{"product_id":"toshiba-vacuum-pressure-ih-rice-cooker-rc-ds-series-1-0l-1-8l","title":"TOSHIBA Vacuum Pressure IH Rice Cooker | RC-DS Series (1.0L \/ 1.8L)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"limited-width-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tab-buttons\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-tab=\"description-tab\" class=\"tab-btn active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-tab=\"specifications-tab\" class=\"tab-btn\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-tab=\"care-tab\" class=\"tab-btn\"\u003eProduct Care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-tab=\"faq-tab\" class=\"tab-btn\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- Product Descriptions --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"description-tab\" class=\"tab-content active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTOSHIBA Vacuum \u0026amp; Pressure IH Rice Cooker | RC-DS Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe same vacuum and pressure system as the RC-DX, with a 5 mm copper-backed pot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RC-DS gives you Toshiba's vacuum soaking and automatic pressure cooking at a lower price than the RC-DX. The pot is 5 mm rather than 7 mm and backed with copper instead of binchotan coating, and the pressure band is narrower at 0.7–1.05 atmospheres. In exchange you get a longer standard keep-warm cycle — 24 hours against the RC-DX's 12 — alongside the same 40-hour vacuum keep warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 16px 0; padding: 14px 18px; background: #f2f8f4; border-left: 3px solid #4a8f5f; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery key is labelled in English.\u003c\/strong\u003e The control panel carries English wording alongside the Chinese — KEEP WARM, TIMER, MENU, START, OFF\/CANCEL — and the menu names on the display read in English too. A full English owner’s manual is supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum soaking\u003c\/strong\u003e: air is pumped out of the inner pot so water reaches the core of the grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic pressure cooking, 0.7–1.05 atm\u003c\/strong\u003e, adjusted by programme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 mm inner pot\u003c\/strong\u003e: diamond and titanium coating inside, copper coating outside for fast, even heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWave-formed pot base\u003c\/strong\u003e to strengthen convection while boiling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40-hour vacuum keep warm\u003c\/strong\u003e plus a 24-hour standard keep-warm cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7 rice menus and 3 special menus\u003c\/strong\u003e (steam, cake, soup).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLCD panel\u003c\/strong\u003e with built-in clock and two timer presets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo colours in both sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — gold or red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Product Specifications --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"specifications-tab\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTOSHIBA Vacuum \u0026amp; Pressure IH Rice Cooker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRC-DS10K-N \/ RC-DS10K-R \/ RC-DS18K-N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInduction heating (IH) with vacuum and pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressure Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.7–1.05 internal atmospheric pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInner Pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mm — diamond \u0026amp; titanium coating (inside), copper coating (outside)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooking Menus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 rice cooking menus (Regular, Delicious, Hard, Sticky, Quick, Mixed, Congee) \/ 3 special menus (Steam, Cake, Soup)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep Warm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVacuum keep warm 40 hours \/ standard keep warm 24 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption (Cook)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1100W (1.0L) \/ 1250W (1.8L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption (Keep Warm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage 32W (1.0L) \/ 42W (1.8L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl Panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLCD panel with built-in clock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanel \/ Menu Language\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish and Chinese\u003c\/strong\u003e — English owner’s manual supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.7 kg (1.0L) \/ 6.9 kg (1.8L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W × D × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e269 × 333 × 228 mm (1.0L) \/ 299 × 364 × 267 mm (1.8L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Cord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold (N) or Red (R) — available in both 1.0L and 1.8L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220V~ 50–60Hz; compatible with the UK 230V supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Care Instructions --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"care-tab\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible\"\u003eProduct Care\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning and Maintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash the inner pot, inner lid and steam vent after every use; they are all removable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the vacuum air inlet and outlet and the lid packing are clear — if anything is trapped there the cooker cannot draw a vacuum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the outer body and control panel with a soft, damp cloth — never an abrasive pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use metal utensils, whisks or scouring brushes inside the pot: the non-stick coating is what keeps rice from catching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever place the inner pot on a hob or in a microwave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave the lid open for a while after cooking so the cavity dries out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"faq-tab\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003eHow is this different from the RC-DX?