Zojirushi NS-LAC05 Micom 3-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer, Stainless Steel | 
 enlarge | Brand: Zojirushi
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $169.00
Buy New: $123.00
You Save: $46.00 (27%)
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Rating:  93 reviews
Color: Stainless Steel
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7
Dimensions (in): 12 x 9 x 8
MPN: NS-LAC05
Model: NS-LAC05
UPC: 023596205437
EAN: 0023596205437
Release Date: July 15, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 3-cup rice cooker with micro-computerized Fuzzy logic technology | | • | Menu selections include white, sushi, porridge, brown, and quick cooking | | • | Keep-warm function; LCD display with timer; nonstick inner cooking pan | | • | Measuring cup, nonstick rice spatula, and spatula holder included | | • | Measures 11-1/2 by 9 by 7-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Producing restaurant-quality rice at home is practically foolproof with this 3-cup electric rice cooker and warmer. The rice pot itself is made of two layers: the outer layer is stainless steel and the inner layer is aluminum that is coated with a non-stick surface for super easy clean up! Multi-menu selections using micro-computerized Fuzzy logic technology control the temperature for efficient cooking of many different types of rice including white, sushi, porridge, brown, and quick cooking. The unit's automatic keep-warm function keeps rice at an ideal serving temperature until it's ready to be served. For added convenience, the appliance comes equipped with an extra-large colored LCD display with clock and timer function, a spherical inner nonstick cooking pan and heating system, a convenient detachable inner lid for easy cleaning, and a built-in retractable cord to help keep countertops tidy. Accessories include a measuring cup, nonstick rice spatula, and spatula holder. With its durable clear-coated stainless-steel exterior, the 450-watt rice cooker measures 11-1/2 by 9 by 7-1/4 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 88 more reviews...
Great Product - Thanks for the reviews Amazon August 18, 2008
Rob Nokes (Santa Monica California and Punta Del Este Uruguay)
I bought this based on reviews I read on Amazon and was very happy with the results, the rice cooker works great.
Awesome Product - LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!! August 18, 2008
Doris G. (Leonard, MI)
Got this for a friend with many food issues and she absolutely loves it. The timer function is great for breakfast or when she's out all day. It's easy to travel with due to the compact size -- handle and retractable plug are great too. It's quite idiot-proof -- can handle variations to the directions -- never dries the rice out, and is great at keeping the rice warm. She's never been so excited about a product!!
Great Rice cooker August 11, 2008
D. Zaicevs (Cape May, NJ)
great rice cooker - very convenient and easy to use. 3 cups of sushi rice is enough to make 8 different rolls while using generous amount of rice in each. Sometimes thinking that I needed 5 cup cooker. White rice comes out amazing! However, I'm bigger fan of sushi rice. Recommended for all who likes rice but hates to cook it in a pan.
What a great oatmeal cooker! July 31, 2008
Mark S. Yuan (San Rafael, CA United States)
I actually haven't used this as a rice cooker yet, but for rolled oats in the morning, it can't be beat. I love the small size, about the size of a toaster, very easy to clean, just the right size for up to 4 people with reasonable appetites. Nice details like a retractable cord and a clock that works even when unplugged (watch battery-powered).
 Fabtastic Rice Cooker July 14, 2008
Frank R (Central, NJ)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'll keep this brief, since there are a number of other posted positive reviews.
I have owned various sized rice cookers and this one fits the bill for a small cooker that prepares enough rice for a couple or small family.
I have had this one for about a month and used it about ten times. Overall, medium and long grain white rices take about 40 minutes to cook, but come out perfect every time! I have also made "fried" rice in this cooker, combining prepared ingredients (sauteed veggies, meat, fried egg, soy sauce and seasoning) with the rice before cooking, and it too came out perfectly done. Have also used it to keep rice warm for up to 4 hours with no degradation in the taste or texture.
The design is slick, with a fingerprint-free metal finish, retractable cord and rice spoon holder (spoon included!). It even plays jaunty tunes when first engaged and when your rice is ready. The top-mounted display is easy to read and program, especially when compared to competitors' models with front mounted displays.
My complaints are few. First, although it is called a 3-cup cooker, it recommends cooking no more than two cups of white rice (pre-cooked) at a time. Also, the manual is translated from the original Japanese which makes it a little awkward to understand at times. Finally, although there are recipes included in the manual, they are few and suffer from poor translation. Otherwise, all is well with the Zojirushi NS-LAC05.
A wise buy despite its few shortcomings!
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