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[Back Order] Panasonic 10-Cup Rice Cooker $139 (RRP $175-$200) Delivered @ Amazon AU

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[Back Order] Panasonic 10-Cup Rice Cooker $139 (RRP $175-$200) Delivered @ Amazon AUAffiliate
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aaroncmw on 11/03/2021 - 17:01 amazon.com.au (4827 clicks)
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Been waiting for one!!! and itsssssssss BACK!!!

Looks to be a well reviewed model with 4.6 stars on Amazon. Nice to see the price come back down below pre-covid prices, even in only briefly.

Currently $200 at Good Guys

Model number SR-CN188WST
Matches the historical low Amazon price according to 3Camels.

Edit 1: Thank to @Sleuth for the wording
Edit 2: Please check cash reward for up to 7% cash reward *
Edit 3: now back in stock for end of March / early April delivery as of 9:06AM 12/03/21 (not sure for how long)
Edit 4: out of stock again after 10 minutes
Edit 5: Not sure what is going on with Amazon, the stock is filled in batches. Get one before gone out of stock again.
Edit 6: Some see promotional $10 discount code "10APP" using mobile app.
Edit 7: 19/03/21 - stocks are back for mid april early may delivery.

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  • bazingaa on 11/03/2021 - 17:03

    good price for a smart cooker

  • jv on 11/03/2021 - 17:03
    +2

    Does it burn the rice on the bottom like my sunbeam one does ???

    • Hellcrusher3304 on 11/03/2021 - 17:10
      +16

      No, Panasonic actually knows how to cook rice

      • jv on 11/03/2021 - 17:16
        +2

        How does it not burn the bottom and make it crunchy?

        • Dice on 11/03/2021 - 17:48
          +2

          Not sure how but I paid a lot less for the lower model Panasonic and it doesn't burn nor leave crunchy rice at the bottom.

          I've since upgraded to a Tiger and it makes better, fluffier rice.

          • jv on 11/03/2021 - 17:49

            @Dice: Which Tiger?

            • Dice on 11/03/2021 - 17:59

              @jv: The one that was $249 a couple of weeks ago at Bing Lee - Tiger JAX-S18A.

              The Panasonic was a good rice cooker, much better than the cheap single mode ones. I replaced it because it no longer functioned correctlt, only quick cook continued to work but not the other white/brown/normal rice cooking modes. I kept using it with quick cook which was fine, decent quality rice but I was worried it might catch fire one day.

              • jv on 11/03/2021 - 18:04

                @Dice: Thanks…

                How much better is the Tiger at cooking rice and is it any quicker than the Panasonic?

                • [Deactivated] on 11/03/2021 - 20:45
                  +2

                  @jv: Yes, it's quicker at eating you.

                • Dice on 11/03/2021 - 22:30

                  @jv: Tiger seems sightly faster and mine isn't an IH model. Normal mode is about as fast as quick mode on the Panasonic.

        • VBO on 11/03/2021 - 21:21
          +1

          You need to add water.

          • jv on 11/03/2021 - 21:32

            @VBO: So beer isn't recommended then?

            • Meconium on 11/03/2021 - 22:38
              +1

              @jv: There goes me negs for the day

            • Baghern on 12/03/2021 - 00:32
              +1

              @jv: OMG I want to try that now, replace the water with beer

              • jv on 12/03/2021 - 01:09

                @Baghern: I think it will add another dimension to the flavour of the rice.

                • Hybroid on 12/03/2021 - 01:12
                  +2

                  @jv: Get one of those biryani spice mix packets and add a teaspoon of the powder per 2 cups of rice. Delightful.

                  • Mrlrlpe on 12/03/2021 - 09:46

                    @Hybroid: Unfortunately, if you do this too much the flavour can soak into the seals, and you have the faint taste of spice mix in the rice for a while after.

                    It’s mainly a problem if you make biryani-style rice or jeera rice in the rice cooker then try to make a lighter dish afterwards that really relies on the natural flavour of the rice (e.g. many Japanese dishes).

