{"product_id":"zojirushi-mini-fuzzy-logic-rice-cooker-ns-laq05-0-5l","title":"Zojirushi Mini Fuzzy Logic Rice Cooker | NS-LAQ05 (0.5L)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"limited-width-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tab-buttons\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-tab=\"description-tab\" class=\"tab-btn active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-tab=\"specifications-tab\" class=\"tab-btn\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-tab=\"care-tab\" class=\"tab-btn\"\u003eProduct Care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-tab=\"faq-tab\" class=\"tab-btn\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- Description Tab --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"description-tab\" class=\"tab-content active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eZojirushi Mini Fuzzy Logic Rice Cooker | NS-LAQ05 (0.5L)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact 0.5L capacity: \u003c\/strong\u003ecooks 0.5–3 cups of white rice (using the supplied 180ml measuring cup) and takes up little worktop space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicom (fuzzy logic) control: \u003c\/strong\u003ewith White Rice\/Mixed, Quick Cooking, Sushi, Porridge and Brown settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack thick spherical inner pan: \u003c\/strong\u003ewith a non-stick cooking surface; Zojirushi Hong Kong describes the heating as all-round, from top and bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelay timer: \u003c\/strong\u003etwo memory settings (Timer 1 \/ Timer 2), up to 13 hours ahead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic Keep Warm: \u003c\/strong\u003eswitches to Keep Warm when cooking finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetachable inner lid: \u003c\/strong\u003eremoves for washing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel body: \u003c\/strong\u003estainless steel lid and body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Specifications Tab --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"specifications-tab\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNS-LAQ05\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControl\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicom (fuzzy logic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeating System\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect heating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity (uncooked rice)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5–3 cups (approx. 0.09–0.54L, using the supplied 180ml measuring cup)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity by menu\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite, Quick Cooking: 0.5–3 cups\u003cbr\u003eMixed: 0.5–2 cups\u003cbr\u003eSushi: 1–3 cups\u003cbr\u003ePorridge: 0.5–1 cup\u003cbr\u003eBrown: 0.5–2 cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMenu Settings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Rice\/Mixed, Quick Cooking, Sushi, Porridge, Brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDelay Timer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo memory settings (Timer 1 \/ Timer 2), up to 13 hours; not available on Quick Cooking, and not recommended for mixed rice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKeep Warm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic; the manual advises against keeping rice warm for more than 12 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInner Pan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack thick spherical inner pan with a non-stick cooking surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInner Lid\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetachable and washable (the inner lid gasket is not removable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControl Panel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLabelled in English\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e410–450W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAverage Keep Warm Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (W x D x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 23 × 30 × 19 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 2.8kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Cord\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1.0m, detachable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220–230V, 50\/60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlug type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHK\/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.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRice spatula, spatula holder, 180ml measuring cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Product Care Tab --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"care-tab\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible\"\u003eProduct Care\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning and Maintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnplug the rice cooker and let the main body and inner pan cool down before cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use thinner, benzene, abrasive cleaners, nylon or metal brushes, bleach or anything that may damage the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside of the outer lid: hold the outer lid securely and wipe off any rice and residue with a well-wrung cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner pan, spatula and spatula holder: wash with a soft sponge, using kitchen detergent for a thorough clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure the inner pan and inner lid are completely dry, and refit the inner lid to the outer lid correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a dry place out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnplug the cooker when it is not in use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ Tab --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"faq-tab\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003eWill I have to pay import duties or taxes?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on where we deliver:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnited Kingdom:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Prices include UK VAT, so there is nothing more to pay on delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEU (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden) and Monaco:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Prices include EU import VAT and customs duty, so there is nothing more to pay on delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia and New Zealand:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Prices include import duties and GST, so there is nothing more to pay on delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHong Kong and Macau:\u003c\/strong\u003e No import duty or tax applies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaiwan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003eHow many people is the 0.5L size suitable for?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003eCan I set it to have rice ready at a certain time?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003eCan I cook brown rice and porridge?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003eIs the control panel in English?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The buttons and menu settings are labelled in English (for example White Rice\/Mixed, Sushi, Porridge and Brown).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003eWill this work in my country?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"separator\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hero-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"hero-image\" alt=\"Zojirushi Mini Fuzzy Logic Rice Cooker NS-LAQ05\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/2023\/3957\/files\/zojirushi-ns-laq05-body-studio.jpg?v=1794324046\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eZojirushi Mini Fuzzy Logic Rice Cooker | NS-LAQ05 (0.5L)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tagline\"\u003eA compact 0.5L cooker for one or two people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intro-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-item\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Zojirushi NS-LAQ05 black thick spherical inner pan\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/2023\/3957\/files\/zojirushi-ns-laq05-body-inner-pan.jpg?v=1794324042\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack Thick Spherical Pan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rounded, thick inner pan with a non-stick cooking surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-item\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Zojirushi NS-LAQ05 detachable inner lid\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/2023\/3957\/files\/zojirushi-ns-laq05-body-inner-lid.jpg?v=1794324039\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetachable Inner Lid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inner lid lifts out of the outer lid; soak it in warm or cold water and wash it with a sponge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-item\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Zojirushi NS-LAQ05 English control panel\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/2023\/3957\/files\/zojirushi-ns-laq05-body-control-panel.jpg?v=1794324035\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnglish Control Panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Rice\/Mixed, Quick Cooking, Sushi, Porridge and Brown settings, plus Timer and Keep Warm keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo Timer Memories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimer 1 and Timer 2 store two regular finishing times, up to 13 hours ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"ZOJIRUSHI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68082785517797,"sku":"NS-LAQ05","price":189.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/2023\/3957\/files\/zojirushi-ns-laq05-main.jpg?v=1794361544","url":"https:\/\/ourdearhome.com\/en-gb\/products\/zojirushi-mini-fuzzy-logic-rice-cooker-ns-laq05-0-5l","provider":"OurDearHome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}