Ramtons Rice Cooker + Steamer

The Ramtons Rice Cooker + Steamer is a popular, affordable kitchen appliance in Kenya, designed for easy rice cooking with added steaming functionality. Ramtons is a Kenyan brand focused on practical home appliances, and these models are widely available through their official site, Carrefour, and other retailers.

There are two main models commonly referred to:

1. Ramtons RM/289 (1.8 Liters)

• Capacity: 1.8 liters (suitable for small to medium families, cooks enough rice for 4–8 people depending on portions).
• Power: 700 watts (some listings mention around 1000W, but official specs lean toward 700W).
• Features:
  • Automatic rice cooking with keep-warm function.
  • Multi-functions: Cook, reheat, steam (includes a steam tray for veggies, fish, or meats while rice cooks below).
  • Removable non-stick coated inner pot for easy cleaning.
  • Single switch operation.
  • See-through glass lid on some variants.
• Benefits: Prevents burning or overcooking, no need to monitor the pot, and allows one-pot meals with steaming.

2. Ramtons RM/290 (2.8 Liters)

• Capacity: 2.8 liters (larger size, ideal for bigger families or batch cooking).
• Power: Often listed as 700–1000 watts.
• Features:
  • Cook, reheat, steam, and keep warm modes.
  • Automatic cooking and warming.
  • Removable non-stick pan.
  • Steam function for healthy side dishes.
  • See-through lid.
• Benefits: More versatile for larger meals, consistent fluffy rice, and multitasking (steam veggies/meat simultaneously).