Description
Zojirushi IH Rice Cooker | NP-HBQ Series (1.0L / 1.8L)
Made in Japan, the Zojirushi NP-HBQ Series uses IH (induction heating) to heat the entire inner pan, cooking rice with continuous high heat. It comes in two sizes: the NP-HBQ10 (1.0L) cooks 0.5 to 5.5 cups and the NP-HBQ18 (1.8L) cooks 1 to 10 cups. A black thick spherical pan with a non-stick coating and a large steam vent complete the design, and white rice can be cooked to three textures — regular, softer or harder.
Key Features:
- Made in Japan: built in Japan.
- IH (induction heating): according to Zojirushi Hong Kong, a coil around the inner pan makes the pan itself generate heat, heating the whole pan evenly, whereas a conventional rice cooker heats from an element beneath the pan.
- High-heat cooking: continuous high heat from IH, with a large steam vent for sustained high-power cooking.
- Black thick spherical inner pan: with a non-stick coating.
- Three white rice textures: Regular, Softer or Harder on the White Rice setting.
- Multiple menu settings: Quick Cooking, Mixed, Sushi, Porridge, Sweet, Brown and GABA Brown.
- Delay timer and Keep Warm: two timer memories up to 13 hours ahead; automatic Keep Warm plus Extended Keep Warm, which holds rice at a lower temperature (around 60°C) to help reduce drying, discolouration and odour.
- Easy to clean: stainless steel body; the inner lid and steam vent set detach for washing.
| Model | NP-HBQ10 (1.0L) / NP-HBQ18 (1.8L) |
|---|---|
| Colour | Stainless |
| Heating Method | Induction heating (IH) |
| Capacity (uncooked rice) | 1.0L: 0.5–5.5 cups / 1.8L: 1–10 cups (using the supplied 180ml measuring cup) |
| Capacity by menu (NP-HBQ10 / NP-HBQ18) | White, Quick Cooking: 0.5–5.5 / 1–10 cups Sushi: 1–5.5 / 1–10 cups Mixed: 0.5–4 / 2–6 cups Porridge: 0.5–1.5 / 0.5–2.5 cups Sweet: 1–4 / 2–6 cups Brown, GABA Brown: 1–4 / 2–8 cups Germinated brown rice: 0.5–4 / 2–8 cups |
| Menu Settings | White Rice (Regular / Softer / Harder), Quick Cooking, Mixed, Sushi, Porridge, Sweet, Brown, GABA Brown |
| Cooking Time (approx.) | White: Regular 45 min – 1 hr / Softer 50 min – 1 hr / Harder 35–45 min Quick Cooking: 23–37 min (1.0L) / 24–40 min (1.8L) Mixed: 1 hr – 1 hr 15 min Sushi: 35–50 min Porridge: 1 hr – 1 hr 15 min Sweet: 40–50 min Brown: 1 hr 25 min – 1 hr 35 min GABA Brown: 3 hr 10 min – 3 hr 15 min (Tested at 230V, 20°C room temperature and 18°C water; actual times vary with voltage, room temperature, season and amount of water) |
| GABA Brown Setting | Holds brown rice at around 40°C for about 2 hours, then switches automatically to the brown rice cooking programme |
| Delay Timer | Two memory settings, up to 13 hours; not available on Quick Cooking, Mixed and Sweet |
| Keep Warm | Automatic Keep Warm and Extended Keep Warm (around 60°C); the manual advises up to 12 hours on Keep Warm and up to 24 hours on Extended Keep Warm |
| Inner Pan | Black thick spherical inner pan with a non-stick coating |
| Inner Lid | Detachable and washable (the inner lid gasket is not removable); the steam vent set also detaches for washing |
| Sensors | Lid sensor and side sensor |
| Control Panel | Labelled in English |
| Power Consumption | 1,010–1,030W / 1,220–1,240W |
| Average Keep Warm Power | 32W / 40W |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | Approx. 25 × 36 × 20 cm / 27.5 × 39.5 × 23.5 cm |
| Weight | Approx. 4.1kg / 5.0kg |
| Power Cord Length | Approx. 1.0m |
| Voltage | 220–230V, 50/60Hz |
| Plug type | HK/UK Type G 3-pin plug. A free plug adapter for your delivery country is included — Type I for Australia and New Zealand, Type E/F for the EU. |
| Origin | Japan |
| Included Accessories | Rice spatula, spatula holder, 180ml measuring cup |
Cleaning and Maintenance:
- Always unplug the rice cooker and let the main body and inner pan cool down before cleaning.
- Do not use thinner, petrol, scouring powder, nylon or metal brushes or bleach.
