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77 of 79 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good looking cooker - does the job, pricey though, May 16, 2007
This review is from: Sanyo ECJ-D100S 10-Cup Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker/Steamer, White with Stainless Accent (Kitchen)
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.
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72 of 77 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sanyo ECJ-D100S works great, good price, looks cool, December 2, 2005
This review is from: Sanyo ECJ-D100S 10-Cup Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker/Steamer, White with Stainless Accent (Kitchen)
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!
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87 of 97 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
a top ten kitchen appliance, August 28, 2005
This review is from: Sanyo ECJ-D100S 10-Cup Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker/Steamer, White with Stainless Accent (Kitchen)
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!
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.
update feb 2011
this rice cooker is amazing and used about 3-5 times a week
in home and also in an RV for nice meals
cook nice egg dishes, soups, cakes and so much more than delicious rice
i have baked many boxed cakes in this unit for you cake bakers out there
the cakes are yummy and moist and a great shape
here's how
prepare cake package as directed on the box
spray the rice pan with cooking spray or
simply use butter/about 3/4 way to the top of the bowl
put all the batter in/yes it will fit
press cook
you may go through about 3 cycles of cook but
the cake will get done and you can check it with toothpick or knife method
you will have to press off after each cook cycle and then cook again...about 3 times
but check your cake for doneness during the cycles until you get the hang of it
/take bowl out of cooker and let cool when done/maybe 20 minutes
invert cake onto plate it slips right out/cool again if frosting
i cut mine in half and frost it..done
no one ever believes i make them in the rice cooker
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