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Got an email from the triple camel saying that this has dropped to the lowest price ever on Amazon.

Includes the Fuzzy Logic technology.

I already have one of these, and it is an amazing machine. Perfect rice every time - never had issues with rice sticking.

Highly recommended!

edit: Ooh, don't forget 8% cashback from ShopBack!

Mod Note: Item on Back-Order - Usually dispatched within 1 to 2 months.

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  • lnq on 21/08/2019 - 14:18
    +2

    no bluetooth

    • monchee on 21/08/2019 - 14:21
      +1

      No Google Assistant / Apple HomeKit / Amazon Alexa integrations too

      • fookos on 21/08/2019 - 14:24

        I'm assuming you're being sarcastic but in this day and age I'm not suprised when these features pop up. Who wouldn't want to start their rice cooking when they jump in the car to head home?!

        • A Banana4scale on 21/08/2019 - 14:31

          so you leave the uncooked rice + water in the cooker the entire day?

          Sounds unhygienic

          • lochiebags on 21/08/2019 - 14:48
            +1

            @A Banana4scale: the korean bloke I work with soaks his brown rice overnight before cooking it. he's never had any sick days due to it, so perhaps it's not.

            • [Deactivated] on 21/08/2019 - 15:21
              +1

              @lochiebags: Leaving brown rice in the cooker a couple of hours might be OK as brown rice is tough. Soaking white rice a couple hours you're likely to get soggy rice when cooked

              • IVI on 22/08/2019 - 04:22

                @[Deactivated]: Is soggy same as (Japanese fav) "sticky" rice?

          • fookos on 21/08/2019 - 15:19

            @A Banana4scale: You have a good point there my friend… someone definitely doesn't like the sound of rice sitting in water judging by the downvote, but some of the reviews of various models make specific mention of setting features, which mean you can get it set in the morning and come home to fluffy rice in the evening.

        • ElWircho on 21/08/2019 - 15:12

          Who wouldn't want to start their rice cooking when they jump in the car to head home?!

          ….uuuuhm… me?

    • slackme on 21/08/2019 - 14:29
      +3

      does have band 28.

  • fookos on 21/08/2019 - 14:26

    More seriously - there are so many cookers on the market these days. This looks pretty decent. Must say, I'm tempted…

  • guitarit on 21/08/2019 - 14:30

    Fuzzzyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy logic!

  • [Deactivated] on 21/08/2019 - 14:30

    Same price on Myer ebay after coupon code PMYERAUG. Click n collect

    • Uncle Roger on 21/08/2019 - 14:33
      +2

      But this is delivered to your door. And 8% cashback… so I'd say the better deal is here?

      • [Deactivated] on 21/08/2019 - 14:38
        +1

        Forgot the cashback. Yes, it's a better deal. Ebay only has 5% cashback.

        • Uncle Roger on 21/08/2019 - 14:41

          :) And the eBay cashback ends tonight apparently…

      • Matthewp1711 on 21/08/2019 - 17:53
        +2

        Note in description: "Item on Back-Order - Usually dispatched within 1 to 2 months".

        If you need it now it would make sense to buy from ebay. If you can wait a month or 2 then go for this deal.

      • wonderluv on 21/08/2019 - 20:26

        What category is this under to get 8% cashback on ShopBack?

  • mrshorty on 21/08/2019 - 14:45

    wonder how this compares with xiaomi or zojirushi (non induction models though)

    • Uncle Roger on 21/08/2019 - 14:46
      +1

      Don't know personally. I always wanted a machine that has Fuzzy Logic, and with this one, the rice comes out absolutely perfect! So I'm not sure how much better those could be!

      • fookos on 21/08/2019 - 14:47
        +3

        I think fuzzy logic is one of the best marketing pulls there is. I'd buy anything that has inbuilt fuzzy logic.

        • Uncle Roger on 21/08/2019 - 14:48

          Well whatever it is, it definitely makes a difference!

        • homersyd on 21/08/2019 - 14:57
          +2

          +1 I guess clear and coherent logic just doesnt cut it…lol

        • IVI on 22/08/2019 - 04:24

          Spanish Sex Doll..?

          (Reviewed by DW.com)

  • fookos on 21/08/2019 - 14:46
    +2

    After buying one of the recent Philips Airfryer XL deals posted here recently we're starting to get a little choccas in the kitchen… When I think about it, the espresso coffee machine (fresh beans), breville smart coffee grinder, air fryer and little nespresso pod machine were all OzB posts!

