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title: "NW-JEC18BA Pressure Induction Heating Rice Cooker (10-Cup)"
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# Advanced AI fuzzy logic for perfect rice 10-cup capacity for family & guests 4 pressure settings for ideal texture NW-JEC18BA Pressure Induction Heating Rice Cooker (10-Cup)

**Brand:** zojirushi
**Price:** VT316828
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍚 Elevate your rice game — because ordinary just won’t do!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NW-JEC18BA Pressure Induction Heating Rice Cooker (10-Cup) by zojirushi
- **How much does it cost?** VT316828 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/438437303-nw-jec18ba-pressure-induction-heating-rice-cooker-10-cup)

## Best For

- zojirushi enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted zojirushi brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Timely & Convenient:** Programmable timer lets you wake up or come home to perfectly cooked rice, no rush needed.
- • **Feed the Crowd with Ease:** Generous 10-cup capacity handles family meals and dinner parties effortlessly.
- • **Precision Pressure Cooking:** Four pressure levels tailor texture from sticky to fluffy, elevating every grain.
- • **Cook Like a Pro, Every Time:** AI-powered fuzzy logic adapts cooking cycles for flawless rice perfection.
- • **Effortless Clean-Up & Maintenance:** Detachable stainless steel inner lid and flat interior make cleaning a breeze.

## Overview

The Zojirushi NW-JEC18BA is a premium 10-cup pressure induction heating rice cooker featuring advanced AI fuzzy logic technology that customizes cooking cycles for perfect rice texture. With four pressure settings and a programmable timer, it delivers restaurant-quality rice with minimal effort. Designed with easy-to-clean stainless steel components and including essential accessories, this Japanese-engineered cooker transforms rice from a side dish to the star of your meal.

## Description

The Zojirushi Pressure Induction Heating (IH) Rice Cooker & Warmer with superior induction heating (IH) technology efficiently provides high heat and prepares flawless rice every time. Available in a 5.5-Cup capactiy as well as a 10-Cup capacity. Advanced fuzzy logic technology with AI (Artificial Intelligence): AI technology “learns” and adjusts the cooking cycle to get perfect results. Rice cooker has a detachable and washable stainless steel inner lid, and an easy-to-clean flat interior as well as an easy-to-clean elegant clear coated stainless steel exeterior. Measuring cup, spatula, and spatula holder are included with the rice cooker.

