20-Cup Aroma Housewares ARC-5200SB Rice & Grain Cooker (Stainless Steel) $39.99

OrangeMusic4710

Jul 29, 2025 3:44 PM

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OrangeMusic4710Jul 29, 2025 3:44 PM

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Was a much better deal at $29 the last time around (2024.06.02). Makes decent rice once you figure out how... Has a lot of really dumb design issues. Cannot really read the embossed markings inside the metal cook bowl. The plastic "measure" used is not an actual cup? Why??? No simple/convenient way to actually lift the metal cook bowl out of the unit when rice is finished/done. (IE to season, mix, serve a large batch of cooked rice, no handle, no grip recess). The "done" chime is SO quiet you won't hear unless you are standing immediately next to the unit...useless). I still use the cooker all the time, but it is far from perfect.

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TimWatley

Jul 29, 2025 3:54 PM

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TimWatleyJul 29, 2025 3:54 PM

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Anyone here actually own this rice cooker? Most of the Amazon reviews look like free item giveaways in exchange for the usual AI generated review fluff.

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pcat39

Jul 29, 2025 4:18 PM

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pcat39Jul 29, 2025 4:18 PM

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I have this but I use it mainly as a slow cooker. I really like it.

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owlmercury

Jul 29, 2025 4:47 PM

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owlmercuryJul 29, 2025 4:47 PM

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I own an older model of this. It's nice as a rice cooker but it works really great as a slow cooker!!! Like a more "advanced" version of a crock pot.

It has a saute function that lets you fry ingredients on it like you're cooking on the stove. Then you can add your liquids and rest of the ingredients and slow cook it. I usually slow cook on the "soup" setting which is hotter than the "high" slow cook setting.

WiseGoat930

Aug 4, 2025 4:51 AM

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WiseGoat930Aug 4, 2025 4:51 AM

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i see price now as $49

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TimWatley

Aug 4, 2025 4:59 AM

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TimWatleyAug 4, 2025 4:59 AM

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Quote from WiseGoat930

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i see price now as $49

Yep. Same here.

20-Cup Aroma Housewares ARC-5200SB Rice & Grain Cooker (Stainless Steel) $39.99

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