- Outside of the main body: wipe with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water and wrung out; wipe the control panel with a dry soft cloth only. If using a chemically treated cloth, do not scrub hard or leave it in contact with the cooker for long.
- Steam vent set: once the cooker has cooled, remove it, take it apart and rinse it inside and out with water, then refit it as shown in the manual.
- Inner lid: remove it, soak it in hot or warm water and wash it with a sponge; clear any rice with a bamboo stick or toothpick. The inner lid gasket cannot be removed. Wash the inner lid after every use, otherwise it may discolour or rust.
- Inside of the outer lid and side sensor: wipe with a well-wrung cloth; remove rice lodged in the sensor with a bamboo stick or chopstick.
- Inner pan, spatula and spatula holder: wash with a sponge or other soft material, using a neutral detergent if heavily soiled.
- To protect the non-stick coating: do not wash spoons or bowls in the inner pan, do not use scouring powder or nylon brushes, do not use vinegar in the pan, and clean the pan promptly after cooking with seasonings.
Storage:
- Make sure the inner pan, inner lid and steam vent set are completely dry, and refit them correctly.
- Store in a dry place out of direct sunlight.
- Unplug the cooker when it is not in use.
It depends on where we deliver:
- United Kingdom: No. Prices include UK VAT, so there is nothing more to pay on delivery.
- EU (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden) and Monaco: No. Prices include EU import VAT and customs duty, so there is nothing more to pay on delivery.
- Australia and New Zealand: No. Prices include import duties and GST, so there is nothing more to pay on delivery.
- Hong Kong and Macau: No import duty or tax applies.
- Taiwan: The recipient completes customs clearance through the EZ WAY app. If the dutiable value (including shipping) is over TWD 2,000, Taiwan Customs may charge import duty and 5% business tax, payable by the recipient.
If a courier ever charges you import duties, taxes or fees on a UK, EU, Australian or New Zealand order, please keep the receipt and email it to order@ourdearhome.com with your order number — we will reimburse you.
Estimated delivery from the date of your order: UK and EU about 7–14 days; Australia and New Zealand 3–9 working days. Hong Kong orders are usually dispatched the next working day and delivered on the same or next day after dispatch; Macau and Taiwan may take a little longer.
The NP-HBQ10 (1.0L) cooks 0.5 to 5.5 cups of uncooked rice; the NP-HBQ18 (1.8L) cooks 1 to 10 cups, which suits larger households or cooking more rice at once. One cup is measured with the supplied 180ml measuring cup.
According to Zojirushi Hong Kong, an IH rice cooker uses electromagnetic induction: a coil around the inner pan makes the pan itself generate heat, so the whole pan is heated evenly. A conventional rice cooker transfers heat from an element beneath the pan.
Yes. The White Rice setting offers three textures: Regular, Softer and Harder. The manual also recommends the Softer setting for germinated brown rice.
Yes. The buttons and menu settings are labelled in English (for example White Rice, Sushi, Porridge and GABA Brown).
It is rated at 220–230V, 50/60Hz, which suits household mains in Hong Kong, Macau, the UK, the EU, Australia and New Zealand. It has an HK/UK Type G 3-pin plug, and a free adapter for your delivery country is included — Type I for Australia and New Zealand, Type E/F for the EU. No step-down transformer is required. It is not suitable for Taiwan's standard 110V household supply.
Zojirushi IH Rice Cooker | NP-HBQ Series (1.0L / 1.8L)
A Japanese-made IH rice cooker with three white rice textures.
The Zojirushi NP-HBQ Series uses induction heating to make the inner pan itself generate heat, paired with a black thick spherical pan with a non-stick coating. White rice can be cooked regular, softer or harder, alongside Quick Cooking, Mixed, Sushi, Porridge, Sweet, Brown and GABA Brown settings. It is made in Japan, with a control panel labelled in English.
Induction Heating
A coil around the inner pan makes the pan itself generate heat for even, whole-pan heating, with a large steam vent for sustained high-power cooking.
Black Thick Spherical Pan
A rounded, thick inner pan with a non-stick coating; the inner lid and steam vent set detach for washing.
Three White Rice Textures
Choose Regular, Softer or Harder on the White Rice setting, plus Quick Cooking, Mixed, Sushi, Porridge, Sweet, Brown and GABA Brown.
GABA Brown Setting
Holds brown rice at around 40°C for about 2 hours before switching automatically to brown rice cooking — around 3 hours 10 to 15 minutes in total.
Timer and Extended Keep Warm
Two timer memories up to 13 hours ahead; Extended Keep Warm holds rice at a lower temperature of around 60°C for longer keep-warm periods.
Made in Japan
Built in Japan, with Made in Japan marked on the control panel.
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