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Tiger JAX-T18U-K 10-Cup Micom Rice Cooker with Tacook Food Steamer, Stainless Black
Tiger 10-cup MICOM rice cooker with Tacook synchro-cooking plate, 10 programs, and 918W for simultaneous dual-dish family meal preparation.
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Quick Specs
Price$199.99
Wattage918
Capacity10
Ease Of UseIntuitive LCD with 10 auto-cook settings; Tacook synchro-cooking requires minimal additional setup beyond inserting the cooking plate
Expert Review Summary
The Tiger JAX-T18U-K is a 10-cup MICOM rice cooker that combines fuzzy logic performance with Tiger's Tacook synchro-cooking system. The included Tacook plate sits inside the cooking chamber during the rice cycle, allowing a second dish to cook simultaneously using residual steam and heat. At 918 watts and a 1.8-liter capacity, it is designed for family cooking and is manufactured in Japan. Ten auto-cook settings include Plain Rice, Quick, Mixed Rice, Brown Rice, Slow Cooking, Porridge, Synchro-Cooking, Sweet Rice, Steam Cooking, and Multi-grain Rice.
The JAX-T18U-K suits families who want to reduce active appliances at mealtime. The synchro-cooking approach is well-suited to households that regularly serve rice alongside proteins or steamed vegetables. At $199.99, it delivers a unique functionality that sets it apart from standard large-capacity MICOM models in the same price range.
Technical Specifications
Price$199.99
Wattage918
Capacity10
Ease Of UseIntuitive LCD with 10 auto-cook settings; Tacook synchro-cooking requires minimal additional setup beyond inserting the cooking plate
Delay Timer Yes
DurabilityStainless black matte exterior housing with durable plastic lid; Made in Japan
Compact Size No
Rice TextureConsistently soft and flavorful white rice; 10-cup capacity suits family meals with reliable texture preservation in keep-warm mode
Brown Rice Mode Yes
Warranty Years1
Ease Of CleaningRemovable inner lid and non-stick inner pot; Tacook plate and inner lid are dishwasher-safe
Steaming Basket Yes
Cooking Programs10
Keep Warm QualityExcellent keep-warm performance; rice stays moist and palatable well beyond 12 hours with minimal texture degradation
Pressure Cooking No
Induction Heating No
Inner Pot MaterialHard-coated non-stick aluminum inner pot
Keep Warm Duration24
Cooking TechnologyMICOM Fuzzy Logic
Multi Grain Programs Yes