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Zojirushi NS-WAC10-WD 5.5-Cup (Uncooked) Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer
| Brand | Zojirushi |
| Capacity | 1.3 Liters |
| Product Dimensions | 10"D x 13.25"W x 8.62"H |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
About this item
- TECHNOLOGY: Automatic cooking temperature to time adjustment
- OPTIONS: Make white/mixed, sushi, porridge, sweet, rinse-free and brown rice
- SETTINGS: Convenient keep warm and delay timer settings
- HEAT DISTRIBUTION: Thick inner cooking pan ensures even heat distribution
- DESIGN: Easy-to-read LCD control panel with clock and detachable cord
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A simple, efficient family cooker.
About Zojirushi
In 2018, Zojirushi Corporation celebrated its 100th anniversary, and a century of products designed to improve customers' quality of life-bringing comfort, ease, vitality and affluence to people around the world. Striving to remain faithful to the principles that embodied the company's first 100 years, and the reputation of quality and durability it earned them, Zojirushi looks forward to a future of continued innovation and inspired design.
Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer NS-WAC10/18
The dent resistant plastic body Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer features micro computerized Fuzzy logic technology, which allows the rice cooker to 'think' for itself and make fine adjustments to temperature and heating time to cook perfect rice every time..
- Micro computerized Fuzzy logic technology
- Healthy brown rice menu setting
- Automatic keep warm and extended keep warm
- Delay timer (2 settings)
- Detachable power cord
- Menu settings include: white/mixed, sushi, porridge, sweet, brown, rinse-free and quick cooking
- Instruction manual in English, French, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese
Key Features
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LCD Control PanelEasy-to-read LCD control panel with Clock and Timer functions. |
Inner Cooking Pan and Heating SystemBlack thick inner cooking pan and heating system provide even heating for perfectly cooked rice. Triple heater (bottom, side, and lid) generates ideal temperature. |
Detachable Power CordDetachable power cord for easy storage. |
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Multiple Menu SettingsIncludes special brown rice menu setting for soft, delicious rice. |
AccessoriesAccessories include rice measuring cup, rinse-free rice measuring cup, nonstick rice spatula and spatula holder. |
Micro Computerized Fuzzy Logic TechnologyMicro computer automatically adjusts cooking temperature and time. |
The Minimalist Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer
Multiple menu settings and two delay timer settings for a reasonable price; with micro computerized fuzzy logic technology, automatic keep warm, and dent resistant plastic body.
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| Capacity | Up to 5.5 or 10 cups | Up to 3 cups | Up to 3 cups | Up to 5.5 or 10 cups | Up to 5.5 or 10 cups | Up to 5.5 or 10 cups |
| Product Type | Micom | Micom | Micom | Micom | IH + Micom | Pressure + IH + Micom |
| Brown Rice Setting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Porridge Setting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Sushi Rice Setting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Combined with white rice | ✓ | Combined with sweet rice |
| Quick Cook Setting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steel Cut Oatmeal Setting | ✓ | |||||
| Automatic Keep Warm | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Accessories | Spatula, Spatula Holder and Measuring Cup | Spatula, Spatula Holder and Measuring Cup | Spatula, Spatula Holder and Measuring Cup | Steaming Basket, Spatula, Spatula Holder and Measuring Cup | Spatula, Spatula Holder and Measuring Cup | Spatula, Spatula Holder and Measuring Cup |
| Made in Japan | ✓ | ✓ |
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Product information
| Brand | Zojirushi |
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| Capacity | 1.3 Liters |
| Product Dimensions | 10"D x 13.25"W x 8.62"H |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Color | White |
| Special Feature | Automatic Keep Warm, Timer |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Item Weight | 7 Pounds |
| Wattage | 700 watts |
| Included Components | Rice cooker, rice spatula, spatula holder and rice measuring cups |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Model Name | WAC10 |
| Item Weight | 7 pounds |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | ZOJIRUSHI |
| ASIN | B00ISPBXDM |
| Item model number | NS-WAC10-WD |
| Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #38,342 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #103 in Rice Cookers |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | March 27, 2014 |
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Zojirushi Micom 5.5 cup Rice Cooker and Warmer computerized fuzzy logic technology controls cooking temperature. Healthy brown rice setting. Double sensor and double-heater works in tandem to fine-tune cooking cycle for precise cooking. Automatic keep warm and extended keep warm feature. Easy-to-read LCD control panel with Clock and Timer functions. Delay timer (2 settings) provides freshly cooked rice at the programmed time. Black thick inner cooking pan and heating system provide even heating for better cooking results.