Review: The BEST rice cooker money can buy! - I have always loved rice and with takeout prices what they are today, I’ve been looking for a way to make takeout rice at home. My wife always had a box of Minute Rice in the kitchen, and I always hated that taste and texture. For most of my life, I’ve settled for inferior methods of cooking rice. Believe me, I’ve been all over the internet, watching videos of people telling me how easy it is to make rice. It seemed no matter what we tried, the rice always came out sticky and with an inferior chew texture. At some point, I learned that there are different kinds of rice that I should be using and that you needed to WASH YOUR RICE before cooking. Clearly I had much to learn! Next, I graduated to an Instant Pot, but as it turns out, there is no such thing as an appliance that acts like a Swiss Army knife on your kitchen counter! You can’t be everything to everyone. Yes, the Instant Pot is good for a lot of things, but when it comes to making rice, you NEED a rice cooker if you don’t want the headaches associated with making rice the old fashioned way. If you want to find out how to make a great pizza, ask an Italian. If you want to learn how to make great BBQ, ask a Texan. And if you want to figure out how to make great rice, look no further than the great people of Japan! I don’t claim to understand the strange sorcery that the Zojirushi uses over similar products claiming to be able to make rice just as easy…but there is NO doubt that the Zojirushi does it better than anything I’ve ever used to cook rice. I don’t know how, but I landed on the Zojirushi brand and boy am I ever glad I did. I am seriously hooked on this machine! Yes…it’s expensive. Someone else already said it, but this particular model is the Ferrari of rice cookers (no doubt). The quality of rice that it outputs is better than any takeout I can ever remember. I mix 1 cup Jasmine and 1 cup Basmati rice and wash vigorously / thoroughly under cool water for about 5 minutes or until the starch is gone and the water runs clear. Do NOT skip this step! I put the rice in and fill the water up to the 2-cup line in the insert. Close it up and set the timer for when I want to eat the rice. The machine turns on when it needs to and finishes at exactly the time I requested it. Fluff and serve, it’s amazing. It reheats leftover rice to perfection as well. The device is fairly simple to clean, just basically rinse under a faucet and air dry. The machine comes w/ clear instructions to both get you started and long term care. They do NOT recommend you cook anything but rice in this cooker. They also recommend that you NOT mix with other ingredients w/ the rice (i.e. protein, veggies, etc…). Apparently the digital logic in the machine is monitoring its contents based on the rice that you put in the machine. So if you add something other than rice, then the machine can’t guarantee it does its job properly (that’s my guess anyways). You will want to plan accordingly. This machine does NOT make rice in a short period. My 2-cups of jasmine/basmati mixed rice takes around 55 minutes to be completed. Add in the 5-10 minutes of prep to WASH your wash. For us, the extra time is a small price to pay for the quality of rice you get in the end. You can’t rush quality. You could prep all of this in the morning and set a timer for it to ready later in the day, no problem. Your rice will not turn out mushy just because it’s been sitting in the inner pot w/ water all day. Rice does not work that way. To re-heat rice, you just pile your leftover rice in the middle of the inner pot, do NOT add additional water, close it up and select the re-heat function on the machine. Perfect leftover rice in about 6-8 minutes. We now eat rice at a minimum of twice a week whereas before it was maybe twice a month (at best). Last night, I commented to my wife about how I thought the rice actually out-starred the protein I served it with. If you love rice, and you can afford it, buy it! You will not regret it. My only wish is that it had a retractable extension cord like some of the other Zojirushi rice cookers as this one does not.
Review: While Expensive, It Does Make Some of the Best Rice - First, I will start off by saying that I was sent the wrong rice cooker by desertcart. I originally ordered the Zojirushi NW-JEC18BA 10-cup Rice Cooker but received the smaller Zojirushi NW-JEC10BA 5.5-cup Rice Cooker instead. Because they look so similar, I didn't notice this until after my first use. But upon discovering this, I decided that the 5.5-cup model will suit 95% of my needs for a family of 3 that might host larger gatherings a few times a year. I did reach out to desertcart to discuss and correct the mistake. This does not impact the review of the product itself, but I wanted to bring it up for awareness. I originally was going for the larger model because: 1) the 5.5-cup was out of stock, 2) the price between the two lead me to believe the 10-cup would be a better value, 3) it would be useful to have a larger capacity for the few times I host large gatherings. When people say that the smaller model should be more than enough for most situations, they are not kidding. Anyways, enough about that, you want to know about the rice cooker and how the rice turned out. The product arrived well packaged. The rice cooker looks and feels very high quality. The new design gives a very modern look that is appealing. For those that leave their rice cooker out all the time, they might appreciate this new aesthetic. Instructions are straight forward and the buttons and display are easy to read and use. The included rice paddle is very well made, rice did not stick to it. My only complaint in the "looks and feel" department is the power cord is thick, making it very stiff to bend/flex, and it is not removable (adding some challenges for storage). Another positive experience is the rice cooker is very easy to clean after using it. It also has a self cleaning mode to help keep the lid/vents clean, minimizing/preventing odors from developing over time. Prior to this rice cooker, I have been using a 6qt InstantPot (Duo60) to cook rice in the past couple of years. Prior to that, I was using a cheap Aroma rice cooker with a glass lid. The InstantPot replaced the Aroma when it started to die and I thought it would make for a good multi-purpose appliance. While it did a great job on a lot of things, I always struggled with it to get good rice. Even after a lot of research, tweaks, and swapping out to a non-stick pot (which greatly helps), my results were still inconsistent and mediocre at best. I typically cook basmati, jasmine, and calrose. I've cooked with it twice so far, cooking calrose rice using the umami setting (a 4 cup batch and a 3 cup batch). It certainly takes a lot longer to cook rice than my InstantPot, but I guess you can't rush perfection. 75 some odd minutes later, rice is done and it plays its happy tune (see attached video). It is very helpful that will tell you how much time is left until the rice is done, allowing you to better plan the other parts of your meal that you may be cooking to go with it. The rice had a beautiful glisten to it, fluffed nicely, and wasn't sticky/gummy. In the words of my almost 11 year old daughter when she ate the rice, "This rice is life changing!" I would have to agree. The whole batch turned out great! No burnt patches, not dried out, not gummy, fluffy, great flavor, nice texture, slight sweetness, and the leftover rice reheated very well (even made for good fried rice nearly a week later). The rice was no longer just a side item to serve with the main part of the meal. It was good enough to stand on its own. I am looking forward to seeing how my basmati and jasmine rice turn out. All in all, I am extremely happy with my purchase. Is it expensive? Yes. Is it one more appliance to take up room in my kitchen that I need to make room for? Yes. Do I need to now work better at planning ahead and start my rice sooner? Yes. But does it deliver the goods and is worth the price of admission? Definitely, above and beyond my expectations!

