Press Cook. It Switches Itself Off. Rice Ready When You Are.

The single reason most people buy a rice cooker is to stop watching a pot. This automatic rice cooker handles the cook cycle without any input after you press the lever — the thermal sensor detects when the water has been absorbed and the rice is done, then switches the machine automatically from cooking mode to keep warm. The amber LED comes on, the red cook LED goes off, and the rice stays at serving temperature until you're ready. Available in 2.5 litre (900W) and 2.8 litre to match the number of portions you typically cook.

How the Automatic Switching Works

Pour measured water and rinsed rice into the non-stick bowl, seat the bowl inside the cooker, close the glass lid, and press the lever. The cook LED (red) activates immediately. From that point, the cooker runs the heating element at cooking temperature while the rice absorbs the water.

When the water is absorbed and the base of the bowl reaches a higher temperature — the point where there's no more moisture absorbing the heat — the thermal sensor triggers the switch from cook to warm. The cook light goes off, the warm LED (amber) comes on, and the element steps down to a holding temperature. Rice on warm stays moist and hot for up to an hour without continuing to cook or forming a crust on the base.

You don't set a timer. You don't turn it off manually. You press cook, leave the kitchen, and come back to rice that's done and held at the right temperature.

Two Sizes — Choose Based on Portions

2.5 litre (900W) handles two to five portions of cooked rice per cycle — practical for couples, students, and families of up to four eating rice as a side dish. The 900W element is efficient for the size of the bowl and heats quickly.

2.8 litre covers four to seven portions — better suited to larger families, households where rice is a main dish rather than a side, or anyone who batch cooks rice to store for the following day. The larger bowl uses the same feature set as the 2.5L — the difference is purely capacity.

The Non-Stick Removable Bowl

The inner bowl sits inside the heating element base and lifts straight out once the cook cycle is done. The non-stick coating prevents rice from bonding to the base and sides during cooking — under normal use, the rice pours or scoops out cleanly without leaving a layer stuck to the bottom.

The bowl washes in warm soapy water in the sink. Don't put it in a dishwasher — the non-stick surface lasts longer with hand washing. The bowl has internal water level markings that correspond to the number of cups of dry rice — one cup of rice fills to the "1" water line, two cups to the "2" line. That's all the measuring you need to do.

The Toughened Glass Lid

The lid is clear glass with a stainless steel rim. The glass means you can check the rice progress by looking rather than lifting the lid — opening a rice cooker mid-cook releases the steam the rice needs to finish, and it's worth avoiding. The steel rim keeps the glass secure and adds structural strength around the edge. A small vent hole in the lid releases built-up steam pressure during cooking without blowing the lid off.

What Comes in the Box

Measuring cup — sized to the bowl's internal markings so a single cup of dry rice corresponds exactly to the first water level line inside the bowl. Consistent ratios mean consistent results.

Serving spatula — the textured plastic surface lifts and separates cooked rice without pressing it flat or scratching the non-stick bowl. Use it instead of a metal spoon, which would damage the non-stick coating over time.

What You Can Cook in It

• White rice — basmati, jasmine, long grain, short grain. All cook well with the standard water markings inside the bowl
• Brown rice — needs more water and runs a longer cook cycle before the warm light triggers. Adjust the water level up and expect it to take longer
• Congee and rice porridge — use a 3:1 or 4:1 water-to-rice ratio. The cooker runs the cycle and switches to warm when the moisture reaches the right level
• Quinoa and other grains — cook similarly to rice at a 2:1 water ratio; the auto-switch works the same way as for rice
• Batch cooking for the week — cook a full bowl on Sunday, portion into containers, refrigerate and reheat across the following days

Cleaning

Remove the bowl after it has cooled slightly. Wash it in warm soapy water — most residue comes away without scrubbing. For any stuck sections at the base, soak briefly rather than scrubbing. Wipe the interior of the outer body with a damp cloth to remove any spills or steam residue. The glass lid rinses clean. Never submerge the outer body in water.

Available in 2.5 litre (900W) and 2.8 litre. Both with non-stick removable inner bowl, toughened glass lid with steel rim, automatic cook-to-warm thermal switch, warm and cook LED indicators, internal water level markings, measuring cup and serving spatula.