erpan Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) Hello I bought a rice cooker from hitachi, rz-dma18 after i read online that some people were happy about its performance. Now to the problem, when i came home and unpacked it i noticed it did not have any rubber anti slip feet , and all kitchen appliances and rice cooker in europe has anti slip feet as far as im concerned. I contacted hitachi in thailand and later they confirmed it does not have any anti slip feet and attached a picture of the same model and its also lacking the anti slip feet. It does have a rectangular rubber attached to the back , but its 1 mm from the surface. As the rice cooker can get very hot it should not slip easily on the table. So i wonder if anyone else here has a hitachi rice cooker and if it is missing anti slip feet or if hitachi just said so out of laziness to provide me with those anti slip. or they saved the cost of 4 pcs with one attached to the back, but making it 1 mm to short? Amazing thailand, never stops to amaze me. If someone knows where i could get hold of any anti slip feet to put into those holes , i would be happy to hear from you. Edited July 24, 2014 by erpan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Swiss1960 Posted July 24, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2014 Amazing ThaiVisa Forum... some members and their problems never stop to amaze me... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailiketoo Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 You can buy them at Tesco Lotus in the hardware department next to the tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted July 24, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2014 Go to your local hardware store (or Tesco, HomePro, Homeworks, Boonthavorn, MegaHome etc). Buy stick-on rubber feet. Go home. Stick the feet on. QED 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomSand Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 You can buy stick-on rubber pads from a hardware store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ATF Posted July 24, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2014 Glad you brought this up. It's been a long debated topic amongst rice cooker manufacturers. To go with anti slip or not. Apparently after extensive surveys throughout Asia it was found that anti slip feet were not a major consideration in the purchase of rice cookers. However in Europe and the US the anti-slip feature was seen as an important benefit and highly valued in the decision making purchasing process. I would contact your Euro MEP at your earliest convenience to petition Hitachi, which is a Japanese company BTW, to rectify this anomaly immediately. A rice cooker armed with slipping feet could certainly be classified as a weapon of mass destruction. Hope this helps and Good Luck. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Our Panasonic doesn't either. Keep in mind that EVERYTHING is done more cheaply here so always open da box before purchase. Btw, are you Swiss or German perchance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erpan Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) Our Panasonic doesn't either. Keep in mind that EVERYTHING is done more cheaply here so always open da box before purchase. Btw, are you Swiss or German perchance? Hi there well if i knew this i would have checked but i opened it when i came back home, im from sweden. Well saving cost for 4 rubber feets which cost virtually nothing is amazing me. they put a rectangular rubber on the back of it, but its 1 mm to short to touch surface. I will try to remove the rubber feet from my old unit hoping they are of same size, im not putting stickers on it they should go inside the holes and be stuck there. Edited July 24, 2014 by erpan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I would hazard a guess that our OP is Swedish, probably from Vastra Gotaland. EDIT Well look at that, I guessed right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 The last time I looked at ours (older model not same brand) it didn't have non slip feet. Then again I never saw it trying to move on its own either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailiketoo Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I got the same one but my bottom is plastic. It works fine 2 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erpan Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 The last time I looked at ours (older model not same brand) it didn't have non slip feet. Then again I never saw it trying to move on its own either... When i hardly touch it it moves from the bench. now you would probably say dont touch it then ,but as i have children it becomes another story. Thanks for all advices given, i will check the stores here for suitable anti slip feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomSand Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) I contacted hitachi in thailand and later they confirmed it does not have any anti slip feet and attached a picture of the same model and its also lacking the anti slip feet. ...anyone else here has a hitachi rice cooker and if it is missing anti slip feet or if hitachi just said so out of laziness to provide me with those anti slip. So you contacted Hitachi and they sent you a photo to prove the normality of the situation. Yet you think they purposely selected a rice cooker without rubber feet for the photo they sent