{"product_id":"zojirushi-ih-rice-cooker-np-hbq-series-1-0l-1-8l","title":"Zojirushi IH Rice Cooker | NP-HBQ Series (1.0L \/ 1.8L)","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 IH Rice Cooker | NP-HBQ Series (1.0L \/ 1.8L)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan: \u003c\/strong\u003ebuilt in Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIH (induction heating): \u003c\/strong\u003eaccording 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-heat cooking: \u003c\/strong\u003econtinuous high heat from IH, with a large steam vent for sustained high-power cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack thick spherical inner pan: \u003c\/strong\u003ewith a non-stick coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree white rice textures: \u003c\/strong\u003eRegular, Softer or Harder on the White Rice setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple menu settings: \u003c\/strong\u003eQuick Cooking, Mixed, Sushi, Porridge, Sweet, Brown and GABA Brown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelay timer and Keep Warm: \u003c\/strong\u003etwo 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to clean: \u003c\/strong\u003estainless steel body; the inner lid and steam vent set detach for washing.\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\u003eNP-HBQ10 (1.0L) \/ NP-HBQ18 (1.8L)\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\u003eHeating Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInduction heating (IH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity (uncooked rice)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0L: 0.5–5.5 cups \/ 1.8L: 1–10 cups (using the supplied 180ml measuring cup)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity by menu (NP-HBQ10 \/ NP-HBQ18)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite, Quick Cooking: 0.5–5.5 \/ 1–10 cups\u003cbr\u003eSushi: 1–5.5 \/ 1–10 cups\u003cbr\u003eMixed: 0.5–4 \/ 2–6 cups\u003cbr\u003ePorridge: 0.5–1.5 \/ 0.5–2.5 cups\u003cbr\u003eSweet: 1–4 \/ 2–6 cups\u003cbr\u003eBrown, GABA Brown: 1–4 \/ 2–8 cups\u003cbr\u003eGerminated brown rice: 0.5–4 \/ 2–8 cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMenu Settings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Rice (Regular \/ Softer \/ Harder), Quick Cooking, Mixed, Sushi, Porridge, Sweet, Brown, GABA Brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCooking Time (approx.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite: Regular 45 min – 1 hr \/ Softer 50 min – 1 hr \/ Harder 35–45 min\u003cbr\u003eQuick Cooking: 23–37 min (1.0L) \/ 24–40 min (1.8L)\u003cbr\u003eMixed: 1 hr – 1 hr 15 min\u003cbr\u003eSushi: 35–50 min\u003cbr\u003ePorridge: 1 hr – 1 hr 15 min\u003cbr\u003eSweet: 40–50 min\u003cbr\u003eBrown: 1 hr 25 min – 1 hr 35 min\u003cbr\u003eGABA Brown: 3 hr 10 min – 3 hr 15 min\u003cbr\u003e(Tested at 230V, 20°C room temperature and 18°C water; actual times vary with voltage, room temperature, season and amount of water)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGABA Brown Setting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHolds brown rice at around 40°C for about 2 hours, then switches automatically to the brown rice cooking programme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDelay Timer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo memory settings, up to 13 hours; not available on Quick Cooking, Mixed and Sweet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKeep Warm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic 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\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 coating\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); the steam vent set also detaches for washing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLid sensor and side sensor\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\u003e1,010–1,030W \/ 1,220–1,240W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAverage Keep Warm Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32W \/ 40W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (W x D x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 25 × 36 × 20 cm \/ 27.5 × 39.5 × 23.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 4.1kg \/ 5.0kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Cord Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1.0m\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\u003eJapan\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\u003eAlways unplug the rice cooker and let the main body and inner pan cool down before cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use thinner, petrol, scouring powder, nylon or metal brushes or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutside 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner pan, spatula and spatula holder: wash with a sponge or other soft material, using a neutral detergent if heavily soiled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure the inner pan, inner lid and steam vent set are completely dry, and refit them 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\"\u003eWhich size should I choose, 1.0L or 1.8L?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003eWhat is the difference between IH and a standard rice cooker?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003eCan I choose how soft or firm the rice is?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The White Rice setting offers three textures: Regular, Softer and Harder. The manual also recommends the Softer setting for germinated brown rice.\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, Sushi, Porridge and GABA 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 IH Rice Cooker NP-HBQ Series\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/2023\/3957\/files\/zojirushi-np-hbq-body-hero.jpg?v=1794324072\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eZojirushi IH Rice Cooker | NP-HBQ Series (1.0L \/ 1.8L)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tagline\"\u003eA Japanese-made IH rice cooker with three white rice textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intro-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInduction Heating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-item\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Zojirushi NP-HBQ10 with the lid open, showing the inner pan and inner lid\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/2023\/3957\/files\/zojirushi-np-hbq-body-open-lid.jpg?v=1794324076\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack Thick Spherical Pan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rounded, thick inner pan with a non-stick coating; the inner lid and steam vent set detach for washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-item\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Zojirushi NP-HBQ10 English control panel\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/2023\/3957\/files\/zojirushi-np-hbq-body-control-panel.jpg?v=1794324068\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree White Rice Textures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Regular, Softer or Harder on the White Rice setting, plus Quick Cooking, Mixed, Sushi, Porridge, Sweet, Brown and GABA Brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGABA Brown Setting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolds 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTimer and Extended Keep Warm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt in Japan, with Made in Japan marked on the control panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"ZOJIRUSHI","offers":[{"title":"1.0L","offer_id":68082792595685,"sku":"NP-HBQ10","price":924.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.8L","offer_id":68082792661221,"sku":"NP-HBQ18","price":1122.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/2023\/3957\/files\/zojirushi-np-hbq-main.jpg?v=1794361525","url":"https:\/\/ourdearhome.com\/en-nz\/products\/zojirushi-ih-rice-cooker-np-hbq-series-1-0l-1-8l","provider":"OurDearHome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}