Bear 6 Multifunctional 4 Cups(Uncooked) Rice Cooker with Steamer for 1-4 People, Perfect for White/Brown Rice, Porridge, and Soup, White Rice Cooker

I was using a saucepan and the 2:1 ratio (2 parts water, 1 part rice) but the cooking was always iffy, trying not to burn the rice or the pan, sometimes the rice came out too watery, or nicely cooked but the pan was difficult to clean afterwards. Call me lazy yeah.So I decided to invest on a rice cooker, I didn't want anything that could feed an army regiment, just a small rice cooker. So based on the fact that most reviews on Amazon are being pay offs, I was very sceptical on choosing my first rice cooker. I was between this and another German one, finally chose this because of the lower price compared to the German model. And I'm glad I did cause there nothing not to love about the Bear!Rice? Perfection! Simply the best rice I ever made without stressing myself, or being on top of it while it cooks.The steaming basket? The huge bonus for me (which has actually opened new horizons in my diet). The basket is enough for a couple of regular persons or one with a huge appetite like myself :D So cooking rice while steaming anything on the basket is a huge benefit for me, as it basically means that you hit two birds with one stone (I don't want to sound vulgar to our little fluffy feathered flying friends - this statement excludes pigeons of course, which are annoying beggars). Two different foods in one cooking: less washing up! Happy times!Ease of use? 3 step function! Fill it up with contents - Choose what kind of rice (or soup, porridge etc) you want to make and press start. Let it heat and cook under an extractor, go do your thing and come back after a while with an empty plate to fill and eat (actually avoid eating the plate, they are very crunchy let me tell ya).So far i haven't been adventurous in making soups etc so I cannot comment on these, however the rice (long grain. basmati and brown) and steamed vegetables, prawns, frankfurters that I usually put on are out of this world.One thing to note is that the Bear (being a bear) is quite slow. Especially when cooking brown rice, which took about 50 minutes in my case. White rice generally takes about 30 minutes or so. The amazing thing about the bear is that it won't overcook or burn your food, once it is ready the device stops cooking and keeps it warm till you press the start/stop button on the lid. Which actually is a gem if you are a gamer, or if you watch a move and have forgotten about the food (which I do like 9 in 10 times).If you are thinking which rice cooker to buy, the bear is a gorgeous choice. It will feed 2 hungry individuals well with rice and steamed whatever, it cleans very easily and won't break the bank. Plus it not one of those wild bears that will destroy your house looking for the honeypot. It is nice and compact and can be stored easily till next time use.Amazing cooker, very happy with it! As the Brits say: "does what it says on the tin" (and is really good at it)

I have wanted a rice cooker for forever and because I mess rice up every time we don’t eat very much rice and especially that we are switching all white food to wholemeal I thought if I can’t cook white rice I will only really mess up brown rice, so a rice cooker it was.😊I searched for ages comparing products and prices and settled with this Bear 6 and I have not been disappointed! What a dream finally eating well cooked tasty rice.I made basmati using the white rice setting it came out perfect. Since then, I have made brown rice several times and not been let down at all. The rice is always cooked evenly and fluffs with a fork with ease.This is a neat looking rice cooker, quite compact as I found a space to store in the cupboard.The instructions are simple, easy to understand (although there is very little instructions needed to use this cooker). It comes with a measuring cup for rice, wide plastic spoon/spatula and the markings in the pot are super clear making it easy to then add the water to the line / depending on rice amount measured.What I have found though is that it takes quite some time to warm up & cook the rice, so I now get the rice in the cooker ahead of making the rest of the dinner. The rice has never stuck to the non-stick pot, and it is really easy to clean.When the rice is cooked it beeps and then turns automatically to Keep Warm – usually by this time I am ready to dish up but if I’m not it’s not a problem bc my rice is still kept warm.We are a family of 3 and this size is more than big enough for us (I have only ever used 2 cups and there is always plenty leftover) but it does cook for more than 2 cups.Also includes steamer basket – this is really small though and I haven’t yet used it and can also be used for porridge, soup etc.Highly recommend - so pleased I settled with this Bear 6 - I Love it..

This is my second Bear rice cooker as I returned the first one due to flaw with clip on inside of metal lid.Others have also reported the same issue with hinge clip breaking and I experienced the same problem.However I was very impressed with the quality overall of the machine that I decided to take a chance and return the Bear rice cooker and order a new one.When the second one arrived I experienced again difficulty in removing metal lid due to clip being put under to much stress to lift lid off.Slowly but surely I removed lid and decided that the lip on the hinge needed filing back a bit to allow clipto press into place without any pressure to the clip.Hallelujah! This is now so much easier to remove and replace lid, an easy fix.Again others have noted how poor the instructions are and I would agree. Bear need to take note and include an instructional video showing clearly how to use the machine fully.The machine will do enough rice for 1- 4 people comfortably and the rice cooker is a nice size not taking to much space on your counter top or cupboard.When measuring rice make sure you clean this by running it under the tap until the water is clear, this will lead to fluffier rice by removing the starch.I am glad I gambled by replacing the rice cooker with a new one as the rice is coming out perfect and fluffy.Bear need to resolve the plastic clip problem as I can see that others will have similar problems going forward.Overall this is a modern looking machine and cooks rice very well.

Very easy to use! The cooker is of great quality, with many cooking modes and works perfectly. Value for money and totally recommended