Small electric cookers range from single‑serve to multi‑quart sizes: single‑serve options (about 16 fl oz or 2 cups), small multi‑quart units (around 2–3 quarts), and larger countertop ovens around 18 quarts (≈1 cubic foot / 23 L).
Wattage varies by appliance type: smaller slow cookers or single‑serve units commonly run roughly 100–420 W, while larger countertop ovens, air fryers and microwaves can draw in the 900–1800 W range.
Times vary by appliance, model and portion size: egg bites can be ready in about 10 minutes on some units, and a mini rice cooker can finish a single serving in under 20 minutes. Exact times depend on the cooker’s power, chosen cooking mode and the recipe.
Controls range from simple one‑touch start buttons and manual heat settings to multi‑level power controls and digital displays with guided prompts. Many units also include timers and one‑touch presets for common foods.
Common materials include plastics, aluminum, stainless steel and other metals, stoneware, and ceramic nonstick coatings on removable pots.