How to clean an electric rice cooker? Precautions for using an electric rice cooker

1. Rice cooker outer layer
If there are oil stains that are difficult to clean and cannot be wiped clean with detergent, you can squeeze some toothpaste onto a damp cloth and gently wipe it. You will find that the oil stains are easily removed, just like buying a new one. The sticky rice paste dipped in for cooking rice or Congee can be wiped with a cloth dipped in baking soda.
2. Breathing holes in rice cookers
In order to prevent excessive pressure inside the pot, electric rice cookers are equipped with ventilation holes. When cooking rice, hot air comes out from here and carries some food residue. We take it off, place it under the faucet, rinse repeatedly, wipe the edges clean, and use a cloth to clean the gaps around it. If there is oil stains, you can use detergent, but be sure to rinse it clean multiple times before installing it.
3. Cleaning of the inner liner
First, take out the inner container of the rice cooker. Do not use dishwashing detergent, just use baking soda powder. Pour in some baking soda powder, wipe it with a sponge or towel dipped in a little water, then rinse it with water, and then wipe it dry with a cloth.
4. Pot bottom
Be careful when cleaning the bottom of the pot. Do not use iron brushes or similar tools, as they can directly damage the bottom of the pot. First, wipe multiple times with a wet cloth that has been wrung dry. After wiping it clean, use kitchen paper to absorb water, and then use a clean cloth to wipe it several times.
Cleaning note: Be sure to unplug the power when cleaning the rice cooker. Due to insufficient sealing of the electrical components, they should not be washed or soaked with water, and water should not drip when wiping with a damp cloth. When cleaning the inner liner, soak it in clean water for a while, and then clean it with a sponge or soft cloth. A hard cleaning cloth may damage the non stick coating of the liner. After cleaning, it is necessary to turn on the power to test whether the shell is live, in order to ensure the safety of the rice cooker.
5. Outer gallbladder and inner pot bottom
It is very important to clean the outside and inside of the rice cooker; When there are rice grains or dirt falling into the internal control area of the rice cooker, you can use a screwdriver to remove the screw at the bottom of the cooker, open the bottom cover, and pour out the rice grains and dirt inside. If foreign objects accumulate in a certain part of the control area, first use a small knife to remove them, and then use alcohol to scrub them.
Maintenance of electric rice cookers
1. When cooking rice, it is best to rinse the rice thoroughly and soak it in clean water for about 15 minutes before cooking. This can greatly shorten the cooking time and make the rice particularly fragrant.
2. Fully utilize the residual heat of the electric heating plate. When the rice soup in the electric rice cooker boils, the power switch can be turned off for 8-10min to fully utilize the residual heat of the electric heating plate before turning it on. When the red light of the rice cooker is off and the yellow light is on, it indicates that the rice is cooked. At this time, the power can be turned off and the remaining heat can be used to keep it warm for about 10 minutes.
3. Do not use an electric rice cooker as an electric kettle. Electric rice cookers and kettles of the same power, as well as boiling water in flasks, have been used for a much longer time than electric kettles.
4. Peak electricity usage is the best way to save electricity. When the voltage of an electric rice cooker with the same power is lower than its rated value by 10%, the power consumption time needs to be extended by about 12%. It is best to use it less or not during peak power consumption.
5. Keep the inner and outer pots clean. If an electric rice cooker is used for too long and not cleaned in a timely manner, there will be a layer of oxide on the bottom and outer surface of the inner pot. You can immerse the inner pot in water and wipe it with a rough cloth until it is clean.
6. The inner pot, lid, and bottom should have good contact with the electric heating plate. If the inner pot is deformed, i.e. concave or convex, it will affect the good contact at the bottom of the inner pot and should be corrected in a timely manner.
7. After using the rice cooker, it is best to store it on the table to prevent dust from entering the bottom of the cooker. Also, do not place the cooker in the kitchen or in areas that are prone to water spray to avoid affecting the safety of the cooker. During use, the interior of the electric heating plate and rice cooker should be kept clean to avoid water droplets, rice grains, and other debris that may affect the cooking effect. In severe cases, there is a possibility of burning out components.
8. After purchasing a high-power rice cooker, it is important not to share the same socket with other appliances, as this may result in insufficient socket capacity, high power cord temperature, and danger.
9. After using the rice cooker, be sure to unplug it. Usually, the rice cooker has an automatic insulation function. After plugging in the power, even if there is no cooking, the rice cooker remains insulated, which is a waste of electricity.
Correct usage of rice cookers
1. Before using an electric rice cooker, you should carefully read the product manual and master its usage methods and essentials.
2. When washing rice, it is not advisable to directly use an inner pot to wash the rice, in order to avoid collision and cause deformation of the bottom of the pot, which may affect its use.
3. Gently place the inner pot into the outer shell of the rice cooker. To ensure good contact between the bottom of the inner pot and the electric heating plate, rotate the inner pot several times to the left and right after placement.
4. After inserting the power plug of the rice cooker into the mains socket, the switch button must be pressed to allow the rice cooker to enter the cooking stage. After the rice is cooked, simmer for 10-15 minutes to make it more ripe, soft, and delicious.
5. After the rice is cooked, the insulation indicator light lights up, indicating that the electric rice cooker automatically maintains insulation between 60 and 80 degrees Celsius. If insulation is not required, unplug the power plug.
6. When serving rice and soup, avoid using metal spoons without unplugging the power. Use plastic or wooden bamboo spoons to serve, and try to unplug the power before use. When washing the inner liner, be sure to use a cloth. If the liner adheres to a pot or something, it is easy to wash after soaking it in water.
7. Do not use other utensils to replace the inner pot and heat it on an electric heating plate.
8. Do not disassemble the electrical components of the rice cooker at will to avoid affecting the performance and effectiveness of the cooker.
9. Frequently check the power socket and power cord for damage to prevent accidents caused by leakage.
Precautions for using rice cookers
1. Avoid bumping
The inner liner of an electric rice cooker is prone to deformation after being touched, and the bottom of the liner cannot match the electric heating plate well after deformation. When cooking, uneven heating can easily result in uncooked rice, which can also affect the transmission of heat efficiency. Therefore, it should be handled gently when in use.
2. Avoid soaking in water
The outer shell of the inner pot and the electric heating plate must not be soaked in water. The electrical components are installed in the lower part of the pot, and can only be wiped clean with a dry cloth after cutting off the power. After washing the inner pot, the water at the bottom of the pot must be wiped dry with a cloth before being put into the rice cooker.
3. Avoid acid and salt
Avoid using an electric rice cooker to cook food that is too sour or too salty. Because the inner liner of an electric rice cooker is made of aluminum, cooking foods that are too sour or salty with it can corrode the liner and easily damage it. In addition, there should be guards when cooking and stewing to prevent Congee water from overflowing into the electrical appliances and damaging electrical components.

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