Zojirushi Micom Rice Cooker - 5.5 Cups (NL-GAQ10)
Zojirushi Micom Rice Cooker - 5.5 Cups (NL-GAQ10)
The NL-GAQ10 was the first Zojirushi rice cooker to be SAA approved and officially sold in Australia — and it was chosen first for a reason. It is the brand's most proven conventional design: a made-in-Japan Micom cooker that does everything a rice cooker should, without stepping up to induction-heating prices. It cooks from 1 cup up to 5.5 cups, the standard size for most households.
The included steaming basket is what sets it apart. It is full-sized, and it works while white rice cooks below it — steam vegetables or dumplings and have both ready at the same time. Many modern cookers offer one or the other: a basket too small to be useful, or a steam program that cannot run alongside rice. Customer feedback on this model has been consistently strong, and it remains our first recommendation for anyone who wants one dependable cooker that covers everything. Also available in a 10-cup size (NL-GAQ18).
What's Included
- 1 x NL-GAQ10 Rice Cooker
- 1 x Nonstick Inner Pot (B566)
- 1 x Steaming Basket
- 1 x Rice Spatula
- 1 x Spatula Holder
- 1 x Measuring Cup (180ml)
- 1 x Australian Power Cord & Plug
Pairs with: Replacement Inner Pot (B566) — 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
- Advanced Micom (Fuzzy Logic) Technology: A microcomputer automatically adjusts cooking parameters for perfect, consistent results without guesswork.
- 11 Rice Menus plus Slow Cook & Steam: White (regular, premium, short grain), Quick, Mixed, Congee (thick/thin), Brown, GABA Brown, Quinoa and Steel Cut Oatmeal, with dedicated Slow Cook and Steam functions.
- Simultaneous Steaming: The steaming basket can be used while up to 1 cup of white rice cooks below it.
- Keep Warm Options: Regular and low-temperature keep warm modes, both rated to 12 hours, with the keep warm temperature adjustable across seven levels.
- Two Preset Timers: Cooking can be set to finish up to 13 hours ahead.
- Built-in Memory Battery: The clock and menu settings are retained even when the cooker is unplugged.
- SAA Approved for Australia: Fully certified for safety and compliance in Australian homes.
- Made in Japan: Engineered and manufactured in Japan.
About Zojirushi
Founded in 1918, Zojirushi is a Japanese multinational manufacturer renowned for its high-quality vacuum flasks, water boilers, and premium rice cookers. With over a century of experience, the Zojirushi brand is synonymous with innovative technology, durability, and a commitment to improving quality of life through expertly engineered products.
Specifications
| Brand | Zojirushi |
| Model | NL-GAQ10 (AU Version) |
| Rice Capacity | 1.0 L / 1–5.5 cups (white rice) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 25.5 x 38 x 22 cm |
| Weight | 3.6 kg |
| Power | 610W (220-230V) |
| Colour | Stainless Brown & Black |
| Certification | SAA Certified |
| Country of Origin | Made in Japan |
