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White 16-cup rice cooker with glass lid and steaming basket

BLACK+DECKER RC516X 16-Cup Rice Cooker 500W

SKU CH-2QG5-66R8V MPN RC516X

Cooks up to 16 cups of rice in 20 to 40 minutes with automatic keep-warm and includes a steaming basket for vegetables or fish

  • Product nameRice Cooker
  • Uncooked capacity16 cups
  • Cooked capacity16-cup
  • Power details500 W
  • Power input120 V
  • Stainless steel potPlastic
  • Cooks up to 16 cups of cooked rice from 8 cups uncooked
  • Automatic keep-warm function holds rice at serving temperature after cooking
  • Included steaming basket prepares vegetables and fish alongside rice
  • Removable non-stick bowl and glass lid clean easily in the dishwasher
  • Simple one-touch operation with indicator lights for cooking and warming modes

Cooking capacity and household fit

The BLACK+DECKER RC516X cooks up to 16 cups of cooked rice from 8 cups uncooked. It suits families or batch cooks who need a single appliance for large meals and leftovers. The 500-watt heater on a 120-volt supply handles soups, stews and oatmeal as well as rice.

Uncooked-rice limit that decides suitability

The bowl accepts a maximum of 8 cups of uncooked rice measured with the supplied cup; standard measuring cups will give the wrong ratio. Buyers who regularly need more than 8 cups uncooked per batch cannot use this model.

Simple operation and common pitfalls

One-touch control with two heat settings starts cooking and then switches automatically to keep-warm when moisture is absorbed. The non-stick bowl and glass lid are dishwasher-safe, but the bowl is plastic not stainless steel. Using a standard cup instead of the included measure is the main cause of poor results.

How it compares

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Price $48.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 172 comparable items (median $54.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBLACK+DECKER
Model nameRC516X
Product nameRice Cooker
Product colorWhite
Power
Power details500 W
Power input120 V
Size & build
LidGlass
Overall height9.2 in (23.4 cm)
Overall width11.5 in (29.2 cm)
Product depth11.5 in (29.2 cm)
Product weight5.1 lb (2.31 kg)
More details
Uncooked capacity16 cups
Cooked capacity16-cup
Stainless steel potPlastic

Questions about this item

How much uncooked rice does the 16-cup cooked capacity actually take?

The cooker handles up to 8 cups of uncooked rice using the supplied measuring cup, which then yields the full 16 cups of cooked rice.

What does the 120-volt rating mean for everyday use?

It runs on a standard North American household outlet; the 500-watt heater draws the power it needs without requiring a dedicated circuit.

Will the 11.5-by-11.5-inch footprint fit my countertop and cabinets?

The unit stands 9.2 inches tall and measures 11.5 inches square, so allow that much clearance plus a little space for the glass lid to open.

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