you. To prove that your mistrust of Hitachi Thailand is fully warranted, you are now asking other rice cooker purchasers to share if their own rice cooker came without feet? Is all the above correct ? Edited July 24, 2014 by RandomSand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 The last time I looked at ours (older model not same brand) it didn't have non slip feet. Then again I never saw it trying to move on its own either... When i hardly touch it it moves from the bench. now you would probably say dont touch it then ,but as i have children it becomes another story. Thanks for all advices given, i will check the stores here for suitable anti slip feet. I have 2 young boys, the rice cooker is well in truly out of reach + I made a point of showing them how hot it becomes. Why not just put a not slip pad under it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erpan Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 I contacted hitachi in thailand and later they confirmed it does not have any anti slip feet and attached a picture of the same model and its also lacking the anti slip feet. ...anyone else here has a hitachi rice cooker and if it is missing anti slip feet or if hitachi just said so out of laziness to provide me with those anti slip. So you contacted Hitachi and they sent you a photo to prove the normality of the situation. Yet you think they purposely selected a rice cooker without rubber feet for the photo they sent you. To prove that your mistrust of Hitachi Thailand is fully warranted, you are now asking other rice cooker purchasers to share if their own rice cooker came without feet? Is all the above correct ? I dont let my mind get stuck to one possibility i analyzed the situation and came up with different scenarios. now it seems makers of rice cookers in thailand does not care about safety. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erpan Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) The last time I looked at ours (older model not same brand) it didn't have non slip feet. Then again I never saw it trying to move on its own either... When i hardly touch it it moves from the bench. now you would probably say dont touch it then ,but as i have children it becomes another story. Thanks for all advices given, i will check the stores here for suitable anti slip feet. I have 2 young boys, the rice cooker is well in truly out of reach + I made a point of showing them how hot it becomes. Why not just put a not slip pad under it Its better to take precaution than being sorry when that day comes, why invite accident when we can take precaution to avoid it. Not saying it will happen but some days even i can make the most clumsy things due to lack of proper sleep for example. A slip pad is a good idea thanks. Edited July 24, 2014 by erpan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitawatWatawit Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Even before you have breakfast, you can find a solution to most problems. PS: Non-slip mats like this only work if you're cooking healthier brown rice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 The last time I looked at ours (older model not same brand) it didn't have non slip feet. Then again I never saw it trying to move on its own either... When i hardly touch it it moves from the bench. now you would probably say dont touch it then ,but as i have children it becomes another story. Thanks for all advices given, i will check the stores here for suitable anti slip feet. I have 2 young boys, the rice cooker is well in truly out of reach + I made a point of showing them how hot it becomes. Why not just put a not slip pad under it Its better to take precaution than being sorry when that day comes, why invite accident when we can take precaution to avoid it. Not saying it will happen but some days even i can make the most clumsy things due to lack of proper sleep for example. well if it is causing you to lose sleep - put an ad in classifieds or just throw it out and buy a new one that fits your needs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss1960 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) I contacted hitachi in thailand and later they confirmed it does not have any anti slip feet and attached a picture of the same model and its also lacking the anti slip feet. ...anyone else here has a hitachi rice cooker and if it is missing anti slip feet or if hitachi just said so out of laziness to provide me with those anti slip. So you contacted Hitachi and they sent you a photo to prove the normality of the situation. Yet you think they purposely selected a rice cooker without rubber feet for the photo they sent you. To prove that your mistrust of Hitachi Thailand is fully warranted, you are now asking other rice cooker purchasers to share if their own rice cooker came without feet? Is all the above correct ? I dont let my mind get stuck to one possibility i analyzed the situation and came up with different scenarios. now it seems makers of rice cookers in thailand does not care about safety. Boy, you have SUCH a compelling case based on your BRILLIANT analysis of the situation, you should IMMEDIATELY sue Hitachi in what ever international court you can imagine or EVEN raise a petition wth the UN security council... you will EASILY win!!! get a life, think for 2 seconds, go to the next hardware store around the corner, buy yourself a rubber anti-slip pad and your problem is solved. Edited July 24, 2014 by Swiss1960 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Seastallion Posted July 24, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2014 This is going to be like gerbils and WUS.....In years to come TVF members will be referring to rice cooker rubber feet. Instead of saying "You're making a mountain out of a molehill", they will be saying, "You're missing rice cooker rubber feet". 