                    • Hybroid on 12/03/2021 - 10:55

                      @Mrlrlpe: Oh, I've got one of those standard glass top rice cookers so hasn't been a problem. Good point for these enclosed units I suppose.

    • garage sale on 11/03/2021 - 20:54
      +1

      if you making Paella they call they call the burnt / caramelised bits at the bottom bits Soccarat ….. yes I have used rice cooker to make mexican rice, spanish rice, etc.

    • spaceflight on 11/03/2021 - 20:59
      +2

      My $12 Kmart one doesn't burn the rice

      • jv on 11/03/2021 - 21:10

        My Myer one does.

        It goes a little bit brown and crusty on the bottom.

        • Austrian Oak on 11/03/2021 - 21:17
          +5

          Take the the container out of the rice cooker straight after cooking, the residual heat of the element is what usually burns the rice.

          • jv on 11/03/2021 - 22:49

            @Austrian Oak: Good tip.

            Will try it next time. thanks…

      • garage sale on 12/03/2021 - 06:22

        once you get a rice cooker with a seal, rather than just a glass lid, they all cook rice well if you get the water to rice ratio right …..it boils it and when water is gone, temp goes up and it turns down the heat and goes into keep warm mode …. sure some have heat curves , fuzzy logic, etc, but if you get water to rice ratio wrong, bad result.

    • aaroncmw on 11/03/2021 - 17:09

      :) sorry, i was at work and have to do this discreetly and quick. i try to edit the post and give credit to your write up, but unable to find the edit button.

      • Sleuth on 11/03/2021 - 17:10

        No stress.

    • gomertose on 11/03/2021 - 17:15
      +2

      Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

    • jv on 11/03/2021 - 17:16
      +1

      You sound stressed.

    • RSmith on 11/03/2021 - 17:23
      +1

      $139 seems to be the normal price.

      Time for mods to take down the 'deal'.

    • lookingforTV on 11/03/2021 - 20:51

      Looks identical but the model number/name is different. Wonder if they are identical.

      • garage sale on 11/03/2021 - 20:56

        if its in australia should be the same, mighty ape charge postage ?

        I think amazon appeals to people as it's easy return if its a dud, and haggling at good guys or HN can be a pain.

      • Schmiddler on 12/03/2021 - 10:11

        Where are you seeing the different model number? Do you mean this? "The NN-ST25J is the classic compact microwave. With 9 Auto Cooking options, it is easy to use and does the job without taking up too much precious kitchen space."

        Pretty sure that's included accidentally, seems like a different products info has been mistakenly added. Later on both of the sites refer to it as the CN188, same as Amazon.

  • papagoose on 11/03/2021 - 17:27

    I have the 5 cup version of this, it's amazing, would highly recommend

    • jv on 11/03/2021 - 17:49
      +2

      How many cups of uncooked rice does it take to make 5 cups?

      • m9 on 11/03/2021 - 18:12
        +3

        Depends on your cup size.

      • skittlebrau on 12/03/2021 - 12:22

        Fewer than 5 cups.

        • jv on 12/03/2021 - 13:02

          Are you sure?

          I can't find any info on the page.

  • Kapinny on 11/03/2021 - 18:47

    Rice cooker just carked it so it was good timing, cheers OP

  • shiny1 on 11/03/2021 - 18:58

    I have both 5 and 10 (traded with mum). It's fantastic and I would buy it again if mine died. I'm curious to see what Tiger has to offer, but honestly, this Panasonic cannot be faulted, especially for the price.

  • acersaurus on 11/03/2021 - 19:00
    +1

    I still find the Russell Hobbs one really good after a year of extensive use, I can't imagine better.

    https://www.amazon.com.au/Russell-Hobbs-Family-Cooker-RHRC1/…

  • Luigy on 11/03/2021 - 19:06
    +5

    Is it uncle roger approved? #haiyaaaaa

    • [Deactivated] on 11/03/2021 - 19:19
      +11

      I wouldn't buy it if it was. Uncle Roger is only slighty more Asian than Colonel Sanders was Maori.

