A Zojirushi replacement inner pan is model-specific, so match the full model number printed on the cooker to the pan listing in Zojirushi’s official Parts & Accessories catalog before you order.
Order the wrong pan and it either won’t seat, won’t heat right, or worse, it fits a cooker that was never built for it. The real work here is identification, not shopping.
Why Capacity Alone Won’t Pick Your Pan
Two 5.5-cup Zojirushi cookers can take completely different pans, because the pan is part of the heating system, not just the pot. The catalog separates conventional, Micom, induction-heating (IH), and pressure models, and Zojirushi’s own parts listings group pans by exact model number or model group, never by cup size alone.
One listing makes the stakes clear: the B211 pan for the NS-RNC10 and NS-RPC10 is not interchangeable with the NRC-10. Similar names, wrong part. Treat every model number as its own key.
The Five-Step Selection Procedure
Work through these in order and you’ll land on the pan Zojirushi actually specifies for your cooker.
- Record the full model number. Zojirushi’s rice cooker FAQ tells customers to have the model number ready when ordering replacement parts. Check the base of the cooker or inside the lid.
- Search the official Parts & Accessories catalog for that exact model and confirm the replacement-pan part number shown for it.
- Verify the model group and capacity. Listings break out 3-cup, 5.5-cup, and 10-cup versions, and similarly named cookers can require different pans.
- Check price and stock right before you order. Several pans sit out of stock or discontinued, so confirm the live listing the day you buy.
- If nothing matches, call Zojirushi Customer Service at 800-733-6270, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The company directs customers there when a part can’t be found.
Verified Model-to-Pan Matches
The table below compresses a handful of confirmed U.S. listings so you can spot your model fast. Every price is a product-page figure and can change, so confirm it before checkout.
| Cooker Model(s) | Replacement Pan | Capacity / Listed Price |
|---|---|---|
| NS-ZAC10 / NS-ZCC10 | B201 | 5.5 cups / $69.85 |
| NS-ZAC18 / NS-ZCC18 | B202 | 10 cups / $80.50 |
| NP-HCC10 | B458 | 5.5 cups / $91.05 |
| NP-HCC18 | B459 | 10 cups / $101.75 |
| NS-RNC10 / NS-RPC10 | B211 | 5.5 cups / $48.70; not interchangeable with NRC-10 |
| NS-TGC18 / NS-WAC18 / NS-WXC18 | B258 | 10 cups / $64.60 |
| NS-LAC05 / NS-LGC05 | Model-specific listing | 3 cups / $59.25 |
This sample doesn’t prove any pan fits a cooker outside the groups Zojirushi states. When you’re comparing which replacement pans hold up best in real kitchens, our tested roundup of the Zojirushi rice cooker replacement pot options is a good second stop before you buy.
When You Should Replace The Pan, And When You Can’t
Zojirushi recommends a new pan if it has been dropped, bumped, dented, or otherwise deformed, or if the bottom is burnt or rice starts sticking to the interior. A deformed pan shouldn’t be used at all — its shape is part of the cooking system.
Some pans are simply gone. Zojirushi lists the NP-NVC10 and NP-NVC18 Induction Heating Pressure Rice Cooker & Warmer as no longer available, and the replacement pans for both are marked discontinued and out of stock. The NS-NVC10 pan is discontinued too. A discontinued cooker page doesn’t guarantee a pan for it still exists, so call customer service before assuming.
One more limit worth knowing: if the cooker was used overseas, Zojirushi says repair services, parts, and warranty support are available only within the United States and Canada.
Common Questions
Can I Use A Pan From A Different Zojirushi Model?
Only if Zojirushi lists that pan for your exact model or model group. Capacity and a snug fit are not proof — the catalog separates conventional, Micom, induction-heating, and pressure models, and pans aren’t interchangeable across them. The B211 listing even warns it does not fit the NRC-10.
Why Do Some Zojirushi Replacement Pans Cost $0.00?
Discontinued pans show as out of stock and can’t be purchased. If your pan appears that way, call Zojirushi Customer Service to see whether any alternative exists for your cooker model.
What If My Cooker’s Pan No Longer Appears In The Catalog?
Contact Zojirushi Customer Service at 800-733-6270, weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The company explicitly routes customers there when a part can’t be located. Have the full model number ready so they can check quickly.
Sources
- Zojirushi. “Parts” Official replacement-pan catalog listing model-to-pan matches and pricing.
- Zojirushi. “FAQ — Rice Cookers” Directs customers to have the model number ready and to contact service for hard-to-find parts.