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| Easy to clean | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.7 |
| Easy to use | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.8 |
| Timer function | 4.6 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.8 |
| Flavor | — | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.7 | — | 4.8 |
| Sold By | — | Beacon North | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Yum Asia |
| capacity | 1.3 liters | 1.05 quarts | 1.05 quarts | 3 cups | 1 liters | 0.7 liters |
| material | Stainless Steel | Plastic | — | Stainless Steel | — | Ceramic |
| lid material | — | Plastic | — | Stainless Steel | Plastic | Ceramic |
| voltage | 120 volts | — | 120 volts | 110 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts |
| wattage | 700 watts | 700 watts | 770 watts | 460 watts | 610 watts | 500 watts |
| model name | WAC10 | steaming basket | Umami Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer | mini rice cooker,small rice cooker | NS-WTC10 | Panda |
| weight | 7 pounds | 9.62 pounds | 1 pounds | 3 kilograms | 1 pounds | 2.36 kilograms |
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Customers like the quality, value, ease of use, cleaning, and size of the rice cooker. For example, they mention it makes really good rice, is worth the price, and is easy to maintain. That said, some are satisfied with warmth, and music. Opinions are mixed on service.
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Customers like the quality of the rice cooker. They say it makes really good rice, the rice always comes out perfectly cooked, and the sound it makes when it's done is nice. They also mention that the rice rarely goes hard or yellow even after 48 hours, and that it'd be the best rice cooker for any type of rice.
"...Cooked rice rarely goes hard (especially top edges) or yellow even after 48+ hours.Throughout the years, I've owned many rice cookers...." Read more
"...This rice cooker makes perfect rice every time! It’s high quality try and easy to clean." Read more
"...Lines on the inside shows how much water to add. The rice comes out as perfect as you would get at an Asian restaurant." Read more
"...I'm so glad we decided to get this one. Our rice always comes out perfectly cooked...." Read more
Customers like the value of the rice cooker. They say it's worth the price, and makes good rice. Some mention it'll be worth the wait.
"...It does take a little bit longer than our old rice cooker but it's worth the wait!" Read more
"Can’t go wrong with a Zojirushi. It’s arguably the best rice cooker on the market...." Read more
"This is the most expensive rice cooker I've ever bought, but it's totally worth it. Makes really good rice...." Read more
"...The price is really worth the quality! My guests were always impressed on how the rice were cooked perfectly...." Read more
Customers find the rice cooker easy to use and convenient. They appreciate the user-friendly features and efficient cooking. They also mention that the effort required is minimal and that the rice is completely automated.
"Super simple to use. Lines on the inside shows how much water to add. The rice comes out as perfect as you would get at an Asian restaurant." Read more
"...This model is really easy to clean and is extremely simple to use. Shoot you can cook stews in it if you want. WASH YOUR RICE." Read more
"...This rice cooker is easy to maintain ( make sure not to clean with scratchy sponge) The rice comes out perfect as long as you put the correct amount..." Read more
"...cooker exceeded my expectations with its efficient cooking and user-friendly features...." Read more
Customers find the rice cooker easy to clean. They say the non-stick interior makes cleaning a breeze and it doesn't make a mess in the kitchen.
"...It’s high quality try and easy to clean." Read more
"...It is so much easier to clean than my old cooker -- it was clearly designed with that in mind.However, I hate the timer...." Read more
"I bought this as a gift for my brother. This model is really easy to clean and is extremely simple to use...." Read more
"...consistently delivers perfectly cooked rice, and the non-stick interior makes cleaning a breeze...." Read more
Customers like the size of the rice cooker. They say it's a great size, perfect for small families, and does not take up lots of space. Some mention that it can make large quantities and enables freezing lunches.
