[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I do like this product and will continue to use it. However, I don’t think it is worth the price. The automatic water dispenser is cool, but I don’t find that to be a time saver or justify the cost. I like the option to pick different levels of doneness and the range of grains you can cook is vast. That said, I don’t see myself using this for anything other than rice and quinoa. This item takes up a lot of counter space compared to my old rice cooker. It can be a little cumbersome to move in and out of a cabinet if you don’t already have a permanent space for it on your counter. I also wish that the scale could do a live measurement. I still have to measure out a cup of rice as opposed to being able to pour directly into the pot. This product would probably benefit someone who isn’t as comfortable in the kitchen and likes a touchscreen interface. As an intermediate home cook, this isn’t saving me any time or mental energy.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] FINALLY!!!! PERFECT RICE!!!!!!! I cannot believe this appliance...I've tried everything!!!! stop top, oven, insta pot... you name it, I've tried it..... and never before have I been able to achieve rice that was tender and either not stick together in starchy, damp clumps or sticking to the cooking vessel. I live at high altitudes, so this came into play... but I've now used this rice cooker 8-10 times, for various rice, and each time it comes out tender, fall apart rice that looks like you see from restaurants..!!!! I wished I could give this product 100 STARS!!!!!!!!!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the first rice cooker I've ever used, and seeing as how easy and convenient it is, I can't imagine making rice on the stove again! We are vegetarian and eat a lot of beans and pulses, many of which I have to soak overnight or cook for extended periods of time. This cooker makes it so easy to do that, and is big enough to accommodate for the entire family! It's very smart and takes away the measuring and watching steps from me. I only wish that the pot part was stainless steel, as I have moved away from using non-stick.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker is a valuable tool for those who frequently prepare a variety of grains and beans. Its automated features and preset options simplify the cooking process, delivering consistent and reliable results. While it comes with a higher price point and a few limitations, its performance and convenience make it a worthwhile investment for many home cooks.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have always been a minute rice guy just because of how much easier it is than actually making rice and messing it up. This KitchenAid rice maker is easier than minute rice and makes it far better! It's incredibly easy to use and has a lot of options for cooking styles for rice and other grains as well. Couldn't be happier with this product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product is amazing! So versatile and durable. It self cleans which is amazing and is so quick. I cook rice every day and it has a large capacity and it seals safely. Would definitely recommend this!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was so impressed by how easy this was to use! I love the versatility; you can make rice, beans, quinoa, oatmeal and so many other things with this! This was the appliance I didn’t know I needed, and I absolutely love it!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am blown away by this thing. Definitely a set it and forget it type of thing. I was a little suspicious but it actually works. My rice came out fluffy and fully cooked. I love that it cuts the guessing work of how much water to add. I would like to try adding beans to it and see how it does. Definitely worth the investment. I don’t have to worry about making rice again.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product is something you wouldn’t expect to make a big difference in your food preparation process, but it does! I love how easy it is to set up; that all components are dish washer safe. Very cool technology in this machine- I especially love the “keep warm” feature. Additionally, the capacity of it is great, holds probably 10-12 total servings. This would’ve gotten 5 stars except that I found figuring out how to multitask in this cooker (cooking rice and steaming veggies or seafood) difficult to understand. Will take some trial and error, but it’s well worth it!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Some things come out perfect. Quinoa, for instance, is light and fluffy. I have never achieved that level of fluffiness cooking it on the stove. Other things, however, are coming out dry or undercooked. Farro is a good example. I got this specifically because I want to eat more of this super healthy grain. I like the set it and forget it concept of cooking the farro this way, but I have not achieved a level of softness to my liking yet. Jasmine rice has come out on the dry side. Forbidden rice, (black) came out perfectly. Now on to the steaming feature. Broccoli cooked to perfection! However, it does not have the ability to choose what food you are steaming so you have to set a separate timer or you’ll get mush. I have to watch the machine while “water is heating” and then when steaming starts I set my timer. Maybe there is a way to adjust this preset time? I haven’t found it yet. Mostly the machine is user friendly but I have not had good results with going into the custom settings. A little confusing to use. Oatmeal, rolled oats, have also been a little drier than I like. They are cooked well but not enough liquid. I have tried using other liquids than water. I used a broth for some lentils. And I once used milk for the oats. Unfortunately the machine does not tell you when to stop adding liquid which I didn’t realize so I probably added too much broth for the lentils and not enough milk for the oats. Am I missing something here again? This is a smart machine that is weighing what I’m putting in so shouldn’t it tell me when to stop when it’s not using the water from the reservoir? Overall I’m not sorry I got it. I like kitchen toys that make things easier for me and this does help. I perhaps need to tinker around further to get the results I prefer.