  • Indomietable on 21/08/2019 - 15:07
    +1

    I have fuzzy memory .. will fuzzy logic help?

    • xuqi on 21/08/2019 - 16:02
      +1

      No, but sticky rice might.

  • triplenet on 21/08/2019 - 15:10

    this or Panasonic DF181WST? i am looking to get one of those. I know Panasonic is cheaper on promotion but it has very good reviews.

    • [Deactivated] on 21/08/2019 - 15:14

      The Panasonic has mixed reviews on productreview (3.5 stars from 27 reviewers), with a few complaining slow cooking.

      • triplenet on 21/08/2019 - 15:20

        all the good rice cooker does it so I m not worry about slow cooking. I don't like to use $13 rice cooker as it's very messy one :(

        • IVI on 22/08/2019 - 04:27

          +1

          My first (& last) always boiled over!

          PS Recently bought a "Slow Cooker" (at Woolies)

          Who can tell me it it's suitable for making rice well,
          without "boiling over"…?

  • AdrianW on 21/08/2019 - 15:25
    -1

    I've often considered a rice cooker - but this step from the instructions is the stumbling block for me:

    Wash the rice by placing it in a sieve under cold running water. This will remove any excess starch. The rice is ready when the water runs clear from the sieve. Drain the rice well before cooking.

    That's just way too much work compared to just stuffing the rice straight into a big pan of boiling water and then giving it a quick rinse with boiling water afterwards.

    Is rice cooked in one of these actually better than when manually cooked in a saucepan?

    • Elision on 21/08/2019 - 15:32
      +5

      You're meant to do that with all rice.. in a pot, rice cooker.. whatever, because when you don't rinse the starch off you end up with gluggy rice. I don't know anyone who doesn't personally.

      • AdrianW on 21/08/2019 - 15:41
        +1

        We just rinse it afterwards with boiling water, rice comes out great, with all separate grains.

        But, this is cheap - it may be worth trying anyway.

      • TrendyTim on 21/08/2019 - 17:11

        Rinsing rice also reduces arsenic in the rice by up to 60% apparently, but it can also remove nutrients from enriched rice if you have it.

    • [Deactivated] on 21/08/2019 - 15:32
      +1

      Don't let this discourage you from using a rice cooker. Washing it once is enough. I know it as I cook rice every day. The rice is definitely fluffier coming out of a rice cooker compared to a saucepan

    • Soothsayer on 21/08/2019 - 15:51

      As mentioned, you're supposed to wash rice no matter how its cooked.

      I don't bother with a sieve, I just put rice in cooker pot as normal, add some cold water in the sink and agitate / swirl with my hand, then pour out the water and fill it again to cook. Takes all of 15 seconds and the colour of the water goes opaque white so it's worth the effort to me.

      Regarding this deal in general, I've been using the previous gen Breville unit for ~4 years and it cooks rice perfectly every time, can't fault it.

      • AdrianW on 21/08/2019 - 15:53

        I ended up ordering one anyway - hopefully it's as good as you guys are saying.

        • rendo on 21/08/2019 - 19:16

          it is.
          you wont be dissapointed

          It takes a bit longer than a "standard rice cooker" BUT the results are worth it.

          I've used it daily for about 3-4 years. Great machine.

          • rendo on 21/08/2019 - 19:19

            @rendo: it also cooks brown rice extremely well.
            really well

            just read the manual. 1.5:1 ratio for water, then brown rice comes out perfect.

            Eg 2 cups of rice and use 3 cups of water.
            For white rice you would use 2 cups of rice and fill up to the 2 cup line
            But for brown rice, if two cups of brown rice you then fill up to the 3 cup line.

          • AdrianW on 27/08/2019 - 23:08

            @rendo: Had our first batch of rice tonight - and so far we're not impressed. Rice came out in sticky clumps and my wife reckons it was overcooked.

            Hopefully I just did something wrong - I used four cups (using the included 180ml cup) of Sunrice long grain, and 4 cups of water. I rinsed the rice about 5 or 6 times in a big bowl beforehand.

            When we cook it by just chucking the dry rice directly into a big pan of boiling water and cooking it for 11 minutes and finally rinsing with a kettle of boiling water, the rice comes out perfect, with separate grains - none of this sticking together business.

