Sanyo ECJ-M100S Rice Cooker Review


Are you looking for an inexpensive and nice rice cooker capable of feeding a lot of people? If so, the Sanyo ECJ-M100S may be your answer. This useful rice cooker offers a capacity of 10 cups of uncooked rice, producing approximately 20 cups of cooked rice once. This is very convenient when you are preparing rice for a small group of friends or even a large family gathering. The carefully designed micro-computerized rice cooker features Fuzzy Logic technology, which instantly makes fine changes in temperature and heating time as it cooks to ensure perfectly cooked rice. Once the rice has cooked, the Sanyo ECJ-M100S automatically switches to the keep warm function, which maintains the perfect serving temperature without overcooking. Plus, the unit’s large LCD display lets you program cooking 15 hours in advance.

The menu options are very clear and easy to understand. You can select from a number of menu options for cooking styles including white rice, brown rice, sushi rice, unrinsed rice, sprouted brown rice, mixed rice, sweet rice, and oatmeal. Simply press the corresponding selection according to the rice you have inside the cooker, set the timer if necessary, close the cooker, and then click

Sanyo ECJ-M100S Features

For a fairly large rice cooker, it fits well in most modern kitchens. The top is quite flat, giving it a more compact feature. Along with its black and silver casing, here are its other features.

  • It also comes with a steam function (steam tray included) for steaming vegetables, a slow cook cycle for making soups, a fast cook cycle, a reheat option, and a bread-making cycle for baking cakes.
  • Airtight carafe-style lid, removable steam vent, thick (2mm) non-stick inner pot
  • Transport handle to carry cooked food directly to the dining table.
  • Accessories include measuring cup, spatula, spatula holder, and instruction manual.
  • Stainless steel with black accents, the 650-watt range measures approximately 11 by 10-1/2 by 11 inches.

While this rice cooker has had great reviews, there are several things to consider before deciding if it’s right for you. I’ve broken them down into the lists below.

Advantages:

  • very roomy Can store up to 10 cups of uncooked rice and 18 to 20 cups cooked
  • You can cook white rice, brown rice, and even sushi.
  • Timer helps when planning ahead
  • Even when the rice cooker was unplugged, it was able to keep the rice warm.
  • The quality of the rice is above average quality.

Cons:

  • Making for a few people only takes 2-3 cups of rice so it barely fills the rice cooker
  • It may be too big for a small kitchen or apartment.
  • The timer does not allow you to set the exact start time. This means that you have to estimate the number of hours before it starts cooking. This isn’t a huge problem, but it’s something to be aware of, because if you set the settings wrong, you may come home with cold or uncooked rice.

Summary

The Sanyo ECJ-M100S is a great option for anyone looking for a budget option for a 10-cup rice cooker and is worth considering if you have a large family or like to entertain. We hope that after reading this article it has helped you decide which rice cooker is right for you.