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Five Star Reviews:

59%
Works great, use it almost every day!
July 31, 2017
Cooks rice perfectly every time. If you leave it on for a long time after it's done, the rice gets a little brown and crispy at the bottom, but it's still nice to eat in my opinion and easily avoided. I've used this with both long grain white rice and calrose rice and it works great with both.The red is a pretty color and matches my other Oster appliances.I've never used the vegetable steamer feature because I usually make a lot of vegetables with dinner, more than the capacity of the attachment, but cooking vegetables isn't what I bought the product for so I'm not factoring it into my review.
Okay so I loved it, but it is really small
April 7, 2017
Okay so I loved it, but it is really small. For two people there are leftovers. I typically eat about a half to 3/4 of a cup. Hubby eats 2 cups. There are about 2 cups left after that. It's super cute and red! Everything is dumped into the dishwasher. Again, I loved it.
Perfect rice!
March 3, 2017
Bought this to replace my broken one (I dropped it). This rice cooker has a larger capacity and really does a great job on brown rice (we don't eat white rice) and the cooking time is right on point, if not a bit less than the required 45 minutes. Great price too. Only downfall, as with I think all rice cookers, is the mess from the little hole in the lid - but I just put a paper towel down in front of it.
Worth it !
December 17, 2016
Many months later and It still working just fine for me. I love being able to steam vegetables as well ! Maybe its a bit small for a family size but great for a few servings of vegetables. Worth it's price !
Wonderful and super useful!
November 27, 2016
Have to say this is absolutely awesome. I bought it at discount price around 18 dollars. And it can be used to cook noodles, make rice, make soup, and even hot pot!
I LOVE IT! I was unsure after reading some of ...
April 27, 2015
I LOVE IT! I was unsure after reading some of the comments about the lack of off switch or whatever, but I bought it anyway and I absolutely adore it!This little rice cooker is small enough for my tiny space in my kitchen, but big enough to do enough rice to feed our family of 6 using proper portions!The ability to cook veg on top is just awesome and so far i've tried carrots on their own and a stir fry, while cooking rice. The stir fry veggies came out amazing and tasted better than when actually stir fried and I cooked veggie bites (like chicken nuggets but full of brocoli etc) i the steamer, while rice was cooking, too!I've only had this thing for 2 days and already it is the most used "gadget" in my kitchen!The on and off switch is no big deal. It heats then turns to warm. When you are done, put your rice in a container, unplug, clean up, great!This little guy cleans up very easy with soap and water!The instructions tell you to stir rice a while into cooking and a paddle is provided for doing so, so you don't need to worry about using metal utensils or anything like that!It says not to cook minute rice, and it says that brown rice takes longer. I actually tried brown minute rice our of curiousity and it cooked actually just the way I like it!For $18 this is a gem and you won't be disappointed!
68%
Why so many dumb reviews on this awesome product?
March 11, 2017
I'm not one for writing reviews but after almost being dissuaded from purchasing this product by reading a slew of dumb reviews (like who decides to bake a potato in a rice cooker or who is confused at reading the simple instructions?) I decided to write one in the hopes that you will find this and this will help you make a decision whether to purchase or to not.

I'm a simple guy who is terrible at cooking rice and has to feed a family of 6 regularly (not including the occasional guest that pops in unexpectedly). This rice cooker is awesome and I question why I waited so long to buy one. Sure, you could get a better one by dropping a couple hundred bucks on a fancy model but for what this does, it does it well. It takes about 35 minutes to cook rice for that many people. Yes, you can cook it faster by doing it the old fashioned way, but I find it very convenient to put the rice on first and just forget about it while I'm cooking the rest of the food. It makes juggling the stove much easier and frees up a burner slot so I could cook something else instead of micro-managing rice. The cup provided with the rice cooker is 3/4 the size of a regular cup of rice but even still one cup per person is more than enough.

Put your rice in in and then fill the conveniently marked bowel with water up to the number of cups you used. For example, place 6 cups of rice and then fill with water up to the "6" marked line on the inside of the bowel. Easy-peasy. You DO have to rinse your rice off before you start the cooker to get rid of extra starch but this process only takes a minute or less and you don't need special tools or anything. I just put in the rice, add a bit of water, swirl it around, carefully drain the water out (the water will turn milky white), and literally rinse and repeat until the water is more or less clear upon draining. The rice comes out fluffy and great with nothing burned on the bottom of the pot.

I've also cooked other things in the rice cooker as well like a beef stew and chili. Each time I cut up the meat, tossed it in, chopped up veggies, added water and spices, closed the lid and hit the "slow cooker" option. It says it will take 7 hours but a pot roast (cut into 3-5 inch cubes) only took about 4 hours to cook and the meat was just falling apart. SO GOOOOD!

