Elite Gourmet ERC006SS 6-Cup Electric Rice Cooker with Stainless Steel Inner Pot, Makes Soups, Stews, Porridges, Grains and Cereals, 6 cup (3 cups uncooked), Black

I purchased this rice cooker after having a much bigger, expensive digital cooker for almost 10 years but the inner pot became so scratched overtime that it needed to be replaced. After shopping around I realize that almost all rice cookers come with a coated, nonstick bowl. I began searching for a more durable and healthy stainless steel bowl and this is what I found. Its much smaller and simpler than my previous model and Id like to compare the two. This cooker with the stainless steel bowl only has two settings, once you plug it in the unit is set to warm, when the bowl is placed inside you can switch on the cook option. It cooks two cups of uncooked rice in max, about 20 min- which is WAY faster than my last rice cooker. The bowls in regards to stuck on food is exactly the same, not less or more, which I thought the steel bowl would be worse but its not at all. The key is to scrape the bowl and fluff the rice once its done cooking, the longer it sits the more it sticks. The lack of bells and whistles is actually pretty great, as the last cooker had 8 settings, (I actually baked a few cakes in it), but its just not necessary at all, all I want is rice. The simplicity makes it very easy to clean; theres just two parts, the lid and the bowl. The digital cooker had an attached lid that had to be wiped clean with a cloth but also had a silicone lip around it and a steam vent that wasn't removable, so to be thorough it had to sit open for hours to allow any hidden moisture to dry up. An open rice cooker was always sitting out on my counter waiting to be put away once it was finally dry. The older cooker also had an excess water collector on the side of the machine that began to leak. But that old cooker did keep rice warm for the entire day. I assume that because of the steam valve on the lid of newer cooker that it will eventually dry out if left on warm all day. Its so small that it can be stored almost anywhere, and theres no plastic, which I love. The only issue is the flimsy and cheap scoop and measuring cup that actually came broken but I would've thrown them out anyway due to the poor quality. Overall I love the new rice cooker with the stainless steel bowl, its easy to clean and does a great job. I wouldn't make more than 2 cups of rice in it but its perfect for what I need.

I grew up on a rice farm and rice makers were a must. I saw some reviews where they said it was messy or not cook through. That's just not true. Make sure to wash your rice good. Rinse well and get that water clear. Put in your 2 or 3 cups of rice. My trick is that when I put the water in I use my index finger to measure, the water level should be right on the first finger crease from the tip. It's not rocket science. My rice came out so beautifully. Perfect texture. Cooked through and was a wonderful addition to my meal. The pot washed very easily. No scrubbing or sticking really. Just soak it for a minute then wash. No problems at all. The trick is that when your rice is cooked. Unplug your machine. Don't sit there and think you can leave it on warm all day and it not continue to cook or burn on warm. It's a nice little piece of equipment! I'm very glad I got it, regardless of what other reviews said. I'm very happy with my purchase.

This "stainless steel-inner pot" rice maker + has replaced my teflon one for all the good reasons. First, I was impressed with the S/S quality and the fact that the parts were interchangeable with my other faithful brand (just in case...). To try it out, I filled one cup half way with this rice and the other half with white. The reason: What was left of the one pound package of Zatarrain's yellow rice, had lots of the flavorings accumulated at the bottom. In a ceramic fryer I sauteed half a can of organic mushrooms and one jar of baby sausages. Since I would be adding the mushrooms to the mix, I poured 2 cups of water vs 1.5. but it was not enough. When it turned off by itself and I began stirring, I realized it had stuck a bit at the bottom. I added about 1/3 cup of water to complete the cycle. Despite my adding white rice to the mix, the flavor was strong but good. I added the sauteed baby sausages on top and with avocado salad it made a nice meal. I love this unit and because the water was controlled there was no overflow--not a drop even when it was boiling. Also, when stirring the rice and serving it I made sure not to scrape the bottom. Since the s/s must be cleaned by hand, I carefully removed the thin layer of rice stuck at the bottom. Cleaning it was a breeze and the the unit was shining as new. All I can add is that with cooking being an art, each new equipment we bring to the kitchen has to be dealt with artfully--to make the best out of the unit. Update: Yesterday I cooked white rice following the recommended measurements. There was a thin light brown layer of rice stuck at the bottom which was easily removed after adding some water to soften the rice. And no spills whatsoever. All it does when boiling is creating a fuzz at the top but that is its problem... not mine. In the end, to have no spills we have to control the water depending on what's in the pot.

