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KRC5 (5 Cup), KRC8 (8 Cup), KRC80CHO (8 Cup)SaraGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- 4 reviews
Worth for money and easy to clean
I bought it for a year, I use it twice a week, it did a good job fit its price. The bowl is easy to clean, the only thing is the rice crust in bottom. I usually need to turn off the power after cooked. The warm condition would make the crust getting worse.
Purchased in December 2021 at Big W.
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Latest batches sub-standard
As the family downsized we downsized to this 5-cup rice cooker. Worked fine for 3-4 years before biting the dust. Was happy to buy the same model as replacement but manufacturing standards have obviously slipped since the original model. We have had four fail since then with what appear to be thermostat failures after less than 10 uses. Two have been warranty replacements, which is fine, but life is too short to waste time on inferior products. Never again for a Kambrook rice cooker. Managed to salvage tonight's dinner by using sticky tape to hold down the "Cook" switch after the thermostat failed.
Purchased in January 2021.
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MaricelQueensland
- 7 reviews
Very reliable product!
We've been using this rice cooker for almost 2 years now and its a very good brand. Kambrook is one of the reliable brands that is designed to stand for years.
Purchased in September 2021 at Big W for $30.00.
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Haven’t failed since I learned the trick!
Most rice cookers are pretty much the same but it’s how you start that makes the difference. Always, always rinse your rice! Place the dry rice in a sieve and shake it back and forth under cold running water. You'll see the milky water gradually become clear which means you’ve rinsed a lot of the starch off the rice. It’s starch that makes the rice stick to the pan. Since I learned this from a Chinese cook, I’ve never had a problem with my Kambrook rice cooker. I love the keep warm function it offers too.
Purchased in December 2021.
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Nan
- 2 reviews
Perfect for most rice meals
Cooks to perfection, great little recipe book, light, small- easy to store, quick wipe out bowl, Price $26.00 great for 2-4 persons. We use at least twice weekly,12 month guarantee. I put a circle of bake paper on bottom of bowl as suggested and follow all directions given
Purchased in June 2021 at Harvey Norman Retail Stores - Electronics for $26.00.
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Simon I.Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
Dead on 4th use
Used as per directions. On 3rd use I noticed spot of paint coming off base despite very gentle treatment and no contact with metal. On 4th use it released burning plastic smell and died.
Purchased in July 2021 for $32.00.
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P.PPilbara, WA
- 4 reviews
- 4 likes
Rubbish
I used the kambrook rice express 5 cup 3 times. It died before the end of the 3rd cook. What a waste of money. I will not buy another kambrook product again.
Purchased in June 2021 for $35.95.
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Rob
- 3 reviews
Owned 4 of these, all 4 burnt out with less than a dozen uses.
Purchased one of these a few years ago. It 'burnt out' before 12months. Purchased another which burnt out after 2 months - got a warranty replacement, which burnt out about 12 months later. Gave it a miss for 2 years but bought another 8 months ago. And guess what, yup - burnt out as well. We would use this product about once every 3 weeks so it wasn't from over-use. Save your money. Buy a different product.
Purchased in September 2021 at Big W Retail Stores.
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GrumpySouth East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
so far...so good
Purchased from Big W 12/2018.
There appears to be slight change from previous model number which attracted some negative reviews. However KRC8 and KRC80 rice cookers like almost identical
Early days yet. However if you follow the cooking guide the result is perfectly good. On first cook the bottom rice was a tad overcooked but ok to date. The cooking bowl is pretty light so I am not sure about durability and how long the non stick coating will last. I choose this product because it was advertised as a pretty quick cooker unlike some other...Read more
ones I looked at. Its a pity that the rice bowl cannot be detached from the the electrical lead, which I was aware of. A small point but it would increase this rice cookers practicality and if you had friends over around the table it would also advertise the product name. At this stage value for money and no gribes. 1 year warranty.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Purchased two and both have failed
Once bitten twice why. Rice burns to bottom if left on warm. Leaves rice very dry and not fluffy.
Purchased one and after 6 months of infrequent use had electric smell and the cooker stopped working. Husband purchased another and it happened after 2 uses. Off to find another brand.
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Never cooks well
This is the first rice cooker I’ve ever owned and it never cooks the rice well - it is always singed on the bottom, is one big clump and not light and fluffy at all. Like others, I’ve tried adding more water but this doesn’t work. From what I’ve heard of rice from other cookers, I would definitely recommend people NOT buy this one.
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AjBCPerth
- 8 reviews
- 5 likes
- Rice Express KRC5 (5 Cup)
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Below expectations
Make the rice very dry at the top. Have followed instructions to the dot yet my rice comes out very dry at the top, so dry that it is unedible and I have to get rid of that layer. Haven only tried white rice so far. Other than that, it is ok, however I was expecting it would take less time than 20 mins to cook a cup of rice! Not recommend for everyday use.