The instructions are simple and whenever you use this rice cooker please use the cup provided for easy measuring. Other than that it was worked great, cleans super easy, easy to operate, and does what it's supposed to do. You won't be disappointed. Hope this review helps! Also, feel free to ask me some questions if you have any. I'm no scientist but I might be able to help as well.
Excellent Product
February 22, 2017
This really is a gem of an appliance. Have used it every day for the past week. Will taper off, but it is simple and rice is a nice partial addition to m diet. But don't get into this the way I did. I started down the steam path a year ago when I purchased an egg steamer for hard-boiled, soft-boiled chicken nuggets. I grew to like steamed food pretty quickly. Fast and helps cut a few oily fats. So next, I purchased a separate veggie steamer. Another great product, but it didn't do rice. By the time I realized I really wanted rice and veggies most of the time, and eggs less frequently, I purchased the Aroma 20 cup. It's perfect. Took a few tries to figure out 1 cup of rice in the lingo is actually 3/4 cup, but all has been fine ever since. Sometime in the near future I will toss or rehome an old slow cooker, and the veggie steamer, while keeping the egg steamer. New ways to cook, and they really save time and improve on the quality of the stuff that passes my lips.
Best in its Price Class
December 31, 2016
This thing is a great low-to-medium volume rice cooker. It does exactly the same thing every time so long as you follow the instructions. It also has great details in the design with regards to function - the removable inside lid and condensation collector come to mind.

There are better rice cookers, but not at this price point.
This is my new best friend.
May 14, 2016
First of all - WOW! I've never owned a rice cooker, I've always just cooked it on the stove top. I have also never owned a steamer. This is now my best friend - it is so easy to use and makes incredibly good tasting food. I have a 3 year old who really is not into veggies except corn and carrots, so I literally use this thing EVERY SINGLE DAY. It automatically knows how long to cook the rice for, all you have to do is specify if it is brown or white rice. It steams your veggies AND CAN COOK RICE AT THE SAME TIME. And the best part - YOU CAN EVEN USE IT AS A SLOW COOKER! I broke up with my old slow cooker as soon as I received this one - it is literally 3 products in one, a steamer, a rice cooker, and a slow cooker. It is by far the best kitchen appliance I have ever had in my life. My fiancé grew up eating rice all the time, and he still loves it quite a few times a week. So, in the few weeks that I have had this product, I have gotten so much use out of it! This is how I make the rice, and it is so incredibly simple:
Step 1: Plug it in
Step 2: Add a few cups of the rice (with the cup that was included!)
Step 3: Fill water up to the line that corresponds with how many cups of rice you put in.
Step 4: Press the "white rice" or "brown rice" button.
Step 5: Sit back, relax, and wait for it to beep!
thats literally it! It is so easy to use, and so user friendly! As for steaming veggies, you literally put some water in the bottom, put the veggies on the steam tray, and hit the "steam" button. It does ALLLLL of the work for you!
This product has seriously changed my life. Making dinner is not as annoying as it used to be. I truly love feeding my family and I love that this product has helped me to do so. I love that the rice and veggies practically cooks itself while I can focus on the main dish.
My whole kitchen is stainless steel and black, so this item fits in really well with everything else. It is not too big, but not too small, and looks really nice on my counter when I am using it.
It came with a rice server and a cup, as well as a steamer tray and an inner pot.
I expect to get a ton of life out of this product.
Anyways, I hope that my review has helped you, I hope that you purchase this product, and I hope that you love it just as much as me and my family do!
Use & Clean Up a Breeze-Excellent Rice Everytime! Multiple Uses!
March 4, 2015
Was skeptical at first but truly pleased with my purchase. Stopped cooking rice after years of it sticking to the pan or coming out over done or undercooked. Healthier eating brought on less bulky pastas and wanted to try to incorporate more rice into our meals. Also, since this appliance is not only a rice cooker but also acts as a crock pot and veggie steamer as well...it's easy on the pocketbook as well as the counter space. Reviews were kinda half and half with many saying that they either couldn't figure it out (hard to follow directions) or the rice was not coming out well when they used it. After using this for two-three months now, I'd have to say that either those people are either not understanding the directions (which are very easy in my opinion to follow) or it's simply operator error. I LOVE my rice cooker. I can set it and leave it (unlike the pan on the stove) and it's come out perfect every time!

Extras:
1. The wide spoon that is included for the rice is wonderful and stores inside the cooker when not in use.
2. The cup included has measurements on the side, stores inside cooker while not in use.
3. The inside metal bowl of the cooker is easy to clean (literally a damp cloth will do ya-nothing sticks, burns etc!), removes for easy cleaning without worries of water damage to unit AND has measurements on inside of bowl so you know you're getting the right amount of water and rice evertime! Takes the guess work out.
4. Manual is very easy to read. Separated into sections "Cooking Rice", "Steaming veggies while cooking rice" etc etc. Has a handy insert that is removable with "Quick cooking tips" for amounts to use and hangs on my fridge for quick referencing.
5. Steamer tray is removable, stores in unit when not in use and gives ample space. I can usually fit two 10-12oz frozen veggie bags in it with a bit of room to spare. This tray does seem to take on some of the color of the more colored veggies (such as carrots with an orangish tint) but otherwise not a huge deal. Easy clean up.

