How much rice does it cook?

It cooks up to 6 cups of cooked rice, which means about 3 cups of uncooked rice. That is roughly enough for a small household.

Can I steam food and cook rice at the same time?

Yes. The BPA-free steam tray sits above the pot so vegetables or fish steam while the rice cooks below.

Does it turn itself off?

It switches to Keep Warm automatically when cooking finishes. There is no programmable timer.

Is the pot dishwasher safe?

The cooking pot is removable and non-stick. Hand washing is the safer choice to protect the coating.

What comes in the box?

The cooker, a non-stick removable pot, a steam tray, a tempered glass lid, a measuring cup and a spatula.

Can it cook brown rice?

It is listed for white, brown and flavored rice, but it has no brown rice setting, so expect longer, less even results with brown rice.

Elite Gourmet

Elite Cuisine ERC500 6 Cup Non-Stick Rice Cooker with Steam Tray

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$21.99at WalmartChecked Nov 9

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Elite Cuisine ERC500 6 Cup Non-Stick Rice Cooker with Steam Tray

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$21.99at WalmartChecked Nov 9

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Last seen at $21.99 at Walmart on Nov 9.

Our take on the Elite Cuisine ERC500 6 Cup Non-Stick Rice Cooker with Steam Tray

The Elite Gourmet ERC500 is a basic 6-cup rice cooker that cooks up to 3 cups of uncooked rice and switches itself to Keep Warm when the rice is done. A BPA-free steam tray sits on top so you can steam vegetables or fish while the rice cooks below. It comes with a non-stick removable pot, tempered glass lid, measuring cup and spatula. It suits small households and anyone who wants set-and-forget rice without paying for fuzzy-logic controls. Against rivals like the Aroma 6-cup and Black+Decker models it is simpler and cheaper-feeling, and its 3.9 rating shows owners like the convenience but fault uneven cooking and thin build.

Best forSmall households cooking rice for one to three peopleSteaming vegetables or fish alongside riceBuyers who want a simple one-switch cookerDorm rooms and small kitchens

Pros

Automatically switches to Keep Warm when cooking ends
Steam tray lets you cook rice and vegetables at once
Non-stick removable pot is easy to clean
Comes with measuring cup, spatula and glass lid
Simple one-switch operation with no settings to learn

Cons

Cooks only up to 3 cups uncooked, so it is small for families
No timer or programmable settings
Some owners report uneven or mushy results
Build and parts feel light compared with pricier cookers

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What reviewers say

3.9 / 536 ratings

Owners find the ERC500 convenient for everyday rice and like the steam tray and automatic Keep Warm. The main complaints are uneven cooking, a flimsy feel and rice that sometimes sticks or scorches.

What people mention

Ease of usePraisedOwners say it is simple to operate and clean.
Steam trayPraisedReviewers like steaming vegetables while the rice cooks.
Cooking resultsCriticisedSome say rice comes out uneven or mushy.
Build qualityCriticisedOwners describe the cooker and parts as light and flimsy.
StickingMixedThe non-stick pot helps cleaning, but some report rice sticking or scorching.

About the Elite Cuisine ERC500 6 Cup Non-Stick Rice Cooker with Steam Tray

The Elite Cuisine ERC500 is a 6-cup rice cooker with a steam tray. It cooks up to 6 cups of cooked rice from 3 cups of uncooked rice. The steam tray lets you steam vegetables or fish while the rice cooks.

The cooker switches to Keep Warm automatically when cooking is done, so there is no need to watch the pot or time the water. The cooking pot is non-stick and removable. A tempered glass lid lets you see the food as it cooks.

It can be used for white rice, brown rice and flavored rice.

Capacity: 6 cups cooked rice (3 cups uncooked)
Color: White
Cooking pot: Non-stick, removable
Lid: Tempered glass
Steam tray: BPA-free
Functions: Automatic switch to Keep Warm
In the box: Rice cooker, non-stick cooking pot, BPA-free steam tray, measuring cup, spatula, tempered glass lid

Specifications

color: WhiteSource

Questions and answers

How much rice does it cook?: It cooks up to 6 cups of cooked rice, which means about 3 cups of uncooked rice. That is roughly enough for a small household.
Can I steam food and cook rice at the same time?: Yes. The BPA-free steam tray sits above the pot so vegetables or fish steam while the rice cooks below.
Does it turn itself off?: It switches to Keep Warm automatically when cooking finishes. There is no programmable timer.
Is the pot dishwasher safe?: The cooking pot is removable and non-stick. Hand washing is the safer choice to protect the coating.
What comes in the box?: The cooker, a non-stick removable pot, a steam tray, a tempered glass lid, a measuring cup and a spatula.
Can it cook brown rice?: It is listed for white, brown and flavored rice, but it has no brown rice setting, so expect longer, less even results with brown rice.
Where is the Elite Cuisine ERC500 6 Cup Non-Stick Rice Cooker with Steam Tray cheapest?: At Walmart, for $21.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Elite Cuisine ERC500 6 Cup Non-Stick Rice Cooker with Steam Tray?: Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 36 ratings.