Sanyo ECJ-B35S Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker and Warmer

by Sanyo

Product Features

• Sleek, modern rice cooker with reheat and keep-warm functions
• Extra-thick, nonstick titanium-coated inner pot distributes heat evenly
• Cooks 3-1/2 cups of raw white, brown, rinse-free, and mixed rice
• Features push-button lid opener, carry handle, retractable cord, LCD clock, timer
• Accessories include textured spatula and measuring cup

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 10.8 x 9.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00008IHNU
• Item model number: ECJ-B35S
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #158,842 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Modern design and technology turn the basics of cooking rice into an art with this top-of-the-line Sanyo machine. This is one appliance that draws attention with its sleek, durable styling. A large handle rests neatly on a back support and swings up for carrying, and the nifty retractable cord makes this machine even more transportable. The substantial weight places this cooker above less-expensive models. Rice can be cooked, kept warm for up to 12 hours, and reheated.

Inside, the cooker features a 5mm-thick titanium-coated pot with a rounded bottom for even heat distribution and nonstick finish for easy release of rice. Up to 3-1/2 cups of raw rice can be cooked, with a menu selection for various types: white, sweet, brown, rinse-free, rice with vegetables, and porridge. Measuring lines for rice and water are clearly marked, and a unique rinse mark becomes visible when rinsing is finished. Enjoy hot rice ready to eat after work with the LCD clock and preset timer. Included with the cooker are a multi-language, easy-to-follow illustrated manual, a heavy-duty 8-inch-long plastic rice spatula with textured surface, and a measuring cup. The cooker measures 10-1/2 by 9 by 7-1/2 inches, and is covered by a one-year warranty. --Ann Bieri

Product Description

Micro-computerized technology and deluxe features create peak performance in cooking rice of all types with this Sanyo 3.5 cup rice cooker/warmer.

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Customer Reviews

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155 of 155 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Small sized, fuzzy logic, thick cookpot @ affordable price, May 22, 2003

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J. Manly "healthychoices" (Honolulu, HI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sanyo ECJ-B35S Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker and Warmer (Kitchen)

OVERALL, in balancing its features and price, this small capacity rice cooker is an excellent value. It has a number of excellent features, few of which are mentioned in the brief editorial review. They really should have been, to do this appliance justice:
* fuzzy logic microprocessor control produces EXCELLENT rice: Without reservation I can say that this rice cooker makes the best rice I've ever cooked. Grains are fluffy and don't stick to one another. There's no goo on the bottom, no browning of the rice, and absolutely no burning.
* THICK cookpot (5 mm) makes for even cooking
* titanium non-stick finish makes for easy clean up
* retractable cord of reasonable length
* multiple settings (white rice/mixed, brown, porridge)
* clock with timer for autocook at later time. The default cook time (the one last entered) remains the same until changed, making it easy to set up the next time.
* easy to set digital clock and timer
* no need to unplug/plug to start
* 'countdown' feature tells you when the rice is almost done, beginning at 13 minutes.

Thus far I've successfully cooked white, brown, basmati, and wild rice in this appliance. FYI, the porridge setting can also be used to make risotto.

The only 'down' sides to this appliance are minor:
1. The front to back measurement is longer than side to side, making it most easily placed towards the back of the counter. However, the steam vent is placed at the rear. Unfortunately, if you have cabinets above, this combination of features will result in steam condensing on the bottom of the cabinet--which will NOT result in a good outcome for your cabinets in the long run! This can be dealt with entering the settings you want, then bringing the cooker forward, letting out the cord a bit, and turning the appliance 90 degrees.

2. The manual notes that placement should not be where the appliance will be in the sun, since the appearance of the plastic may change over time. (I think the sun could also heat the rice cooker--something that mainly affects you if you set the timer to start later, or keep rice warm for an extended period.) I mention this because it doesn't appear on the box, and did require that I find another place to put this, where it would always be out of the sun, rather than where I had originally planned.

3. The manual is not the greatest. The cooker is shipped with the inner lid in place. However, there is no mention of how to remove the inner lid; FYI, it's a press-fit, meaning that it should be pulled off gently, using both hands and gentle pressure. After use, the lid needs to be washed, of course. The lid is then replaced in the same way. The instructions for using the pot to prewash the rice are a bit confusing, and there are LOTS of marks in the pot's interior.

4. Its capacity is small. If you are cooking for yourself, for a couple or for a small family/group, for one meal a day, it will meet your needs nicely. If you eat rice twice a day, and don't mind resetting to cook it for the second meal, this will still meet your needs. Otherwise, consider a fuzzy logic rice cooker with larger capacity.

Bon appetit!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Rice Every Time!, December 8, 2003

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John (NJ United States) - See all my reviews

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This is my first rice cooker and I love it! It makes great rice every time. I have made white, brown and jasmine rice so far, they all came out fantastic. I eat rice every day now and I feel great!

Pros
- Small size, good for one person or a small family.
- Changes to keep warm mode after rice is done so it doesn't burn or get cold.
- Retractable cord
- Three cooking modes
- Countdown timer starts at 13 minutes
- Delayed start timer
- Very durable
- Easy to clean (except one part, see below)
- Great price!

Cons
- The unit has an inner lid with a small valve that may be difficult to clean if you don't have a dish washer.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A stylish rice cooker for those who like Asian rice., August 9, 2004

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SMO (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sanyo ECJ-B35S Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker and Warmer (Kitchen)

This is a great rice cooker for the kitchen-style-conscious small household that likes to cook east-Asian style rice. If you're not too familiar with how the sensibilities of Asian rice cooking vary from Western rice cooking, this feature set on this product will probably seem a little strange to you, and you'd probably prefer a steamer/rice cooker combo model from an American manufacturer.

I traded up to this model after many years of using a rice cooker with an alumnimum pot. I really appreciate the easy-to-clean titanium-coated steel pot on this cooker, and I expect it to last a lot longer. The inside-the-lid pot cover is still made of aluminum, however, and strikes me as rather flimsy compared to the rest of the product, which feels very solid. I'm a little concerned about whether I might dent it accidentally while cleaning.

I have experienced none of the problems that some others noted regarding burnt rice. It seems to shut off at just the right time, and I have found the "keep warm" feature works just as it is supposed to work and the rice remains soft for hours.