Only Downside that I can think of:
The cord for this unit is somewhat shorter than my usual appliances. However, this also means that I can bring it up through the handle once, and have it dangle while not in use-rather than have a wad of cord flopping around the cabinet too. So, take that as you will.

I added photos for better viewing-since seller does not post for much to see. This was one of my biggest issues when comparing these to other brands/models. I wanted to see inside and how it all comes together or comes apart. So, I'm hoping this helps someone out. Coffee can in photos is a large coffee can from Sams club-for size comparison.

One thing to note, the lid on this unit does NOT come off completely. It is attached by a hinge on one side. Grab onto handle, push in large button with thumb to release door and it opens easily (light weight lid also). Lid does stay open without dropping down hard when ready to serve rice OR metal bowl can be removed during serving.

Bottom Line: WORTH THE MONEY! Great price, excellent rice-every time! Takes the hassle out of multiple pans, can be used for full meal dishes (crock pot type use) & veggie or food steamer tray. Would definitely recommend this to anyone.

Four Star Reviews:

16%
Great little rice cooker
May 9, 2017
I love everything about this cooker but 1 thing: Don't trust the keep warm feature. Keep an eye on it or unplug it as soon as it's done cooking otherwise you will eventually develop a nice crispy shell to your rice. That's the only downside to this cooker.
Slighty short of 6 perfectly cooked cups
January 8, 2017
I purchased the Oster 6 cup Rice Cooker to replace a larger, older model whose lid hinge had broken. This rice cooker does an excellent job cooking rice. No burnt bottom layer, just perfectly cooked, fluffy rice. That being said, it is not 6 true cups. It's 6 "Oster provided measuring cups" The actual measurement is about 3/4 of a cup to an Oster cup. Not a huge deal, as most of the time I do not cook 6 full cups, but slightly deceptive in my opinion.
Mostly Positive, considering the price
November 8, 2016
Update 6/17/17: I've now been using the rice cooker for 7 months, and it continues to work fine. I just do 2 cups of brown rice all the time. In addition to rice, I've found it convenient for cooking beans (pinto and black beans). I fill the bottom with about an inch of dry beans, let them soak in water for several hours with the cooker unplugged, and then add spices and let it cook through the regular cycle and then stay on the warm cycle another hours or two. There are 2 negatives: if you put in too much water, prepare for a big mess, and the bottom eventually gets stained with the strongly colored beans.Original review:I've now been using this little rice cooker for over a month, using it about 3 times a week, cooking 1, 2, or 3 cups of brown, white, or brown/white mix (using the "rice cooker cup that comes with it, which is 3/4cup). It's much smaller than rice cookers I've used in the past, and barely can handle the 3 cups. I've been quite happy with it -- the rice is great and it cleans up well. For the price and value, I have no complaints. I've found that adding a little more water and getting the rice right when it's done (that is, don't let it sit there warming too much) gives the best result. Now for the negatives I've found, things which you would expect from such an inexpensive item: 1) when making 3 cups (and sometimes 2) the liquid can climb out the vent hole leading to a messy lid and sometimes spills on the counter, 2) you have to plug and unplug the unit each time you use it or it seems to warm endlessly, and 3) if you let the cooker keep warming for too long after the rice is done, it will often leave brown overcooked rice mat sticking to the bottom. Since I rarely make 3 cups, (1) is not much of a problem, but I do find that (2) is annoying. Regarding (1), I've found that placing a little corn cob skewer in the vent helps limit the mess, perhaps by allowing liquid to drip back into the cooker -- see the photo.
Works well
September 8, 2016
We purchased this specifically to cook rice. We followed the instructions for water/rice ratio and it worked pretty well. It did not stick or burn. We unplug the cooker after the rice is done.
It only becomes a health hazard at pretty high cooking temperatures
June 22, 2016
Exactly as shown. Only problem is, the instructions booklet says that the pan has a nonstick coating, which isn't mentioned anywhere online. Nonstick coating is, ya know, carcinogenic. It only becomes a health hazard at pretty high cooking temperatures, so this particular device should be okay, but it's still something to try to avoid. Wish I'd known about it.
Set it and forget it!
May 8, 2016
I really like it. I've had it for about 2.5 years, and I use it constantly.If you are a rice aficionado, you probably want to look for something better than this, but if you just want a hassle-free way to cook your rice, this is so easy.I LOVE love love making chicken and rice, but I hated the hassle of watching the rice, making sure it didn't boil over, etc... I have a super teeny tiny kitchen, so it had never occurred to me to look for another appliance - especially one that really only does one thing. But I was annoyed and desperate, and this looked pretty small - plus it also apparently steams vegetables - so I grabbed it prime-shipped for under $19.I usually cook basmati in it, and the only issue I have ever had it is if you don't unplug it right after it's done, it will keep sort of cooking the bottom of the rice, even after the "cook" portion of the process is over. That's a bit annoying, but no big deal, and the material the cooker is made of cleans so easy, I've never had to scrub off cooked-on rice. In fact, I usually just scoop it up with the rest of the rice and eat it - it's just a bit golden, but still fine. :-)I was THRILLED when I realized how easy it was to make "Spanish Rice" with this cooker. I just throw the rice in, add the seasoning, add the water, stir it up, put the lid on, and turn it on. I'll never make rice on the stove again!I once tried cooking Rice-a-Roni, and thought the end-result was too watery. I kept hitting the lever to keep cooking it, but all that really did was burn the bottom after awhile. It's fine, because I don't like Rice-a-Roni anyway! :-DSo, like I said, if you're really big into professionally prepared rice, you'll probably want something fancier. But if you're just tired of wasting time watching rice boil, or sick of cleaning up the boiled-over mess, and you want to just set it and forget it? This is brilliant. I love it.
14%
Good rice cooker at the same time can be use as a steamer.
October 18, 2016
I bought one of this 2 years ago and until now still working, I got this new one for my friend and she likes it. Good for cooking rice, and as a steamer, you can use it to steam vegetables or cook something good that needs to be steamed. The price now is cheaper than 2 years ago, it is now half price than it was before I remember I paid 2 years ago for $60.
... brand before but I have a smaller one for like 2 people
April 14, 2016
Ok so I've had this brand before but I have a smaller one for like 2 people. My boyfriend wanted a larger rice cooker so he can make larger quantities so he doesn't have to cook as often. There was nothing wrong with the smaller rice cooker from this brand. The only thing I didn't like with this larger one was it didn't have that connecting top piece when you open the lid. I like to cook quinoa so little bits of the quinoa would be stuck to the top lid and you would have to wipe it off with a rag. But with the smaller rice cooker and most other rice cookers I've had had the detachable piece on the lid to make cleaning easy just by removing and rinsing the piece. Also this rice cooker cooks a little differently, I have to use less water for the rice so it doesn't come out mushy.
Worked very well
November 24, 2015
So I love fried rice, but hate the mess it makes. You have to cook the rice, the fry it, but then I get yelled at for all the pans in the sink. I tried this for the first time, and the rice actually came out very flaky and evenly cooked. Its actually very simple to use, but since I never really used one before, I will have to experiment with what and when to ad ingredients so they don't come out mushy. The reason for the one star is that I did have some burning of the rice on the bottom. This was even after I stirred it a few times during cooking, but still came out better than anytime I have made it on the stove. All in all, it is very simple to use, and super easy to clean up. Once I get the hang of it, I will be using it all the time.
Our diet changed from wallpaper paste to Asian Cuisine overnight!!!
August 22, 2014
After reviewing many different rice cookers the Aroma ARC-15SB was the choice. No regrets. The only reason I can't give a full five stars is the surface of the cooking bowl was scratched when I received it. It was a semi-circular imperfection in the direct center of the bottom of the bowl where the coating was scratched to the bare metal. I should have called customer service to at least have given them a chance to make it right but my life was too hectic then and by the time I could have called I felt it wouldn't be right (nor should they have even believed me that I received damaged goods at that point). Nevertheless, the damage was large enough and prominent enough that it should have been caught by QC before packaging (it obviously was not packaging or shipping damage).