Just a heads up for anyone considering this — it's advertised as a 6-cup rice cooker, but that's cooked rice. You're only getting 3 cups of uncooked rice, which is fine for one or two people but won't cut it for a larger family. That said, for the price, it does its job. The rice comes out evenly cooked and the stainless steel inner pot is a huge plus over the non-stick pots you get with cheaper models. I've also used it for oatmeal in the mornings and it works great. It's nothing fancy — no digital display, no fancy settings — just a basic switch and that's it. If you're a college student or cooking solo on a budget, this gets the job done. Just go in with realistic expectations.

Great rice cooker for a small family. The stainless steel pot is solid and heavy. It is extremely easy to clean . Just make sure the cooked rice sits unplugged for 10 to 15 minutes. Use a soft sponge with soap and the pan is totally cleaned.

Easy to use and cooks rice perfectly Review: I’ve been using this electric rice cooker and it works very well for everyday use. It’s compact, simple to operate, and cooks rice evenly without much effort. The rice comes out soft and well-cooked, and I like that it keeps it warm after cooking, which is very convenient when I’m not eating right away. Cleaning is also easy since the inner pot is non-stick. It’s the perfect size for small households or single users. The only downside is that it’s a basic model, so it doesn’t have advanced settings, but it does exactly what it’s supposed to do. Overall, I think it’s a great and affordable rice cooker for daily meals.

Cooks just as good as any rice cooker. This is a no frills cooker. Manual switch, no brain. Bought it for the stainless pot because the nonstick was chipping on my cooker. Came boxed, looked original.

I never thought I would ever buy a rice cooker because my mother taught me how to cook a nice pot of rice. I really like this rice cooker. I used it for the first time today. I like the set it and forget it that you can’t do with preparing rice on the stove. I love that I was able get a stainless steel version, which makes me feel better health wise than having the nonstick version. I gave it four stars because I have to figure out how to get the rice not to stick on the bottom. It’s also perfect for people who don’t have a stove but still want to prepare real food. Great for anyone who wants an easy and quick way to prepare rice. Great for small households and single people.

Mucha desilusión porque lo utilicé 3 veces literalmente y sin mas dejó de funcionar. Ya han pasado los días de devolución y no compré el seguro. He intentado varias veces buscar el soporte técnico de la empresa y no he tenido éxito. Realmente es terrible este producto y también la empresa q lo fabrica.

Not cooking perfect rice as it got burnt at the bottom if you kept on Warm

Llegó en tiempo y forma, muy protegida, me gusta, la uso poco pero hasta ahora la uso como vaporera y arrocera, gracias.

Delivered today and used it this evening to make dinner. I washed the bowl, lid, etc per the provided instruction booklet with warm, soapy water (always do this unless you want factory grease on your food!). Using the provided "rice" cup (which is not a metric cup, the instructions clearly state this), I measured out my brown rice and water. I threw my raw salmon portions on-top to stream with the rice. Took awhile, but that's typical of brown rice, and it was fluffy and delicious. This is a set it and forget it device (it switches from cook to "warm" once all the water is gone). Didn't make a sound though, when it was finished cooking; so, that's my only complaint with this device (it can finish and you not realize, which is annoying if you're hungry and waiting). Once I get familiar with timing this won't be an issue. Rice did stick to the bottom (typical stainless steel), but I just soaked it after scooping out all the rice, and it was very easy to clean. I've gotten rid of anything non-stick coated in my home; so, I love that this has a stainless steel bowl. Perfect size for dinner. I bought for $44CAD, but I still find that overpriced for such a simple device. Considering it is so simple, hopefully it lasts a long time. Anyway, really happy with my purchase.

Muito linda e eficiente.