BLACK+DECKER 16-Cup Rice Cooker, RC516, 8-Cup Uncooked Rice, Steaming Basket, Removable Non-Stick Bowl, One Touch

A great item it it cooks rice perfectly and also allows you to steam vegetables. It’s easy to clean and very quick.

Didn't last months and quit working DONT BUY!!!

I dont get it how this product got negative review recently I got this rice cooker since 2023 now 2026 3 years and it is still working just as good as I just bought it. It is still like new. I am so confused with all bad reviews

I was replacing a Cuisinart rice cooker (my second over the years) and thought I’d try something more budget-friendly. On paper, this BLACK+DECKER model looked comparable. In reality… not even close. Overall, this was one of the most frustrating kitchen appliance experiences I’ve had in a while. Let’s start with the instructions—somehow both overly complicated and unhelpful at the same time. Between two adults with plenty of cooking experience, we couldn’t make sense of them and had to turn to a video just to get going. Then came the cooking process… which seemed to go on forever. And ever. And ever. We’re talking nearly an hour for rice, during which time the cooker also decided to spew water all over my counter. At one point I found myself partially covering it with a dishtowel (not exactly in the instruction manual…), just trying to contain the mess. When I finally checked the rice—well after dinner should have been served—it was still a soupy, gloppy situation. Not exactly the goal. Pros: Lower price point Large capacity Cons: Confusing, poorly written instructions Extremely long cook time Water overflow and counter mess Inconsistent, undercooked results Not comparable to more reliable brands Best for: Honestly, I’d have a hard time recommending this—especially if you’ve used a more dependable rice cooker before. Bottom line: This one is already headed back. I’ve reordered my trusty Cuisinart, which may cost more but actually cooks rice (and doesn’t redecorate my kitchen in the process). Save yourself the frustration and skip this one.

One thing I really appreciate is how user-friendly it is. The controls are simple to understand, and the cooker is easy to clean afterward, which saves a lot of time. The build quality also feels sturdy and reliable rather than flimsy. Overall def recommend it!

I purchased this to replace one I had used (of a different brand) for nearly 20 years. The finish on the bottom of the metal bowl the rice cooks in had begun to scratch and come off, so I felt for health reasons it was probably time to replace it. I loved the simplicity of my previous rice cooker, and looked for something similar. Overall, I have been happy with this purchase so far. I’ll detail a few of the pros and cons below, but I think I would purchase this again. Pros: *The rice is consistently cooked perfectly, and tastes great. This is the most important thing, and why I would purchase again. *The warming feature works well, and indeed keeps rice warm once it finishes cooking. So far, our rice has not dried out with this feature, but we also haven’t had to keep it warm for more than an hour or so. *It is fairly easy to use. The method of water measurement has been a little different from my previous cooker, which is taking a little adjustment (I have to consult the manual each time I use it to remind me of ratios), but once I get my ratios it only takes a few seconds to get rice cooking. I wish they would print ratios on a sticker and put it on the cooker, so I didn’t have to consult the book each time, but I’ll learn the ratios eventually. Cons: *This may just be the difference of buying something 20 years ago vs today, but the quality is noticeably less than my previous cooker. The plastic and metal on everything feels thinner — not as substantial. The serving paddle feels like a thinner plastic — only slightly thicker than what I would consider disposable plastic serve ware. It doesn’t impact the results with the rice, but I do wonder if it will impact durability and longevity. I do not expect that this cooker will last 20 years like my previous one. *This may be a silly gripe, but the serving paddle on my previous rice cooker was designed to rest in the handle on the side of the cooker, and I didn’t realize how much I liked that feature until I didn’t have it. It was great for serving to a crowd without having to set the paddle on the counter. While I technically can put the paddle in the handle of this one, it is clearly not designed to rest there, and one would have to touch the part of the paddle that comes in contact with food to remove it from the handle. Not ideal in a crowd. But, it still works. Like I said, overall I’m happy with the purchase, and if you’re looking for a solid rice cooker, this is a good option. I’m just putting the things in this review that I would have liked to note before ordering.

Works well. No issues.

This ride cooker is bigger than I expected, but I can cook to serve for a group of people coming over. Four cups of rice lasts for 6 servings, the instructions were clear and it's easy to use

Essa panela Black decker, e maravilhosa deixa o arroz soltinho cozimento rápido, quem comprar vai gosta assim como eu.💛

Tamaño perfecto, nada se le pega, me encantó y el tiempo de cocción si le pones pocas tazas es rápido, le puse arroz para sushi, solo dos tazas y en menos de 15 minutos ya estaba cocinado, muy recomendable

Não gostei da consistência do arroz ! No fundo da panela, ele fica todo grudado e a panela é muito fina e leve em comparação às outras , inclusive as mais baratas

Muy práctica y funciona muy bien, el número de tazas indicado es de tamaño tipo té, ósea son tazas pequeñas, no taza de cocina. Este tamaño de olla es aproximadamente para dos tazas medidoras de cocina.

Por ahora solo la he utilizado para preparar arroz, ya que tiene otros usos. Muy fácil de operar, y el arroz, perfecto! Muy satisfecho con mi compra.