## Features

- Capacity Up to 10 cups uncooked rice / 1.8 liter
- Pressurized Cooking and Steaming: Promotes gelatinization and produces sticky and plump rice Automatically selects from 3 pressure levels according to the menu selected Utilizes 4 different pressure settings to perfect variety of textures Applies pressure at the end during steaming to burn off excess moisture for best cooking results
- Advanced fuzzy logic technology with AI (Artificial Intelligence): AI technology “learns” and adjusts the cooking cycle to get perfect results
- Included components: Pressure Induction Heating Rice Cooker, Rice Spatula, Self-Standing Spatula Holder, and Measuring Cup
- Made in Japan

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09N9Z22Z6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #40,729 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #103 in Rice Cookers |
| Brand | Zojirushi |
| Capacity | 10 Cups |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (170) |
| Date First Available | March 1, 2022 |
| Included Components | Rice cooker, spatula, self-standing spatula holder, measuring cup |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Item model number | NW-JEC18BA |
| Lid Material | stainless |
| Manufacturer | Zojirushi |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Model Name | NW-JEC18BA |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Product Dimensions | 14.62"D x 12"W x 9.75"H |
| Special Feature | Programmable |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Wattage | 700 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Zojirushi
- **Capacity:** 10 Cups
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Product Care Instructions:** Hand Wash
- **Product Dimensions:** 14.62"D x 12"W x 9.75"H

## Images

![NW-JEC18BA Pressure Induction Heating Rice Cooker (10-Cup) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510Vfuz405L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the inner lid made of? I don't want any aluminum.**
A: Thank you for your inquiry. The inner lid for the NW-JEC rice cooker is made of aluminum. Please contact Zojirushi America Customer Service at 1-800-733-6270 for further assistance or email support@zojirushi.com

**Q: Does anyone have an issue setting the clock?  I'm held the two buttons down so many times, clock never flashes.**
A: Yes

**Q: My wife likes her white rice on the crunchier side where I like mine on the moist side. Does this rice cooker allow for user saved preferences?**
A: Thank you for your inquiry. The Pressure Induction Heating Rice Cooker & Warmer NW-JEC18 has a menu feature called  "My Rice (49 Ways)" – Just input how the rice turned out, the rice cooker will make small changes to the cooking flow until it gets to the way you like it. Please contact Zojirushi America Customer Service for further assistance by email at support@zojirushi.com

**Q: How long does it take to cook white / regular rice?**
A: Thank you for your inquiry. It takes approximately 49-55 minutes to cook white rice.  This takes in to account the soaking, cooking, and steaming time to cook delicious rice. Please contact Zojirushi America Customer Service for further assistance by email at support@zojirushi.com

