Rice cooker

[griz326]

We bought a rice cooker at Costco's this weekend, but it does not have a soup setting.

 

Is there a workaround for this or should we just return the unit?

 

The other thing that my gal does not like about the unit is the steam vent. She does not want the cooker venting steam to the house. Her unit in China does not do that (although I have no idea what feature allows that).

 

Any good sources for rice cookers with soup settings?

 

http://www.quickspice.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart...3122+1216001749

 

If at all possible, I'd like the inner container to be stainless steel.

[chilton747]

Maybe this will help: http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?...;hl=Rice+Cooker

[hakkamike]

We bought a rice cooker at Costco's this weekend, but it does not have a soup setting.

 

Is there a workaround for this or should we just return the unit?

 

The other thing that my gal does not like about the unit is the steam vent. She does not want the cooker venting steam to the house. Her unit in China does not do that (although I have no idea what feature allows that).

 

Any good sources for rice cookers with soup settings?

 

http://www.quickspice.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart...3122+1216001749

 

If at all possible, I'd like the inner container to be stainless steel.

Good luck on finding one that will not release steam/ water vapor

[griz326]

I think I'll be going with a Zojirushi, but I have not decided which model just yet. Her reference to not allowing steam to vent into the house may have to do with the inner cover that some models use.

[Minister]

Actually, there are two types commonly in use...

 

This type, which has a water vent on the top (and may also come with a steamer unit):

http://www.filgifts.com/images/product/small/IRC14S-Rice-Cooker.jpg

 

and this type, which does not:

http://www.global-b2b-network.com/direct/dbimage/50152477/Rice_Cooker.jpg

 

The second type is the "safe" type that is cool to the touch. The cheaper type (like I have) lets you see inside but vents water vapor out of the top and gets a little dirtier.

 

Both of these types go for $20-$45.

 

There is also the Japanese type...

 

http://www.2sale.us/ProdImages/NSZAC18-1.jpg

 

This one has all kinds of crazy settings and is a combination rice cooker, soup maker, crock pot, and pressure cooker. These retail at about $150. You can buy them mostly at Asian stores.

 

I hope that helps clear things up!

[pbatt]

I really like my Zojirushi, I have had it for 5 years now and love it,the only thing I would do over again is get the 5 cup one(I have the 10 cup one)

[warpedbored]

You won't be dissapointed with a Zojirushi. We have had ours for about a year now and we love it. Best deal I found was on Amazon. We got an extra $30 off buy getting an Amazon credit card. We got a $150 rice cooker for $85. We got the 3 cup one to save space.

http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NS-LAC05-C...3684&sr=8-1

[Guest WenDylan]

One word. eBay.