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Sanyo ECJ-F50S Micro-Computerized 5-Cup (Uncooked) Rice Cooker and Steamer

Brand SANYO
Capacity 5 Cups
Product Dimensions 13"D x 11.25"W x 10"H
Power Source Electric
Color White

About this item

  • 5-cup micro-computerized rice cooker and steamer with fuzzy-logic technology
  • Multi-menu selections; LCD clock and 24-hour timer; keep-warm function
  • Titanium-coated, extra-thick nonstick pot with a round bottom for even heating
  • Steaming tray, measuring cup, nonstick spatula, and instructions included
  • Measures 13 by 11-1/4 by 10 inches; 1-year limited warranty
  • NOTE: Please ensure to measure rice in the cup that comes along with the product ONLY
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Product information

Brand SANYO
Capacity 5 Cups
Product Dimensions 13"D x 11.25"W x 10"H
Power Source Electric
Color White
Special Feature Automatic Keep Warm, Non-Stick, Retractable Cord, Steam Vent, Timer
Material Stainless Steel
Lid Material Stainless Steel
Included Components Instruction, Measuring Cup, Spatula
Voltage 110 Volts
Model Name ECJ-F50S
Manufacturer Sanyo
UPC 086483058547
Item Weight 9.55 pounds
ASIN B000E5EDMM
Item model number ECJ-F50S
Date First Available October 4, 2005

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Enjoy healthy cooking prepared easily in this mult-function unit. Making rice, soup and steaming vegetables is easy as Sanyo has incorporated the latest in micro-computerized technology in this attractive cooker. Eliminate uneven cooking with the extra thick 3.5mm titanium coated inner pot that makes sure you get no cold or undercooked areas. Since the inner pot is thick, heat distribution is more even and remains constant throughout the cooking process. This results in food prepared as you expect. Multiple rices such as white, brown, rinse-free, mixed, sweet, sprouted brown and the Korean specialty dish Dol Sot Bi Bim Bab are started simply by locating the water level marked on the inner pot for each type of rice, pouring water to the correct marking, selecting the type of rice by pushing the menu key and pushing the start button. Doesn't get much easier than that! In addition, the menu key has settings for slow cook (soups and stews), porridge, steaming and quick cooking. The multi-language instruction manual (English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese) with recipes is easily understood and guides you through the different cooking operations. A unique steaming tray is included that allows not only preparation of vegetables but incorporates the ability to steam eggs. Want your food ready after a hard day at the office? Preset your food to cook up to 24 hours ahead of time with the LCD clock/timer. Running a little late even though you have your food timed? An automatic keep warm function will make sure prepared food is kept at its optimum heat level for up to 12 hours. Easy cleanup is managed with the non-stick inner pot and removable steam vent. A retractable cord and carrying handle make it convenient to bring the food right to your dining area. A measuring cup, non-stick spatula and multi-language manual with recipes included are packaged in the carton. White color with stainless steel accents.

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  • baseball9411
    5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite appliance
    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2012
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    I wanted to incorporate more grains into my diet, but did not want to stay in the kitchen while they cooked. I decided to try a rice cooker. After reading a lot of reviews, I decided on the Sanyo brand as the best value among the fuzzy logic types. Sanyo offers the same features at lower prices. The F50S cooks enough rice for a family meal and offers the timer, special settings for mixed grains, brown rice and porridge I wanted. The steamer tray and slow cooker features were a bonus.

    The rice cooker arrived 5 days ago, and I have used it every day, sometimes more than once a day. One of my favorite breakfasts is a bowl of steel cut oats. Before I go to bed, I put oats and water in the rice cooker, set the timer, and wake up to an aromatic pot of oatmeal, perfectly cooked. My son loves rice, but hates to wait while it cooks. No problem! I make a pot of rice in the morning. He can help himself to hot rice later in the day, or microwave the leftovers. We also made the creamiest rice pudding ever, warm and ready in time for dessert. Quinoa and brown rice were just right-- no more mushy grains!

    The rice cooker is very easy to use. The manual was very helpful, but one could figure out most of the setting without it. The menu is easy to understand and the indicator lights tell you what the cooker is doing. The non-stick rice pot is sturdy and easy to clean. The steam vent and top plate are easy to remove for cleaning. I have not had a problem with water collecting--a quick wipe of a cloth does the trick. Much easier to clean than the aftermath of a "boil-over" on my range top.

    This is now my "go to" appliance. The rice cooker is an easy way to make inexpensive and nutritious meals without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. I plan to buy one for my college student.
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  • a consumer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A fine cooker
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2010
    Verified Purchase
    I researched the heck out of rice cookers before buying this item last year for Christmas. We've used this cooker for a year and like it very much. It's easy to use, saves time, and cooks flawless rice. The timer allows you to set the unit to begin cooking at your chosen time so your food's ready when you are.