About me: I'm a work from home dad who is responsible for most of the meals and can cook mean ribs, chicken, steak, mashed potatoes, vegetables, pasta, etc. but I always fumbled the ball when it came to rice. I would follow the directions to a 'T' and make adjustments where directed but it was always clumpy, mushy, or a mixture of clumpy and crunchy. I had to do something.

Regarding the cooker:
We've had the cooker for about a year and I'd say we average 2 rice dishes a week and we have NEVER had a bad dish of rice the entire time. My family is so happy to have gone from eating wallpaper paste to easting authentic Asian cuisine! Claims of the foaming and overflowing water are just simply unfounded. The users are doing something incorrect. I have used all types of rice (short, long, brown, white, jasmine, bulk, etc.) and I have yet to have foaming or excessive water. My routine is to measure the rice into a strainer, rinse the rice with running water for about 30 secs, put rice and water in the cooker, and press the corresponding button to the type of rice. IT IS SO EASY!

And it isn't just for rice, I cook meat and steam vegetables along with a variety of other things.

I recommend the Aroma ARC-15SB to anyone who enjoys eating rice at home.
Does a great job. One thing I don't like.
June 13, 2014
Love my rice cooker! I had a small cheap one but after a year it died so I decided to upgrade to something better. I love the idea of being able to use as a slow cooker too. I have made baked potatoes in it which turned out really good. I learned the hard way it needs liquid because it kept turning off. So I had balled up aluminum foil and put them on the bottom to keep the potatoes off the bottom and then added enough water to cover the bottom of the pot but completely kept the potatoes off the bottom. They cooked for 5 hours and they were so good. Very nice since I was using my crockpot at the same time, this made it so easy to have this going w/ potatoes.