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth use the same vacuum pump and pressure cooking. The RC-DX has a thicker 7 mm binchotan-coated pot and a wider pressure band; the RC-DS uses a 5 mm copper-backed pot and costs less. The RC-DS actually offers a longer standard keep-warm cycle, at 24 hours against 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003eIs the panel in Chinese?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is labelled in both. Every key carries English wording and the display shows menu names in English alongside the Chinese. A full English owner’s manual is supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003eWhat is the red one?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sizes come in gold or red, so there are four combinations in all. The finish is purely cosmetic — the cooker is identical underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003eDo I need to soak brown rice first?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Vacuum soaking draws water into the grain before heating starts, and the pressure programme finishes the job, so brown rice and mixed grains cook through without standing time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003eWill it work on UK mains?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is rated 220V~ 50–60Hz, which the UK 230V\/50Hz supply meets. No transformer is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"separator\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hero-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTOSHIBA Vacuum \u0026amp; Pressure IH Rice Cooker | RC-DS Series\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tagline\"\u003eThe same vacuum and pressure system as the RC-DX, with a 5 mm copper-backed pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intro-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RC-DS gives you Toshiba's vacuum soaking and automatic pressure cooking at a lower price than the RC-DX. The pot is 5 mm rather than 7 mm and backed with copper instead of binchotan coating, and the pressure band is narrower at 0.7–1.05 atmospheres. In exchange you get a longer standard keep-warm cycle — 24 hours against the RC-DX's 12 — alongside the same 40-hour vacuum keep warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVacuum Soaking Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vacuum pump removes the air from the inner pot so water permeates the core of each grain rather than merely surrounding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0498\/7178\/2053\/files\/toshiba-rc-ds-1.jpg\" alt=\"Vacuum Soaking Technology\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAutomatic Pressure Cooking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressure release is adjusted automatically by mode, making rice viscous and glossy. Brown rice and grains turn out mellow without soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0498\/7178\/2053\/files\/toshiba-rc-ds-2.jpg\" alt=\"Automatic Pressure Cooking\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5mm Inner Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiamond and titanium coating inside, copper coating outside — a 60° rounded base and multiple coating layers for fast, even heat transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0498\/7178\/2053\/files\/toshiba-rc-ds-3.jpg\" alt=\"5mm Inner Pot\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWave Design at the Bottom of the Inner Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe waved base increases bubbling and heat convection, so the rice is heated evenly throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0498\/7178\/2053\/files\/toshiba-rc-ds-4.jpg\" alt=\"Wave Design at the Bottom of the Inner Pot\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIH — Heated Evenly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInduction heating brings the pot itself up to temperature, giving even heat around the whole body of rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0498\/7178\/2053\/files\/toshiba-rc-ds-5.jpg\" alt=\"IH — Heated Evenly\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMulti-function Cooking Menus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 rice cooking menus and 3 special menus cover everything from congee to cake and soup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0498\/7178\/2053\/files\/toshiba-rc-ds-6.jpg\" alt=\"Multi-function Cooking Menus\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 25px; padding: 18px 20px; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: bold; color: #da6257;\"\u003eWant to learn more?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/happycooking.uk\/blogs\/how-to-the-art-of-perfect-rice\/japanese-rice-cooker-inner-pot-guide\"\u003eguide to rice cooker inner pots\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/happycooking.uk\/collections\/rice-cookers\"\u003eJapanese rice cookers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Toshiba","offers":[{"title":"1.0L Gold","offer_id":49194680975579,"sku":"RC-DS10K-N","price":579.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.0L Red","offer_id":49194681041115,"sku":"RC-DS10K-R","price":579.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.8L Gold","offer_id":49194681073883,"sku":"RC-DS18K-N","price":609.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.8L Red","offer_id":49196362531035,"sku":"RC-DS18K-R","price":609.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0498\/7178\/2053\/files\/RC-DS18K-main1.jpg?v=1788010606","url":"https:\/\/happycooking.uk\/products\/toshiba-vacuum-pressure-ih-rice-cooker-rc-ds-series-1-0l-1-8l","provider":"Happycooking UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}