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Traditional rice cookers use binary logic. 0 or 1. On or off. Or more accurately: "Cook" (full power) or "warm" (low power).
Traditional program: if temperature is below 212 F then keep on at full cook power, if temperature is above 212 then switch to warm.
Usually this "program" is implemented with a mechanical computer consisting of a magnet which is calibrated to lose its magnetism at a precise temperature (the Curie point) and trigger a switch.
Fuzzy logic just means not binary on or off, but can adjust to a range of power outputs.
Fuzzy logic program: beginning of program ramp up to full power to bring water to boil, once at boiling then reduce power to keep at rolling boil, once at steam temperature maintain heat using PID controller to consistent steaming temperature, after timer complete and temperature above steam level switch to keep warm temperature.
Usually this program is implemented with a microcontroller running a software program that reads from (possibly several) temperature sensors, sometimes also a pressure sensor, and a timer.
Edit: for the record, I personally prefer basic rice cookers. The only thing that's really nice about the fancier models, in my opinion, is the timer function but I have a bunch of smart plugs available so I just plug the basic rice cooker into that and that sorts that (I do the same thing with my coffee maker).
I didn't realize rice cookers were such a rabbit hole. There are three 6-cup CUCKOO rice cookers on sale now.
On Amazon, there is the iMac one (CR-0655F) $120 down to $70, the normal looking white one (CR-0675FW) $130 down to $75, and Costco has a similar one (CR-0661F) $100 down to $80.
Can anyone advise if I'm missing any major pros and cons? The website isnt much help and tough to see if any features or extra tools make one a stand-out deal. (Though you don't get the 10% back from Prime if you buy from Costco).
CUCKOO's 6 cup Micom rice cooker is a strong all around pick for rice and other grains, with fuzzy logic that helps it handle water levels well and keep rice fresh for a day or two. The nonstick inner pot gets praise for making rice release cleanly and cleaning up easily, and the cooker also does well with pasta, couscous, and other grains. The main cautions are that the water lines can be hard to read, the pot should not go in the dishwasher, and some units have shown pot wear or chipping over time. It is made in China, which matters for shoppers comparing it with Korean made alternatives.
home cooks who want "perfect rice every time" and don't mind dialing in water level because this model consistently produces good results as long as you don't add too little or too much water.
families or frequent rice makers who cook rice daily and want an easy-to-clean nonstick inner pot because the nonstick liner "never seems to wear out," the rice doesn't stick, and it's easy to clean.
people who like using a repeatable rice-to-water method and may hold extra rice for a short period because one commenter uses equal cups of rice and water plus an extra 1/2 cup and says leaving extra rice warming for a day or two doesn't cause significant quality loss.
buyers who want fuzzy-logic benefits for harder rice types (like sushi rice) or for when water amounts vary because commenters say expensive fuzzy-logic cookers better compensate for too much or too little water and have explicit grain settings.
people who strongly prefer stainless-steel interiors over nonstick because one commenter says they'd rather have a stainless-steel inner pot instead of the nonstick liner.
buyers who need a warranty-backed fix for inner-pot warping after heavy daily use because one owner reported the inner pot liner warped and was told defective inner pots aren't covered by warranty (they were directed to buy a replacement inner pot).
people who want to keep rice on "keep warm" for up to two days because one commenter argues that keeping rice on a keep-warm setting for that long is not safe and that texture degrades after ~12 hours.
A repeatable method is to use the same number of cups of water as rice, plus an extra 1/2 cup. That ratio was reported to produce perfect rice every time, and the cooker can hold leftovers on warm for a day or two, though rice safety and texture depend on cooling and storage.
It makes consistently good rice when the water level is right, and it can also handle pasta and couscous. The nonstick pot is easy to clean and rice does not usually stick, which helps keep results consistent.
One reported issue is a chipped or warped inner pot liner after regular use, and replacement inner pots were quoted at about $40. The nonstick surface is otherwise praised for easy cleaning and not sticking, but it may not be as durable as stainless steel.
This CR-0655F model is made in China. A Costco CUCKOO model was identified as the Korean-made version, so the country of origin differs by retailer and model.
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I've had one since 2023 and I really like it. It's much better than the cheap rice cookers. We've made rice, pasta, couscous etc and everything comes out perfect as long as you don't add way to little or to much water.
We have one of the Cuckoo rice machines and the water lines in the pot are really hard to read. Not sure if this is the case with all the Cuckoo machines.
