Sanyo ECJ-F50S Micro-Computerized 5-Cup rice cooker

The Sanyo ECJ-F50S Micro-Computerized 5-Cup Rice Cooker and Steamer is another highly rated kitchen home appliance from SANYO. At a stock price of $159.99 (but available from online vendors for discount prices as low as $116.33) this is a rice cooker for people who really love rice and use it as their staple food. The casual rice eater may not be able to tell the difference in quality and for them the price might not be worth it. But for rice connosseuirs this Sanyo unit is a good choice.

First of all, it is no secret that I love generous warranties because it gives me confidence in the quality of the product. Sanyo offers a 1-year limited warranty on the ECJ-F50S. It is a durable machine and Sanyo backs that up with its warranty. That makes me happy.

The ECJ-FS05 is mainly a rice cooker but it does have a steam tray and egg-holder so that you can multitask and make other elements of your meal with the same machine. It makes use of fuzzy-logic technology which adjusts the cooking temperature in real time according to the state of the rice that's being cooked. It also has a slow-cook function which is ideal for dishes such as soups and stews.

It features a 12 hour warming cycle which can keep your rice warm and good-tasting all day long after it finishes cooking. So you can bring this cooker along to a pot luck party, or serve guests you have over for an afternoon, and you can eat any time you like.

Like many Japanese rice cookers, the Sanyo ECJ-F50S Micro-Compterized 5 Cup Rice Cooker and Steamer is a high quality and sturdy unit with a variety of functions for people who eat rice on a frequent basis. For such people it is of great value for the money. People who just want the occasional side dish of white rice probably can go a bit cheaper for a more basic rice cooker.