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product_id: 21204488
title: "16-Cup Rice Cooker, RC516, 8-Cup Uncooked Rice, Steaming Basket, Removable Non-Stick Bowl, One Touch"
brand: "black+decker"
price: "$312"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "Black+Decker"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/21204488-16-cup-rice-cooker-rc516-8-cup-uncooked-rice-steaming
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# Included steaming basket for healthy meals 16-cup cooked rice capacity Automatic keep-warm function 16-Cup Rice Cooker, RC516, 8-Cup Uncooked Rice, Steaming Basket, Removable Non-Stick Bowl, One Touch

**Brand:** black+decker
**Price:** $312
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍽️ Elevate your meal game—big batch rice, zero stress!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 16-Cup Rice Cooker, RC516, 8-Cup Uncooked Rice, Steaming Basket, Removable Non-Stick Bowl, One Touch by black+decker
- **How much does it cost?** $312 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/21204488-16-cup-rice-cooker-rc516-8-cup-uncooked-rice-steaming)

## Best For

- black+decker enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted black+decker brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **One-Touch Simplicity:** Effortless cooking with a single button—no guesswork, just perfect rice every time.
- • **Stay Ready, Stay Warm:** Automatic keep-warm mode keeps your rice fresh and fluffy until you’re ready to serve.
- • **Cleanup Without the Hassle:** Removable nonstick bowl and dishwasher-safe parts save you time and effort.
- • **Healthy & Versatile Steaming:** Steam veggies, fish, and more simultaneously with the included basket for balanced meals.
- • **Family-Sized Feasts Made Easy:** Cook up to 16 cups of fluffy rice—perfect for gatherings or meal prep.

## Overview

The BLACK+DECKER 16-Cup Rice Cooker (RC516) delivers professional-level cooking with a large 16-cup cooked rice capacity, one-touch operation, and an included steaming basket for healthy meal options. Its removable nonstick bowl and dishwasher-safe components ensure easy cleanup, while the automatic keep-warm feature guarantees perfectly fluffy rice ready whenever you are. Ideal for busy millennials who value convenience, versatility, and nutritious home-cooked meals.

## Description

The BLACK+DECKER 16-Cup Rice Cooker makes it easy to create rice and more for family dinners and large gatherings. The nonstick, removable cooking bowl features an extra-large capacity for rice and grains, soups and stews, or even oatmeal and pasta. The included steaming basket increases your cooking options with healthy preparation of fish, veggies, and more. Plus, the cooking bowl, tempered glass lid, and included accessories are all dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.

Review: Better than expected. It's great! - Makes me happy every time I use it. It's one of the best small appliances I ever bought. Would I buy this again? Absolutely! It's the right size--fits on the counter, makes enough for 2-3 generous servings, easy & compact to store. It's flexible--Brown rice, white rice, sushi rice, rice+quinoa mix, rice with veggies on top, veggie steamer, rice casseroles/pilafs/rissoto, oatmeal. !!!Follow the instructions!!! & results are consistently good. Easy & fast to clean--either in the sink or in the dishwasher. Time Saver--I don't have to hover over a pot & tweak the temperatures to get my rice to cook properly. Only 2 things I dislike (My personal preferences--YMMD) The steamer basket & rice paddle are plastic. I swapped them for a silicone spatula & bamboo steamer.
Review: Works great - Love love love this. So easy to use, and once it done the rice stays warm . Great product to have if you eat alot of rice. Also would be great for kids going off to school because you can steam you veggie while making the rice. .