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Does the Job
The cooker works well for it's price. It's quite quick at cooking rice and easy to operate. My only issue with it is that even though it is a non stick bowl, the rice still sticks to the bowl. We need to remove the rice from the pot immediately after cooking, so we cannot leave there to keep warm. I purposely bought the rice cooker so that we could leave it in there and come back to refill without it sticking to the pot, so this was very disappointing.
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bobgeelong
only used a few times -tonight had an electrical/plastic burning smell -one side had started to melt
That explains our experience -might be a anomaly -might be what you can expect as well. will be back to the shop soon -well within warranty and REALLY sick of this cheap crap that won't even last a year!!!!!!
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Samcoz05Northern Region, NSW
- 13 reviews
Great for families
Great way to cook rice fast and for our family perfect texture quick time . You can put it on and it will be done by the time your meal is ready and is pretty easy to clean it takes up very little storage and is a very convenient way to cook love it suits our needs and would recommend to anyone.
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anonian
- 2 reviews
does the job
I was given this as a present. I wouldn't have bought one as I get good results using the stove (absorbtion method). I use the same rice-water ratio in the cooker as I do on the stovetop. The cooker produces similar quality rice. The advantage is that if I get bored and wander off the rice doesn't burn! I usually turn off the cooker as soon as the rice is cooked, as it keeps warm for a while in the hot cooker. You wont get good results with very small quantities of rice (any more than you will in a pan). The original cooker stopped working (open circuit) which was disappointing. I got a replacement under warranty with no problems, and that one is working well with regular use.
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Naz Hasan HudaSydney, NSW
- 4 reviews
This is perfect! Can't live without it!!
We bought Kambrook Rice Express KRC5 from Sunday market about five years back and since then we used it at least once a day. It worked perfectly every time. The non-stick layer is worn out but that doesn't create any problem other than slight sticking. We are really happy about the product.
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Good rice cooker!!
Purchased as second hand in an op shop and after fires use tonight I’m pretty impressed
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Rebecca HillCurtin 2605, ACT
- 16 reviews
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I really enjoy cooking rice in my rice cooker
I really enjoy cooking rice in my non-stick rice cooker. I can put 1 cup of rice into it versus 2 cups of water, turn the rice-cooker on at the wall and press down the "cook" button on the cooker and it will take about 10 minutes to make a decent quantity of perfectly cooked, steamed rice that goes well making cooking fried-rice, curries, rice-pudding or stir fries. The cooking setting after 10 minutes of cooking time for the rice will then automatically switch to warm and will keep the rice warm if the lid is kept on the rice-cooker. Turn ...Read more
if off at the wall when finished with it and wash it. Personally, I like the rice cooked out of the rice-cooker much better than cooked in a saucepan on the stove. I find rice cooked in the rice-cooker is nice, light and fluffy and well-cooked, not gluggy and watery like I had been finding when cooking it in a saucepan on the stove-top in the past. Also, using a rice cooker saves you having to wash-up a saucepan that has all the rice stuck to the bottom that you might want to use for cooking something else on the same evening. You can use a soft-gentle cloth and warm, soapy water, which will remove the dirt easily. Rice cookers are worth having in your home. From Rebecca HillSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Eco Livingbrisbane
- 6 reviews
Value for Money
I do use rice cookers in a regular base and no matter how much I invested in a pricey good one; the teflon eventually get damaged and for healthy reasons I need to change.
So, last time I decide to just buy a not top brand and I was not disappointed - basic and easy to use and so far, has been cook well the rice.
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Questions & Answers
Allan Fasked
The cup size
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Allan Fasked
What is the size of the measuring cop
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Hi Allan,
I'm not a rice cooker guru but "they" keep asking me to comment every time there is a rice cooker question. For what it is worth I believe the standard rice cooker cup is 180ml. Through my patchy experience with rice cookers I think I have 3 different rice cooker cups in my plastics drawer - they are slightly different shapes but having checked them I can confirm they are consistently the same volume, so go with 180ml. Cheers, Seppo
Thanks very much l will go with that Allan
Diane P.asked
I just got a 10 cup rice cooker and steamer and following the rice/water ratio instructions, I cooked two cups of rice for the first time. It spluttered out fluid from around the edge of the lid to about 30-40, making a mess. Is this normally what they do.
Diane
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Hi Diane,
I've been asked to comment on your problem because I've submitted on the subject before but I'm not a guru on the subject. My current rice cooker has a max capacity of 8 cups and I'm reluctant to do less than 3 cups in it because the results can be patchy if your ratios are not spot on at the lower levels. To get used to it try doing 3 or 4 cups and either have leftovers or feed a hungry teenager. I use level rice cup measures for the rice and then don my glasses to get the water level spot on on the scale on the inside of the cooker container. It's not unusual to get a little bit of bubble blowing around the edge of the lid about two thirds of the way through the cooking but it should not be landing on the benchtop and making a mess. My suspicion is that you may have had a bit too much water in the mix and some of the excess came over the edge before there was time for it to be absorbed by the rice. Stick with it as rice cookers are a reliable way to get consistent cooked rice. Cheers, Seppo
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