Zojirushi Micom Rice Cooker - 10 Cups (NS-TSQ18)
Zojirushi Micom Rice Cooker - 10 Cups (NS-TSQ18)
The NS-TSQ18 is the Zojirushi that does more than rice: a Cake menu that bakes sponge and cheesecake, a steaming basket for vegetables, dumplings and fish, and eight menus from porridge to brown rice — at the lowest price in the range, in full 10-cup capacity.
It cooks from 2 cups up to 10 cups (180ml cup) — about two bowls per cup, so enough for a family of three up to a large household or gathering. A standard cycle takes 45–60 minutes; the Quick menu takes 30–45. Also available in a 5.5-cup size (NS-TSQ10).
What's Included
- 1 x NS-TSQ18 Rice Cooker
- 1 x Steaming Basket
- 1 x Nonstick Inner Pot (B363)
- 1 x Rice Spatula
- 1 x Spatula Holder
- 1 x Measuring Cup (180ml)
- 1 x Australian Power Cord & Plug
Pairs with: Replacement Inner Pot (B363) — keep a spare on hand to cook congee or soup while your rice pot is in use, or to swap in when the nonstick coating eventually wears.
Key Features
- Micom: Zojirushi's term for microcomputer control — the cooker senses temperature through the cycle and adjusts heating and timing on its own, rather than running a fixed program.
- 8 Menus: White/Sushi, Quick, Mixed, Porridge, Sweet, Brown, Cake and Steam.
- Steam Function: Steams food in the included basket, adjustable from 1 to 60 minutes.
- Keep Warm Options: Regular and low-temperature modes, plus a reheat function.
- SAA Approved for Australia: Certified for safety, with an Australian power cord and plug.
About Zojirushi
Founded in Osaka in 1918 as a vacuum flask maker, Zojirushi is one of Japan's leading specialists in rice cookers, thermal ware, and electric water boilers.
Specifications
| Brand | Zojirushi |
| Model | NS-TSQ18 (AU Version) |
| Controls | English display and buttons |
| Warranty | 1 year Zojirushi manufacturer's warranty (Australia) |
| Rice Capacity | 1.8 L / 2–10 cups (white rice) |
| Heating Method | Micom (Direct Heating) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 28 x 38 x 25 cm |
| Weight | 4.7 kg |
| Power | 770-820W (220-230V) |
| Colour | Stainless Steel & Brown |
| Certification | SAA Certified |
| Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Country of Origin | Made in China |
User Guide
Is the Zojirushi NS-TSQ right for you?
- See every Zojirushi NS-TSQ function and cooking time in one table.
- Read our full Zojirushi NS-TSQ review — every menu, cooking times, drawbacks and which size to buy.
- Comparing models? Read our rice cooker comparison: Tiger vs Zojirushi vs Cuckoo.
Good to know before you buy: warranty, size and heating
- Warranty: 12-month manufacturer's warranty. If anything goes wrong, contact us first — we lodge the claim, and Tiger's or Zojirushi's authorised Australian service centre carries out the repair and contacts you directly.
- Australian models: All rice cookers we stock are Australian 240V models — not grey imports.
- Size: Capacity is in cups of uncooked rice, using the 180 ml rice cup in the box — not a 250 ml metric cup. 3 cups suits singles and couples, 5.5 cups a household of 3–5, and 10 cups larger families or batch cooking.
- Heating: Base-heat models are simple and affordable. Induction (IH) heats the whole pot evenly for noticeably better rice. IH pressure gives the softest, sweetest rice and handles brown rice best. Not sure which? Read Induction vs conventional rice cookers.
- Spare parts: We stock replacement inner pots for every rice cooker we sell.
- More guides: Which rice cooker is best for you? · Does your rice cooker take too long to cook? · All manuals
How is this rice cooker shipped?
- Double-boxed. The manufacturer's carton inside our own shipping carton. See how we pack your parcel.
- Insured in transit. Covered against damage on the way to you.
- Sent from Sydney within 1–2 business days by Australia Post; Express Post is available at checkout.
- Free shipping over $99 in NSW or $149 elsewhere in Australia. Rates and delivery times are in our shipping & delivery policy.