      • vash5 on 11/03/2021 - 23:13

        Not to mention he supports CCP

        • [Deactivated] on 11/03/2021 - 23:36

          He does? Well that's weird… he's Malaysian and lives in the UK, hence my 'barely asian' comment.

          • vash5 on 12/03/2021 - 15:15

            @[Deactivated]: Yup have a look for yourself. I pre time stamped the vid so it gets straight to the story.

            https://youtu.be/klEJcsarw0k?t=87

            • [Deactivated] on 13/03/2021 - 00:24
              +2

              @vash5: Thanks. That sounds more like he's one of those moral weaklings who appeases whiners, rather than supporting the CCP though. (Plenty of them around today e.g. https://www.rt.com/usa/517673-mumford-sons-banjoist-antifa-n….)

              I typed that while I'm still listening… then reached this point: https://youtu.be/klEJcsarw0k?t=737 - the next few minutes definitely makes it sound like the whiners are trying to manipulate. I've seen this happen so many times over the last few years. Where a certain group dreams up crazy fantasies, then a few among them see those things contradict science/reality and say so. Then the whiners pile on, call for boycotts, demand apologies, etc. The target is so weak/spinless they go against their own conscience because they're scared of losing some $. Then the whiners continue regardless, but the target now loses half his audience who agreed with his first comment but now see he has no spine.

      • kiitos on 11/03/2021 - 23:38

        Colonel Hangi Sanders

        • [Deactivated] on 11/03/2021 - 23:39

          Kentucky Fried Lamb

  • DoUKnowTheMuffinMan on 11/03/2021 - 19:10

    Any deals on the 5-cup ?

    • DarthLord on 11/03/2021 - 19:25

      Current deal for 5 cup is $164

      • ozscharfschutze on 11/03/2021 - 19:27

        I bought the 5 cup cooker just a few days ago at a higher price, anyone know if Amazon is still offering refunds for the difference?

        • mmd on 11/03/2021 - 21:18

          return that and buy this?

  • ksirc on 11/03/2021 - 19:33

    Perfect timing, thanks for posting this. I was just looking at zojirushi this morning and trying to justify the price.

    • spedohero on 11/03/2021 - 19:51

      Does the base get stuck with burnt rice after awhile in using it?

    • tukanglistrik on 11/03/2021 - 20:05

      Zojirushi is on par with Tiger, if not slightly better.

  • Danimal86 on 11/03/2021 - 20:26

    Cheers OP, my wife has been threatening to murder me with our nasty Kmart one that's falling apart - jumped on it!

  • BlueSky84 on 11/03/2021 - 20:30

    Don't forget to use App to purchase and redeem with code 10APP for additional $10 off

  • SirDale on 11/03/2021 - 20:35

    Buying this one to replace our perfectly function other Panasonic rice cooker that doesn't have white markings on the inside.

  • chiefbodge on 11/03/2021 - 20:41

    What's the advantage of this over the cheap (under $30) rice cookers? Genuine question. Have a cheap rice cooker and it cooks rice just fine (as far as I know).

    • shiny1 on 11/03/2021 - 20:44
      +1

      This one has other functions, which some may find useful. I bought it because I trust the Panasonic brand as well. As far as technical specifications and heating technology goes, I haven't researched it, so I can't say, but I'm hoping someone could chime in.

    • Mrlrlpe on 12/03/2021 - 09:52

      Fluffier rice, more consistent results, more modes to cook brown rice and other grains, many cheap rice cookers spit all over the bench, etc.

      I’ve actually had some decent cheap rice cookers that worked well for years (then one blew up and the other’s plastic started cracking). I’ve also had a couple of cheap models that produced inconsistent results and spat starchy water all over the bench. Life is too short for experimentation. I bought the 5-cup Panasonic a few years ago and it just works.

    • Dream-cast on 12/03/2021 - 10:57
      +1

      Heat is distributed evenly so no dry bits at the bottom. Retains heat better cooks rice better.

