AROMAProfessional Digital Rice Cooker, Multicooker, 4-Cup (Uncooked) / 8-Cup (Cooked), Steamer, Slow Cooker, Oatmeal Cooker, STS, Auto Keep Warm, 2 Qt, Stainless Steel Exterior, ARC-954SBD

Amazing grain cooker. Yes, by design, the vent at times spills liquid on top of the cooker and i prefer this design because it is easier to clean the top of the cooker than tearing up the inner lid to clean the internals of the cooker. I place my cooker on a tray because the vent can get messy which is okay because it is easy to clean with a wipe or two. Cooking functions as expected, this grain cooker is easy to operate and timing feature is a plus. I was able for example to cook steel cut oat which is anathema to cook in a regular pot. The sauté and cook feature enabled me to make rice pilau all in one space and not worry about transferring onions from one pot to another. Such is the versatility of a grain cooker like this one which works for all my needs. Quinoa, slow cooking etc, food tastes as expected. Machine is light and portable, reliable, and has sorted me out when it comes to preparing and cooking my grain foods. This is a simple straightforward grain cooker for anyone prioritizing cost, function, reliability and the ever elusive countertop space. Mine is the 4 cup version power rated at 120v 60Hz 550 watts and is UL listed. The cord is intentionally short so those folk who love cooking on their kitchen islands in their farmhouses can only utilize this grain cooker on a countertop adjacent to a wall for safety purposes.

I absolutely love this rice cooker! It has completely transformed the way I cook rice and other grains. Whether I’m making white rice, brown rice, quinoa, or even steamed vegetables, the results come out perfectly every time—fluffy, moist, and evenly cooked.The interface is user-friendly, with clearly labeled settings and a timer feature that makes it easy to start cooking and walk away without worry. The keep-warm function is a lifesaver when juggling a busy meal prep schedule, keeping everything warm and fresh until we’re ready to eat.Cleanup is also a breeze—the non-stick inner pot washes up easily and doesn’t retain odors. I also appreciate the compact design; it fits neatly on my countertop without taking up too much space.Overall, this rice cooker is dependable, efficient, and versatile. I honestly wish I had bought it sooner. Highly recommend it for anyone who wants consistent results without the hassle!

I'm disabled which means cooking is very difficult for me. Anything that requires multiple steps or babysitting is a no go. I need to be able to dump things into something, walk away, come back to a meal. This rice cooker does that beautifully! Of course it does rice but I've made multiple one pot dishes in it now with various combinations of grain, vegetable, protein, and spices. It takes care of all the cooking and the cleanup is like nothing at all. I also appreciate how it has various settings so that when I'm cooking different things I don't have to worry if I got the heat right.My small quibbles would be that I agree with others that it would be handy if you could see the numbers on the inside of the pot more easily. Sometimes I use the flashlight on my phone to make sure I'm filling it to the right level. Also it would be nice if the included recipes made it clear if, when they say one cup, if they mean the included cup or a one cup measurement.But those are very small complaints that don't get in the way of the benefits I've had from buying this. Particularly when you consider the price! Absolutely recommend for anyone considering it.

The unit was packaged well and came with a 2" steamer basket, measuring cup (equivalent to US ¾ cup), a plastic spoon, and user manual. The instructions are well written and easy to follow. The buttons on the front of the Aroma are easy to read and clear as to the functions each button does.1st test I made white rice using the quick rice function. It says to rinse the rice before cooking so I did that. It is easy to measure when using the provided measuring cup, then you add water to the designated line in the cooker based on how many cups of rice are added. I added 2 of their measuring cups. After about 8 minutes, steam was coming out from the cooker and 15 minutes later, it showed 4 minutes left on the display. It took approximately 30 minutes for it to be done and the cooker beeped 5 times (wasn't super loud), but went into keep warm mode. I turned it off and opened the lid and the rice was done and was perfect!2nd test was using the steam function. The steamer basket is only 2" deep and I wanted to steam broccoli. The basket held about 8oz of frozen broccoli in order to close the lid. I originally put it on steam and set the timer for 5 minutes. It took about 10 minutes to start the countdown and it did display the time remaining when there was 4 minutes left. I checked it when the timer went off, but it was still partially frozen so I set it for another 5 minutes, but saw it steaming a lot and stopped it after 3 minutes and the broccoli was tender crisp and tasty! It took about 20 minutes total to steam the broccoli.3rd test was using the delayed timer and making brown rice. I rinsed the rice before placing in the cooker. Instructions for brown rice are the same as white when using the measuring cup and the required amount of water. I set the delay timer for 10 hours and then selected the brown rice setting so it would be ready when getting home from work. The hour started counting down and the rice started cooking at the designated time and by the time I got home, the rice was done and was perfect!Cleaning the unit wasn't hard in any of the tests I did, the rice did not stick to the pot at all. You have to remember to empty the little steam catcher on the back of the Aroma pot. What I didn't like about cleaning is the lid is not removable and neither is the rubber ring that seals the pot, so if you make something that splatters or messy, it will be harder to remove the food from the lid/ring. I also removed the steamer plug and a piece of plastic fell out (not sure where it came from).The other thing is under the basket, in the main part of the unit, there were 3 places at the top where it is not flat and the metal is raised and sharp and could potentially cut you if you are not careful.All in all, the Aroma Professional cooked everything really well. I feel it is a perfect addition for a single person if trying to use it to make full meals, but it makes multiple servings of rice for a family, which would be the main purpose for my family.If I were to make this product, I would include 2 different sized steam baskets and would make the 2nd basket at least 3" deep for larger pieces of meat or like with the broccoli, I was not able to make a complete bag of broccoli because it was too full and I couldn't close the lid.I look forward to trying the other options, like making oatmeal using the delay function and having breakfast be done when I wake up. The slow cook option to make some soup or small pot roast while I'm at work and trying the sauté/simmer feature.