"...of this cooker was what I expected -- nice and compact but can cook a lot of rice. I cook for 3 people and so didn't need the 10 cup capacity...." Read more
"...This one is a keeper! Large enough for my 4-days of oatmeal recipe that uses almond milk and a mixture of steel-cut and rolled oats with farro grain..." Read more
"This is the best rice cooker among many brands that I had used. 10 cup size is perfect. It cooks the roce fluffy yet firm. Perfect." Read more
"...The measurement cup are a bit confusing and would like to have more specific direction on which one to use and when.. White cup seems to be the only..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the warmth of the rice cooker. They mention that it keeps warm well, enabling them to make large quantities and freeze lunches for the week.
"...Easy to use. Easy to clean. Soft fluffy rice everytime. It keeps temp for a very long time...." Read more
"...rice is good all the way through the pot, and the keep warm function keeps the rice consistent for days..." Read more
"...Perfect rice every time, so easy to clean and keeps the rice warm as long as you want. So worth it!..." Read more
"...You can keep the rice warm all day without burning the bottom or drying out the rice. Very happy with this purchase!" Read more
Customers like the music the rice cooker plays. They say the little tunes are cute and can be disabled.
"...Cooks perfectly every time. It plays a song when you start the cooking process and when the process is done, so that's a cute feature...." Read more
"...Like the music after setting the rice cooker and when the rice is done...." Read more
"...We love it! It sings a little tune as you press "start" and when it's done cooking, which we found highly amusing and appealing." Read more
"...An exemplary rice cooker.I'd add that the little tunes it plays are cute, but they can be disabled." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the service provided by the rice cooker. Some customers appreciate the fast service and shipping, while others say that the cooking time is too long and the timer issue is tedious.
"...It does take a little bit longer than our old rice cooker but it's worth the wait!" Read more
"...Of course it didn't have a delay time to set it to turn on by itself, but I found that I didn't really need that functionality...." Read more
"Very fast service. Ordered one day cooker came the next day. That'shard to believe but it true. We had other Zojirushi rice cookers...." Read more
"...In terms of cooking performance, it does take a long time (1.5 hours) to cook half a pot of brown rice, but the rice (without soaking) is perfectly..." Read more
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1. The actual cooking. Does the rice cooker cook rice good? Or does it overcook/undercook the rice, making it soggy, or still hard, or perhaps unevenly where parts of the rice are overcooked and soggy near the edges but the center portion is still undercooked and hard. Or perhaps the bottom layer is burnt to a crisp. This rice cooker cooks every part evenly. No sogginess.
In fact, OGs like myself knows how to steam rice properly like in the olden days before rice cookers were invented. I learned to do this when I was in the 2nd grade, when my mom was on a week long trip. My dad (who's really picky with how his food was prepared) approved it so I kept steaming the rice manually for the entire week. This rice cooker cooks rice as good as the manual way.
2. Extending the life of cooked rice. Does the rice on the top and or sides at the top start crusting dry rock hard or turn yellow after a short time like 24-48 hours? This is a clear sign of poor humidity or temperature control on the part of the rice cooker. If you finish your rice within hours, this is not a problem for you. But if you need the rice to last a few days, this is a real problem. This rice cooker keeps cooked rice in perfect or near perfect conditions, even after 24-48 hours. Cooked rice rarely goes hard (especially top edges) or yellow even after 48+ hours.
Throughout the years, I've owned many rice cookers. Eventually things break and the cooked rice starts to form hard crusts on top, or start turning yellow, sometimes in less than 24 hours after cooking. This is not normal, and not acceptable. This rice cooker has not given us much problems after a year of ownership.
Mine was purchased summer 2021, and made in China... but, it works great! I was afraid made in China and "they don't make them like they used to" would be negative. Still, this has better reviews than newer models. Rice is in "Regular" mode, and NOT "Extended" mode. Regular is basically what the rice cooker is in after it's done cooking. Extended mode is if you manually put it in that mode to extend the rice. But...the irony is extended mode will increase higher probability of the rice yellowing due to a decreased temperature. Read the manual.
