{"product_id":"zojirushi-ih-rice-cooker-np-hbq-series-1-0l-1-8l","title":"Zojirushi IH Rice Cooker | NP-HBQ 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 class=\"tab-btn active\" data-tab=\"description-tab\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"tab-btn\" data-tab=\"specifications-tab\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"tab-btn\" data-tab=\"care-tab\"\u003eProduct Care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"tab-btn\" data-tab=\"faq-tab\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003eZojirushi IH Rice Cooker | NP-HBQ Series (1.0L \/ 1.8L)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, the NP-HBQ Series uses \u003cstrong\u003eIH (induction heating)\u003c\/strong\u003e to heat the entire inner pan quickly and evenly, cooking rice with rich flavour and an even texture. Its \u003cstrong\u003e1.7mm black-diamond thick spherical pan\u003c\/strong\u003e and fuzzy-logic control deliver consistently delicious results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e – genuine Zojirushi build quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIH (induction heating)\u003c\/strong\u003e for fast, even, whole-pan heating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.7mm black-diamond thick spherical nonstick pan\u003c\/strong\u003e for better rice texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple menu settings: White, Quick, Mixed, Sushi, Porridge, Sweet, Brown, GABA \u0026amp; Germinated Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetachable inner lid\u003c\/strong\u003e is washable; keep-warm function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK-spec \u003cstrong\u003e220-240V\u003c\/strong\u003e with a fitted \u003cstrong\u003eUK 3-pin plug\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\" id=\"specifications-tab\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNP-HBQ10 \/ NP-HBQ18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeating Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInduction Heating (IH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0L (0.5-5.5 cups) \/ 1.8L (1-10 cups)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMenu Settings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite, Quick, Mixed, Sushi, Porridge, Sweet, Brown, GABA Brown, Germinated Brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInner Pan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.7mm Black-Diamond Thick Spherical Pan (nonstick)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCleaning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetachable and washable inner lid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKeep Warm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1010-1030W \/ 1220-1240W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (W x D x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25×36×20 cm \/ 27.5×39.5×23.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 4.1kg \/ 5.0kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Cord Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220-240V, 50\/60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlug type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 pin plug, compatible and compliant for UK use.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\" id=\"care-tab\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible\"\u003eProduct Care\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe exterior with a damp cloth; avoid abrasives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetach and rinse the inner lid regularly to maintain hygiene.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not immerse the main unit in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wash the inner pan with a soft sponge to preserve the nonstick coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\" id=\"faq-tab\"\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\"\u003eDoes it come with a UK plug?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is the UK-spec model (220-240V) supplied with a fitted UK 3-pin plug – no adapter needed.\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 difference between IH and a standard rice cooker?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIH (induction heating) heats the whole inner pan directly for faster, more even cooking and better texture than conventional bottom-heating cookers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003eWhich size should I choose, 1.0L or 1.8L?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1.0L (NP-HBQ10) cooks 0.5-5.5 cups, ideal for 1-3 people; the 1.8L (NP-HBQ18) cooks 1-10 cups for larger households.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0498\/7178\/2053\/files\/4_ih_induction_heating_feature_en2.png?v=1782920573\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0498\/7178\/2053\/files\/5_ih_high_heat_boiling_feature_en2.png?v=1782920573\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0498\/7178\/2053\/files\/6_multi_menu_cooking_feature_en2.png?v=1782920573\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 25px; padding: 18px 20px; background: #f9f7f5; 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\/zojirushi-rice-cooker-uk-buying-guide\"\u003eZojirushi rice cooker buying guide\u003c\/a\u003e, or discover how its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/happycooking.uk\/blogs\/how-to-the-art-of-perfect-rice\/japanese-rice-cooker-inner-pot-guide\"\u003einner pot\u003c\/a\u003e shapes perfect rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ZOJIRUSHI","offers":[{"title":"1.0L","offer_id":48931359424731,"sku":"NP-HBQ10","price":499.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.8L","offer_id":48931359457499,"sku":"NP-HBQ18","price":529.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0498\/7178\/2053\/files\/NP-HBQ.jpg?v=1782928572","url":"https:\/\/happycooking.uk\/products\/zojirushi-ih-rice-cooker-np-hbq-series-1-0l-1-8l","provider":"Happycooking UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}