I'm confused, if anyone could please chime in.Micom rice cooker is also on sale. If Fuzzy Logic better or worse? https://a.co/d/eIKwReaOr do I just listen to my heard and buy a red egg, because it looks pretty cool?
I didn't realize rice cookers were such a rabbit hole. There are three 6-cup CUCKOO rice cookers on sale now.
On Amazon, there is the iMac one (CR-0655F) $120 down to $70, the normal looking white one (CR-0675FW) $130 down to $75, and Costco has a similar one (CR-0661F) $100 down to $80.
Can anyone advise if I'm missing any major pros and cons? The website isnt much help and tough to see if any features or extra tools make one a stand-out deal. (Though you don't get the 10% back from Prime if you buy from Costco).
I need a ten cup. We are three people... rice could last for up to 3 or 4 days in our fridge.
Just make it again. So easy and fresh rice tastes much better. I bought this brand a few years ago without the fuzzy logic for $45. Great investment. As mentioned, so easy to clean.
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Traditional program: if temperature is below 212 F then keep on at full cook power, if temperature is above 212 then switch to warm.
Usually this "program" is implemented with a mechanical computer consisting of a magnet which is calibrated to lose its magnetism at a precise temperature (the Curie point) and trigger a switch.
Fuzzy logic just means not binary on or off, but can adjust to a range of power outputs.
Fuzzy logic program: beginning of program ramp up to full power to bring water to boil, once at boiling then reduce power to keep at rolling boil, once at steam temperature maintain heat using PID controller to consistent steaming temperature, after timer complete and temperature above steam level switch to keep warm temperature.
Usually this program is implemented with a microcontroller running a software program that reads from (possibly several) temperature sensors, sometimes also a pressure sensor, and a timer.
Edit: for the record, I personally prefer basic rice cookers. The only thing that's really nice about the fancier models, in my opinion, is the timer function but I have a bunch of smart plugs available so I just plug the basic rice cooker into that and that sorts that (I do the same thing with my coffee maker).
https://cuckooamerica.c
On Amazon, there is the iMac one (CR-0655F) $120 down to $70, the normal looking white one (CR-0675FW) $130 down to $75, and Costco has a similar one (CR-0661F) $100 down to $80.
Can anyone advise if I'm missing any major pros and cons? The website isnt much help and tough to see if any features or extra tools make one a stand-out deal. (Though you don't get the 10% back from Prime if you buy from Costco).
Community Reviews
CUCKOO's 6 cup Micom rice cooker is a strong all around pick for rice and other grains, with fuzzy logic that helps it handle water levels well and keep rice fresh for a day or two. The nonstick inner pot gets praise for making rice release cleanly and cleaning up easily, and the cooker also does well with pasta, couscous, and other grains. The main cautions are that the water lines can be hard to read, the pot should not go in the dishwasher, and some units have shown pot wear or chipping over time. It is made in China, which matters for shoppers comparing it with Korean made alternatives.
The nonstick inner pot reportedly resists wear and helps prevent rice sticking, making cleaning easier.
The cooker reportedly produces consistent rice results when water levels are correct.
A repeatable water ratio method reportedly yields perfect rice, and extra rice can be kept warming briefly.
The fuzzy-logic control reportedly ramps to boil, then reduces power and maintains steaming temperature for steadier cooking.
The water level lines inside the pot reportedly can be hard to read on Cuckoo models.
A made-in-China unit reportedly developed a warped inner pot liner after heavy daily cooking.
Cuckoo reportedly may not cover defective inner pots under warranty, which can require purchasing replacement liners.
The nonstick inner pot reportedly should not be put in the dishwasher.
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Micom rice cooker is also on sale. If Fuzzy Logic better or worse?
https://a.co/d/eIKwRea
Or do I just listen to my heard and buy a red egg, because it looks pretty cool?
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Micom rice cooker is also on sale. If Fuzzy Logic better or worse?
https://a.co/d/eIKwRea
Or do I just listen to my heard and buy a red egg, because it looks pretty cool?
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank
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On Amazon, there is the iMac one (CR-0655F) $120 down to $70, the normal looking white one (CR-0675FW) $130 down to $75, and Costco has a similar one (CR-0661F) $100 down to $80.
Can anyone advise if I'm missing any major pros and cons? The website isnt much help and tough to see if any features or extra tools make one a stand-out deal. (Though you don't get the 10% back from Prime if you buy from Costco).
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