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The BEST rice cooker money can buy!
*by E***7 on April 23, 2024*

I have always loved rice and with takeout prices what they are today, I’ve been looking for a way to make takeout rice at home. My wife always had a box of Minute Rice in the kitchen, and I always hated that taste and texture. For most of my life, I’ve settled for inferior methods of cooking rice. Believe me, I’ve been all over the internet, watching videos of people telling me how easy it is to make rice. It seemed no matter what we tried, the rice always came out sticky and with an inferior chew texture. At some point, I learned that there are different kinds of rice that I should be using and that you needed to WASH YOUR RICE before cooking. Clearly I had much to learn! Next, I graduated to an Instant Pot, but as it turns out, there is no such thing as an appliance that acts like a Swiss Army knife on your kitchen counter! You can’t be everything to everyone. Yes, the Instant Pot is good for a lot of things, but when it comes to making rice, you NEED a rice cooker if you don’t want the headaches associated with making rice the old fashioned way. If you want to find out how to make a great pizza, ask an Italian. If you want to learn how to make great BBQ, ask a Texan. And if you want to figure out how to make great rice, look no further than the great people of Japan! I don’t claim to understand the strange sorcery that the Zojirushi uses over similar products claiming to be able to make rice just as easy…but there is NO doubt that the Zojirushi does it better than anything I’ve ever used to cook rice. I don’t know how, but I landed on the Zojirushi brand and boy am I ever glad I did. I am seriously hooked on this machine! Yes…it’s expensive. Someone else already said it, but this particular model is the Ferrari of rice cookers (no doubt). The quality of rice that it outputs is better than any takeout I can ever remember. I mix 1 cup Jasmine and 1 cup Basmati rice and wash vigorously / thoroughly under cool water for about 5 minutes or until the starch is gone and the water runs clear. Do NOT skip this step! I put the rice in and fill the water up to the 2-cup line in the insert. Close it up and set the timer for when I want to eat the rice. The machine turns on when it needs to and finishes at exactly the time I requested it. Fluff and serve, it’s amazing. It reheats leftover rice to perfection as well. The device is fairly simple to clean, just basically rinse under a faucet and air dry. The machine comes w/ clear instructions to both get you started and long term care. They do NOT recommend you cook anything but rice in this cooker. They also recommend that you NOT mix with other ingredients w/ the rice (i.e. protein, veggies, etc…). Apparently the digital logic in the machine is monitoring its contents based on the rice that you put in the machine. So if you add something other than rice, then the machine can’t guarantee it does its job properly (that’s my guess anyways). You will want to plan accordingly. This machine does NOT make rice in a short period. My 2-cups of jasmine/basmati mixed rice takes around 55 minutes to be completed. Add in the 5-10 minutes of prep to WASH your wash. For us, the extra time is a small price to pay for the quality of rice you get in the end. You can’t rush quality. You could prep all of this in the morning and set a timer for it to ready later in the day, no problem. Your rice will not turn out mushy just because it’s been sitting in the inner pot w/ water all day. Rice does not work that way. To re-heat rice, you just pile your leftover rice in the middle of the inner pot, do NOT add additional water, close it up and select the re-heat function on the machine. Perfect leftover rice in about 6-8 minutes. We now eat rice at a minimum of twice a week whereas before it was maybe twice a month (at best). Last night, I commented to my wife about how I thought the rice actually out-starred the protein I served it with. If you love rice, and you can afford it, buy it! You will not regret it. My only wish is that it had a retractable extension cord like some of the other Zojirushi rice cookers as this one does not.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ While Expensive, It Does Make Some of the Best Rice
*by V***E on October 19, 2022*