  • smmoove on 11/03/2021 - 20:55

    How is this compared to the Xiaomi one?

    I eat a lot of rice but I've always just used a cheap one from Target that was like $15. Main issue is that it sometimes makes a mess and gets the surroundings wet but seems to depend on the rice type + rice sticking to the bottom. Is this worth the investment?

    • garage sale on 11/03/2021 - 20:58
      +2

      I can't get my xiaomi IH cooker to connect to the wifi, press reset goes blue then back to orange ….how is it supposed to get wireless keys , etc ?

      Anyway, it's 40-60 minute for a 5 cup rice cook ….much slower than my old sunbeam.

      • spaceflight on 11/03/2021 - 21:07

        ….how is it supposed to get wireless keys , etc ?

        I think you would configure it with the app first so it has the wireless keys.

        • garage sale on 12/03/2021 - 06:25

          tried that app doesn't connect to the cooker, I think the light is supposed to turn blue on reset and look for a device with the app, but it blinks blue for 2 seconds and then back to orange …… must be a trick or back to the retailer …..

          cooks rice anyway ….

          • end user on 12/03/2021 - 10:40
            +1

            @garage sale: Check if your WIFI is 5GHz and the device is only compatible with 2.4GHz.

      • bowtiehoon on 12/03/2021 - 15:58

        Anyone know how long the Panasonic takes to cook rice?
        How long do the tiger ones take?

    • BumbaT on 12/03/2021 - 01:27
      +7

      You have been eating shitty, dry,uneven rice your whole life you peasant. You may as well use a colander.

      • bchliu on 12/03/2021 - 09:57

        He won't get the Uncle Roger joke there..

    • garage sale on 12/03/2021 - 06:28

      Some people can cook rice on a stove, other like the convenience of set and forget …. also skill set, stove isn't as forgiving as rice cooker for some people.

      Especially with distractions, rice cooker goes into keep warm mode ….. stove top burns the bottom of the rice.

      People cooked and ate rice before electric rice cookers, and in many parts of the work still cook in a pot over heat.

      • MrFrugalSpend on 12/03/2021 - 22:39

        in many parts of the world?!, majority of people I know in this country use stove top

    • Dream-cast on 12/03/2021 - 11:01

      Why so anti rice cooker? A rice cooker will cook rice better than your $10 pot and with less effort.

      • MrFrugalSpend on 12/03/2021 - 22:37
        -1

        no, it won't make two fifths difference - i can cook rice just fine on a pot with a small amount of skill and prep.
        As for the effort, it is really not difficult…. and as I elluded to, it is less effort in terms of cleanliness.
        The last thing I want is another friggin cluttering appliance added to the cupboards and cleaning pile to add to bread makers, donut makers, milkshake makers, jaffle makers, egg poachers, steamers, slow cookers, pressure cookers, reheaters, fryers, electric skillets, espresso machines, milk frothers, air fryers, food processors, blenders, various slicers and dicers, …. the list goes on and on like the clutter. I'm done with the crap. Keep it simple and effective

        • Dream-cast on 13/03/2021 - 03:36

          It may surprise you that other people's use case is different to yours. Your "small amount of effort" is already more effort than this rice cooker. Seems like you can't imagine a world where this is useful then a simple example is people who don't buy useless crap like yourself and thus have plenty of kitchen space and they eat rice often.

          And no your pot does not make rice as good as a rice cooker I guarantee you.

          • MrFrugalSpend on 14/03/2021 - 23:53
            -1

            @Dream-cast: Actually it seems that I surprised you with my use case which was different to yours.
            I haven't bought almost any of that useless crap (other than say a blender which is actually quite useful). Most were "gifts" (/ brought in by other household/family members etc), many of which I have parted ways with, and some were just examples from other people I know / in my family who have cluttered kitchens and use things like a rice cooker… which brings me to my next point, I have had rice from a rice cooker. I'm not speaking from no experience. You are just assuming I have not, and trying to assure me how much better my life would be with a rice cooker.

