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It's the other of the two that I mentioned above: the NP-NWC10. This Youtube video goes over some of the differences between them. Keep in mind, they're trying to push the new one.

The self cleaning cycle is meant to help clean out the attached lid that does not have a removable ventilation area like the other one has. It's helpful for when cooking things that have spices, milk, or other adjuncts that are not part of the normal rice only cycles. It is not for cleaning the pot or anything like that. I am interested in that lid setup and how the cleaning works out. Maintenance cleaning is the only thing that has prevented me from jumping into one of the nice rice cookers with pressure systems. Especially for this one without the removable vent area like the other one has.

If you wouldn't mind posting your thoughts on using it after you mess around with it, I am considering the same. I have yet to meet someone with experience using both the NW-JEC10 and NP-NWC10 and comparing the pros/cons of one vs the other. You might not be able to speak to how it compares to the NP-NWC10, but I'm sure you'll have some thoughts.

These two Zojirushi models are both pressure+induction. One has been around for a while and is similar in design to their other, time-tested models, and the other is a completely new design. I'm only considering the 5.5C version of both.

I understand your perspective and would encourage you to explore those questions if you are interested. You'll get 95% of what these two pressure+induction cookers offer in the neuro fuzzy versions that most people buy when looking into quality Zojirushi rice cookers. As with most appliances and tools, it's a diminishing return as you go up the quality/features offerings.

Anyone with the newer NW-JEC10 version have feedback? I'm debating between the 5.5C versions of the NW-JEC10 and the NP-NWC10. On the one hand, they tout that the NW-JEC10 is a new and improved version of the NP-NWC10, but it is a completely new design for them. They have a lot of experience with their old design. I'm particularly interested to hear if either is easier to maintain and keep clean. I went to a local Japanese store to check them both out in person, and the NW-JEC10 seems to have a non-removable vent section for the steam, which would lead me to believe it's hard to clean in that area.