            Do we need a different brand of rice, or different variety? Do I need to wash it more? Or less? Do I need more or less water?

            -edit-
            I was just reading the SunRice website and it mentions using 1.5 cups water to 1 cup of rice - so maybe I should try that next time.

            • rendo on 28/08/2019 - 09:06

              @AdrianW: That doesn't sound right, there MUST be something wrong.
              I have never had a bad batch of rice from this machine.
              I usually use SunRice medium grain, but sometimes the longgrain too.. no issues, perfect every time

              When you say that you used 4 cups of rice, using the included cup, thats good. However, you dont then use 4 cups of water.
              You fill the rice bowl to the 4 cup line, is this what you did? Or did you actually use 4x180ml cups of water??
              The lines on the bowl are the way to go. Make sure the bowl is flat when you are checking if you have the level right.

              I only use 1.5cups to 1 if I am cooking brown rice, then it is perfect. I have never had to do this for white rice.
              I wash the rice usually 2-3 times. (in the same bowl…..I use the plastic rice scoop to give it all a bit of a swirl before I empty the water, and the plastic wont scratch the bowl)

              What setting did you put it on? For white rice this is what I do:

              -I just put the rice in the bowl (& wash), swirl around with plastic scoop
              -then water in to the right level on the bowl
              -quick wipe down on the outside of the bowl to remove any water
              -then put the bowl in the rice cooker
              -turn on the rice cooker
              -press start
              -walk away
              -come back to cooked rice in 30-40mins (for about 3 cups of white rice)

              hope that helps

              • AdrianW on 28/08/2019 - 14:21

                @rendo: Well, I did everything you said except I did use 4x180ml cups of water as that's what the manual says for white rice. The markings in the bowl are for brown rice. (See point 4 on page 11 of this manual, also see the table on page 14).

                I'll try 50% more water next time, hopefully that works out.

                • rendo on 28/08/2019 - 18:15

                  @AdrianW: Oh man, now you’re got me having to check my manual and see what it says. Lol

                  I agree your manual clearly states that what you are doing is the correct procedure and the numbers on the bowl are for brown rice. No dispute, but that is odd!!

                  I’ve been using rice cookers for 30+ years and I’ve never seen the numbers on the side be for brown rice. Wow. The numbers on the side have always represented the amount of water you need for the respective amount of cups of white rice. This is a no brainer in rice cooker land. It’s an unwritten rule. Haha.

                  There is no way 4x 180ml of water is enough for 4 cups of white rice. Not a chance. I’d have to test this to be sure. Thousands of times I’ve done this. I’m open to being wrong, but I doubt it. Especially since you’re getting poor results.

                  I’ll let you know what my manual says. I do have the model before yours. Let’s see.
                  “If” my manual is the same as yours, then ignore your manual. Follow my lead.

                  I get perfect rice, all the time.

                  I’ll report back.

                • rendo on 28/08/2019 - 19:18
                  +1

                  @AdrianW: Ok…..SO GOOD NEWS….I think!!

                  My manual says exactly the same as yours. I think this is good, because I am calling total BS on the manual. The rice cooker is great, and to be honest I think they have the instructions completely wrong. Very disappointing on Breville's part.

                  I have taken a picture of my rice cooker bowl. I cooked 7 cups of white rice tonight, filled the water up to the "7 cup rice line" as seen in the picture of my rice cooker bowl.

                  https://imgur.com/a/jl87NwO

                  Rice came out perfect. As always, every single time for the last 30 years. I've had this cooker for about 4 years. It's the best rice cooker I have ever had. I used Sunrice medium grain tonight.

                  I encourage you to give it a go. Put in two cups of rice into your rice cooker bowl. Fill the bowl to the 2 Cup Rice line in your bowl. Then press start and walk away :)

                  If it fails, well you lose 2 cups of rice. If it works like it does for me (and probably everyone else) then you've discovered the secret!!

                  Do report back…..I want to hear that you have had success. Its a good rice cooker! :)

                  Maybe send me a picture of your rice cooker bowl…..(and chuck that manual out….I never looked at it until tonight)

                  • AdrianW on 29/08/2019 - 01:30

                    @rendo: My bowl looks like this. So, the cup marks are the same as yours.

                    • rendo on 29/08/2019 - 08:58

                      @AdrianW: Thanks for the picture of the bowl.

