Product Description
Modern technology abounds in this multi-purpose unit. Cook and warm all types of rice as well as soup and stews in this micro-computerized cooker. The 10 cup cooker has a titanium-coated 2.5mm extra thick non stick inner pot to heat evenly throughout the pot and keep warm consistently after cooking. A multi-menu selection using fuzzy logic technology controls the temperature for efficient cooking of white rice, rinse-free rice, mixed rice, sprouted brown rice, sweet rice, quick, steaming, brown rice, porridge, soup and slow cooked foods. Just fill the inner pot using the special measuring marks, select your type of food and depress the cook key and listen for the timer to let you know your delicious meal is waiting! A LCD clock and 24 hour preset timer allows for cooking completion at a desired time of day. The reheat function allows cooked rice to be re-heated in about 5 minutes and served as freshly cooked. A steaming tray is included for vegetable cooking. Retractable cord for easy storing. Measuring cup, non-stick spatula and multi-language (English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean) instruction manual with recipes is included.
Product Details
* Amazon Sales Rank: #4682 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Color: White
* Brand: Sanyo
* Model: ECJ-D100S
* Dimensions: 11.12" h x 11.50" w x 15.25" l, 11.05 pounds
Features
* 10-cup micro-computerized cooker with fuzzy-logic technology and 24-hour timer
* Titanium-coated, extra-thick, 2-1/2 mm non-stick inner pot for optimal cooking
* Multi-menu selections; slow-cook, keep warm, and reheat functions
* Steaming tray, measuring cup, non-stick spatula, instructions, and recipes included
* Measures 10-3/4 by 11 by 13-1/2 inches
Amazon.com Product Description
Producing restaurant-quality rice at home is practically foolproof with this 10-cup, micro-computerized cooker. Simply fill the inner pot using the special measuring marks, select the food type, press the cook key, and listen for the timer. Multi-menu selections using fuzzy-logic technology control the temperature for efficient cooking of a variety of foods, including white rice, rinse-free rice, mixed rice, sprouted brown rice, sweet rice, quick rice, brown rice, porridge, and soup, as well as slow cooked or steamed foods. Its slow-cook settings are great for cooking delicious soups and stews for up to eight hours.
Customer Reviews
Good looking cooker - does the job, pricey though3
This is a review from a family for whom rice is a staple food (rice is cooked in the house every day). The only variety used though is white rice (long grain). We bought this about 6 months ago - wanted to gain some experience before posting a review about it. During this time this cooker has been used about 180 times (once a day). There are different methods of cooking rice: a) microwave, b) pressure cooker, c) boiling rice in a vessel in an electric/gas countertop oven. The key to getting rice cooked in the consistency desired (the family prefers fluffy) is the ratio of water to rice, regardless of method used. This holds true for the Sanyo electric cooker also. This optimum water/rice ratio varies with the variety of rice used (even among the long grain white rice varieties). The marked measurements in the cooker are a guide only - and will not get the desired result all the time. Keeping this in mind, I will start with my biggest gripe:
a) I fail to understand what all the fuzzy logic, micro computerized technology does to improve the process of rice cooking. This was evidenced by the fact that the cooked rice was no different from the earlier $15 B$D rice cooker it replaced. There is a timer - which turns off based on some preset logic, but this logic certainly is NOT based on cooked rice quality and consistency. Until technology reaches that level all this micro computer fuzzy logic mumbo jumbo is more marketing hype than reality.
b) Looks good: From the design aspect, it does look good, somewhat futuristic looking.
c) Easy to clean and maintain: some thought has gone into the component design, they are easy to clean and maintain.
d) The non-stick coating seems to be more scratch resistant than conventional. Again comparing with the B&D cooker this replaces, this is performing much better - we did not try scratching this with a knife to check this as one poster claimed - this is just everyday use.
e) Added feature of the steamer is quite helpful when steaming vegetables in addition to cooking rice is desired.
f) Price/Value: This rice cooker is expensive at $110. However, I wouldnt complain too much, if the inherent value of product compensates for it. As mentioned earlier, aside from aesthetics, general improvements there is no revolutionary advantage to this product over cheaper products. My main problem with the B&D cheapo cooker was longevity. It crapped out after 1 year. Given the price differential the Sanyo enjoys over that - almost 6 times, then the Sanyo cooker should last about 6 years. I am not ready to attest to this yet, as I am only 6 months into my ownership. If me, cooker, Amazon are still around, I will come back and update.
Bottomline: Works well, but pricey, I would be hesitant to recommend for the occasional rice eater.
Update (Nov 2007): One year now - absolutely no issues with once a day use so far. No scratches on the non-stick coating (we strictly use the spatula provided), easy to clean, and consistent cooked rice quality.
Update (Jan 2009): Two plus years now and still going strong. The non-stick coating has started to come off in places.
Sanyo ECJ-D100S works great, good price, looks cool5
Being a full time working mom I need a good machine helping me with cooking so that I have more time for my little boy. First, I wasn't sure 10-cup or 5-cup? Since 5-cup model is not much smaller. Bigger is better when we have gathering at home. I was comparing with zojirushi 10 cup model features with this model and decided to buy this Sanyo. The main reason I bought this model is that it has a slow cooker option which I use it often. I never try zojirushi brand so can't compare to it. I have it for about 3 months. So far it works as promise.
- It's smaller than it looks like in the picure.
- 3-in-1 that saves a lot of space in the kitchen.
- Didn't smell any chemical like other reviewers mentioned
- I measured the water exact as instructed but the rice is a bit too hard for me since I like it very soft so the fix is adding more water. You have to try a couple times to get used to the cooker and also depends on the rice and preferences.
- Cooked white jasmine rice, thai sticky rice, brown rice, and mixed grains, and rice porridge very well. It takes long time to cook but I often use the timer set it up in the morning and come home the rice is ready for the family.
- Cooked rice mixed with meat as one dish meal for entire family.
- The best part is the slow cooker which zojirushi doesn't have. So far I cooked chicken soup with entire hen, stew, turkey, pork, beef. It's done in 2.5 hours without drying the pot and worry.
- The unit looks modern. When friends come to my house always wondering what is this machine?
Very happy with it!
found this cheaper? let us know!!!5
if i could give this a 10 i would!
this is a great, great, great cooker....it comes with the steamer basket, measure cup and spatula...has so many options like the zojirushi but way better on the price!
i found this cheaper on the internet and let amazon know about it...it was marked down to 129.99 and i used a 25.00 off coupon!!! free shipping too!!! deal..deal deal..!!!
does so much more than cook just rice..get the ultimate rice cooker cookbook..beth hensperger..try it and you'll see....
i also purchased the 5.5 cup model...but if you can only buy one..buy the larger of course...sometimes you need a larger cooker and it too will cook as little as the smaller unit!!!
i love these they are so worthy of 5 stars!!!!
this one has a quick cook feature which means no sitting time and straight to boiling point...it should cut out about 10 minutes. rice is fabulous!
brown rice hint:
soak your brown rice overnight..for example: measure 3 cups with the sanyo cup provided and soak in bowl overnight. put cleaned soaked brown rice in the cooker bowl and mark the water to #3 brown rice..you can now cook this in the cooker under the white/sprouted menu selection(not the brown rice selection)...this cuts down about half the cooking time!!! rice has come out perfect for me everytime...i add a little butter and fresh cilantro or fresh basil at the end of the cycle....excellent!
i have tried this with nishiki brand brown rice.
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