Tiger Electronics JAH-T18U Microcomputer Controlled Rice Cooker

Bottom line

The Tiger Electronics JAH-T18U Microcomputer Controlled Rice Cooker is actually three machines rolled into one: a slow cooker, steamer and rice cooker. Though it does not have induction heating, the Tiger JAH-T18U heats up quickly and evenly, users say. A steaming basket is included.

Performance

Kudos from reviewers. The Tiger Electronics JAH-T18U Microcomputer Controlled Rice Cooker gets kudos from consumer and expert reviewers, who praise its ability to cook white and brown rice, as well as serve as a steamer and slow cooker. A steaming basket is included.

The menu includes settings for plain rice, quick, germinated brown rice, mixed rice, sweet rice, porridge and brown rice. It also has a scorch mode. When cooking is complete, the cooker automatically switches to warm mode except for porridge.

Ease of use

Instructions are clear. Cleaning the Tiger Electronics rice cooker is simple, owners say; its pan has a nonstick surface, and the inner lid and steam cap are removable and washable. The many menu settings are easy to use. For the slow cooker and steamer, cooking time may be set in five-minute intervals for up to three hours.

Measuring lines are located on the inner pot, and a measuring cup is included. The instructions are clear on how to use the Tiger JAH-T18U's many functions.

Durability

Pan is scratch-resistant. The Tiger Electronics JAH-T18U Microcomputer Controlled Rice Cooker has the capacity for 10 cups of dry rice, which makes 20 cups of cooked rice. It weighs 9 pounds. The nonstick pan is scratch-resistant, which adds to the feeling of durability, users say. The Tiger JAH-T18U has a one-year warranty.