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Panasonic Rice Cookers: Advantages and Disadvantages

I own a 3.3 cup rice cooker by Panasonic and I love it. It’s nice, gives me a great value, and is highly recommended by many online reviewers. The innovation and convenience it brings are what attract me to this rice cooker. In general, Panasonic rice cookers get rave reviews from consumers. My friend owns one, loving it the moment she saw it.

Below are what some online reviewers say (good and bad) about rice cookers by Panasonic. There are plenty of models to choose from and space doesn’t permit to list all of them. So I only picked 5 models and listed them in this article.

SR-NA18 Rice Cooker by Panasonic

From Agnes, 35, Homemaker: It got rave reviews from rice cooker experts, so I bought it. It’s a very nice cooker, actually. The automatic adjustments help me cook the finest rice. This rice cooker is dishwasher-friendly, with its removable inner lid and some self-cleaning features. This compact unit also looks great on my countertop. But there are some minor grumbles. I couldn’t fit a head of cauliflower in it. I also wish the steamer tray was deeper.

SR-G18FG Rice Cooker

From Sania, 40, homemaker: For the first three months, this rice cooker was all I could ask for. I was thinking it was the perfect one. But the water soon began to bubble up, spilling over some mess. The rice boils several times when I try to cook in this thing. It creates some pretty annoying mess on my countertop. Worse, I often make poor rice. It comes out crunchy. The splattering when the rice boils is just horrible. I’ve tried every troubleshooting suggestion and failed.

SR-NA10 Rice Cooker by Panasonic

From Tom, 38, real estate agent: I’m very happy with the quality of this rice cooker. My wife and I are very meticulous about rice.And it doesn’t disappoint. It makes great rice of any type. What’s more, it’s dishwasher-friendly. The LCD display is another feature I like. It gives me an idea on how much time is left. What we have now is a pretty good rice cooker. We couldn’t ask for more.

SR-G10G Rice Cooker by Panasonic

From Leslie, 55, government employee: The 5-cup size is ideal for 2-4 persons. The online reviews are true. It cooks rice perfectly. I love the way our rice turns out. Here’s a helpful tip: Adjust water quantity depending on the rice type. The rice cooker also has some dishwasher-friendly features. There are some things that I don’t like, though. I Don’t like the shallow lid of the pot and the shabby handles of the rice cooker. The price is right, overall.

Panasonic SR-3NA

From Chelsea, 26, editorial assistant: My sister gave me this Panasonic cooker. It’s just enough for a single person like me. It looks good and makes great rice, too. I highly recommend this rice cooker for those who are watching their diet. This mini rice cooker perfectly fits well on my counter. I’ve been cooking with it almost daily for about two months now and this cooker (like other Panasonic rice cookers) is the bomb. I have yet to encounter a problem with this rice cooker.