I've had my rice in regular for 98 hours and still good to eat. Although note this is with 2 cups brown rice and 3 cups white Jasmine (Budda brand) rice. No watery smells etc. But that'll probably be the limit I'm willing to do LOL. Usually we finish the rice in 2 days, sometimes 1.
One thing I have noticed is that this rice cooker has a plastic piece on the underside of the lid that surrounds the aluminum top. The edges of the plastic is supposed to be on the bottom of the aluminum lid, so that it allows only just enough steam out (while cooking) and humidity (after cooking to extend the life of the cooked rice for a few days). When opening the lid, sometimes it'll jerk up fast and forceful, causing momentum to move a part of the plastic above the aluminum. I think this can cause the top cooked rice to crust and turn yellow, which can happen if the positioning of the plastic and lid aren't correct during cooking, or afterwards. I pay attention to that from time to time and fix it by pushing the alluminum lid up to extend the life of the cooked rice. You can pull the aluminum top off to clean.
Also, word of advice:. Don't buy cheap rice. Italians will tell you the type of grain used to make pasta makes a world of difference. Same with rice. Usually long grain "Jasmine" rice will cook better and taste better than cheaper rice grains.
BTW, I'm straight up 100% Asian and eat rice meals multiple times a day. Many reviewers might eat rice once a week or month only. You do NOT want to be taking "rice" advice from someone who doesn't eat rice regularly LOL. That's like taking advice from your car mechanic for a medical problem you have.
The Tiger brand rice cookers used to be the shiznit decades ago, but they don't make 'em last anymore. This is so far the better rice cooker I've bought. Also, searching "yellow" in the reviews, this rice cooker had the least hits. I'll update this as the years go by.
100% authentic Asian (who actually eats rice) approved.
Update July, 2023:
Added a video showing rice after 65 hours. We were busy and didn't get to eat 4 cups of rice made fresh. After 65 hours (almost 3 days), it's no longer considered fresh, but only the top was a little crusted and slightly yellow. However, once I scooped about 1 inch of the top off and threw that away, the underside was still edible, no funky smell etc. LOL. Insane, huh? Well, the family ate it, as you can see from only a little left.
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2021
1. The actual cooking. Does the rice cooker cook rice good? Or does it overcook/undercook the rice, making it soggy, or still hard, or perhaps unevenly where parts of the rice are overcooked and soggy near the edges but the center portion is still undercooked and hard. Or perhaps the bottom layer is burnt to a crisp. This rice cooker cooks every part evenly. No sogginess.
In fact, OGs like myself knows how to steam rice properly like in the olden days before rice cookers were invented. I learned to do this when I was in the 2nd grade, when my mom was on a week long trip. My dad (who's really picky with how his food was prepared) approved it so I kept steaming the rice manually for the entire week. This rice cooker cooks rice as good as the manual way.
2. Extending the life of cooked rice. Does the rice on the top and or sides at the top start crusting dry rock hard or turn yellow after a short time like 24-48 hours? This is a clear sign of poor humidity or temperature control on the part of the rice cooker. If you finish your rice within hours, this is not a problem for you. But if you need the rice to last a few days, this is a real problem. This rice cooker keeps cooked rice in perfect or near perfect conditions, even after 24-48 hours. Cooked rice rarely goes hard (especially top edges) or yellow even after 48+ hours.
Throughout the years, I've owned many rice cookers. Eventually things break and the cooked rice starts to form hard crusts on top, or start turning yellow, sometimes in less than 24 hours after cooking. This is not normal, and not acceptable. This rice cooker has not given us much problems after a year of ownership.
Mine was purchased summer 2021, and made in China... but, it works great! I was afraid made in China and "they don't make them like they used to" would be negative. Still, this has better reviews than newer models. Rice is in "Regular" mode, and NOT "Extended" mode. Regular is basically what the rice cooker is in after it's done cooking. Extended mode is if you manually put it in that mode to extend the rice. But...the irony is extended mode will increase higher probability of the rice yellowing due to a decreased temperature. Read the manual.
I've had my rice in regular for 98 hours and still good to eat. Although note this is with 2 cups brown rice and 3 cups white Jasmine (Budda brand) rice. No watery smells etc. But that'll probably be the limit I'm willing to do LOL. Usually we finish the rice in 2 days, sometimes 1.