    Some folks have pointed out their annoyance that this is one of those cookers that comes with the "cup" that is not 8 ounces. If you use it to measure your rice, you can then use the pre-printed lines inside the cooker to add your water. If you prefer not to, no biggie. For white rice you can just throw in one measure of rice and two measures of water (or less depending how moist you like your rice) and it cook perfectly.

    Both white and brown rice comes out really nicely, as do grain cereals. We have become accustomed to setting up the timer at night to cook oatmeal or any other hot cereal so it's set to go in the morning, and it's a timesaver during the breakfast rush. (Note that you don't want it to be ready too far ahead of when you plan to eat- the "keep warm" function kicks in and dries it out a bit, requiring resuscitation with milk or more water.)

    It's not super fast, but you aren't going to get rice any better made. The warmer function works fine for short time periods, but we have noted that if you allow it to stay warm as long as it likes, the rice won't warm up nicely for your next meal, getting a gooky gelatinous mass on the very bottom.

    The non-stick interior works like a charm and is easy to clean. On occasion I have used metal tools for serving when the plastic paddle wasn't handy, and the nicks are there to prove it, so have better self-discipline than I do and use soft tools. The coating is tough but not built for metal.

    The only negative we consistently remark on with this unit is that as with any cooker, condensation builds up on the interior lid - and when you open it, the wet sludge slides down into a plastic lip that is not especially easy to clean. The lip wraps around the back of the unit and under the hinge, so that area is hard to get into. Other than that, however, we have been very pleased with this rice cooker, and would purchase it again based on our last year of experience with it. If you have been considering a rice cooker, this one is a winner.
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  • L. MCGAHA
    1.0 out of 5 stars Unit died at 3 years
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2008
    Verified Purchase
    Update on 8/15/11: My unit died after 3 years 2 weeks of use. There's no display and it won't cook. I suspect it's the battery. It's been plugged in since I started using it, except for about 24 hours total unplugged when I've traveled with it on various occasions to potlucks. So keeping it plugged in may not help extend battery life.

    A 1-star reviewer said the Sanyo repair center charges $65 to replace the battery, plus shipping costs. It's a special battery with metal leads that isn't available to the public. So you can't fix it yourself and it doesn't seem to make economic sense to send it in for repair.

    It also doesn't make economic sense to buy this unit for just 3 years of service. You don't find out about the battery replacement issue until you buy the unit and read the fine print on the manual.

    I loved this unit and am so disappointed. Brown rice and oatmeal came out great. I also loved the warm function and the Dol sot.. function for quick sauteeing. I probably used this unit 4 days out of 7, although only occasionally for rice because I eat low carb now.

    If I could find a unit with comparable functionality with a user-replacable battery, I would buy it. No more Sanyo though.

    Original post of 9/8/08: Compared to the Zojirushi on-off cooker I previously used, the pan that comes with this Sanyo model is much heavier and thicker. The titanium coating seems much more durable and hopefully won't peel off like the coating on my Zoji pan. This model has a 1 mm thicker pan than the 5.5 cup model.

    I have used this Sanyo for cooking brown rice, forbidden rice, Bhutanese rice, oatmeal porridge, and cooked rice/veggy/meat combinations. The rice comes out much better than my Zoji on-off - no crust on the bottom and uniformly tender. I usually soak my rice prior to cooking, as per Nourishing Traditions, so with the timer feature the longer cooking time isn't an issue for me.

    I actually use this cooker mostly for cooking oatmeal. I love the porridge option. I crack oat groats in my grain mill, set the timer for breakfast time, and set the cracked oats in the pan with water and whey for 12-24 hours. (I soak grains first to reduce phytic acid.) Sure beats stirring and stirring a pot over the stove. I also use it to cook my rice/veggy/meat combos.

    My kitchen cabinets will appreciate not having the steam emitting from this cooker that used to come out of my Zoji. After cooking, I've always needed to remove the Sanyo inner lid and dry out the water that has settled on the lowest point of the rubber gasket. It would have been nice to have an audible signal at the end of a cooking cycle.

    After using this cooker for 40 days, I am happy with it's functionality. I am unhappy that it will eventually need to be shipped to Sanyo for a battery replacement so the timer function will keep working. In order to hopefully prolong the battery life, I keep my Sanyo plugged in all the time. However, the directions do say to unplug the unit when not in use. The cord storage function is neat. It doesn't matter when the unit stays plugged in, but it's helpful for traveling with it.
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