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(More customer reviews)I bought one of these because I was not happy with the Aroma plastic rice cooker that I was using.
The Aroma always burned the rice at the bottom, and the warm setting was way too hot and would continue to cook the food.
It also was made in such a way that the lid was not detachable, and therefore you couldn't clean it.
Take my word for it, when cooking rice or other things (rice cookers do a fantastic job with steel cut oatmeal BTW) food has a tendency to foam up during cooking and the steam and food particles rise up towards the vent on top.
If you have a rice cooker with a non-detachable lid, food particles get trapped up there and you can't get them out.
So when you cook a new batch of rice, the old particles can migrate down into your food. It's unsanitary.
FYI: A teaspoon of vegetable oil will help with foaming.
At least with this type of cooker, the lid is like a crockpot lid and can be put in the dishwasher.
It does a great job on rice, no more burning at the bottom. The warm setting is just that- warm.
When you plug it in, you must push down on the switch to go to the "cook" mode, otherwise it will just stay on warm. This is a great advantage AFAIC, for if you unplug it and plug it back in- it won't automatically go back to "cook" like my old rice cooker and many others on the market will.
I really love the detachable cord. It's very convienent.
It doesn't have a steaming basket or any other frills. It's a very basic rice cooker, but I am very satisfied with it. I have been using it for about 6 months now.
In the owners manual, it states that the lid and insert are *not* dishwasher safe- which I don't understand.
In my house, there is no such thing as "not dishwasher safe". I put everything- and I mean everything- in my dishwasher. I just don't use any extra hot water cycles or drying cycles and I have yet to ruin anything.
So you can put the parts of this rice cooker in there and not worry about it.
If you want a no frills rice cooker this little unit will do the job nicely.
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A culinary staple, rice adds an essential element to virtually any dish you cook. With this 16-Cup Rice Cooker from Black & Decker you can feed a family Sunday dinner, or make a festive centerpiece for any party. When cooking is done, it automatically keeps it warm until you are ready to serve and entertain your party with dishes that will surely delight their palate. Drips on the countertop are a thing of the past with the convenient lid hanger and condensation catcher that collects the excess water. FeaturesIncludes rice scoop/measuring cup Rice pot is dishwasher safe Lid and Spoon HangerDetachable Condensation CatcherCook and Warm Indicator LightsCool-Touch Handles
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