Does this rice cooker have a chime/bell to let you know when its done cooking? Also does it have an off switch? The current one I have has to be unplugged when not in use.
471366
yes. it has chime which signal you by ringing like 6 times to let you know that your meal is ready to eat. for your second inquiry about off switch, i haven't experienced that, but what i know is when the meal is ready, it automatically switch to keep warm mode and you can turn off as soon as you empty the pan.hope that will help, of course i forgot, that rice cooker is perfect and i use to cook both white and fried rice with that. i love it. for sure you will too.
471367
Yes it has a beep I think then it goes to the setting of warming. I don't have to do anything if I'm not ready for what I'm cooking it will keep it warm. there's really nothing I don't like about this cooker.
471368
when it gets to ten minutes it does a count down...an beeps when finished...an goes to keep warm mode...an it does have a off button
471369
Yes, it beeps and goes into Keep Warm after cooking. It also has an Off button.The other cycles are really useful, too. I really like this cooker. Just don't bother with the frittata recipe; it will keep turning itself off, which is frustrating. Use the recipe in an electric skillet or on the stovetop.
471370
It buzzes. And yes all you have to do to turn it off is to push the power button twice.
471371
Yes, it beeps and goes into Keep Warm after cooking. It also has an Off button. The other cycles are really useful, too. I really like this cooker. Just don't bother with the frittata recipe; it will keep turning itself off, which is frustrating. Use the recipe in an electric skillet or on the stovetop.
471372
There is a beep whenever it is done with the cooking cycle you have it set on. As for the outlet situation, even when plugged in it can be turned on or off via the power button.
37952
Kathy, the off is when you move the switch to the middle position - moving the switch to the right gives you the loud piercing alarm and to the left gives you the milder chime, but if you carefully get it positioned in between the two positions, that should shut it off. It is a very small space between the three positions. hope this helps
618435
It doesn't shut off. It sounds a very loud alarm that they eggs are done. You will NOT miss it. Ha..ha. It sounds like a smoke alarm. I love my egg cooker. I use it all the time. Best ever!
53193
I haven't looked into the timer but your best answer might be to contact a warehouse or retailer selling this to make sure of your options, I am very satisfied with this rice cooker. Hope you find your best option.
1318715
The cooker has two modes, cook and warm. Warm mode is the default. In order to cook the rice you press the lever in the front which switches it into cook mode. When the cooker determines that the rice is done, it switches back into warm mode. In order to turn it off completely it has to be unplugged.
1416350
Like sf47 said. These devices are designed to shut off past 212F, the boiling point of water. The entire point of a rice cooker is to automatically stop cooking once the water is gone (i.e. the rice is done). Once the water is gone the rice cooker goes into keep warm mode.
1503079
No. This rice cooker is meant for cooking rice. However, you can always add extra water when cooking rice and shut off the rice cooker manually after half and hour. You will get porridge but not a perfect porridge.
1379076
Automagically goes to keep "Keep Warm" when cooking time selected is completed. Never looked for an off switch, I just unplug it when cooking completed/ready to serve.
1318718
It needs to be unplugged to power off. This is the only RC that I have had that actually cooks brown rice well :)
780071
If you are not using it the bell shouldn't ring. No you cannot get rid of that feature, but unless you are using the item to cook something late at night, the bell.shouldn't ring.
127247
Sushi rice is a specific type of rice. There is no setting on the rice cooker itself like the more expensive (zo* anyone?) ones. The manual has instruction for proper amount of water to be used based on amount of rice. Then rice cooker automatically shuts off when its cooked. I've never tried to make sushi rice myself, so couldn't tell you the quality of it. I've cook Basmati rice on it and it did well, until pot lost its coating and I had to throw the pot. I've been looking to get a new pot only but it's hard to find. Pot lasted less than two years, if you are curious.
2177145
The crock pot will turn off. I've lost 2 meals to power outages in the neighborhood. I've basically gone back to my old crock pot with a knob because I know I can trust it.
2027755
It rings long enough that you know the time is up and after you've removed something from the oven, turned off the dishwasher.......it still has a lingering bell sound! To sum it up: long ring. Hope this helps!
2208106
No, it does not, but it turns to warming mode automatically once the rice is cooked. I love my Oyama rice cooker!
1202038
No, it goes into 'warming mode' after it's done cooking. It has a light that indicates when it's cooking and when the rice is done and warming, but you must unplug it to turn it completely off.
1113666
Yes, I leave the power plugged in, and I haven't had any issues. Yes, only the clock remains on. Another good reason to leave it plugged in is if you use the timer function. I can prepare the rice in the morning before I leave for work and set a timer for it. When I return home for work, there will be freshly cooked rice!
1642336
No, it does not, a simple automatic switch. A great rice cooker! Had it for a time. . does it right!