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) Mine has not got rubber feet, bought 11 years ago next month used every other day called 'National' and has never gone walk about.. on the other hand a pack of self stick rubber or felt squares or round ones cost 20 baht @ 20 baht shop Edit: while your in the 20 baht shop, they also sell trays, maybe put your rice cooker on a tray ? of course the tray also comes without rubber feet so maybe in your place they will end up in different places.. maybe your place has a Ghost that moves things ? Edited July 24, 2014 by ignis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozsamurai Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Do what every other Thai does and go steal some from another model, Panasonic has EU compliant anti-slip feet Oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATF Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Do you live on the side of a mountain? I fail to see how a rice cooker with a kilo or rice and a couple of litres of water is going to get very far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss1960 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Do you live on the side of a mountain? I fail to see how a rice cooker with a kilo or rice and a couple of litres of water is going to get very far. Maybe his rice cooker calls him "teerak" and "handsum" every morning... these are the models that TEND to walk away easily, rubber feet or not 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I can't believe it but I did just go have a look at my Oldish Phillips Rice Cooker : it has 4 feet with non slip pads on them, however 2 are missing... I will now take a day off work due to urgent safety issues at home and go searching for 2 rubber feet - maybe I will just load up the rice cooker and head to Phillips HO. Thanks to the OP for raising this important issue - to others , if you have not looked at your rice cooker later - I encourage you to do so at your earliest convenience.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chris2004 Posted July 24, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2014 This is something which has worried me for several years. I have a Tefal rice cooker with rubber feet, but are they anti-slip? What happens if the cooker should suddenly slide off the table when i am eating - disaster. I have stopped eating rice now as it causes me so much distress. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seastallion Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I can't believe it but I did just go have a look at my Oldish Phillips Rice Cooker : it has 4 feet with non slip pads on them, however 2 are missing... I will now take a day off work due to urgent safety issues at home and go searching for 2 rubber feet - maybe I will just load up the rice cooker and head to Phillips HO. Thanks to the OP for raising this important issue - to others , if you have not looked at your rice cooker later - I encourage you to do so at your earliest convenience.. Don't go to Phillips yet. You need to start a thread about it so as to get the benefit of all the sage advisers here. Then you need to argue with some of the cheeky ones because I guess there will be a few scallywags baiting you (there often is on TVF). You need to let the thread run for a few weeks until a mod closes it because the banter has turned to flame exchange. Then you would be best advised to start yet another thread on the benefits of OEM rubber feet from Phillips or cheap knock-off rubber feet from China. After that, you can take that day off work in the sound knowledge that it will be well worth it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATF Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I can't believe it but I did just go have a look at my Oldish Phillips Rice Cooker : it has 4 feet with non slip pads on them, however 2 are missing... I will now take a day off work due to urgent safety issues at home and go searching for 2 rubber feet - maybe I will just load up the rice cooker and head to Phillips HO. Thanks to the OP for raising this important issue - to others , if you have not looked at your rice cooker later - I encourage you to do so at your earliest convenience.. You just made me check mine out. No rubber feet but the most beautiful non slip plastic feet. Rubber feet are so '90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 The more I think about it, the more I believe the guy has an online shop selling rubber feet for rice cookers. Don't get me started with Irons... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATF Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 The more I think about it, the more I believe the guy has an online shop selling rubber feet for rice cookers. Don't get me started with Irons... I've got to check everything now. Waffle maker, Sandwich Toaster, Toaster, Kettle, Microwave glad I haven't got one of those George Foreman Grills. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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