                      Totally just looks like every other rice cooker bowl that i have seen

                      Give my method a go, I am sure it will work for you.

                      Let me know how you go, if you have time.

                      All the best, hope that helps

                  • AdrianW on 01/09/2019 - 23:42

                    @rendo: Well, second batch was another failure. 4 cups of rice (washed in a bowl about 6 or 7 times), sieved and put into the cooker bowl. Then I added 6 cups of water (it ended up a little higher than the 4 cup line on the bowl.

                    Turned it on and left it until it beeped. Fluffed it up with the serving spoon (like it mentions in the instructions) then close it again for the remaining 14 minutes. We then left it on keep warm for about a further 4 minutes.

                    Rice came out sticky again - perfect for sushi, abysmal for curry. Perhaps @kiitos is correct, maybe I just haven't lowered my expectations far enough.

                    • rendo on 02/09/2019 - 10:44

                      @AdrianW: Hello AdrianW,

                      Thanks for letting me know. I was wondering how you went.

                      It is frustrating to hear your results. As you know I get great results. I only wash 2-3 times, and I certainly have never used a sieve.

                      The only difference in our methods is eg if I use 4 cups, then I fill the water to the 4 cup line. Done. (try it??)

                      I guess our rice cookers are different in the sense that yours is the newer model.
                      Possible this is adding to the difference in results, but you would hope that a newer model would be better than the older model, or at least 'on par'.

                      I hope that you do get good results eventually, you certainly are trying. Usually when people try, they will get there eventually. So, fingers crossed for you.

            • kiitos on 29/08/2019 - 09:10

              @AdrianW: Maybe your expectations are different, if you're expecting separate grains of rice, generally expect the rice to have some degree of clumping which rice cookers deliver, and which makes it easier to eat with chopsticks.

              • AdrianW on 29/08/2019 - 14:01

                @kiitos: Maybe, but I think my expectations are reasonable. Long grain rice especially shouldn't be sticky at all - separate grains is what you want to go with a curry.

    • CheepAsChips on 21/08/2019 - 16:56

      "but this step from the instructions is the stumbling block for me:"
      Here are a few more thoughts:
      Potential health risks associated with the consumption of arsenic in rice.
      Rice is a high carbohydrate.
      https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2015/01/how-muc…

      • AdrianW on 21/08/2019 - 17:27

        Well, that's not something I'd even heard of at all before. Thanks for the info.

    • krazynayba on 22/08/2019 - 11:30
      +2

      Rice does tend to turn out better if you wash it beforehand, but what will make more of a difference for you is using the absorption method with the correct amount of water. The method you're describing is rapid boil which will never make fluffy rice. It's maybe ok if you're cooking rice to use as an ingredient in something else, but for serving it with a something like a curry or stir fry you really have to cook it using absorption. I've found the ratio on the packet always tells you to use way too much water (especially after washing). For me cup for cup tends to work perfectly most of the time but it depends on the grain.

      I'm of the mind that you can make rice just as good in a pot as you can in a rice cooker, but it's really hard to do consistently. The cooker is purpose-built to only cook rice, and requires a lot less effort so I'm sure it'd be worth it if you consume rice frequently enough.

  • kronicmacstigator on 21/08/2019 - 15:39

    Grab it without question at this price!

  • Red-jane on 21/08/2019 - 15:56
    +1

    Great machine! Been using this exact one for about 5 years and no issue yet.

    • rendo on 21/08/2019 - 19:16

      i second that

  • mooseca on 21/08/2019 - 15:59

    Was going to buy a $10 KMart one but ended up going with this. Hope it is worth it!

    • kronicmacstigator on 21/08/2019 - 16:19
      +1

      Every single damn cent! SO WORTH IT! Cost to performance ratio is insane

      • Uncle Roger on 21/08/2019 - 16:23

        This. Couldn't agree more!

  • triplenet on 21/08/2019 - 16:05

    I was placing in the cart and now the price increased :(

  • bradenpd on 21/08/2019 - 16:05

    Back to $149 :( just as I was about to buy.

    • triplenet on 21/08/2019 - 16:07

      actually i just checked again, if you are a prime member you can get it with discount price

      • bradenpd on 21/08/2019 - 16:11

        I have prime and just logged in, still $149 for me.

