Panasonic SRG06FG Review
Panasonic may have one of the broadest ranges of
electronic products available, but despite such an impressive line of often
(seemingly unrelated) products, their rice cookers are considered some of
the best available. In
The Panasonic SRG06FG 3-Cup Automatic Rice Cooker
is currently one of their most popular products. Priced at just under $30,
the Panasonic SRG06FG 3-Cup Automatic Rice Cooker has a range of quality
features, and is used by thousands of households across the country.
Product Features of the Panasonic SRG06FG
3-Cup Automatic Rice Cooker
The list of features on this Panasonic rice cooker
includes:
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An automatic shut off function once the
rice is complete.
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A non-stick pot for easy serving and
cleaning.
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A glass lid to monitor the rice.
·
A keep warm feature to help the rice
stay ready for serving.
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A very light weight – only 3.5 lbs.
·
Stay cool handles for safe serving.
Pros
The Panasonic SRG06FG 3-Cup Automatic Rice Cooker
is inexpensive, costing as much as 1/10th the price of some of
the more advanced rice cookers. Yet despite the low cost, the rice cooker
does a very good job with most types of rice. Provided it is kept in low
quantities (the compact 3 cup rice cooker leaves very little room for extra
rice in its pot), the rice keeps a good flavor, stays fluffy, and does not
stick to the pan. It is also very lightweight, and capable of handling other
types of foods, such as oatmeal.
The cool handles for serving are a nice addition,
and the keep warm feature works well. Since few inexpensive rice cookers
come with a glass lid, a keep warm feature, and a non-stick pot, the
Panasonic has a lot in its favor.
Cons
Interestingly, even though the Panasonic SRG06FG
3-Cup Automatic Rice Cooker comes with a “keep warm” feature, it does not
come with a warming feature. The rice cooker also has a tendency to boil
over when the wrong measurements are selected or when too much water is
placed in the cooker at once, because it does not have clamps to keep the
glass lid in place.
Another issue is that the non-stick coating can
peel off for some people, and will get inside the rice. It also does not
come with a retractable cord, which can be a safety issue for some people.
Finally, it does not have many of the features that people enjoy with their
rice cooker. It is a simple “On/Off” design – click a button, let it run.
There are no nifty settings or additional features.
Overall Impressions
The Panasonic SRG06FG 3-Cup Automatic Rice Cooker
is not top of the line by any means. But for less than $30, it does not
claim to be. For inexpensive rice cookers, it is one of the best available,
but if you are looking for something a little more technologically advanced
that is less likely to boil over and made of slightly sturdier ingredients,
you may need to look elsewhere.
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