My only complaint is I wish the lid flipped from the back, not sure if there is a reason for it. It isn't too big of a deal, just awkward. So I just turn it but it is odd getting into it and have a big hot lid right there. Even if it came off it would be even better.

Three Star Reviews:

9%
Ok for the price, missing some simple features
May 29, 2017
Ok for the price, makes pretty good rice, but no notification when it's done, just switches to warming mode and sits there while I space out on the couch ;-) Also, no power switch so it must be unplugged when not in use, my outlet is behind something else, so this is not convenient...
Wobbly - would benefit from 4 legs
March 14, 2017
Wobbly - be very careful when turning on to not tip it over. Cooks rice ok, but not very sturdy. will do for now but expect to replace this one with a more sturdy model whenever I find one.
Works as expected
October 21, 2016
Got my replacement and works as advertised. Have only cooked brown rice and did some tweaks based on searching. Cooked 2 cups brown rice but filled up to 3 cup mark to get an adequate cook. Love that I don't have to monitor while cooking, but it does spit out a lot of steam while cooking with that much water even after rinsing the rice several times. My entire counter was covered in starchy water. Satisfied enough for a 3-star rating.Original review: I received a seemingly good product, but the first use revealed a switch that wouldn't go into Cook mode. I've asked for a replacement. Will update my review when I get it.
Good for 2 adults - Rice and Big pieces of veggies
August 4, 2015
I got this cooker recently to avoid using my pressure cooker which blows the water everywhere over the stove creating a mess. We eat rice almost everyday.I started with 1 CUP rice which is the cup that comes with the cooker. The only thing I am unhappy about is the water/sticky residue boiling over and forming a skin like coat around the rim. I washed the rice 3 times before putting it in.But I am impressed with the speed at which it finishes cooking. Best for a 2 adult household. I have tried 2 cups of rice as well. I am afraid to attempt 3 cup RICE though the full capacity because I think it will overflow.The holes on the steamer are quite big so only bigger pieces of veggies can be steamed.
A 3.5 star rice cooker that performs solidly but has some drawbacks
July 28, 2015
If I could, I'd give this thing 3.5 stars. This is a great little rice cooker. It's a workhorse, and that's fantastic. The downside is that unless you have the steamer tray in it, it boils over something fierce, and you're left with sticky gross rice starch all over the counter. I rinse my rice twice, I don't overfill the water, I use their measuring cup, but I still have boil over without the tray, and sometimes even with the tray if there's nothing in it. I've started leaving the rice cooker on the counter in a pyrex baking dish to catch the water, but it's still kind of gross to clean up. I really like the thing despite this, however, and it really does cook well, and it's much easier to clean than the sort with an attached/hinged lid. I'm going to keep looking for tricks to prevent the spill over, but even still, we're going to use this little beast until it dies.
You have to unplug this to turn it off
June 23, 2014
Yes the warming feature is nice, however it stays on and on and on which eventually becomes dangerous. So you have to unplug the device entirely when you're done with it. We use rice at least 2-5 times a week. So i wish i'd gotten one with an automatic turn off instead. But it cooks perfectly every time. Easy cleanup and small profile for our counter.
6%
We liked our old Aroma better, but this will "do"
April 19, 2017
We had a white Aroma that we gave away before we moved. That model no longer exists. We liked it a lot - felt very sturdy. This model looks great, but weights little, and when the lid is open it doesn't feel sturdy at all; it feels like the lid might just rip right off the pot at the hinge. Also, not sure if we have the vent installed correctly, but the upper vent on the lid is making a mess with gobs of white goo ooozing out of it when cooking. Not sure why that's happening. This model is fine. And for the money it's a wonder how they can make things this "good enough" for such a low price.
Rice cooker - not a crock pot - hard to clean
January 13, 2016
This is not a crock pot (slow cooker) they don't advertise that it is, but it gives that impression. Doesn't seem to cook on low enough temp for an 8-10hrs of cooking. So if pot isn't full... food ends up either almost boiling and cooking too fast.

Easy to use but really hard to clean - the lid doesn't remove, so no way to completely clean. Can only wipe down with soap and water, which doesn't clean well enough and seems to leave some odors behind. I have tried washing and scrubbing several times.
Would be nice to fully submerge in soapy water and/or run it throughout the dishwasher.

Makes a nice rice cooker. But if I knew how hard it was to clean I would not have purchased.
I'm extremely pleased with this rice cooker
October 26, 2014
Update: we have a small household and usually cook only small amounts, about 1-2 cups of uncooked rice with a suitable amount of water. This rice cooker works fine for that, whether it's white, brown, short grain, long grain, wild/quinoa blend...no problem.

BUT, I have found that the rice comes out mushy when making large batches of most kinds of rice, no matter what setting I use. You might be able to work around that by using a smaller proportion of water when making large batches, but who wants to experiment? I do it the old fashioned way in a pot on the stove for large batches now, and of course that's not why you buy a rice cooker.