            Alas, it would not be… This is a bargain website and I am very frugal: I made the pure and simple point that spending two-fifths of sweet f.a. will get you rice from a saucepan. Somewhat tongue in cheek.

            What's more, as I have made abundantly clear:
            - I f..king hate clutter, and
            - I f..king hate spending money; and most of all
            - I f..king hate cleaning random sh!te, particularly appliances….My dishwasher goes on daily and any saucepan goes in…. :)
            so in the rice department… already winning at my goals, thanks.

            I'm not some fussy rice connoisseur who gives a rats a.. if my rice is 5% fluffier…
            besides, I really doubt all top chefs who learned from their grandmother's how to cook are cracking out the panasonic to achieve results.

            • Dream-cast on 15/03/2021 - 02:48

              @MrFrugalSpend: Not at all. I'm just surprised you can't imagine a scenario where a rice cooker would be useful. Not useful to you that's fine but it's a bargain for plenty of other people. FYI rice cookers are a very common kitchen tool which is usually a good indicator that it's a useful one.

              • MrFrugalSpend on 15/03/2021 - 06:55

                @Dream-cast: Fair enough. Also, I never said a rice cooker wouldn't be useful. It cooks rice, I'm sure that is useful… just not enough improvement for me to open my wallet given my 3 kitchen appliance values above. You 'hit the nail on the head' with the next sentence, just not useful to me.

                I asked a family member who has the full array of kitchen crap and a love of rice dishes, and yes they said it was one they use fairly commonly.
                However, it's probably cultural as well, who you know and what they eat regularly… I'll exit this discussion with a quote:

                "In the United States, the rice cooker is basically a niche product for hyphenated Americans, often dismissed as a never-to-be-opened wedding gift."

                    - A quote from, 'Where There Are Asians, There Are Rice Cookers', Yoshiko Nakano, 2009, Hong Kong University Press, p.1.
  • errorius on 12/03/2021 - 05:49
    +1

    Back in stock for pre order.

  • daDilemmaGuy on 12/03/2021 - 09:51

    Now out of stock.

    • cassiopeia on 12/03/2021 - 10:24

      You can still order it if you don't mind the wait- it says "Usually dispatched within 2 to 5 weeks" for me

    • aaroncmw on 12/03/2021 - 10:24

      stock filled for now, not sure how many before it goes out of stock again.

  • mogambo on 12/03/2021 - 12:32

    Is it worth buying this, when ideally I don't need more than a 5 cup volume?
    Also, is it worth buying this or one of those insta-pots or multi cooker units (which also cooks rice)?
    Thanks!

    • smalllittlepanda on 12/03/2021 - 12:43
      +1

      If this is going to last you several years, there's a chance that in that time you may cook for several people.
      It cooks a small amount as well, doesn't have to be a huge cook up everytime.
      Also the 10cup on sale is cheaper than the 5 cup atm.
      Regardless I'd recommend spending a bit more and getting the larger one.

      As for your need of one, thats another matter.
      If you already cook rice/quinoa/lentils often, then its a no brainer.
      Similar to the need for pressure cookers, not everyone needs one, but if you get used to it - there's no going back.

  • garage sale on 13/03/2021 - 07:40

    supposedly you can put rice on the bottom, and some vegetables in the in tray, so that you have rice and steamed vegetables ready at the same time , also if you make rice in batches, refrigerate or freeze and microwave reheat later, quicker than turning on rice cooker for small batches.

  • aaroncmw on 19/03/2021 - 10:41

    stock filled for now, not sure how many before it goes out of stock again.

  • ozt1368 on 13/04/2021 - 09:08

    Has anyone received their back order? I ordered on the 12th March and Amazon stated expected by 13th April but still has no shipment yet.

    • bowtiehoon on 13/04/2021 - 12:41

      I ordered on the 12th on back order and got mine 1st of April… no joke.

      • ozt1368 on 13/04/2021 - 13:57

        Thanks, I contacted Amazon and they are preparing shipment soon.

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