Description
Zojirushi Mini Fuzzy Logic Rice Cooker | NS-LAQ05 (0.5L)
The Zojirushi NS-LAQ05 is a compact 0.5L Micom (fuzzy logic) rice cooker that cooks 0.5 to 3 cups of white rice — Zojirushi describes it as ideal for singles, couples and small families. It has a stainless steel lid and body, a black thick spherical inner pan, six ways to cook (white, quick, mixed, sushi, porridge and brown rice), a delay timer and automatic keep warm.
Key Features:
- Compact 0.5L capacity: cooks 0.5–3 cups of white rice (using the supplied 180ml measuring cup) and takes up little worktop space.
- Micom (fuzzy logic) control: with White Rice/Mixed, Quick Cooking, Sushi, Porridge and Brown settings.
- Black thick spherical inner pan: with a non-stick cooking surface; Zojirushi Hong Kong describes the heating as all-round, from top and bottom.
- Delay timer: two memory settings (Timer 1 / Timer 2), up to 13 hours ahead.
- Automatic Keep Warm: switches to Keep Warm when cooking finishes.
- Detachable inner lid: removes for washing.
- Stainless steel body: stainless steel lid and body.
| Model | NS-LAQ05 |
|---|---|
| Colour | Stainless |
| Control | Micom (fuzzy logic) |
| Heating System | Direct heating |
| Capacity (uncooked rice) | 0.5–3 cups (approx. 0.09–0.54L, using the supplied 180ml measuring cup) |
| Capacity by menu | White, Quick Cooking: 0.5–3 cups Mixed: 0.5–2 cups Sushi: 1–3 cups Porridge: 0.5–1 cup Brown: 0.5–2 cups |
| Menu Settings | White Rice/Mixed, Quick Cooking, Sushi, Porridge, Brown |
| Delay Timer | Two memory settings (Timer 1 / Timer 2), up to 13 hours; not available on Quick Cooking, and not recommended for mixed rice |
| Keep Warm | Automatic; the manual advises against keeping rice warm for more than 12 hours |
| Inner Pan | Black thick spherical inner pan with a non-stick cooking surface |
| Inner Lid | Detachable and washable (the inner lid gasket is not removable) |
| Control Panel | Labelled in English |
| Power Consumption | 410–450W |
| Average Keep Warm Power | 28W |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | Approx. 23 × 30 × 19 cm |
| Weight | Approx. 2.8kg |
| Power Cord | Approx. 1.0m, detachable |
| 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 | China |
| Included Accessories | Rice spatula, spatula holder, 180ml measuring cup |
Cleaning and Maintenance:
- Unplug the rice cooker and let the main body and inner pan cool down before cleaning.
- Do not use thinner, benzene, abrasive cleaners, nylon or metal brushes, bleach or anything that may damage the surface.
- Exterior: wipe with a cloth dampened with kitchen detergent and wrung out well; wipe the control panel with a dry soft cloth. If using a chemically treated cloth, do not scrub hard or leave it in contact with the cooker for long.
- Inner lid: soak it in warm or cold water and wash it with a sponge; clear any rice or debris with a toothpick. The inner lid gasket cannot be removed.
- Inside of the outer lid: hold the outer lid securely and wipe off any rice and residue with a well-wrung cloth.
- Inside of the main body and heating plate: wipe with a well-wrung cloth; remove stuck rice from the heating plate with a bamboo spatula or chopstick.
- Inner pan, spatula and spatula holder: wash with a soft sponge, using kitchen detergent for a thorough clean.
- To protect the non-stick coating: do not put spoons or bowls in the inner pan to wash them, do not use abrasive cleaners or brushes, do not pour vinegar into the pan, and clean the pan promptly after cooking with seasonings.
Storage:
- Make sure the inner pan and inner lid are completely dry, and refit the inner lid to the outer lid 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.
It cooks 0.5 to 3 cups of white rice (measured with the supplied 180ml cup). Zojirushi describes it as ideal for singles, couples and small families.
Yes. It has two memory timer settings (Timer 1 / Timer 2), up to 13 hours ahead. The timer is not available on Quick Cooking and is not recommended for mixed rice; rice cooked on the timer may be slightly softer.
Yes. The Brown setting cooks 0.5 to 2 cups of brown rice, and the Porridge setting makes porridge from 0.5 to 1 cup of rice. If you add leafy greens to porridge, the manual recommends boiling them separately and adding them once the porridge has finished.
Yes. The buttons and menu settings are labelled in English (for example White Rice/Mixed, Sushi, Porridge and 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 Mini Fuzzy Logic Rice Cooker | NS-LAQ05 (0.5L)
A compact 0.5L cooker for one or two people.
The Zojirushi NS-LAQ05 cooks 0.5 to 3 cups of white rice and offers six ways to cook: white, quick, mixed, sushi, porridge and brown rice. The black thick spherical inner pan and detachable inner lid keep cleaning simple, and two timer memories make it easy to plan breakfast or dinner.
Black Thick Spherical Pan
A rounded, thick inner pan with a non-stick cooking surface.
Detachable Inner Lid
The inner lid lifts out of the outer lid; soak it in warm or cold water and wash it with a sponge.
English Control Panel
White Rice/Mixed, Quick Cooking, Sushi, Porridge and Brown settings, plus Timer and Keep Warm keys.
Two Timer Memories
Timer 1 and Timer 2 store two regular finishing times, up to 13 hours ahead.
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