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I'm extremely pleased with this rice cooker. Once every few months I attend some kind of potluck or other gathering, and since I have a culinary background I'm often asked to bring a main dish. This makes it easy to make rice to accompany some chicken, ribs, or other offering, and holds enough to serve 20 people or so.

This one is fancier than my old rice cooker and has separate buttons for brown and white rice. After experimenting, I've determined you can just use the white rice button for brown rice - the end result seems identical but it's faster. Yes, I know brown rice is supposed to cook longer, but mine runs for about 90 minutes on the brown rice setting, and that's longer than necessary. You might want to experiment with this, but I've tried steel-cut oats, various brown and wild rice, blends of different grains, you name it and they all come out good.

I've used a friend's Zojirushi for comparison purposes, and while it looks cooler, it doesn't seem to make rice any better or worse. Hey, after all, it's rice...you can also cook it in a pot you bought at a garage sale for 50 cents, right?
Aroma 10-Cup Rice Cooker
May 1, 2014
I purchased this rice cooker to replace an older Aroma rice cooker. That model was a basic, entry-level rice cooker.

This model has an attractive stainless steel finish, but the lid feels cheaper and less sturdy than my other rice cooker. The settings and timer feature are great, but this rice cooker is slow.

It takes 51 minutes to cook 4 cups of (cooked) rice. My previous rice cooker could cook 16 (cooked) cups of rice in 20-25, It takes 25-30 minutes to steam broccoli with this rice cooker. My old one could do it in 5.

It doesn't make sense that this higher-model rice cooker is so much worse than my original rice cooker.

The spinning animation on the LCD display while it's cooking is interesting, but it becomes frustrating watching it wondering when the rice will be done. Has Aroma quality gone down? I would think all of their rice cookers in this range would have the same kind of heating element, but this one is twice as slow as my old one when cooking rice.

And one time when I cooked two and a half cups of (uncooked) rice, starchy water was bubbling out of the steam vent (?) The rice was nowhere near the top.

I do like the paddle holder on the side. My old one had a place to hook a paddle holder on it, but I lost it. This one is integrated, so you can't lose it. The design of the holder, however, means only rice paddles from Aroma are likely to fit in it.

My old one had a removable steam vent, so you could wash it. This one does not. It's integrated into the lid, and non-removable. My old one also had a removable power cord. This one does not.

I will be returning this, and looking for a better one.
Takes forever to burn brown rice...continuing to tweak recipe
February 7, 2014
I've only used it for brown rice so I can't speak to its abilities with white rice or quinoa yet but what I've seen so far with brown rice has not amazed me. While it is a set-it-and-forget-it type of appliance, which is nice, if the quality of the finished product isn't up to snuff then it's really no help.

First of all, we typically only eat brown rice and that's all I've cooked in it. Many reviews refer to 20-30 minute cook times but that is with white rice only. Brown rice is going to set you back upwards of 90 minutes...yes, an hour and half. I wouldn't even have a problem with it taking twice as long to make rice as it does in a pot...if it did it well.

Anyway, I've made about 6 batches, so far, and every one has had some degree of burning on the bottom. No, I have never let it sit in the warm setting after it's done for more than a minute or so either, so that's not the issue. With the first batch I made, I heard it go off and stirred it all up to absorb any residual moisture before serving. Unfortunately, this mixed all the burnt rice on the bottom of the cooker with the rest and we had to deal with periodic bites of crunchy burnt rice. Since then, I've learned to carefully "peel" off the layer of burnt rice prior to stirring it all together.

Since the first batch, I've experimented with various levels of water and have, most recently, added almost double the water to rice ratio (i.e. for 3 cups rice, fill with water to the 6 line). While the burning layer has decreased somewhat, now the consistency of the rest is suffering and comes out mushier than the initial batch. I don't know if the 90 minutes is still not low and slow enough but I'd gladly plan for 2 hours IF it meant it would come out right.

I'm going to continue to experiment with the ratios and hope the quality will improve. I will update with my results.

Two Star Reviews:

6%
Works, kind of. Pay more for a different model.
August 13, 2017
We've burnt our rice the three times we've tried to use this (but oddly never burn it the old fashioned way on a stovetop). The most recent time we used it we started smelling rubber burning right when we turned the unit on. Pretty cheap craftsmanship, but then again this was an affordable unit. I would probably pay more and get a nicer one next time.
NOT 6 cups
May 10, 2017
It is 6 of the cups that the manufacturer provides which is NOT the same volume measurement as 1 cup, and it is smaller. It is extremely small and the inside markings only go up to 3 cups - no idea what the issue is with that.The box has an asterisk indicating the weight of a cup is 5.3 ounces as though everyone knows how much volume that is (which is less than 1 cup)
I just threw it in the trash
April 15, 2017
I used this twice and it made a complete mess. Even on the smallest quantity. Boils over all over the cooker and cabinet and rice not that hood.
Cooks too hot....and burns bottom every time!
January 14, 2017
We had the older model that eventually gave up. It was great! So, we ordered a new one. This one cooks rice too hot. Rice burns on the bottom of the pan, every time. We are meticulous about measuring for each type of rice that we make....and still it cooks too hot and burns the rice at the bottom of the pan. DO NOT BUY.
After using this product intermittently, it failed to turn ...
July 1, 2016
After using this product intermittently, it failed to turn on after two years of use. A very affordable model but now I have a sense of guilt about throwing it out. Why do companies make appliances that fail only to force you to participate in planned obsolescence? I do NOT plan to replace my current model with an Oster.
Barely works
June 3, 2016
My old rice cooker stopped working, a burned fuse or something. So I decided to buy a new one. Except to say that it is working would be an overstatement - after I turn it on, after 5 minutes it turns off. None of the rice has been cooked. I cannot turn it back on until the unit has cooled off, which takes anywhere between 5 to 20 minutes. Rinse and repeat until it actually ends up cooking fully. What normally takes mere 20 minutes turns into an hour long endeavor.
4%
Burns Rice
December 13, 2016
ALWAYS BURNS. This rice cooker burns the rice almost every time. Multiple reviewers state they have the same issue. I've tried adding extra water, interrupting it to stir, and a million other things. The rice on the top is well cooked and done correctly, but I have to add like an extra half cup so that I can leave the burnt rice on the bottom and only eat the top rice.
Like New Warehouse Deals description failed --damaged and missing a part!
March 7, 2015
Until I get another that is NOT damaged and has all of the parts, I'll stay with this rating.

Actually, I never fired all of this up. I went through the instructions about washing all the parts before first use. But, there was no condensation collector. Yes, it is supposed to have one since there are small notches in the recess below the hinge side of the lid. That is when I spotted a large dent in the side of the pot.

So, this is more a review of the Amazon Warehouse Deals system than the product. This was a like new item and the packaging still looked that way. It had obviously been re-opened and retaped. That's okay. The description said NO damage and that al parts where there.

Obviously, no one really looked at this!! There are four more "Like New" listed at the warehouse. HOWEVER, they have jacked the price up by $3 putting it only $2 less than a new one. Not a value now.
a disappoint compared to the old model
February 24, 2015
I have a similar model(from the the same maker) for about 10 years and I decided to replace it. After 3 month usage, I concluded that I couldn't give it a score more than 3: the water constantly comes out of the steam vent, making a mess on the lid, as well as adjacent counter area. You have to make sure that the top space is clear as well, otherwise any object immediately above will sure to catch a lot of steam: I am sure it is not good for wood cabinets. It matters little if I use the setting of white rice, slow cook or brown rice. Now I regret that I tossed my old cooker.
I just received it today and when it arrived, ...
December 8, 2014
I just received it today and when it arrived, the box was not even in another box to hide or protect it. The box was tore open and dented and so I decided t o try it out to see if it worked. So far it does,(I cooked 4 cups of brown rice in it) however the rice took a hour and half!
The rice took 90 minutes to cook! My old cheap regular rice cooker tool only 20 minutes to cook white rice. This one says it takes 30 minutes to cook white rice! Why so long? I will try a second time to cook white rice in it and see how it comes out.
Lid retains food odors... was driving me crazy.
December 4, 2014
I can't give it more than two stars. The cooker is great, but it has a huge issue that I personally dislike very much. For some reason, food odors stick to the lid like crazy glue! I've washed it with vinegar, lemon, soaked it in hot water, baking soda, etc, etc, etc,... oh my gosh! What didn't I tried? I even boiled for hours cinnamon and lemons in it so it can at least smell good... The weird thing is that this doesn't happen with the other accessories it comes with. Everything else is easy to wash and does not retain any odors. I guess it must have something to do with the type of material the entire lid is made of. At this point I'll use it only for white rice and odorless foods. Not good for hearty seasoned food, unless you want the smell around for weeks. I wish Aroma would come up with a solution. Let's say a replacement lid made of a different material.

One Star Reviews:

