Does this rice cooker have a chime/bell to let you know when its done cooking? also does it have an off switch? The current one i have has to be unplugged when not in use.
1379072
Yes, it does have a beeper unlike my other ricer. What we really like is that it switches to warm so if not home yet your food is kept warm for you. :)
1379073
Honestly I don't knowing it has a chime or tone to let you know it's done. But that's only due to the fact that I turn it on and leave alone until dinner time. To answer your second question, there is an on/off button
1379074
Yes it makes a noise when it is done cooking then it automatically switches to keep warm.it also has an off button which is also the on and keep warm button
1379075
Hi Judy - Yes this does have a beeper. When the rice is done it beeps on and off for about 5-6 seconds and automatically switches to keep warm. Once you're done you can press the power button and it toggles off so no need to unplug.
1379076
Automagically goes to keep "Keep Warm" when cooking time selected is completed. Never looked for an off switch, I just unplug it when cooking completed/ready to serve.
472577
No indicator light on this slow cooker, but it is not really needed. As previously suggested, set the dial to high, medium, low, or off. I love this cooker! Right size/shape, simple, easy to clean removeable crock, and inexpensive!
780071
If you are not using it the bell shouldn't ring. No you cannot get rid of that feature, but unless you are using the item to cook something late at night, the bell.shouldn't ring.
51896
It does not whistle, it turns off automatically and you can hear the click when it's done. It's not too loud but you can definitely hear it. Boiling is not too loud either. This tea pot is perfect! We use it everyday. Would highly recommend.
1318719
I'm looking at mine right now, and the switch has 2 positions, 'WARM' and 'COOK'. My own experience agrees with the owners manual, page 8, step 11. "When finished serving rice, unplug the power cord to turn the rice cooker off." Hope that helps.
1812685
No it does not. Don't go off and leave it. Even the lower heating burner gets hot in a hurry. It is nice for the speed and efficiency, but it is not an appliance to turn your back on. When not in use, I unplug it. For cooking that does not need constant attention, I use a slow cooker and an electric skillet with temperature control. Use this double burner for stir fry, quick heating and boiling, and short cooking jobs.
211280
it doesn't have a timer but will automatically switch to warm when the rice is done.
903462
No it does not have an off switch. If you're looking for true Panini maker don't buy this. It is no more than a skillet.
1113666
Yes, I leave the power plugged in, and I haven't had any issues. Yes, only the clock remains on. Another good reason to leave it plugged in is if you use the timer function. I can prepare the rice in the morning before I leave for work and set a timer for it. When I return home for work, there will be freshly cooked rice!
185829
My impression is that you can set it to turn on later, but I have to admit that I haven't used that feature. Wish I could be of more help! I'm convinced it's really mostly meant as a pressure cooker, which it does well, but if I use the "crock pot" feature again, it will only be to keep a pre-cooked and hot food warm. Still worth buying, though - not scary like cheap pressure cookers, and you don't have to monitor the temperature, plus lid on/off easy and seal very easy to clean
1202034
Yes it turns off cooking mode automatically when the rice is done, but continues to stay warm mode until you unplug. The button pops up and the light inidcator changes when it is done cooking.
2274951
yes, it does have an off/on button. I unplug mine when i am not using it, but it does have on/off button. I really love my kettle.
1229409
There is no off/on switch. The warm light comes on when you plug it in and you manually push the cook button to start the cooker. There is no temp control.
1146590
Yes it does. Once it goes off you can't turn it back on; you must make a fresh pot.
491787
No shut off switch, it has to be unplugged. I haven't cooked raw chicken I mostly got it for bacon and sometimes steak.
1328709
I use a rice cooker to make rice, but I imagine it's the same principle, add rice, wash and rinse, fill with an inch of water above the rice level, and it should have an automatic shut off as the rice cooker does. If you have not purchased this yet, I was very unhappy with this product so I don't use it. I do love my Breville show cooker though.
770506
Yes, and it has a smart chip meaning it won't burn the rice like other rice cookers do when you leave it on warm setting for too long. Hope this helps :0)