One thing I have noticed is that this rice cooker has a plastic piece on the underside of the lid that surrounds the aluminum top. The edges of the plastic is supposed to be on the bottom of the aluminum lid, so that it allows only just enough steam out (while cooking) and humidity (after cooking to extend the life of the cooked rice for a few days). When opening the lid, sometimes it'll jerk up fast and forceful, causing momentum to move a part of the plastic above the aluminum. I think this can cause the top cooked rice to crust and turn yellow, which can happen if the positioning of the plastic and lid aren't correct during cooking, or afterwards. I pay attention to that from time to time and fix it by pushing the alluminum lid up to extend the life of the cooked rice. You can pull the aluminum top off to clean.
Also, word of advice:. Don't buy cheap rice. Italians will tell you the type of grain used to make pasta makes a world of difference. Same with rice. Usually long grain "Jasmine" rice will cook better and taste better than cheaper rice grains.
BTW, I'm straight up 100% Asian and eat rice meals multiple times a day. Many reviewers might eat rice once a week or month only. You do NOT want to be taking "rice" advice from someone who doesn't eat rice regularly LOL. That's like taking advice from your car mechanic for a medical problem you have.
The Tiger brand rice cookers used to be the shiznit decades ago, but they don't make 'em last anymore. This is so far the better rice cooker I've bought. Also, searching "yellow" in the reviews, this rice cooker had the least hits. I'll update this as the years go by.
100% authentic Asian (who actually eats rice) approved.
Update July, 2023:
Added a video showing rice after 65 hours. We were busy and didn't get to eat 4 cups of rice made fresh. After 65 hours (almost 3 days), it's no longer considered fresh, but only the top was a little crusted and slightly yellow. However, once I scooped about 1 inch of the top off and threw that away, the underside was still edible, no funky smell etc. LOL. Insane, huh? Well, the family ate it, as you can see from only a little left.
This rice cooker makes perfect rice every time! It’s high quality try and easy to clean.
I had to balance what I wanted with price. The size of this cooker was what I expected -- nice and compact but can cook a lot of rice. I cook for 3 people and so didn't need the 10 cup capacity. It makes perfect rice and it doesn't scorch on the bottom. It is so much easier to clean than my old cooker -- it was clearly designed with that in mind.
However, I hate the timer.
I feel that strongly about it. It isn't a deal breaker but I find myself frustrated. I like a timer that you can set easily for minute intervals whether that be 3 minutes or 32 minutes exactly. Or a delay timer that I can set for 5:00 and have it on for however long I want. This timer (from what I can see) only allows you to set an exact time in 10 minute intervals. So if it is 2:03 pm and I want to cook something for 20 minutes I can't. I can only tell it to be /done/ with rice at a certain time. It's fine for rice because it has those functions but not so nice if I want to use it for hard boiled eggs. Just to make any buyer aware, the time is set in military (24 hour) time and cannot be changed. I'd rather have the option to just set it for 20 minutes and be done. Yes, I can use the quick cook function and set an external timer but it's not what I prefer.
For all that my cheap cooker had flaws, I really thought the ability to set the timer to what I wanted in addition to the rice pre-cook time was its best feature. Of course it didn't have a delay time to set it to turn on by itself, but I found that I didn't really need that functionality. Though, it would have been nice to have both.
It is probably the case that a more expensive model that comes with a steamer function and a steamer basket has the coveted flexible timer ability. It's a shame because this is a wonderful machine and it doesn't seem to me that the timer needs to be designed the way it is.
Overall, I highly recommend this cooker. You just have to decide if the timer is something you are okay with and if the lack of being able to set the machine to turn off when you want is something you can adapt to.
I'd say if you are going to use this machine for rice only, its 100% designed for that and you won't have an issue. If you like to make hot cereal daily or like to use it to steam your eggs too, you might find the timer issue very tedious, so you might consider another model.
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Not super fast, but the food is worth the wait! Worth the price in my opinion. You can forget buying that new boombox as this thing soothes your starving belly with incredible music at the start and finish of cooking.


































