it, but the instructions are too vague" 2010-01-27
By A. Hall (Huntsville, AL)
I love this cooker. Wish I'd had one years ago. My only complaint is the instruction manual. It does not offer enough information. The main problem I've had is that I can't figure out how to properly reinsert the steam vent after cleaning. The directions are no help at all. I would be delighted if someone on here could advise.

 "Didn't last very long!!" 2010-01-19
By Tonya E. Moore (PA)
Our old rice cooker quit working so, we bought the Aroma 8 cup at Target. It worked great for about 2 months and then it just stopped working. As it was from Target and we didn't have the original box or receipt, we are unable to return it. My husband tried to fix it and checked all the electrical pieces of the machine and couldn't find out why it just stopped working. When it did work it was a really nice rice cooker. The pan was really easy to clean and the digital buttons were nice. It even had a delayed cook time on it...I just wish it had last longer the it did.

 "Okay at Best" 2010-01-16
By D. Gutierrez
The rice cooker is okay for the price, it cooks rice..

The whole process of having to wash the rice is a real hassle, and then adding just the right amount of water is annoying. I mention the water measurement because it seems if you go over a little over the specified measurements you're screwed and dealing with a bubbling, gurgling drooling rice cooker that becomes much more difficult to clean. The cooker also takes quiet a while to cook the rice, but overall it's alright-not the best..not the worst.

 "Great quality at a great price!" 2010-01-15
By J. Krause
We took a chance and bought this instead of a more expensive model from Kohl's. It works perfectly. Great value!


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