Zojirushi EB-DLC10: problems, parts and running costs
Checked: 2026-10-19
Summary
The EB-DLC10 is a 1,500 W, 120 V indoor grill whose dial tops out at 410 °F, and the problems owners hit most are smoke when cooking high-fat foods, first-use smoke and odor, and the lack of any real searing. It has no consumables, so the yearly running cost is electricity plus the occasional replacement part, and Zojirushi does not publish prices for those parts. At $130-160 it is a fair buy for the large plate and the brand’s safety design; above $160 it is a weak buy, and new US stock was sporadic in 2026.
Common problems and fixes
- Smoke when cooking steak and other high-fat foods — the most consistently reported limitation; the manual tells you to move smoke-sensitive pets and birds to another room and open a window or run an exhaust fan, and the Strategist tester saw smoke while cooking steak and dissipated it by opening a window. Ventilation is the fix; this is normal behavior, not a defect, so the one-year warranty does not apply. [1][2]
- Smoke and odor on first use — the manual states this is normal; ventilate the room during the first few uses. [1]
- No real searing — the dial tops out at 410 °F (210 °C), well below charcoal or gas grilling heat, so deep char and smoky flavor are off the table; the only workaround is a grill with a higher ceiling. [2]
- Nonstick coating discoloration or peeling — the manual says this does not affect cooking performance or sanitary properties and recommends replacing the grill plate if it bothers you; the plate may fall under the warranty’s exclusion for disposable parts. [1][4]
- Mid-dial temperatures are guesses — the dial marks only LOW (176 °F) and HI (410 °F), so the Strategist cook called 375 °F “a guesstimate”; use an oven thermometer until you know your dial. [2]
- No interchangeable flat or griddle plate — the store’s customer Q&A confirms this model takes only the grill plate it ships with, despite retailer copy implying interchangeable plates generally. [3]
Parts and consumables
- There are no consumables: no filters, pads or cartridges. For part numbers and replacements, the manual points to Zojirushi customer service at 1-800-733-6270. [1]
Yearly running cost
There are no consumables and no subscriptions, so the only steady cost is electricity: the heating element draws 1,500 W while the dial is on, on a standard 120 V circuit. No owner usage data exists, so a yearly dollar figure cannot be computed: Not enough data. [1][4]
When it is a good buy
other store anchors:
- Zojirushi official store: listed at $159.99 in October 2026, out of stock. [3]
- Arcaera (third-party storefront): listed at $141.90 in October 2026, out of stock. [5]
- Target: $160 and Home Depot: $165, per the Strategist comparison of April 2026. [2]
- Great Grillin: $139.99 in a 2024 snapshot. [6]
At roughly $130-160 it is a fair buy for the 14-7/8 x 10-5/8 in surface, the Zojirushi name and the heat-resistant buffer around the plate. [7] Above $160 the value thins out, and new US stock looked sporadic in 2026, with first-party and third-party listings out of stock. [2][3][5]
Alternative: the Zojirushi EB-CC15, the smaller of Zojirushi’s two indoor grills, is the better choice when you want the same cooking quality for less money — the only hands-on test found the cooking quality nearly identical despite the lower wattage. [2]