Key Features — Tefal Rice Master Max RK8198
Powerful IH Plus with 3D Max Heating
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Uses Induction Heating (IH Plus) technology plus 3D Max heat distribution for heating the rice pot evenly from all sides — not just the bottom — resulting in uniformly cooked, fluffy rice.
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1400 W power output allows heating up to ~190 °C, giving stronger performance than basic rice cookers.
Large Family-Size Capacity
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1.8 L capacity (~10 cups cooked rice) — enough for most families or regular meal prep.
Versatile Cooking Programs
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Includes 14 preset programs for different rice types and dishes (e.g., jasmine, brown, Japanese rice, mixed rice, glutinous/sticky rice, clay pot style, congee, soup, slow cook, steam and more).
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Also typically features a DIY (Manual) mode so you can customise settings.
Convenience Functions
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24-hour Keep Warm — rice stays warm at the right temperature all day long.
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Preset/Timer function lets you schedule cooking ahead (handy for busy mornings or planned meals).
Pot & Build
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6-layer ceramic-coated spherical pot (3 mm thick) — excellent heat diffusion and non-stick surface for easy cleaning and durability.
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Removable inner lid makes washing and maintenance simpler.
Included Accessories
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Usually come with a measuring cup, rice spatula, soup spoon, and steam basket for steaming vegetables or other foods alongside rice.
Control Panel
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Intuitive touch/LED control panel — easy to navigate programs and timer.
Why It’s a Good Choice
Superior rice quality & texture — IH Plus + 3D Max delivers even heat and fluffy results compared with basic or fuzzy-logic cookers.
Large capacity — suitable for families (4–6 people) or batch cooking.
Versatile programme selection — lets you cook more than just rice (soups, slow cook, steam, etc.).
Convenient preset & keep-warm — useful for flexible schedules and busy households.