10%
WASTE OF MONEY!!!
October 1, 2017
I want to return this, it is terrible it keeps turning itself off before the rice is done, I have to turn it back on 3 times in order to get the rice to finish cooking. I also did not know I would be stuck with it, I bought this 45 days ago, I just tried using it 2 days ago for the second time and what a wasteI will not buy the replacement from amazon, Walmart here I come.
What a disappointment!
August 28, 2017
I finally used the rice cooker. It made a horrible mess by sputtering water all over the counter and down the pot itself, took longer to cook the rice than the normal way and not only that turned the rice into mush. It looked more like overcooked oatmeal.I don't know what I did wrong if any thing. But boy, do I have a mess in the kitchen to clean up.
Junk!
July 4, 2017
This isn't really a steamer. It just boils the rice and even though I put far less water and rice in it that it is purportedly made for, it boils over. You are better off just making your rice in a pot on the stove. At least there you can control the temperature. I have used rice steamers before and this is horrible.
Broke after a few uses
April 28, 2017
We used ours about 8 times before it stopped working. Piece of trash. Very disappointed.
Can I get 1/2 a star....what crap!
March 15, 2017
Wish I could give 1/2 a star....this lasted only 2 weeks and somehow the lever that you press to start does not stay down. I'm soooo disappointed. What a waste.
Didn't measure up
August 10, 2015
I was expecting to have fail safe fluffy rice and not have to worry about spill overs or undercooked rice. So I was excited to purchase the rice steamer. When preparing the rice (as instructed), I found after several tries and with different measurements the rice didn't cook evenly and it scorched on the bottom. YIKES!! I can cook lousy rice without the steamer... so I decided to return it and I'm still on the hunt for a reliable unit.
8%
Not for me
August 24, 2017
Did not work well for me my rice turned out almost burnt on the bottom. I followed the book exactly and defiantly was not happy with the results. I ended up sending it back.
Rice Cooker
September 30, 2016
The rice cooker makes excellent rice. However, it vents water and steam which creates a mess. Update to my original review. We have used this cooker approximately 4 times and are throwing it away. It leaks water over our counters and on to the floor. I would not recommend this cooker. It makes great rice but the clean up is not worth it.
or even worse, water and uncooked rice
August 11, 2016
The hinge for the top is not structurally sound and flexes ... at times this keeps the latch for securing the top to the base/body when trying to close the top ... BUT at times the flex in the hinge is sufficient to disengage the latch when the top IS closed, which when carrying the device with the handle on the top of the top, results in spillage of cooked rice, or even worse, water and uncooked rice!
Destroys Rice
May 7, 2016
The rice ALWAYS comes out burnt and terrible. Everytime. Bought the most popular rice of Amazon and it comes out the consistency of courage. Added the appropriate amount of water, wash the rice before hand and everytime the thing burns the bottom of the rice and the texture is garbage. I hate this thing. Spend the extra money on a different model. This thing will be in my trash next time I get paid.
What's the use of I have to finish rice on the stove?!
July 16, 2015
This is my first rice cooker and it might just be my last. It doesn't cook rice - period. It's supposed to do up to 20 cups cooked, but when I put 10 cups of rice In and fill the water line appropriately, it "cooks" me hard, unfinished pellets of rice. Yuck. I actually had to take rice out and finish it on the stove - what is the point?! Of course I tried to give it the benefit of the doubt - I used it 3x - and now I can't return the piece of crap. Ugh.
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Price
$32.72updated: Mar 18, 2020
$37.50updated: Mar 18, 2020
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Answered Questions
Article Number
Article Number
0034264421202
0885363859164
Binding
Binding
Kitchen
Kitchen
Brand
Brand
Oster
Aroma
Color
Color
Red
Black
Currency
Currency
USD
USD
Formatted Price
Formatted Price
$29.99
$36.92
Height
Height
374.0 in
426.4 in
Length
Length
364.2 in
426.4 in
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Oster
Aroma Housewares
Model
Model
004722-000-000
ARC-150SB
MPN
MPN
004722-000-000
ARC-150SB
Name
Name
English
English
Number of Parts
Number of Parts
004722-000-000
ARC-150SB
Product Group
Product Group
Kitchen
Kitchen
Product Type
Product Type
KITCHEN
KITCHEN
Publisher
Publisher
Oster
Aroma Housewares
Quantity
Quantity
1
1
Reviews
Reviews
Score
Score
8.4
8.8
Size
Size
5-Cup
1 - Pack
Studio
Studio
Oster
Aroma Housewares
Weight
Weight
12.1 oz
17.6 oz
Width
Width
403.5 in
441.7 in
Feature
Feature

Cooks a variety of food including rice, soup, fondou and more

Prepares up to 6 cups of cooked rice. Holds 3 cups of dry rice.

Includes 1-liter steaming tray

Automatic keep warm feature

Integrated one touch operation

Aroma is the #1 rice cooker brand in the US.

Capacity: Yields up to 20 cups of COOKED rice (approx. 20 servings).

Easy-to-use functions: Programmable digital controls with Steam, Slow Cook, White Rice, Brown Rice, Delay Timer (up to 15 hours) and automatic Keep-Warm.

Quick tip: Nonstick inner cooking pot removes for quick cleanup and dishwasher safe

Included accessories: steam tray, rice measuring cup, serving spatula, and exclusive recipes and coupons for Mahatma® and Carolina® Rice.

Number 1 Rice Cooker Brand in the US

Perfectly prepares 4 to 20 cups of cooked rice and automatically keeps it warm for hours

Easy-to-use digital controls for white rice, brown rice, programmable steam and keep-warm

15-hour delay timer is perfect for flexible meal planning

Stainless steel and Black Plastic exterior. Nonstick Teflon interior cooking pot removes for quick cleanup in the dishwasher

NOTE: Please ensure to measure rice in the cup that comes along with the product ONLY

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