The SPT NY-656 is a dedicated herbal medicine cooker designed to simplify the traditional Chinese herbal decoction process. Simply place your herbalist-prepared ingredients into the ceramic pot, add the specified amount of water, plug in the unit — and it automatically reduces the liquid to the prescribed single bowl. No monitoring required. When done, it automatically switches to Keep Warm mode.
The ceramic pot material is ideal for herbal medicine preparation, preserving the integrity of the herbs without metallic interference. UL approved. 480W, 120V standard.
| Voltage | 120V / 60Hz |
| Power Consumption | 480W |
| Capacity | 3.8L |
| Dimensions | 8" base dia. × 11" H |
| Net Weight | 5 lbs |
This product comes with a 1-year limited manufacturer’s warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Contact us through our store for warranty claims. Please retain your proof of purchase.
Q: Do I need to watch it while it cooks?
A: No — the cooker automatically reduces the liquid to the prescribed amount and then switches to Keep Warm mode. No monitoring needed.
Q: Why ceramic instead of stainless steel?
A: Ceramic is the traditional and preferred material for herbal medicine preparation. It doesn’t react with the herbs and preserves the medicinal properties of the decoction.
Q: Can I use it for regular cooking?
A: It is specifically designed for herbal medicine decoction. For general cooking, other SPT appliances are more suitable.
Q: How do I know when it’s done?
A: The unit automatically switches to Keep Warm mode when the decoction is complete.
Q: How is the NY-656 different from the NY-636?
A: Both are 3.8L medicine cookers with the same core features. The NY-656 is UL approved for added safety certification.