## Features

- 16-CUP CAPACITY - The BLACK+DECKER 8 Cup Rice Cooker can cook up to 8 cups of uncooked rice which yields up to 16 cups of cooked rice. Prepare smaller quantities if desired, as little as 3 cups of cooked rice. Use included guide for rice and water quantities for optimal results.
- STEAMING BASKET - The included steaming basket lets you make healthy meals with vegetables, fish, and more. Also includes measuring cup and spoon
- REMOVABLE NONSTICK BOWL - The nonstick cooking bowl is completely removable for easy dishwasher cleanup; the tempered glass lid with hanger allows for easy serving and clean countertops
- AUTOMATIC KEEP WARM - The rice stays ready for serving! The unit automatically switches to the “keep warm” function after cooking is complete, keeping fluffy rice ready to serve long after cooking
- TWO HEAT SETTINGS - Cooking stops when all moisture is absorbed, then the rice cooker switches to warming mode

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B016Y8JSC2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #197 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #1 in Rice Cookers |
| Brand | BLACK+DECKER |
| Capacity | 16 Cups |
| Color | White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (55,758) |
| Date First Available | August 29, 2015 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00050875815711 |
| Included Components | Measuring Cup, Rice Paddle, Steamer Basket |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 5.1 pounds |
| Item model number | RC516X |
| Lid Material | Glass |
| Manufacturer | Spectrum Brands |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | Rice Cooker |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Care Instructions | Dishwasher Safe, Hand Wash |
| Product Dimensions | 11.5"D x 11.5"W x 9.2"H |
| Special Feature | Automatic Keep Warm, Non-Stick, One-Touch Operation, Ready Indicator Light, Removable Bowl |
| UPC | 050875815711 |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Wattage | 500 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** BLACK+DECKER
- **Capacity:** 16 Cups
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Product Care Instructions:** Dishwasher Safe, Hand Wash
- **Product Dimensions:** 11.5"D x 11.5"W x 9.2"H

## Images

![16-Cup Rice Cooker, RC516, 8-Cup Uncooked Rice, Steaming Basket, Removable Non-Stick Bowl, One Touch - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qJ8qzFstL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is the non-stick liner coated with Teflon , or any other coating ?  I'm trying to avoid Teflon coated products.**
A: I can't tell. I've been looking throughout the box and manual and can't find anything that describes what it is made from, particularly the non-stick surface, but it looks a lot like teflon. the unit itself is made from aluminum. Two substances that we're not crazy about. Because of that, I'll be returning this product.

**Q: Is it possible to make only half a cup of dry rice in this or do you need to put at least 1 cup in for it to function properly?**
A: You can make 1/2, 3/4, 1 & 1.5 cup of uncooked rice. Any of these measurement the cooker will function properly. Important, Use the measuring cup provided. DO NOT USE OTHER CUP. The critical part is the water & rice ratio rules should be follow diligently to get good result.

**Q: What is the steamer insert made of and is it coated with anything?**
A: This is the small version.  It cooks at most 1 cup of rice.  It has no steamer insert unless I threw it out with the box.  The full size version which I also own came with a aluminum steamer insert.  Just a simple pierced rack that sits about 1/2 inch above bottom.

**Q: Does this really cooks 8cups of raw rice?!**
A: No. It makes 8 cups, but it's 4 cups of raw rice.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than expected. It's great!
*by U***E on December 13, 2025*

Makes me happy every time I use it. It's one of the best small appliances I ever bought. Would I buy this again? Absolutely! It's the right size--fits on the counter, makes enough for 2-3 generous servings, easy & compact to store. It's flexible--Brown rice, white rice, sushi rice, rice+quinoa mix, rice with veggies on top, veggie steamer, rice casseroles/pilafs/rissoto, oatmeal. !!!Follow the instructions!!! & results are consistently good. Easy & fast to clean--either in the sink or in the dishwasher. Time Saver--I don't have to hover over a pot & tweak the temperatures to get my rice to cook properly. Only 2 things I dislike (My personal preferences--YMMD) The steamer basket & rice paddle are plastic. I swapped them for a silicone spatula & bamboo steamer.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great
*by A***R on January 27, 2026*

Love love love this. So easy to use, and once it done the rice stays warm . Great product to have if you eat alot of rice. Also would be great for kids going off to school because you can steam you veggie while making the rice. .

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice cooker
*by J***Y on February 4, 2026*

Easy to use. Cooks rice nice. Not very big but enough for 3 or 4 people

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*Product available on Desertcart New Zealand*
*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-14*