Zojirushi NHS-06 Handled Portable Rice Cooker, 3-Cup

Last updated: December 31, 2021


Zojirushi NHS-06 Handled Portable Rice Cooker, 3-Cup

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Product Details

In our analysis of 82 expert reviews, the Zojirushi Handled Portable Rice Cooker, 3-Cup placed 13th when we looked at the top 16 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

NHS-06WH Size: 3 Cup Features: -Utensils Included: Yes. -See-through glass lid with stay cool knob. -Easy-to-use single switch control. -Stay cool handles for easy transport. -Durable nonstick inner cooking pan. -Distressed: No. Product Type: -Rice cooker/Food steamer. Shape: -Round. Finish: -White. Non-Stick: -Yes. Removable Interior: -Yes. Warming Setting: -Yes. Operation Type: -Manual. Size 10 Cup – Number of Items Included: -4. Size 10 Cup – Capacity: -2.5 Quarts. Size 10 Cup – Rice Capacity: -10 Cups. Size 3 Cup – Number of Items Included: -3. Size 3 Cup – Capacity: -0.75 Quarts. Size 3 Cup – Rice Capacity: -3 Cups. Size 6 Cup – Number of Items Included: -4. Size 6 Cup – Capacity: -1.5 Quarts. Size 6 Cup – Rice Capacity: -6 Cups. Generic Specifications: -120 Volts / 300 watts. Dimensions: Size 10 Cup – Overall Height – Top to Bottom: -9.375″. Size 10 Cup – Overall Width – Side to Side: -12.625″. Size 10 Cup – Overall Depth – Front to Back: -10.75″. Size 10 Cup – Overall Product Weight: -8 lbs. Size 3 Cup – Overall Height – Top to Bottom: -7.5″. Size 3 Cup – Overall Width – Side to Side: -9.125″. Size 3 Cup – Overall Depth – Front to Back: -7.5″. Size 3 Cup – Overall Product Weight: -4 lbs. Size 6 Cup – Overall Height – Top to Bottom: -8.785″. Size 6 Cup – Overall Width – Side to Side: -10.125″. Size 6 Cup – Overall Depth – Front to Back: -8.785″. Size 6 Cup – Overall Product Weight: -6 lbs. Busy cooks cherish rice cookers. This one cooks up to 3 cups of dry rice (white or brown) and keeps it warm up to five hours. A glass lid permits monitoring of the cooking process. Instructions and a cooking chart explain everything. A measuring cup and serving spatula are included. The cooker operates with admirable simplicity: just push a switch to start. The switch and a light turn off when cooking is completed, and the unit automatically goes into its keep-warm mode. Stay-cool handles on the cooker’s sides permit it to be moved. Only plastic scrubbers and mild detergent should be used for cleaning. –Fred Brack

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Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

Another exceptional feature this unit has is the see-through glass lid with stay-cool knob.
The cooker operates with admirable simplicity: just push a switch to start the cooker. The switch and light turn off once cooking is completed, and the unit automatically goes into its keep-warm mode.
With a Zojirushi rice cooker, rice will be fluffy and delicious. Plus, you won’t have to stand over the stove while it cooks. Just set it and leave. All Zojirushi rice cookers have durable nonstick inner cooking pans for quick and easy cleaning.
The cooking pan is made from durable non-stick material, and the NHS-10 and NHS-18 models also feature a stainless steel steaming tray and automatic keep-warm function. The unit comes with a serving spatula and measuring cup included.
Operation of this cooker is super simple. The easy-to-use design features a single switch control, and a transparent glass lid to monitor the cooking process.
The unit is made with a long-lasting nonstick inner cooking pan that is easy to wash.
The durable handles remain cool while cooking and you can easily transport the rice cooker holding the handles.

What reviewers didn't like

The lid does not fit snugly, but this has zero effects on the performance of rice
A little bit messy. Spew liquid out of the top hole.
Might be considered a little complicated
It doesn’t have keep warm function.
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