Sanford 1.5L Rice Cooker 700W with Non-Stick Inner Pot and Keep-Warm - SF1160RC

The smallest rice cooker in the range, and the right one if you are cooking for one or two. At 1.5 litres and 700W it heats quickly, takes very little counter or cupboard space, and does not leave you with a half-empty pot — which matters, because rice cooked in a cooker far below its capacity tends to come out unevenly. It handles the same essentials as the bigger models: automatic cooking that switches to keep-warm when the rice is done, so it holds at serving temperature while you finish the rest of the meal rather than needing to be timed, plus steaming for vegetables or fish above the rice. The non-stick inner pot means rice lifts out cleanly and washing takes seconds instead of soaking.

Specifications

Buying guide

Size to your household honestly, since both directions cause problems. At 1.5 litres this suits one or two people, a bedsit, a hostel room or an office; cooking for three or more means the 1.8-litre or 2.8-litre models, and a cooker filled beyond its comfortable capacity boils over. Equally, a large cooker used for one portion cooks unevenly, so smaller is genuinely better if you cook small. The automatic switch to keep-warm is the core feature of any rice cooker and the reason it beats a pot — no timing, no burnt base. Use the steamer tray, since cooking vegetables above the rice saves a burner. Protect the non-stick pot: wooden or plastic spoons only, hand wash, and do not stack heavy items inside it. Rinse rice first and follow the marked water lines rather than guessing.

How it compares

Against the 1.8L SF2501RC and 2.8L SF1196RC, those suit larger households while this is the compact option that heats fastest and stores most easily. Compared with a pot on the hob, no watching, no burnt base and automatic keep-warm. Against a pressure cooker, simpler and safer for rice, though slower for beans. Against a microwave rice container, considerably better texture and a proper keep-warm function.

Frequently asked questions

How many people does 1.5 litres serve?
One or two. For three or more, choose the 1.8-litre or 2.8-litre models — a cooker filled beyond its comfortable capacity boils over.

Is a small cooker worse?
No, better if you cook small quantities. A large cooker used for a single portion cooks unevenly.

How do I protect the non-stick pot?
Use wooden or plastic spoons only, wash it by hand, and do not stack heavy items inside it in the cupboard.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.

Pairs well with

• Sanford 1.8L Rice Cooker 700W with Steamer, Non-Stick Inner Pot and Keep-Warm - SF2501RC
• Sanford 2.8L Rice Cooker 1000W with Non-Stick Inner Pot, Steamer and Keep-Warm - SF1196RC
• Sanford 2200W Infrared Cooker with Ceramic Heating Element and Digital Touch Controls - SF5195IC

Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.