Sanyo EC-505 5-Cup Rice Cooker and Vegetable Steamer

by Sanyo

Product Features

• Single switch makes this basic 5-cup rice cooker easy to operate
• Keep-warm function turns on automatically when cooking is complete
• Cord detaches for storage; two handles allow cooker to be carried easily to table
• Features steamer insert for vegetables, glass lid to monitor cooking
• Includes spatula, measuring cup, and multi-language instruction manual

Product Details

Product Manual [647kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 9.9 x 8.2 inches ; 5.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006WNR1
• Item model number: EC-505
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,602 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

When just a basic, simple-to-use rice cooker is what’s needed, this one fits the bill. A single switch starts the cooking process, and the keep-warm function automatically turns on when the rice is cooked. With markings in liters and cups, the inner pot features a nonstick finish for easy scooping of rice and cleanup. A stainless steel insert basket is included for steaming vegetables, and the glass lid allows cooking to be monitored. Measuring 9 inches in diameter and 7-1/4 inches tall (with lid inverted for storage), the white enameled cooker comes with a detachable cord, plastic spatula, measuring cup, and multi-language instruction manual. --Ann Bieri

Product Description

5 Cup Rice Cooker and Vegetable Steamer with Glass Lid and Non-stick inner pot.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent product and easy to use, April 14, 2003

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T. Reinhardt "olivia lee" (east coast) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sanyo EC-505 5-Cup Rice Cooker and Vegetable Steamer (Kitchen)

This is a good option for families that don't make too much rice at a time or do not want other functions like steaming veggies.

I have been using this for several months and I cant believe how easy it is to use. The rice comes out excellent each time. You do need to adjust the water recommendations to make the rice suit your likeing. I find that I needed more water with every type of rice...especialy long grained basmati which was downright dry at the top when I used the amt. suggested.

I have a problem with small kitchen appliances because i dont have a lot of storage room. Adding another appliance is always a tough decision. I find that I have been using this enough to warrent the purchase (several times a week). I had a larger unit that had more functions but I found I didn't use the *added functions* enough to make up for the space it took.

This is a great and fairly inexpensive option for people who don't need a huge amount of rice at a time, arent looking for duel functions and have limited space. Its not tiny...but its a reasonable size.

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Where is the on/off switch!!??, December 9, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Sanyo EC-505 5-Cup Rice Cooker and Vegetable Steamer (Kitchen)

This rice cooker surprised me with its quality in material and workmanship. I expected much less. Of course, the measuring cup and ladle are still made of very cheap disposable-like plastic, but everything else is respectable.

HOWEVER, I would NOT have purchased this item if I knew that it doesn't have an ON/OFF switch. The only way to turn it off is to unplug the electrical cord. What a pain! I tend to use a rice cooker often, and I like to have it plugged in all the time.

As for it's performance, it takes a long time to heat up. Expect over 30 minutes for the rice to cook. My old Hitachi was much quicker....and it also came with the ON/OFF switch.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Sputters way too much, October 21, 2004

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Anush Ramani "- anush" (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sanyo EC-505 5-Cup Rice Cooker and Vegetable Steamer (Kitchen)

This unit looks great when clean, but start using it and it makes a really big mess upon itself and a 2 foot radius around the exhaust hole. My old "National" had a very light aluminum lid without a hole which used to lift up to let the steam out, but the Sanyo EC-505's lid is quite heavy and the little exhaust hole isnt good enough to control the steam. The result - a very messy kitchen.