First, I will start off by saying that I was sent the wrong rice cooker by Amazon. I originally ordered the Zojirushi NW-JEC18BA 10-cup Rice Cooker but received the smaller Zojirushi NW-JEC10BA 5.5-cup Rice Cooker instead. Because they look so similar, I didn't notice this until after my first use. But upon discovering this, I decided that the 5.5-cup model will suit 95% of my needs for a family of 3 that might host larger gatherings a few times a year. I did reach out to Amazon to discuss and correct the mistake. This does not impact the review of the product itself, but I wanted to bring it up for awareness. I originally was going for the larger model because: 1) the 5.5-cup was out of stock, 2) the price between the two lead me to believe the 10-cup would be a better value, 3) it would be useful to have a larger capacity for the few times I host large gatherings. When people say that the smaller model should be more than enough for most situations, they are not kidding. Anyways, enough about that, you want to know about the rice cooker and how the rice turned out. The product arrived well packaged. The rice cooker looks and feels very high quality. The new design gives a very modern look that is appealing. For those that leave their rice cooker out all the time, they might appreciate this new aesthetic. Instructions are straight forward and the buttons and display are easy to read and use. The included rice paddle is very well made, rice did not stick to it. My only complaint in the "looks and feel" department is the power cord is thick, making it very stiff to bend/flex, and it is not removable (adding some challenges for storage). Another positive experience is the rice cooker is very easy to clean after using it. It also has a self cleaning mode to help keep the lid/vents clean, minimizing/preventing odors from developing over time. Prior to this rice cooker, I have been using a 6qt InstantPot (Duo60) to cook rice in the past couple of years. Prior to that, I was using a cheap Aroma rice cooker with a glass lid. The InstantPot replaced the Aroma when it started to die and I thought it would make for a good multi-purpose appliance. While it did a great job on a lot of things, I always struggled with it to get good rice. Even after a lot of research, tweaks, and swapping out to a non-stick pot (which greatly helps), my results were still inconsistent and mediocre at best. I typically cook basmati, jasmine, and calrose. I've cooked with it twice so far, cooking calrose rice using the umami setting (a 4 cup batch and a 3 cup batch). It certainly takes a lot longer to cook rice than my InstantPot, but I guess you can't rush perfection. 75 some odd minutes later, rice is done and it plays its happy tune (see attached video). It is very helpful that will tell you how much time is left until the rice is done, allowing you to better plan the other parts of your meal that you may be cooking to go with it. The rice had a beautiful glisten to it, fluffed nicely, and wasn't sticky/gummy. In the words of my almost 11 year old daughter when she ate the rice, "This rice is life changing!" I would have to agree. The whole batch turned out great! No burnt patches, not dried out, not gummy, fluffy, great flavor, nice texture, slight sweetness, and the leftover rice reheated very well (even made for good fried rice nearly a week later). The rice was no longer just a side item to serve with the main part of the meal. It was good enough to stand on its own. I am looking forward to seeing how my basmati and jasmine rice turn out. All in all, I am extremely happy with my purchase. Is it expensive? Yes. Is it one more appliance to take up room in my kitchen that I need to make room for? Yes. Do I need to now work better at planning ahead and start my rice sooner? Yes. But does it deliver the goods and is worth the price of admission? Definitely, above and beyond my expectations!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Premium Rice Perfection
*by C***G on February 19, 2025*

As an avid home cook, I've found this rice cooker to be a game-changer in the kitchen. The pressure induction heating technology consistently produces perfectly cooked rice with excellent texture and flavor. Whether cooking white, brown, or mixed rice, the results are always impressive. The multiple cooking settings are particularly useful. The GABA brown rice setting, which activates beneficial nutrients, has become a favorite in our health-conscious household. The umami setting, which soaks and steams the rice longer, brings out a noticeably richer flavor in white rice. The keep-warm function is highly effective, maintaining the rice's quality for hours without drying out or overcooking. This feature is especially convenient for busy families or when entertaining. While the cooker is on the pricier side, its durability and consistent performance justify the investment for rice enthusiasts. The non-stick inner pot is easy to clean, and the detachable inner lid allows for thorough cleaning. One minor drawback is the cooking time, which can be longer than simpler rice cookers. However, the superior results make the wait worthwhile.

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