        • ModeratorRichardL on 21/08/2019 - 16:12

          I've updated the URL to reflect Back-Order from Amazon AU.

        • bradenpd on 21/08/2019 - 16:13

          You know what. I was looking in the wrong place. Found it now. Disregard everything I've said!

  • dingdong3000 on 21/08/2019 - 16:09

    now 'Usually dispatched within 1 to 2 months.'

  • watts on 21/08/2019 - 16:50

    I've been thinking about upgrading the 15yo $20 kambrook rice cooker lately but getting lost in the options. I probably should grab this so I don't get carried way and spend 4-5x on a tiger or whatever.

    edit. Screw it, ordered one. Bad memories of terrible rice ruining our recent sushi roll night put me over the edge.

    • mmcs on 21/08/2019 - 20:15

      No more tiger mate. the old day is over. I am going to return my tiger to costco and get this.

    • kronicmacstigator on 21/08/2019 - 21:08

      There is a reason I have 20 Breville appliances in my house

  • narz on 21/08/2019 - 18:03

    Sold, was just looking for one on the weekend too. Thanx OP.

  • triplenet on 21/08/2019 - 18:46

    can't wait 1 whole month. ended up buying from Myer with shopback. Thanks for the post I was just thinking to buy cheap 20$ rice cooker but ended up spending $95 instead. better be good ;3

  • rendo on 21/08/2019 - 19:17
    +1

    Great machine, if you are thinking about it then stop it.

    Just buy it. Worth it.

    Been using it daily for years now (the previous model) and it is brilliant

  • mmcs on 21/08/2019 - 20:14

    Get it from Myer ebay for the same price except no cashback. No need to wait for month or two to get it delivered.

    • triplenet on 21/08/2019 - 21:47

      did you not use shopback? there's 5% cashback saved extra $5

      • mmcs on 21/08/2019 - 23:50

        i forgot :-( but i can always order another one and return that one :-)

  • he88388 on 22/08/2019 - 00:10

    Just got one from Amazon.

  • AdrianW on 22/08/2019 - 10:51

    I got $6.02 cash back from cashrewards for this item.

    • watts on 22/08/2019 - 16:22

      same here. cashrewards has the purchase amount as AUD85.93 for some reason so we've been shortchanged about 60c on the 7% cashback.

      • AdrianW on 22/08/2019 - 17:40
        +1

        No cashback on the GST portion. So $94.52 / 1.1 = $85.93

  • Uncle Roger on 22/08/2019 - 14:19

    Speaking of rice, does anyone know where to buy sushi rice in bulk? Ideally looking for the SunRice brand. The supermarkets only sell the 750g at $3.50, and they never go on sale :(

    TIA

  • auri on 24/08/2019 - 13:16

    Anyone who has this rice cooker be kind enough to tell me how tall this machine is?
    Thanks.

    The product specifications doesn't state whether 22.1cm refers to the height, or the width.

    • kiitos on 24/08/2019 - 21:33

      Don't have one, but looking at pictures the 22cm looks like the width, 28cm height, 40cm depth?

      • auri on 25/08/2019 - 14:39

        I fear that may be the case

        • DaddysBelt on 25/08/2019 - 20:58

          It is approximately 23cm tall. Just measured

  • DaddysBelt on 25/08/2019 - 20:57
    +1

    Used this thing for the first time today and hot damn does it make a good batch of rice. As someone who eats a lot of curries I am very happy.

    Also for anyone wondering 10 cups of rice is far too much

  • AdrianW on 26/08/2019 - 19:55

    I was just reading the manual and noticed that it mentions that the included cup is approx 180ml, when the standard aussie cup size is 250ml. Just something to be aware of I suppose.

  • triplenet on 27/08/2019 - 15:14

    Received it today. It's very big for me as I live alone not sure if I should return or just use it :( can't find any decent 5L rice cooker.

    • AdrianW on 27/08/2019 - 17:35

      You could always cook double batches, save the extra in the fridge and then use the Reheat function the next time.

  • OneHunn1t on 27/08/2019 - 20:02

    does any1 know how to turn this rice cooker off without plugging it out?

    • Uncle Roger on 27/08/2019 - 21:10

      I'm not sure if you can from memory - I just hit cancel once rice has finished cooking

  • watts on 11/09/2019 - 12:53

    My backorder arrived today. better than the 1-2 months indicated

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