There were comments that the inner pots of Cuckoo rice cookers are not durable. They need to be replace after two or three years. I am wondering what the situations are for those of Zojirushi and Tiger Rice Cookers?
Are Inner Pots of Zojirushi and Tiger Rice Cookers Durable?
Euthyphro on 28/01/2022 - 16:31
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Don't rinse the raw rice in them and they'll last ages
I didn't know that scratched them up. How do you rinse?
Have a seperate bowl?
Been using our Tiger for 5 years now and still as new. Wash rice in a stainless steel bowl and use bamboo utensils.
I rinse raw rice in my tiger cooker and I CAN see swirl patterns emerging. Other than that it’s quite good.
Have been using a Zojirushi rice cooker for a few years, now the pot is still holding up perfectly fine.
Haven't ever washed the rice in the pot itself, normally just use a separate one to wash the rice in.
Where to buy Zojirushi in Australia, please.
Amazon
If you don't wash your rice inside the pot it should last a long time. This goes for any brand. Try to get a proper rice washing bowl like these:
https://www.amazon.com.au/Inomata-Japanese-Washing-Strainer-…
https://www.nipponeffect.com.au/inomata-japanese-rice-washin…Edit: You may or may not want to get one with the holes on the bottom. I got an OXO one with holes on the bottom and my wife doesn't like/use it. I thought it was a good idea. :(
Had my Zojirushi for 15 years, still going strong with daily use
My Tiger one is at least 10 years old and is like new.