{"product_id":"better-chef-8-cup-automatic-rice-cooker-in-black-with-rice-paddle-and-measuring-cup","title":"Better Chef 8 Cup Automatic Rice Cooker in Black with Rice Paddle and Measuring Cup","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.cg-acc{border-top:1px solid #E5DED2;margin:0;}.cg-acc summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;padding:14px 2px;list-style:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;transition:color .15s ease;}.cg-acc summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}.cg-acc summary:hover{color:#C9973A;}.cg-chev{flex:none;font-size:.7em;line-height:1;color:#C9973A;transition:transform .2s ease;}.cg-acc[open] summary{color:#C9973A;padding-bottom:6px;}.cg-acc[open] .cg-chev{transform:rotate(180deg);}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBetter Chef 8-Cup Automatic Rice Cooker in Black with Rice Paddle and Measuring Cup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooks up to 16 cups of finished rice\u003c\/strong\u003e (8 cups uncooked), enough for a family or a dish to pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue one-touch operation\u003c\/strong\u003e: press to cook, and it switches to keep-warm automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic keep-warm\u003c\/strong\u003e holds rice ready to serve for hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes a rice paddle and a measuring cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a removable inner pot and cool-touch body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd rice and water, press one lever, and walk away: the \u003cstrong\u003eBetter Chef\u003c\/strong\u003e IM-400 does exactly what a rice cooker should. It cooks up to 16 cups of finished rice, switches itself to keep-warm when the rice is done, and comes with the paddle and measuring cup you need to get consistent results from the first batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely one-touch:\u003c\/strong\u003e press the lever to cook; it drops to keep-warm on its own when the rice is ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooks up to 16 cups:\u003c\/strong\u003e an 8-cup-uncooked capacity yields roughly 16 cups of finished rice for families and gatherings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic keep-warm:\u003c\/strong\u003e holds cooked rice at serving temperature for hours after it finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable inner pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e lifts out for easy serving and cleanup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool-touch exterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e the body and handles stay comfortable to handle while it cooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaddle and measuring cup included:\u003c\/strong\u003e start with accurate portions and a non-scratch serving paddle in the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore You Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe honest limits, so this arrives as the product you pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"8 cups\" means uncooked rice.\u003c\/strong\u003e Eight cups of uncooked rice yields about 16 cups cooked. If you expect eight cups of finished rice, this makes more, not less.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt is a simple mechanical cooker.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no digital display, delay timer or programmable modes; it cooks and keeps warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand wash the inner pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash the pot and lid by hand rather than in the dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarries a California Proposition 65 warning\u003c\/strong\u003e for lead. See the Care \u0026amp; Use section for the full notice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 rice cooker (IM-400)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 removable inner pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 rice paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 measuring cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies and anyone batch-cooking rice for the week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRice, grains and one-pot sides made hands-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDorms, first apartments and small kitchens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooks who want simple, reliable results without a learning curve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"cg-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cg-chev\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePower \u0026amp; Capacity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e IM-400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWattage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 cups uncooked \/ up to 16 cups cooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-touch mechanical (cook \/ keep-warm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep-warm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInner pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool-touch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIncluded \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rice paddle, measuring cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-year limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"cg-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cg-chev\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does \"8 cup\" mean 8 cups of cooked rice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. It means 8 cups of uncooked rice, which yields about 16 cups cooked. It makes a large batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it hard to use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. It is genuinely one-touch: add rice and water, press the lever, and it switches to keep-warm automatically when the rice is done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it keep the rice warm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. It moves to automatic keep-warm after cooking and holds the rice at serving temperature for hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it have a timer or digital settings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. It is a simple mechanical cooker with cook and keep-warm functions, not a programmable model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I wash the pot in the dishwasher?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Hand wash the removable inner pot and lid to keep them in good shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"cg-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cg-chev\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnplug and let the cooker cool before cleaning. Lift out the inner pot and wash it and the lid by hand with warm soapy water, then dry before returning them. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth; never immerse the base. 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