My bad experience with newly arrived TSV "Perfect ... - Page 2

nomless · ‎03-10-2010

@novamc1 wrote:
@Mothertrucker

I'm curious......does your 3-cup model have the following parts, each of which must be separated, washed and dried thoroughly before the first use and after every use??

-- outer lid consisting of two parts joined together with an open seam running around the entire outer lid, through which wash water runs and doesn't run out completely.........you can hear it sloshing around inside the lid for quite a while, even after going back and shaking it again and again.

-- inner lid with silicone "pull" in the center, and a silicone gasket around the steam hole, both of which trap water.

--silicone seal that has tight inner rows which must air dry in order to get thoroughly dry.

--nonstick coating on the inner pot (which did not last through the first washing, in my experience)

--bottom base unit with a flexible disk in the middle that you don't dare disturb too much, even though you are supposed to clean the interior of the bottom base.

This was too much rocket science and handwashing and air-drying science for me, even before I got to the part about flaking nonstick coating
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@novamc1, I have the 3-cup WP model and a 5-cup Aroma model. Neither of these has a timer.

The parts are the same as you describe....the outer pot, a flexible disk inside, a cooking pot, and a lid that has two parts connected by a silicone disk. To wash, I separate the two parts of the lid. I don't find it to be bothersome to do so. I just wipe the inside of the outer pot with a damp cloth. Food never comes in contact with it, so it doesn't need washing. Same with the flexible disk...just a quick, gentle wipe.

With of these, water doesn't get into the outer lid, so I don't have that issue that you describe.

Lisa now in AZ · ‎03-11-2010

@momtochloe - I have gotten so in the habit of making that little banana bread that I always try to have one banana extra so I have an "excuse" on Sundays when I do my cooking for the week. The new cooker will require at least 3 bananas, BUT I won't have to keep turning it on and wait and turn it on again.

BTW - LOVE your avatar.

momtochloe · ‎11-03-2013

@Lisa now in AZ wrote:
@momtochloe - I have gotten so in the habit of making that little banana bread that I always try to have one banana extra so I have an "excuse" on Sundays when I do my cooking for the week. The new cooker will require at least 3 bananas, BUT I won't have to keep turning it on and wait and turn it on again.
BTW - LOVE your avatar.

Oh thank you @Lisa now in AZ that is my beloved Chloe who I unfortunately lost a year ago in January. She was my love from the time they placed her in my hands and remains to be so to this day. Thank you for your kind words, they mean the world to me . . .

novamc1 · ‎07-02-2015

Forgot to mention one other thing that makes me question the quality of the item, and I didn't notice it until packing it up to return it. Didn't notice it, because I never got around to pushing any of the buttons to start up the machine.

The gray "cover" over the control buttons is loose all around the edges from the base of the unit and looks as though it might come right off if you gave it a slight tug. I don't know whether it's supposed to be somewhat loose from the base or is glued on and already peeling off. Didn't stick around to find out. (no pun intended, really!!)

Will be interested to learn whether anyone else has better luck with theirs, or whether I'm being unjustifiably picky about a $30 item.

novamc1 · ‎07-02-2015

Forgot to mention one other thing that makes me question the quality of the item, and I didn't notice until packing it up for return. Didn't see this issue, because I never got around to pushing any of the buttons to start up the machine, nor did I do any cleaning on the outside of the unit.

The gray "cover" over the control buttons is loose all around the edges from the base of the unit and looks as though it might come right off if you gave it a slight tug. I don't know whether it's supposed to be somewhat loose from the base or is glued on and already peeling off. Didn't stick around to find out. (no pun intended, really!!)

Will be interested to learn whether anyone else has better luck with theirs, or whether I'm being unjustifiably picky about a $30 item.

giddy up · ‎05-30-2011

Inferior quality and probably underpowered too. Just as I thought.

Mothertrucker · ‎01-30-2015

My WP and my perfect cooker all have the lid assembly you describe, the silicone gaskets and ring are what gives it that "low pressure" cooking ability..They pop right out and generally only need to be rinsed after use because in normal use, unless you are overflowing your machine, they dont really get "dirty"..I find mine well made..better than the WP, in fact...

As i said, I love mine, use it al the time and have had no problem..It does everything but stir itself!...but i guess it just isnt for you...

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

Wow I'm also surprised. I have the smaller WP rice cooker that looks just like it. It's easy to clean & cook with. Lots of people bought it, posted about it & raved about it.

sixteencharacter · ‎03-11-2010

Lisa, could you share how you do the hard boiled eggs and also the banana bread recipe. Thank you

Lisa now in AZ · ‎03-11-2010

@sixteencharacter, sure - I just put 4 egss in, cover them with water and set a timer for 20 minutes. Sometimes I do it for 25 to make sure the water has time to boil. Then I rinse them in cold water and put in the fridge to take to work. Lately, they seem to be harder to peel, but that could be the eggs I used.

Banana bread - I don't have the recipe with me, but I am pretty sure I have it memorized - 1 mashed banana, 1 egg whisked, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup flour, 1/8 tesapoon baking soda (better let me make sure on that one!), 2 Tbl melted butter, pinch Kosher salt. Mix and put in rice cooker. Set it and when it pops back to warm, wait 6-7 minutes, reset to cook, when it pops again, wait a few minutes to let it set in the pan. I alternate adding chocolate chips and/or nuts in the mix as well.

I am really looking forward to getting the new one, so i can set it for 20 minutes and let it go without the resetting of the cook bar.

I hope that helps. I will check the baking soda when I get home.