Set it and forget it
Stovetop rice needs watching so it does not boil over. Here you add rice and water, press one lever, and it switches to keep-warm automatically when the rice is done. Dinner cooks itself while you handle everything else.
Better Chef 8 Cup Automatic Rice Cooker in Black with Rice Paddle and Measuring Cup
Press one lever and walk away, up to sixteen cups of rice, hands-free.
$43.99
- Up to 16 cups cooked
- One-touch
- Auto keep-warm
- Removable pot
- Paddle & cup included
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Description
Better Chef 8-Cup Automatic Rice Cooker in Black with Rice Paddle and Measuring Cup
At a Glance
- Cooks up to 16 cups of finished rice (8 cups uncooked), enough for a family or a dish to pass.
- True one-touch operation: press to cook, and it switches to keep-warm automatically.
- Automatic keep-warm holds rice ready to serve for hours.
- Includes a rice paddle and a measuring cup, with a removable inner pot and cool-touch body.
Add rice and water, press one lever, and walk away: the Better Chef 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.
Key Features
- Genuinely one-touch: press the lever to cook; it drops to keep-warm on its own when the rice is ready.
- Cooks up to 16 cups: an 8-cup-uncooked capacity yields roughly 16 cups of finished rice for families and gatherings.
- Automatic keep-warm: holds cooked rice at serving temperature for hours after it finishes.
- Removable inner pot: lifts out for easy serving and cleanup.
- Cool-touch exterior: the body and handles stay comfortable to handle while it cooks.
- Paddle and measuring cup included: start with accurate portions and a non-scratch serving paddle in the box.
Before You Buy
The honest limits, so this arrives as the product you pictured.
- "8 cups" means uncooked rice. Eight cups of uncooked rice yields about 16 cups cooked. If you expect eight cups of finished rice, this makes more, not less.
- It is a simple mechanical cooker. There is no digital display, delay timer or programmable modes; it cooks and keeps warm.
- Hand wash the inner pot. Wash the pot and lid by hand rather than in the dishwasher.
- Carries a California Proposition 65 warning for lead. See the Care & Use section for the full notice.
What's Included
- 1 rice cooker (IM-400)
- 1 removable inner pot
- 1 rice paddle
- 1 measuring cup
Perfect For
- Families and anyone batch-cooking rice for the week
- Rice, grains and one-pot sides made hands-free
- Dorms, first apartments and small kitchens
- Cooks who want simple, reliable results without a learning curve
Full Specifications▼
Power & Capacity
- Model: IM-400
- Wattage: 400 W
- Voltage: 120 V
- Capacity: 8 cups uncooked / up to 16 cups cooked
- Color: Black
Features
- Operation: One-touch mechanical (cook / keep-warm)
- Keep-warm: Automatic
- Inner pot: Removable
- Exterior: Cool-touch
Included & Care
- Accessories: Rice paddle, measuring cup
- Cleaning: Hand wash
- Warranty: 1-year limited
Frequently Asked Questions▼
Q: Does "8 cup" mean 8 cups of cooked rice?
A: No. It means 8 cups of uncooked rice, which yields about 16 cups cooked. It makes a large batch.
Q: Is it hard to use?
A: 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.
Q: Does it keep the rice warm?
A: Yes. It moves to automatic keep-warm after cooking and holds the rice at serving temperature for hours.
Q: Does it have a timer or digital settings?
A: No. It is a simple mechanical cooker with cook and keep-warm functions, not a programmable model.
Q: Can I wash the pot in the dishwasher?
A: Hand wash the removable inner pot and lid to keep them in good shape.
Care & Use▼
Unplug 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. Use the included paddle rather than metal utensils in the pot.
California Proposition 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Why Choose Better Chef?▼
Better Chef makes no-nonsense countertop appliances that do one job well without a steep price or a learning curve. CurbGo chose the IM-400 because it nails the fundamentals of a rice cooker, one-touch cooking, automatic keep-warm and the accessories you actually need, and cooks a big enough batch to feed the whole table.
Shipping & Warranty
Every CurbGo order is packed carefully and dispatched quickly. Ships fast from CurbGo with tracking.
Guarantees
Shipping to the 48 contiguous states, with orders processed within 2 business days. If it is not right, you have 30 days from delivery to return unused items in the original packaging. Questions before or after you buy go to CurbGo's U.S.-based support team.
Specs
| Model | IM-400 |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 400 W |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Capacity | 8 cups uncooked / up to 16 cups cooked |
| Color | Black |
| Operation | One-touch mechanical (cook / keep-warm) |
| Keep-warm | Automatic |
| Inner pot | Removable |
| Exterior | Cool-touch |
| Accessories | Rice paddle, measuring cup |
| Cleaning | Hand wash |
| Warranty | 1-year limited |
Why it earns its place
Know your yield
Eight cups uncooked yields about sixteen cups of finished rice, so this makes a large batch, not a small one. Understanding that up front means the right amount of rice for a family or a dish to pass.
Comes ready to cook
The included measuring cup and rice paddle mean accurate portions and easy serving from the first batch, with no scratched pot. It is a simple mechanical cooker, so there is no menu to learn, just consistent results.
Simple by the numbers
What this cooker makes and includes.
16
Cups cooked
8
Cups uncooked
400W
Power
1-touch
Operation
Against cooking rice on the stove
Attention
Press the lever and the cooker handles the rest, switching to keep-warm on its own, where a stovetop pot needs watching and stirring so it does not boil over or scorch.
Timing
Automatic keep-warm holds the rice ready for hours after it finishes, while a stovetop pot goes cold or sticky the moment you step away.
Cleanup
The removable inner pot lifts straight out for serving and washing at the sink, which is far simpler than scrubbing a scorched, stuck-on ring off a stovetop saucepan afterward.
Does "8 cup" mean 8 cups of cooked rice?
No. It means 8 cups of uncooked rice, which yields about 16 cups cooked. It makes a large batch.
Is it hard to use?
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.
Does it keep the rice warm?
Yes. It moves to automatic keep-warm after cooking and holds the rice at serving temperature for hours.
Does it have a timer or digital settings?
No. It is a simple mechanical cooker with cook and keep-warm functions, not a programmable model.
Can I wash the pot in the dishwasher?
Hand wash the removable inner pot and lid to keep them in good shape.
How fast will it ship and can I return it?
Orders ship to the 48 contiguous states and process within 2 business days. If it is not right, you have 30 days from delivery to return unused items in the original packaging.
Better Chef makes no-nonsense countertop appliances that do one job well without a steep price or a learning curve. CurbGo chose the IM-400 because it nails the fundamentals of a rice cooker, one-touch cooking, automatic keep-warm and the accessories you actually need, and cooks a big enough batch for the whole table.